The coolest kid–friendly Minecraft projects

If you have a Minecraft fanatic on your hands, you′re about to be the most popular adult on the "block." Offering young Minecraft enthusiasts the ultimate sandbox experience, Building a Minecraft City gives kids aged 7 11 an outlet to enhance their love of the game and take their creative play to new heights.

Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid–focused book offers step–by–step instructions and simple explanations for completing projects that will teach your child invaluable new skills all while having a ton of fun! They′ll gain confidence as they design and build truly impressive Minecraft structures, and you′ll delight in watching them develop and refine their problem–solving skills as they work on their own. It′s a win–win!

Features a kid–friendly design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics

Focuses on three basic projects that set young readers on the road to further exploration

Boasts a small, full–color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader

Introduces basic engineering concepts to kids in a way they can understand

Screen time can be as educational as it is fun, and this book shows your child how to approach their favorite game from a new angle to think and do outside the box.

Are you ready for the best gluten-free biscuits you've ever had? How about gluten-free mac and cheese? Or brownies? Kids Cook Gluten-Free teaches children to make all these and more. From crowd-pleasing favorites like Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Hamburger Sliders to more adventurous options like Crispy Dover Sole and Red Lentil Dal, kids will love trying something new. Each recipe has kid-friendly instructions with a list of common kitchen terms and tools. Guides to gluten-free eating, safety tips, and basic techniques help young readers get comfortable in the kitchen. Kids can make delicious food with a parent or all by themselves. No matter what, it'll be a whole lot of fun-and taste great!

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!

Get ready to build your very own fairground! From a carousel to the big wheels and roller coasters, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model fairground needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity!

Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment.

Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute them.

For children aged 9+, this photographic series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

Can you picture yourself making jewelry? Do you want to learn how to design and create pretty and unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that you can wear and share with your friends? Kids! Picture Yourself Making Jewelry shows kids just like you all you need to know about jewelry making, from the initial creative concept and design, to material and tool selection, and the skills and techniques needed for each piece. You'll have fun as you work your way step-by-step through the projects in the book, including a braided friendship bracelet, a wood decoupage necklace, bead drop earrings, and more. Each project features full-color pictures to help you gather the tools and materials you need, and step-by-step instructions lead you through it from start to finish. The projects range from simple to more complex, and each one can be created today so you can wear it right away. Get creative and express yourself with your very own handmade jewelry!

Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of building and repair. Packed with over 175 illustrated tool guides, 11 how-to projects, 21 essential skills, and 15 inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, Girls Garage will inspire you to fill up your toolbox and get building! With a background in architecture and construction, Emily Pilloton started the nonprofit Girls Garage to give girls the tools to build the world they want to see. Since 2013, girls ages 9-18 have come to Girls Garage's workshop eager to use power tools and build real-world projects for their community. The Girls Garage book puts that same power into girls' hands around the world, inviting them to join a thriving, diverse, and fierce movement of fearless builder girls. Not sure which screws to buy? Need to fix a running toilet? With Girls Garage, you'll have the expertise to tackle these problems with your own hands. Or maybe you want to get creative and build something totally new. A birdhouse? A bookshelf? Girls Garage has you covered. Girls Garage will be both a trusted household resource and a wellspring of inspiration and encouragement in the vein of Women in Science and Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science and the World. * Nonfiction books for women and girls age 14 and up * Carpentry, home repair, building projects * Inspiring DIY for teens, kids, and adults

DIY Survival Manual: Natural Disasters has the answers to help you prepare for, survive and endure any major natural disaster. Packed with easy to read step-by-step instructions, top tips and real-life survivor accounts. Myth-busting boxes explain the science behind the disasters and common misconceptions held. Discover how each natural disaster is formed and how to always be prepared for every likely scenario. Can you stay calm in the midst of an avalanche? Do you know what to do when a tornado warning sounds? How can you identify different types of wildfire? Take the tests and on-the-spot quizzes to find out whether you are a true survivor.

