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Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun outside! Mr Busy
has been cooped up inside all winter long and now the weather has
brightened up he can't wait to get outside. There are kites to fly,
a bike to ride and a treehouse to build, but the most fun will be
had at a treetops adventure park with his friends, Little Miss
Somersault, Mr Tickle, Little Miss Brave and Mr Bounce! The Mr Men
and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved
characters on trips and activities that children will recognise
from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's
Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making
for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two
years and up.
'Let's go outside! Let's run as fast as our legs can carry us.
Let's make the best den in the whole wide world.' The great
outdoors are waiting, ready to be filled with excitement and
imagination. Explore the fun that can be had outdoors in all
weathers and count how many children have gone outside to play in
this joyful celebration of imaginative play and the simple pleasure
of spending time outside everyday... and cosying up indoors at the
end of the day. At the end of this simple and lyrical picture book
are discussion prompts and outdoor activity suggestions, all ready
for parents and children to say... LET'S GO OUTSIDE!
Get ready for a summer adventure with Bear Grylls.
Explore the great outdoors in the summertime. Learn how to stay hydrated and to protect yourself from the sun's rays. With recipes for campfire cooking, first aid tips for the hottest weather and tips on how to navigate using the stars on a clear night, this is the ultimate guide to summer survival.
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Who Was Muhammad Ali?
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James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
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Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship
at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and
changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the
first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight
Champion. Nicknamed "The Greatest," Ali was as well known for his
unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the
rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase "float like a butterfly,
sting like a bee." He was an uncompromising athlete who brought
beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the
world's most famous cultural icons. Read "Who Is Muhammad Ali?" and
discover "The Greatest."
Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to
take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and
healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important
cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations
showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting
to bowling and fielding. The series Sports Academy covers rules,
equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned,
step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques
needed for a sport. Great for readers aged 9+
This title describes the record-breaking athletes and teams of
hockey. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Impossible to
Break special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of
hockey's records and the athletes who set them.
Discover a treasure trove of exciting nature-based building,
engineering, and artistic ideas for children in Sticks and Stones.
This comprehensive guide features tools, toys, and games kids can
create right outside their door. Kids will love building cabins,
bridges, dams rock gardens, and more. They'll discover that
creating art is more fun outdoors as they learn to make making
stone pendants, ochre paint, and weaving. A variety of large and
small-scale activities boost engineering, creative, and
problem-solving skills, all while promoting fun. With simple tools
and materials a branch becomes a fishing pole, and logs turn into a
simple seesaw. Opportunities and materials for productive play
exist everywhere in nature. Author Melissa Lennig (of the blog
Fireflies and Mud Pies) introduces today's screen-overloaded kids
to a world of exploring and adventure. Whether camping in the woods
or hanging out in the back yard, children will marvel at the
wonderful, useful tools and playthings they can create with natural
objects. They'll also learn about STEAM principles, campfire
chemistry, why building with blocks is so powerful, and how
mindfulness techniques can reduce stress. The book also includes:
Ideas for taking activities further, with fun variations and ideas
Safety tips for kids and adults Design challenges that can be done
solo or in groups Step-by-step instructions and helpful photos
Sticks and Stones was named to the longlist for the 2020
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the
Hands-On Science Book category. The prize honors outstanding
science writing and illustration for children and young adults.
This book is an essential resource for every junior outdoor
adventurer.
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