The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When you find out an extinct species lives on a secret island your round the world adventure begins! Explore overgrown jungles, forgotten cities and the depths of the sea. Meet curious creatures and uncover long-lost mysteries in this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect the set! Mythical Mystery (9780008457457) Enchanted Lands (9780008457464) The Missing Astronaut (9780008457471) The Lost Emerald (9780008532116) The Magician's Library (9780008532123)

Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed mini-mysteries, a follow-up to Sleuth & Solve! How does one boy discover the lair of Frankenstein's monster? What is the identity of the werewolf who torments an isolated village? And how do two sisters escape the vengeful Loch Ness Monster? Welcome to the world of Sleuth & Solve: Spooky, where creepy clues are hidden in every detail and clever twists put your wits to the test. These mind-bending mini-mysteries inspired by classic creepy characters feature familiar fiends as well as terrifying new tales of ghosts, witches, and more! Solving this suite of spooky puzzles takes keen observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking. Play solo or with friends, collecting points as you crack each compelling case, decode the solution using a clever cryptograph, and reveal whose sleuthing skills reign supreme! SCARY STORIES ARE IRRESISTIBLE: From monster-themed birthday parties to Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things, and Monsters, Inc., it's clear that readers of all ages have a perennial predilection for all things monstrous and scary. These tales are perfect for reading alone or together, under the covers or in the dark, around the crackling of a campfire . . . as long as you can crack the case before it's too late. BOO! EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY: From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock Holmes to Clue, mysteries transfix, engage, and entertain! Following the previous two books in the Sleuth & Solve series, this latest smart, age-appropriate take on mysteries for kids will quickly become a family favorite. A-GAME-IN-A-BOOK: This engaging narrative formula incorporates both a game (players earn points for discerning each answer) and an opportunity to decrypt and decode the clever solutions to each puzzle, adding opportunities for interactivity and upping the stakes of the reading experience. REINFORCES LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS: These clever mysteries are solved by way of deduction, inference, and logical reasoning, all of which are critical thinking skills crucial to young readers' intellectual development both in and outside of the classroom. IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, quirky scenarios, and a compelling mystery/"scary stories" theme, this book packs loads of reluctant reader appeal. Perfect for: * Fans of scary and spooky stories * Fans of brainteasers and puzzles * Mystery aficionados * Gift-givers * Parents * Educators

An exciting interactive title chock-full of stars, planets, aliens, and everything out of this world brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. For kids who love our universe, this book features the coolest science kids can't get enough of: our planet Earth, cool asteroids, fun aliens, comets, and so much more. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with fun.

An exciting interactive title chock-full of colorful toucans, jaguars, jumping tree frogs, and swinging monkeys, brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with fun.

Keep little ones entertained for hours on end with an exciting variety of 70 search and find puzzles. This lively puzzle book, full of cute animals and objects, is ideal for young children aged 5+. Each puzzle tests young minds, and encourages picture and pattern recognition. Immersive and full of fun, activities include spot the difference, odd ones out, matching pairs, counting puzzles and many more. Puzzlers can expect to run alongside dashing dinosaurs, party with penguins, encounter cheeky monsters and even pair up a bunch of riotous robots. This is the perfect boredom-busting companion to use at home, on holiday and on long journeys.

All About Lunar New Year: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays celebrated across Asia. This beautiful book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Lunar New Year celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people. Read about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and learn why they're so important to the Lunar New Year as well as the other stories behind this festival. Children can also create magical decorations, plan for the wonderful year ahead and make delicious treats! The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make paper firecrackers Design a rooster mask Recipes include: Korean rice cake soup Chinese walnut cookies Dumplings This is the ULTIMATE book of Lunar New Year fun! Also in the series: All About Eid: Things to Make and Do All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do

The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When a famous astronaut goes missing in space, your intergalactic search mission begins! Attend Space Academy before blasting off into space. Visit moons, space stations, and strange new planets in this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect the set! Mythical Mystery (9780008457457), Enchanted Lands (9780008457464), The Time Traveller (9780008457488)

Discover all the foul facts about the history of Old Blighty with history's most horrible headlines: English edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England. From which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs and why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings to which English King was accused of being a werewolf. It's all in Horrible Histories: England: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Mr X the Phantom Thief is back, with a new evil plan! He wants to steal the shining light from the top of the Empire Maze Tower, New Maze City's greatest treasure. Pierre and Carmen are called to New Maze City, along with others of the world's best Maze Detectives, to help solve the puzzles, protect the treasure and stop Mr X. But can you help them make it in time? A thrilling new maze challenge adventure for Pierre the Maze Detective, for all detectives aged 8+.

