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Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun
series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children
discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals,
clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites,
plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This
collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and
dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both
individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect
introduction to exploring other languages.
Winner of a Mom's Choice Gold Award! The Highlights Book of Things
to Write is the essential book that every young writer will love.
Kids ages 7 and up will find over 175 creative writing prompts and
activities designed to get their imaginations flowing. From
open-ended writing prompts that invite kids to explore themselves
and their world, to word games, writing tips and how-tos, this
160-page book is the ultimate way for kids to express themselves
through their words. This writing companion journal to The
Highlights Book of Things to Do opens doors for kids to flex their
creativity. As kids explore this illustrated, flexi-bound book,
they will enhance their writing skills and expand their
imaginations by creating characters, writing short stories, trying
out various styles of poetry, learning how to write about the
things they care about, and so much more. Kids can put themselves
on the page and look back on this keepsake in years to come. It's a
wonderful gift for any occasion or special holiday, offering kids
hours and hours of screen-free fun and entertainment. 2021 People
Magazine holiday gift guide for kids
Join in the fun with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends
in this entertaining activity book from the creator of One Snowy
Night. Percy and his animal friends have made a list of fifty
things to make and do in the summer time. Come and join the fun!
Make finger-puppet mice, refreshing fruity ice lollies, sandcastles
- and much, much more! Including craft projects, baking and drawing
activities to keep young nature lovers busy, plus over one hundred
stickers! Bursting with indoor and outdoor fun for all the family!
Dig into the history of life with this children's introduction to
paleontology, complete with an identification section and "how to"
instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around
us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn
all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author
of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids'
introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth
and the process of fossilization. That's followed by an
identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils:
crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color
photographs and illustrations, you'll always know what to look for.
A "how to" section includes the details your family needs to begin
a successful fossil hunt. You'll also get information on everything
from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils
and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the
petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their
first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this
easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside
You'll Find "How to" section, including details on what to look for
and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed
Rules about what you can and can't collect Identification guide to
common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as
well as common rock shop finds
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year
Award** Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic
paper airplanes! In this clever origami book with folding papers,
paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection
of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are
fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are
brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some
of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The
futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And
many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the
engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the
forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of
their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes
through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives.
The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with
the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative
designs 48 pre-cut paper airplane models Detailed instructions for
each paper plane Special, durable lightweight cardstock Printed
folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs A
pull-out airport runway for landing maneuvers Become a
tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for
both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing
their projects come to life!
Make your own adorable dogs Build a new best friend. How do you
turn a boring ball of yarn into a puppy with personality? Just
wrap, snip, and glue - and then trim-trim-trim until your puppy
takes shape. Give any breed puppy best in show style with a real
grooming comb, tiny hair bows, trendy travel totes, custom collars
and other accessories. You can follow the step-by-step directions
to make the specific breeds in this book, but don't feel limited by
them. Once you get the hang of making pom-pom pups, it's easy to
adjust the color or ears or tail or trim to make any breed of dog
you want. Create your own loveable pup from pomeranian to chihuahua
Comes with 56-page instructions; yarn; pom-pom maker; comb; glue;
foam accessories; felt; ribbon; paper accessories, tiaras, tags,
& more Includes a 56 page instructional book with Klutz
certified crystal-clear instructions FamilyFun Toy of the Year
Award Recommended for children ages 8+ What You Get You can make
your favorite pups with: 4 colors of yarn. 1 Klutz custom pom-pom
maker 8 bead eyes 8 foam noses and tongues. Glue 3 tiny ribbon bows
Styling Comb 4 mini pom-poms 4 sheet of felt Punch-out circles and
ear patterns Punch-out carriers, collars, and other accessories
What You Need: Scissors Klutz Crystal Clear Instructions With 56
pages of detailed instructions and brightly-colored images, you
will learn the techniques needed to create adorable little pups.