Narrate your very own Dork Diary with this write-in journal, filled with questions for every day and complete with art and quotes from Nikki Maxwell herself
As Nikki Maxwell knows, keeping a journal is a great way to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU This special Dork Diaries guided journal features questions for every day of the year.
If you could swap places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why? What song could you listen to 100 times? What TV show are you totally obsessed with right now and why? What's the fiercest outfit in your closet?
Put your personal spin on these questions and many more--and since this is an authentic Dork Diary, Nikki chimes in with her answers and artwork as well

On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! Publisher Weekly Starred Review! "Warm digital art by Southerland makes excellent use of light and shadow, and offers a lovely portrait of an expressive family with varying hairstyles and body types. This hopeful, mouthwatering narrative showcases tender family rapport." This joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration. Perfect for fans of the Caldecott Honor Book Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons. Once a year, each of Ruby's relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their "signature dish"-and Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pop's chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the hot grill, she wonders if she's just too young to have a signature dish. That's when she finds it- the perfect solution! Angela Dalton's warm text is perfectly paired with Jestenia Southerland's beautiful art in this sweet picture book, filled with the tenderness and warmth of this multigenerational extended family and the food they share.

Klutz creates award-winning, premium activity kits for kids. Sew your own pizza pouch, cookie keychain and cupcake plush! Little makers will start by practising on 2 cardstock projects with plastic needles specially designed and safe for small hands. Then using the pre-cut and pre-punched felt, kids can create 3 cute projects-a pizza pouch, a cookie keychain, and a cupcake plushy. It's the sweetest way to build fine motor skills and learn how to sew! Includes everything you'll need for 2 cardstock practice projects and 3 final projects Practice basic stitches with a donut and sandwich, then make a cupcake plushy, cookie Keychain, and pizza pocket All felt pieces are pre-cut and pre-punched to make stitching easy for little hands Includes an "idea book" With easy to follow instructions Promotes fine motor skills, dexterity, and practical knowledge of sewing WHAT YOU GET 59 pre-cut and pre-punched felt pieces Custom plastic needle safe for little hands 2 sets of sewing cards 2 colors of yarn 5 pink foam yarn stoppers Red pom-pom Key ring Stuffing WHAT IS KLUTZ JR? For 40 years, Klutz has been the authority on creating high-quality, innovative book and craft kits. Now we've turned our attention to our youngest learners to keep wonder, curiosity, and creativity alive while nurturing useful skills. Super-clear instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need Empower with quality content & components Stimulate by allowing kids to express themselves Inspire through lightly guided play

Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jorn's Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jorn Utzon, the architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Was it a sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jorn to design Australia's most recognisable building? In this gorgeously illustrated story, we follow Jorn through childhood as he discovers his love of building and creating, gathering ideas from everything around himself. When he grows bigger, so do his ideas, and something begins to take shape... can you guess what it might be? Jorn's story is about embracing dreams, believing in your own abilities, and the power of new ideas. Written in honour of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House, it is also a topical springboard for educators and families into how the iconic landmark came to be. In celebrating the incredibly talented Jorn Utzon, it shows children that there are no limits to what they might achieve if they follow their dreams. In a world of screens and busyness, Jorn's Magnificent Imagination is an important reminder of the joy in taking the time to dream and create, a reminder which might just benefit children and their carers alike. Charming and heart-warming, it will enthral and inspire young readers, encouraging them to look at the world around them and use their imagination to its full potential.

This seed-themed companion to "Rah, Rah, Radishes " and "Go, Go, Grapes " proves that healthy eating can be both fun and delicious
What do nuts, beans, grains, and even some spices have in common? They're all seeds--seeds we can eat So get ready to greet lentils and limas, take a crack at coconuts and cashews, and say hi to rye and buckwheat. You'll soon be seeing seeds in a whole new way
This seedy celebration comes complete with an author's note full of fascinating facts about seeds, including a section about nut allergies and how to help nut-sensitive friends and classmates stay safe and healthy.

Using dynamic how to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliqued family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T- shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker.

