Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting! French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld 'dolly' or spool with four pins around the edge, to produce a narrow tube of knitting known as an i-cord. The technique involves wrapping the yarn around the pins and then lifting loops over to create the stitches. It's a simple craft that children can do but is a little slow to create the fabric, and many kids lose interest before a decent length of i-cord is produced. Luckily, technology has moved forward and now there is a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill available that makes light work of knitting i-cords. Once the machine is threaded (with a grown-up's help) all you need to do is turn the handle and watch the magic happen as the i-cord emerges in seconds from the bottom of the mill! This fresh and modern book gives you all the tips you need to get your mechanical mini knitting mill up and running and then 40 fabulous ideas for projects - from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too. Children and adults alike will love the unique designs included, with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. Create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words. Sew i-cords without wires onto clothing and bags for a unique, personalized look. Make gorgeous decor for kids' bedrooms with wall hangings and dreamcatchers. Give handmade gifts in the form of i-cord jewellery and hair accessories. Have fun with pompoms, charms, beads, feathers and sequins to add some bling! This beautiful book will get kids (and adults!) excited to try out a traditional craft in a brand new way and enjoy the making process - the perfect bonding activity to do with your kids! The 40 project ideas will spark further creativity - the possibilities for this craft are limited only by your imagination - and will foster a lifelong love of making. Mini knitting mill not included.

Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.

- Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking? - Or asked yourself if aliens really exist? - Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all? These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy's biggest, boldest ideas - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in this book will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on! Written by philosopher Dr Stephen Law, easy-to-understand text, mind-teasers, optical illusions and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

A fun version of the popular card game with 26 pairs of football-themed pictures to match. Helps young children develop word and picture matching skills. A great game for all the family.

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson After accepting a challenge to survive on Snake Island, a nightmare unfolds when a bounty is placed on your head. From being the hunter, you become the hunted. Now you must find the Assassins before they find you. But who are they? Where are they? Everybody you meet could be an assassin. Trust no-one... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

Be inspired by Football Legend, Gareth Southgate! Discover more about this incredible player's journey from his early career at Southampton F.C. to his role as manager of England's national football team and his triumphant leadership that got England to the finals at UEFA Euro 2020. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Southgate's career highlights. Also in the series: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Amazing cover artwork illustrated by Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.

Penny Dale's cozy take on a favorite nursery rhyme takes on new charm in a board book edition with an appealing new cover.
"There were ten in the bed and the little one said, 'Roll over, roll over!'
So they all rolled over and Hedgehog fell out. . . ."
One by one, nine friends roll over and fall out of a boy's bed with a bang, a thump, or a plop until . . . "I'm cold! I miss you!" the boy says, and back in the bed they all go. In a sturdy board book begging many repeat readings, Penny Dale's popular rendition of this childhood song is as warm and toasty as a feather bed.

With beautifully illustrated safari animals on a colourful board, this game and book set is the perfect introduction to board games. The accompanying book features useful hints and tips on playing as well as easy-to-follow rules to this classic game. There are 16 wooden pieces (in 4 colours) and a red wooden dice. Assembled board size: 30.5cm x 30.5cm. Suitable for 2-4 players.

Children love making these beautiful shapes which are such fun to decorate. Each model is printed on crisp white paper ready to cut out and glue together. There are at least 12 hours of enjoyment in each book and the finished models make a fine collection. There are plenty of suggestions and ideas for coloring and decorating.

This unique woodworking primer teaches boys and girls age 7 and up basic carpentry skills through easy-to-make projects: bird feeder, sailboat, tie rack, flower box and 11 more. Young carpenters will beam with pride at having constructed useful objects to keep or give as presents to parents or friends. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

Winner of the Best Book category Creative Play Awards 2016.

This superb LEGO® building book inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways and enjoy LEGO fun every day of the year.

Featuring imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO games that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks, to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours. 365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks is packed with fun and quirky activities, such as: build your own LEGO pet; challenge your friends to make the tallest LEGO tower against the clock; and learn how to make a stop-motion LEGO movie.

©2020 The LEGO Group.

"I spy with my little eye something beginning with A..." Even the very youngest art lovers can spy out the apple in Magritte's Son of Man through the zigzags in de Geest's Portrait of a Child. Interact with twenty-six of the world's greatest paintings in this educational, entertaining, and beautiful pairing of a classic game with timeless art.

Brilliant new puzzle books for kids With more than 120 fun puzzles you'll never want to put this book down! From one-player games such as wordsearches, sudoku and kriss kross to two-player games such as dots and squares, noughts and crosses and four in a row, there's no chance of boredom with so many different brain-bending puzzles to try. Are you ready to solve it? Other books in this series.... Word Games For Big Thinkers (9780008503406) Number Games for Big Thinkers (9780008503390) Brain Games for Big Thinkers (9780008503376) Guess the Word (9780008555481) Logic Games for Big Thinkers (9780008599508) Times Tables Games for Big Thinkers (9780008599515)

This book is aimed at all budding James Bonds! This book shows howto write and crack secret codes and how to evade suspicion when carrying out top-secret work. Includes quizzes and disguises! sleuths.

