Introduce children to insects and bugs through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by entomologist Jaret C. Daniels features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of creepy crawlies, including bees, butterflies, spiders, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Packed with awesome bug-filled activities to entertain and inform curious minds, The Genius of Bugs Activity Book celebrates the insanely interesting world of bugs. A companion to The Genius of Bugs fact book by Simon Pollard, this activity book presents some of the same incredible characters the sneaky portia spider, the killer brain-surgeon jewel wasp, New Zealands king of the creepies, the weta, and more doing what they do best. Can you outsmart the fearsome portia spiders prey? Spot the cunning orchid mantis? Decipher the fireflies secret code? Discover the bombardier beetles secret weapon? And many more creepy crawly puzzles and bugtastic brain teasers! Get up close and test your genius with these incredible bugs! The Genius of Bugs Activity Book is inspired by the blockbuster science exhibition Bug Lab, brought to Wellington this summer by Te Papa and Weta Workshop.

Inspire a new generation of science fiction and fantasy writers with this write-in book, filled with an exciting and eclectic range of writing activities, tips and advice. Activities teach how to structure a plot, craft realistic characters, create thrilling action scenes and end a story with a cunning twist.

The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 6-7! Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards. This is a write-in English practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key English skills covered in Year 2. Accomplish English activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions Explore different biomes in each topic Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them Go hardcore with challenging questions

With over 260 pages of beartastic activities, this might be the biggest Berenstain collection ever Kids can visit Bear Country with coloring pages about numbers, the alphabet, and the four seasons. Plus, there are dozens of fun-filled puzzles, including hidden pictures, mazes, word games, find-the-differences, dot-to-dots, and much more.

Before magnifying glasses how did people look at things big size Through bowls of water of course Then microscopes and telescopes came along... Follow the trail of inventions and devices that have enabled us to see everything from stars to cells and what's totally hidden from sight.

Introduce children to geology through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From beaches to gravel roads, from prairieland to rugged terrain, rocks and minerals are all around us. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by Dan R. Lynch features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of rocks and minerals, including granite, sandstone, gemstones, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as starting a rock collection and testing the hardness of minerals-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Rocks & Minerals Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the unique illustrations that bring this bath time book to life. Take bath time fun to the next level: The Rub-a-Dub Dinos! Color Magic Bath Book from Mudpuppy is sure to keep babies and toddlers entertained during bath time. Featuring illustrations of various fun dinosaur scenes, it is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that will be enjoyed time and time again. - Features 6 color-changing pages that magically appear in water to excite and delight little readers. - Captivating and engaging, this book will make bath time easier for parents and more entertaining for children. - Small 6 x 6 book is just the right size for little hands. A delightful and magically colorful way to make bath time more enjoyable for children and caregivers. - Bath books for babies and toddlers - Waterproof and safe for all ages

With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that nature can do for our mental health. Being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective - and neglected - ways to de-stress and boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature's five 'key ingredients', which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits. From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies. Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can do in their favourite green spaces, including: Making a paper cone to listen in on the goings on inside a tree Creating beautiful works of art using only natural materials Feeling the lovely squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray, A Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of nature for a happy, healthy life.

Contains nine ready-to-play minibeasts, plus three to colour in with your own fantastic designs. From jumping grasshoppers to stinging scorpions, and everything in between, create fantastic moving minibeast puppets to play with. Each model comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, and no scissors or glue required! Created by Sato Hisao, talented paper artist and engineer. For ages 6+

CHUNCKY BOARD BOOK FORMAT WITH UNIQUE DIE CUT SHAPE & HANDLE INCLUDES WIPE-CLEAN MARKER IN A CLAMSHELL. REMOVE PEN AND BLISTER FROM BOOK TO CREATE A CONVENIENT CARRY-ALONG HANDLE CIRCLE WRITE DRAW AND THEN WIPE PAGES CLEAN TO PLAY AGAIN & AGAIN.

8.5 X 11 BOARD BK, 28 PGS, AGES 3+

Newly revised and updated, Get Ready for School: Second Grade is packed with more than 300 teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from geography and the solar system to writing complete sentences and recognizing measurements. This fun and lively fill-in workbook is a must-have to help your second grader get ready for school. Help the young student in your life prepare for second grade with this friendly, colorful activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through entertaining puzzles, quizzes, mazes, and more. Get Ready for School: Second Grade offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: * Write complete sentences by teaching familiarity with punctuation, plurals, and parts of speech * Understand and master more complex modes of addition and subtraction by teaching students to grasp concepts like place values, skip counting, and regrouping * Recognize measurements including inches, centimeters, feet, and yards * Identify basic geography and natural resources Time-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: Second Grade will help your child develop a love for learning while enhancing their essential motor and problem-solving skills. Colorful workbook pages combine a sense of fun with a feeling of accomplishment, and parents will love that this binder reflects current academic standards and aligns with the Common Core. Whether it's used during summer break, for extra practice during the school year, or for at home schooling, Get Ready for School: Second Grade is the perfect study aid for every young scholar.