Second-generation homeschoolingmom Greta Eskridge shares 100 hands-on, learning activities for kids that will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big. Turn off the screen and turn on the creativity, curiosity, and love of nature as you have a meteor slumber party, attend a symphony concert, take a hike in the rain, preserve colorful fall leaves, make nettle pesto, and venture into the great, wide, real world.In 100 Days of Adventure, children ages 6 to 10 willunplug from electronics and explore the world, from backyard bugs to farmer's market veggies and plants along the traillearn about nature, art, music, and themselves through STEAM projects and new experiencesbond with parents and siblings, learn new skills with individual investigations, or explore with friends in an educational or homeschool groupThis full-color activity book for kids includes100 indoor and outdoor activities, projects, experiments, crafts, recipes, and field trips, divided by seasonmany activities that are free or low cost, with options for different kinds of families and locationsstep-by-step directions, nature journal prompts, tips, and checklistsbeautiful photos and helpful illustrationsa note to parents with encouraging start-here guidance on growing a family culture of curiosity and adventureWhether your family is looking for fun activities for school breaks at home, road trip vacations, or everyday ways to learn together, this collection of interactive educational activities will help your kids get creative, get into nature, and get closer to each other.
Thomas Nelson
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9781400230990
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Paperback
Big Nate
By Peirce, Lincoln
The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate and friends!. Nate Wrights life kind of stinks. His dads habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to be the worlds worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy have a girlfriend while Nates still shockingly single? It isnt fair...but Nate doesnt sweat it. Sidelined by a soccer injury, he tries his hand at coaching. After Chad gets stuck with a cheeky nickname, Nate decides to butt in. And when Gina takes over the student lounge, Nate puts his best foot forward. Sweet! This brand-new collection of Big Nate comics is a breath of fresh air. So relax, kick your shoes off...and RELEASE THE HOUNDS!
Andrews McMeel Publishing
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9781524875572
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Hardcover
CRAZY ABOUT CATS
By (illustrator), Owen Davey
Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert!
Flying Eye Books
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9781911171164
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Hardcover
My Weird Reading Tips
By Gutman, Dan
With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a storys main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. Its a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to "read" a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether youre a kid whos just starting to read by yourself or a future librarian - or both! - this book of tips and activities to improve your reading comprehension skills is so much fun youll forget youre learning!
HarperCollins
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9780062882400
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Hardcover
George and Martha
By Marshall, James
Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan in this Level Two I Can Read.With original art and text from Marshall's classic storybooks and themes that will resonate with beginning readers, these deeply humorous, deeply honest stories are sure to inspire a love of books and reading. In each of the short stories in this book, George and Martha model healthy ways to navigate the sometimes complicated waters of friendship. Includes "Spilt Pea Soup" and "The Flying Machine," plus games and activities to strengthen reading skills and comprehension.George and Martha is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Clarion Books
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9780063312203
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Hardcover
Aquicorn Cove
By O'neill, K.
Now available in paperback, AQUICORN COVE is thebeloved K. O'Neill story abouta young girl who must protect a colony of magical seahorse-like creatures she discovers in the coral reef.When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a big storm, Lana remembers how much she's missed the ocean - and the strong, reassuring presence of her aunt. As Lana explores the familiar beach, she discovers something incredible: a colony of Aquicorns, small, magical seahorse-like creatures that live in the coral reef. Lana rescues an injured Aquicorn and cares for it with the help of her aunt, who may know more about these strange creatures than she's willing to admit. When a second storm threatens to reach the town, choices made many years ago about how to coexist with the sea start to rise to the surface.
Oni Press
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9781637150160
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Paperback
Born Behind Bars
By Venkatraman, Padma
Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day a new warden arrives and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who unfortunately turns out to be a fraud, and intends to sell Kabir. So Kabir does the only thing he can--run away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing.
Nancy Paulsen Books
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9780593112472
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Hardcover
Curious George Curious About Fall
By Rey, H. A.
Everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George, has a fun-filled fall day in this sturdy board book with colorful tabs that's perfect for preschoolers.It is fall and George is excited for crisp days of cozy play. He'll rake leaves, bake pie, play flag football, and more in this rhyming book with a shiny foil cover and tabbed pages.
HMH Books for Young Readers
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9780358126690
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Board book
The Three Billy Goats Buenos
By Elya, Susan Middleton
Humor abounds in this masterfully-bilingual twist on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" that dares to ask the question: why is that troll so grumpy anyway?Three little cabritos have a clever plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. But then one of the billy goats wonders: Why is that gigante so grumpy, anyway?This thoughtful question sends their plan in a new direction, and the results are better than they ever imagined.Dashes of humor, empathy, and kindness make this modern twist on a classic tale a charming delight.
Publisher: n/a
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9780399547393
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Hardcover
The Whispering Wars
By Moriarty, Jaclyn
From the award-winning Jaclyn Moriarty comes a spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic and competitive athletics.The town of Spindrift is frequented by all kinds of Shadow Mages and charlatans.It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya, and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish, and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, the stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school kids are at each other's throats.And then the Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen; witches, sirens, and a deadly magical flu invade the town; and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat.Finlay, Honey Bee, and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness, rescue the stolen children, and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outwit the insidious power of the Whisperers?