Start with the basics as Klutz walks you through how to measure
yarn and wrap the Klutz custom pom-pom maker. We begin with a
short-haired breed, it's the best way to learn the pom-pom puppy
basics. Soon you will learn how to get your new friend to do
tricks, such as sit, lie down, and beg! Throughout the book, you
will also find helpful tips on how to avoid common problems, and
suggestions on how to customize your furry friend. Meet the Puppies
Learn how to make these breeds: 1. Chihuahua 2. Pomeranian 3. Pug
4. Beagle 5. Scottie 6. Border Collie 7. Yorkie 8. Miniature
Pinscher 9. Dalmatian 10. Shih Tzu 11. Poodle 12. Cocker Spaniel
13. Papillon What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based
activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our
unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and
materials, and hearty helpings of humor is 100% guaranteed to
kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended
Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need
Have fun dressing up, accessorising and learning about the props in
the Harry Potter films in this gorgeous book that includes 10 paper
characters! Learn all about your favourite Wizarding World
characters in this exciting book with amazing paper doll
characters! Dolls include: Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione
Granger Draco Malfoy Luna Lovegood Cho Chang Ginny Weasley and
more. You'll be able to dress up and decorate these iconic Harry
Potter characters with paper props and accessories as seen in the
films. How long is Harry's wand? What about Hermione's? What was
the first spell that Ron Weasley successfully cast in the Harry
Potter films, and do you know what Luna Lovegood's last word on
screen were? All this info - and a whole lot more! - can be found
in this awesome activity book.
Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun
series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children
discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals,
clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites,
plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This
collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and
dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both
individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect
introduction to exploring other languages.
Provides instructions for craft projects based on the work of the Calusa and other early Florida Indians.
Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun
series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children
discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals,
clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites,
plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This
collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and
dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both
individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect
introduction to exploring other languages.
Reduce, reuse and recycle! Gather up a pile of egg cartons and a
few other bits and bobs, and turn them into a dragon, fire engine
or penguin! This is the perfect book for fun projects to keep kids
busy when they're stuck indoors, using scrap materials from around
the house. With step-by-step instructions and handy cut-outs this
book has ten brilliant projects (and a dozen variations) that are
sure to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of fun. Animal
lovers can build their own penguin or owl, and budding engineers
can build their first car or pirate ship. Those with the smallest
of fingers may need a little help with cutting and gluing, but
these projects are a fantastic introduction into crafting and
perfect for kids to make on their own or fun for the whole family.
Each project has a clear list of everything you will need, and the
ideas are easy to customise to your little one's interest. Don't
fancy making a penguin, what about a fantastical, ferocious
monster? Not a fan of eggs? You can have just as much fun if you
happen to have a load of toilet rolls, cereal boxes or old socks.
Pick your favourite item to reuse and get crafting with the
Recycling Project Book series: I Am Not An Old Sock; I Am Not A
Cereal Box; I Am Not A Toilet Roll.
This maker's handbook is packed with amazing projects that teach
science, technology and design skills to help you come up with
stylish, fun creations. Inside, you'll learn how to make light-up
bags, create a speaker from a Pringles tube, design your own resin
jewellery, and grow amazing crystal flowers. Other projects include
a light-sensitive door sign, colour-changing bath bombs and
self-watering planters. With craft concepts ranging from simple to
advanced, there's something for every skill set. Each project comes
with a short explanation of the science behind it, and every stage
is heavily illustrated and photographed to ensure that following
the instructions is simple for everyone.
Find out how reading just one book can lead to a brand-new library
in this lively chain-reaction story about actions and their
consequences - however unintended they may be! Violet has searched
her room high and low, but just can't find a book she hasn't read
before. She wishes her town had a library; a magical place full of
adventure where she would never run out of stories to discover. But
alas, on this particular rainy day, the only unfamiliar book she
can find is the one propping up the kitchen table. Dad won't miss
it, right?... . With a CLATTER and a CRASH, Violet's actions set in
motion an unstoppable chain of events that soon has the whole town
in chaos! Young readers will delight at the playful, colourful
illustrations, while learning an important lesson about how actions
lead to consequences. The story also introduces children to the
wonder of libraries, while highlighting their vital role in
fostering literacy. . One Book Was All it Took is the perfect
tongue-in-cheek adventure story to share with budding bookworms.