Following the incredible Dinosaurium, Chris Wormell returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and dinosaur lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.

Become a word sleuth

You'll find tons of hidden words (and clues that lead to other puzzles) in "The Kids' Word Search Puzzle and Activity Book." Flex your mental muscles with 100 word search puzzles about:

• Things Around the House: your family, pets, meals, computer, and chores.
• What You'd Find In the Yard: gardens, bugs, weather, BBQs, and tree forts.
• At School: the school bus, teachers, recess, friends, lunch, and yes, homework.
• Things to Do On Vacation: camping, biking, boating, museums, and road trips.
• Animal Friends: cats, dogs, birds, lions, bears, whales, sharks, and penguins.
• Hobbies: collecting baseball cards, sewing, drawing, reading, and writing.
• Sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, and ballet.
• Imagine That: dragons, fairies, castles, wizards, aliens, monsters, and pirates.

Kids love Bananagrams so what better treat for kids who love puzzles and wordplay than a smart, just-for-them collection: "Bananagrams for Kids."
Puzzability, the premier puzzle-writing company who wrote "The Brainiest Insaniest Ultimate Puzzle Book " and whose mind-benders have appeared in "Disney Adventures," "Nickelodeon" magazine, "The New Yorker," and "The New York Times," creates original and unexpected word puzzles that capture the quick-on-your-feet spirit of Bananagrams. There are over a dozen of banana-themed varieties, including Bunched Up (a mini-crossword), Monkey in the Middle (building a larger word out of two smaller words, with clues), Banana Pancakes (a stack of anagrams using letters in common), and Going Bananas (complete a sentence with two different words made from the same letters).
What's invisible to kids is that behind the silly names and clever formats, these games have a strong educational side they strengthen vocabulary, reward agile thinking, and reinforce the idea that using your brain is fun. The puzzles are rated in difficulty from one to four bananas, and an answer key is included.

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Here are Mad Libs to fill in and send. This fabulous format makes mailing letters from sleepaway camp as easy as filling in the blanks Letters from Camp features 21 original letters--illustrated with fullcolor spot art--that children can fill in with their friends and then mail off to their parents Letters perf-out and can be sealed with the special stickers.

Following the pattern of her previous book, this second collection by Hilary McElderry offers new pictures to colour and further opportunity and encouragement for children to learn and practise their multiplication tables. It is intended to act as an encouragement for children to learn their tables. On every page there are diagrams made up of small numbered areas. If that number will divide by the number being studied, then the area has to be coloured. When all the target areas of a particular puzzle are coloured, then the hidden picture is revealed. There are also other charts and hundred squares to colour and the book is then rounded off with a target test to confirm the progress being made.

What's the Play Smart secret? Making learning fun!

Created by educational experts, the award-winning Play Smart series uses Gakken's unique fun-first method of completing age-appropriate activities that are progressively more challenging, building on small achievements, and fostering an eagerness to learn.

Play Smart's philosophy rewards success and builds confidence. The variety of activities leads to creative problem-solving skills and prepares children for the journey of lifelong learning.

Play Smart Numbers 3+ includes a variety of entertaining and engaging puzzles, games, and challenges that get kids prepped for preschool!

Discover 1,000 cool stickers featuring your favourite ocean animals, like dolphins, coral, fish, sea turtles, seals and more. You'll also find skill-building puzzles and mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing, photos, facts, and other activities that will keep you entertained (and learning) for hours on end. National Geographic Kids Sticker Activity Books are loaded with fun.

Pierre the Maze Detective has a new case. Mr X has stolen the Maze Stone, which has the power to turn the whole of Opera City into a maze. Can you help Pierre and his friend Carmen find their way through the mazes - and stop Mr X before it's too late? This beautifully illustrated book features 15 full-spread illustrations of intricate, magical mazes. Take a trip through a fantastic world of underground cities, hot-air balloons, tree-top towns and haunted houses. Trace your way through each maze, spot the clues and solve the extra mystery challenges along the way. Hours of puzzle fun, for all maze detectives aged 8+. A page of answers with the routes through the mazes and other solutions is included at the end of the book.

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum! Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Egyptian facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sphinx missing a paw to a child dressed up as a mummy - lose yourself in ancient Egypt with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!