100 Days of Adventure
By Eskridge, Greta
Second-generation homeschoolingmom Greta Eskridge shares 100 hands-on, learning activities for kids that will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big. Turn off the screen and turn on the creativity, curiosity, and love of nature as you have a meteor slumber party, attend a symphony concert, take a hike in the rain, preserve colorful fall leaves, make nettle pesto, and venture into the great, wide, real world.In 100 Days of Adventure, children ages 6 to 10 willunplug from electronics and explore the world, from backyard bugs to farmer's market veggies and plants along the traillearn about nature, art, music, and themselves through STEAM projects and new experiencesbond with parents and siblings, learn new skills with individual investigations, or explore with friends in an educational or homeschool groupThis full-color activity book for kids includes100 indoor and outdoor activities, projects, experiments, crafts, recipes, and field trips, divided by seasonmany activities that are free or low cost, with options for different kinds of families and locationsstep-by-step directions, nature journal prompts, tips, and checklistsbeautiful photos and helpful illustrationsa note to parents with encouraging start-here guidance on growing a family culture of curiosity and adventureWhether your family is looking for fun activities for school breaks at home, road trip vacations, or everyday ways to learn together, this collection of interactive educational activities will help your kids get creative, get into nature, and get closer to each other.
Big Nate
By Peirce, Lincoln
The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate and friends!. Nate Wrights life kind of stinks. His dads habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to be the worlds worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy have a girlfriend while Nates still shockingly single? It isnt fair...but Nate doesnt sweat it. Sidelined by a soccer injury, he tries his hand at coaching. After Chad gets stuck with a cheeky nickname, Nate decides to butt in. And when Gina takes over the student lounge, Nate puts his best foot forward. Sweet! This brand-new collection of Big Nate comics is a breath of fresh air. So relax, kick your shoes off...and RELEASE THE HOUNDS!
CRAZY ABOUT CATS
By (illustrator), Owen Davey
Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert!
My Weird Reading Tips
By Gutman, Dan
With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a storys main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. Its a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to "read" a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether youre a kid whos just starting to read by yourself or a future librarian - or both! - this book of tips and activities to improve your reading comprehension skills is so much fun youll forget youre learning!
George and Martha
By Marshall, James
Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan in this Level Two I Can Read.With original art and text from Marshall's classic storybooks and themes that will resonate with beginning readers, these deeply humorous, deeply honest stories are sure to inspire a love of books and reading. In each of the short stories in this book, George and Martha model healthy ways to navigate the sometimes complicated waters of friendship. Includes "Spilt Pea Soup" and "The Flying Machine," plus games and activities to strengthen reading skills and comprehension.George and Martha is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Aquicorn Cove
By O'neill, K.
Now available in paperback, AQUICORN COVE is thebeloved K. O'Neill story abouta young girl who must protect a colony of magical seahorse-like creatures she discovers in the coral reef.When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a big storm, Lana remembers how much she's missed the ocean - and the strong, reassuring presence of her aunt. As Lana explores the familiar beach, she discovers something incredible: a colony of Aquicorns, small, magical seahorse-like creatures that live in the coral reef. Lana rescues an injured Aquicorn and cares for it with the help of her aunt, who may know more about these strange creatures than she's willing to admit. When a second storm threatens to reach the town, choices made many years ago about how to coexist with the sea start to rise to the surface.
Born Behind Bars
By Venkatraman, Padma
Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day a new warden arrives and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who unfortunately turns out to be a fraud, and intends to sell Kabir. So Kabir does the only thing he can--run away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing.
Curious George Curious About Fall
By Rey, H. A.
Everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George, has a fun-filled fall day in this sturdy board book with colorful tabs that's perfect for preschoolers.It is fall and George is excited for crisp days of cozy play. He'll rake leaves, bake pie, play flag football, and more in this rhyming book with a shiny foil cover and tabbed pages.
The Three Billy Goats Buenos
By Elya, Susan Middleton
Humor abounds in this masterfully-bilingual twist on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" that dares to ask the question: why is that troll so grumpy anyway?Three little cabritos have a clever plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. But then one of the billy goats wonders: Why is that gigante so grumpy, anyway?This thoughtful question sends their plan in a new direction, and the results are better than they ever imagined.Dashes of humor, empathy, and kindness make this modern twist on a classic tale a charming delight.
The Whispering Wars
By Moriarty, Jaclyn
From the award-winning Jaclyn Moriarty comes a spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic and competitive athletics.The town of Spindrift is frequented by all kinds of Shadow Mages and charlatans.It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya, and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish, and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, the stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school kids are at each other's throats.And then the Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen; witches, sirens, and a deadly magical flu invade the town; and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat.Finlay, Honey Bee, and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness, rescue the stolen children, and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outwit the insidious power of the Whisperers?