Be the hero and take control of your Ninja destiny. Comes with a LEGO (R) NINJAGO (R) minifigure to join you on your mission! LEGO (R) NINJAGO (R) Choose Your Own Ninja Mission invites you to choose your own adventure and allows children to experience life as a Ninja, again and again. With more than 40 possible endings, LEGO NINJAGO fans can enjoy countless adventures and hours of entertainment. Would you rather battle Lord Garmadon or train with Master Wu? Will you visit the ancient First Realm or the spooky Cursed Realm? Will you choose to take to the skies by dragon or by jet? Will you become a Spinjitzu Master or will you perfect the art of Airjitzu? Read one part of the adventure, then decide what to do next by selecting one of two options on every page. As you navigate the book, discover facts, stats and pictures of your favourite LEGO NINJAGO sets and minifigures. Once you reach an ending, go back and see where your destiny will lead you next! LEGO NINJAGO Choose Your Own Ninja Mission covers characters, vehicles, enemies and locations from every series of LEGO NINJAGO Masters of Spinjitzu. A perfect gift or holiday read for kids who love LEGO NINJAGO! (c) 2020 The LEGO Group

A new play book for discovering traditional board games in an amazing new guise: In a practical large format eight traditional board games from around the world are reinterpreted using the amusing illustrations of Beatrice Tinarelli in the fantastic world of science. After removing and fitting together the cardboard pieces at the back of the book, the children can challenge each other in games of logic and strategy, such as Watermelon Chess, Chinese Checkers, Dara, a traditional Nigerian game of strategy, or the eternal Noughts and Crosses. Each of these activities helps children to develop specific skills of logic and calculation, as briefly described in the texts that accompany the rules of each game. Each board has a different setting, with a delightful guide to accompany the children as they explore outer space, sensational robot factories, science labs and much more. Rediscovering the best traditional board games will be a fascinating journey into the world of science!

A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand Master Jonathan Rowson.Includes advice on how to lay deadly traps, plan cunning moves, launch effective attacks and defend pieces to ensure a winning result. Internet links to carefully chosen websites where chess players can test their skills in online games.

Learn one of the most popular children's games in history with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun wherever you go.

Learn one of the most popular children's games in history with this easy-to-follow activity book perfect for unplugged fun at home, on the road, or wherever you go. Each kit features two extra-long continuous cat's cradle strings, perfect for up to four players. Learn the ins and outs of classic string games like cat's cradle and hand catch, as well as string shapes like witch's broom, parachute, and more. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and pictures for every trick, twist, and tie, you'll be a string wizard in no time!

A treasure trove of fun for every horse-loving girl! Horse Play! is packed with great activities and projects, from crafting a mini barn and pasture to designing your dream horse, sewing a pony pillow, making a shelf for model horses, and colouring a pull-out poster. Quizzes, checklists, and fill-in-the-blanks invite you to test your knowledge of horses, breeds, riding, and horse care. And this kit-in-a-book also includes stickers, a stencil, pop-out cards, and complete plans for a Horsing-Around party with games, invitations, a horse pinata, party grub, and must-watch horse movies.

Calling all truck fans! From dump trucks to cement trucks to monster trucks, these colourful pages introduce big trucks and their special jobs to the littlest fans. Bursting with vivid photos, each spread in this sturdy book features a terrific truck, along with super-simple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers and their grown-ups engaged. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distils them down to the simplest non-fiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will little ones learn about different kinds of trucks, but they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh approach to excite a baby's sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun. Complete your Little Kids First Board Book collection with these titles: * Little Kids First Board Book Dinosaurs * Little Kids First Board Book Weather * Little Kids First Board Book Space * Little Kids First Board Book Animals on the Go * Little Kids First Board Book Insects * Little Kids First Board Book Wild Animal Sounds * Little Kids First Board Book Ocean

This book is filled with mixed activities to keep little children happy and occupied on holiday, on journeys and at home. Contains lots of puzzles, drawing, colouring, dot-to-dots, mazes, spot the difference and so on.

A portable puzzle book with a built-in spinner is a brand-new way to enjoy Highlights activities and games whenever you are traveling! Designed for one or multiple players, kids can play more than 20 games--from Hidden Pictures(R) puzzles to fill-in story challenges to silly brain-teaser games--with this innovative puzzle book that includes a built-in spinner. Each game challenges players to think creatively and fosters fun competition. It's perfect to take along on airplane or car trips, as a rainy-day activity, and makes a spectacular gift for any occasion.

Welcome to location games and spatial thinking! Emma and David find a chain and padlock across the local playground entrance. Where can they play? With help from neighbor Kayla and her dog Blazer, Emma and David set out to find a new place to play. But how will they know where a good location is? Kayla shows them how they can use basic mapping, distance, direction, spatial pattern analysis, and overlay skills to find the perfection location. And just when they do, they encounter more obstacles-all of them have to work together quickly to solve their playground problem! Using a colorful, easy-to-follow comic book-style story with fun in-book activities, The Playground Problem takes readers along to see how to overcome problems and find the perfect solution. Large pages brightly illustrate the adventure as readers learn about maps and use basic spatial thinking. Written by geographic information systems (GIS) expert Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin and illustrated by artist Fred Folger, this hybrid graphic novel/activity book teaches young readers introductory mapping, zeroing in on distance, direction, basic spatial analysis, and other skills. Solving interesting puzzles and learning to "think spatially" not only helps kids with their math skills for higher grades, but also gives them a head start in exciting careers. Research shows exercising spatial reasoning skills at an early age accelerates children's competence in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Mapping for kids has never been this much fun! For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.