From the hilarity of the chaos that Violet causes, to the
heart-warming reminder of the important role libraries have played
in many of our lives, readers of all ages will find joy in this
vibrant book. It is also an excellent introduction to the concept
of how our actions can affect others, an important lesson for all
young ones - especially Violet! .
Fold, decorate & play! Learning to fold simple paper models is
just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages
can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami
crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly
entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and
allow them to collaborate as well as compete. Everything you need
is in this box--a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of
high-quality folding papers, and over 50 stickers to decorate the
finished models. It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game
piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting
games: Balancing Act--Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on
the pyramid longer? Basket Bombs--Shoot the ball through the hoop
using the catapult! Bowl 'Em Over--How many bowling pins can you
knock down at one time? Can You Top This?--Build a tower of
triangle chips as high as you can! Chip Toss--How many triangle
chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids? Fill 'Er
Up--Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's
nose? Football--Scoot the football in between the goal posts to
score! Frog Olympics--Spring the frog into, over or on top of the
box! Ghost Dodgers--Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost
without knocking it over? Leap Frog--Keep the leaping frog leaping
as long as possible! Pick Up Chips--Carefully remove the triangle
chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones! Slay the
Dragon--Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal
post until he's knocked down! Snap Dragon--Slide a penny under your
opponent's dragon without getting "pinched!" Stormy Seas--Who can
blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the
shortest time? Timber!--Stack as many sheets as possible on top of
the "tree" before it falls over! These games will appeal to kids of
all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages
children's minds with the physical world--allowing them to make
discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami
stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both
zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics
of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds. Whether
at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom,
Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on
fun for everyone! This kit contains: A full-color 48-page origami
instruction book 48 sheets of high-quality, double-sided origami
paper 15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games Over
50 colorful stickers to decorate the models
Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun
series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children
discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals,
clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites,
plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This
collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and
dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both
individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect
introduction to exploring other languages.
Make Mother's Day extra special with this lively book, filled with
crafts, activities and all you need to know about Mother's Day.
Find out how the first Mother's Day came about and how it is
celebrated around the world. Then get creative and have a go at one
of the many craft activities and recipes. Follow the simple
step-by-step guides and you'll be able to create a card and gifts
for your mum to make her day really special. Activities include a
scrummy no-cook breakfast, your own mother's day poem, a creative
herb garden and decorated cupcakes.
Maak die potlode skerp. Skiet daai doppies van die merkpenne af. Lê op ‘n baal, sit agterstevoor op ’n trekker, klim op na die solder in die skuur, of gooi ‘n kombersie oop onder ‘n boom. Die tyd het aangebreek. Kom ons kleur in!
Hierdie vrolike inkleurboek bevat 22 eg-Afrikaanse gesegdes en idiome, elk met interessante feite oor plaasdiere en volg op die gewilde Rooimiere-in-diebroek idioom-inkleurboek.
Find out all there is to know about your favourite creepy-crawlies
with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step
instructions to make spiders, beetles, dragonflies, termites and
much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at
home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you
will be introduced to loads of craft techniques. The book also
contains photos and facts about minibeasts.
Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their
executive function skills thrive. The Guide to Woodworking with
Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe's four-decade career
in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students
K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear
Spring School in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This
comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers,
parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to
their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of
valuable life-skills. Based in part on the philosophies of
Froebel's Kindergarten and Educational Sloyd, this book illustrates
the importance of doing real, hands-on activities in school and at
home that enable students to: Think things through for themselves
Develop skill, originality and inventiveness Explore their own
self-interests Plan, organize and execute meaningful work Prepare
to profitably employ leisure time Be handy and resourceful Develop
both character and intellect Create useful beauty to benefit
family, community and self The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is
more than a woodworking book, it's gives parents, grandparents and
teachers the confidence, encouragement, and the insight needed to
safely engage children in life-enhancing creative arts.
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