So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear, and all the while the "surprise"-a chrysalis-changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden's well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden's denizens complete this lovely and lively portrait of backyard nature, which is also a gentle meditation on the rewards of paying attention. A chipmunk hides on every page to divert and engage young readers. Fountas & Pinnell Level O

Join Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and use it to bake an autumnal surprise! Spot and Dad love gardening together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of waiting and watering, it's autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But what will they make with it? It's a pumpkin surprise! Toddlers will love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun! Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with. If you loved this, why not try: Where's Spot? Spot Goes to the Farm Spot Goes to the Beach Spot's Birthday Party Spot Says Goodnight Find Spot at Halloween Find Spot at Nursery

A dozen fables by one of the world's great storytellers propose whimsical explanations of how certain animals acquired their distinctive physical characteristics: "How the Camel Got His Hump," "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Leopard Got His Spots," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "The Elephant's Child," and 7 others. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "How the Camel Got His Hump."

Press out the pieces to build your own model of the brand new ship from Star Wars: Rogue One. Comes with mini book full of facts about the ships and characters from the new movie. Set before Star Wars: A New Hope, Rogue One follows a rag-tag group of rebel commandos who must steal the plans to the Empire's new superweapon, the Death Star. This standalone story transports fans to unseen corners of the Star Wars universe and strange new planets not to mention an encounter with a familiar adversary, Darth Vader. Have you collected all the Star Wars: Rogue One books? Star Wars Rogue One Book and Model: Make Your Own U-wing Star Wars Rogue One: Art of Colouring Star Wars Rogue One: Mission Files Star Wars Rogue One: Profiles and Poster Book

Plan and build thrilling LEGO (R) escape rooms! Learn how to plan awesome LEGO escape rooms - with more than 30 LEGO puzzle ideas and 49 useful LEGO pieces and a sticker sheet. Create your own escape rooms and challenge your friends. Follow one of three themed escape rooms: Egyptian Quest, Space Mission, and Safari Adventure, or pick and choose from more than 30 LEGO puzzles with building tips and easy-to-follow visual breakdowns to create your own escape rooms from scratch. Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room includes: - 49 useful LEGO pieces, over 30 build ideas for LEGO puzzles and a sticker sheet. - Three themed escape rooms to build - with 6-8 challenges each. - Fun story pages to show how players will experience the game, easy-to-follow visual breakdowns of the LEGO models, and a step-by-step guide to setting up the game. - Advice on how to plan the escape rooms, from making them immersive and theme inspiration to linking puzzles and giving clues. Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room is ideal for 9-12 year-olds who love LEGO bricks, puzzles, and challenges!

In fifteen easy projects, from bouncy bean bags to a rolled-edge sweater, author and knitting expert Melanie Falick teaches kids of all ages how to knit. Through step-by-step instructions and candy-colored illustrations, beginners learn the fundamentals: knitting tools, finger-knitting, and basic stitches such as knit, purl, mattress, overcast, embroidery, and stockinette.

"Kids Knitting" emphasizes fun in every step of the learning process. Sunny paintings by Kristin Nicholas illustrate the individual steps of each technique. Bright boxes of blues, greens, and reds explain everything from button-sewing to tassel-tying. Charming photographs by Chris Hartlove feature finished projects modeled by the creators themselves--all kids who knit.

Best of all, kids get to keep and use whatever they make: bookmarks, backpacks, bracelets, even their own set of customized knitting needles, topped with acorn caps or polka dot balls.

Gardening with children is hands-on outdoor education at its finest. With abundant opportunities for experiential learning, the garden is, in many ways, an ideal classroom, and an increasing number of educational initiatives are recognising the many long- and short-term benefits that come with a gardening program for children. Growing Sustainable Children is an indispensable resource for anyone already teaching in a gardening programme, for those starting a programme, or for anyone working with children in a garden or other outdoor setting as a homeschooler, community organiser, or friend of the earth. The book includes a detailed age-appropriate curriculum and activity listings from nursery and kindergarten through high school, as well as a useful overview of the history of gardening education and the evolving consciousness of children.