A new addition to the Questioneers series, a non-fiction early reader series based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show! What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this new nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

As in his previous books, Flower Power and Veggie Power, Hajek's whimsical, imaginative paintings-inspired by a variety of artistic traditions-situate each fruit in a fascinating cultural context. Each "portrait" features delightful pictorial clues about how the fruits are grown and consumed. Opposite the illustrations, Annette Roeder's engaging texts offer illuminating and often surprising facts from throughout history and contemporary life. As mouthwatering as a summer peach, and as surprising as a pomegranate's seeds, this book serves up page after page of delicious, nutritious, but most of all fun portions of fruity knowledge from all over the world.

Rosie, a little girl with a curiosity as big as all outdoors, discovers the magic of the garden in this delightfully illustrated book for children from three to eight. Her world disrupted by a move to a new place, Rosie learns about choosing seeds, planting, fertilizing, and nurturing flowers and vegetables and, after the seeds have sprouted, she plays wonderful games using her imagination to turn the plants into her babies or her loyal subjects. When school time rolls around, Rosie finds comfort in her new friends, many of whom resemble the marvelous flowers she's grown in her summer garden. Children who read about Rosie's garden adventure can try their own hands at growing plants using the seed packets attached to the back cover of the book.

.Star Wars(r), Star Trek(r), Battlestar Galactica(r), spaceships, shuttlepods, droids, and much more .Big and small, young and young at heart, this book is for all LEGO(r) fans "One day, long long ago, someone had the idea to build space ships etc. from the Star Wars movies. I was immediately excited by that idea, got all the necessary LEGO(r) bricks and started building. My passion has not dwindled since."Joe Klang LEGO(r) Galaxycomes with complete instructions as to how to build your favorite spaceship, droid or space station it only takes a little ambition, imagination and intuition. Simple step-by-step instructions complete with clearly arranged parts lists make it easy to bring your favorite science fiction mov

Knitting for All: Kids Knit is a stylish and aspirational book containing age and stage appropriate knitting techniques and patterns. The projects enable children to learn the basics of knitting and start creating simple items very quickly. Kids Knit has beautiful photography, knitting jokes and activities and attractive illustrations. The start of each level contains photographed step-by-step tutorials covering new skills to make learning straightforward.

Social-Emotional Learning Using Makerspaces and Passion Projects is chock-full of meaningful projects that educators can use to teach social-emotional skills in grades 3-6. The projects show students how to create a digital calming room, prototype an inclusive playground, and make recycled cards with paper circuits to spread kindness. They also teach young makers how to focus on self-regulation and self-care, engage in community outreach by helping struggling families, and tell their own stories using podcasting and green screening. In addition, the book provides teachers with helpful strategies for scaffolding passion projects, funding a makerspace, and tips for building community and celebrating diversity. With the engaging ideas in this book, educators will be able to help their students build direct connections to social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, self-management, and self-awareness (CASEL's SEL Framework).

Read it, do it, save it! Every page turns into an eco project that helps you save the planet and recycles the book. A lot of small everyday actions can make a big difference. With over 30 eco projects, this is the perfect gift for inspiring the next generation of Greta Thunbergs and David Attenboroughs. The ultimate environment-conscious activity book, perfect for fans of Greta and the Giants and Guardians of the Planet. Spend the Easter holidays saving the planet, with fun tips and activities to enjoy with friends and family! Every morsel of the book is reusable or recyclable, even the cover! Plastic-free gift bags, bug hotel 'rooms', apple seed planters and eco-friendly glue are just some of the brilliant, family friendly activities. This inspiring, inventive and creative activity book will keep children busy for DAYS!

How to be Brilliant at Living Things contains 35 photocopiable sheets for use with 7-11 year olds. The creative activities are designed to help children develop scientific understanding of the fascinating topics associated with living things. They are addressed directly to the children. They are self-contained and many children will be able to work with little additional support.

Join this crafty adventure in design where you can create all the things you need for a fantastic animal-themed party!

Brimming full of ideas for crazy costumes, glorious games and delightful decorations to perfect party food, this series ensures you'll host the perfect party, fill a rainy day, or help you create designs that last happy ever crafter.

Bright and buzzing illustrations support the step-by-step instructions, plus there are fun facts and joyful jokes to boot. Perfect for all budding craft makers, but especially suited to the 7-9 age group.

Join this crafty adventure in design where you can create all the things you need for a fantastic out-of-this-world party!

Brimming full of ideas for crazy costumes, glorious games and delightful decorations plus perfect party food, this series ensures you'll host the perfect party, fill a rainy day, or help you create designs that last happy ever crafter. There are over 20 different craft activities in each book using a range of recyclable and easy to source materials.

Bright and buzzing illustrations support the step-by-step instructions, plus there are fun facts and joyful jokes to boot. Perfect for all budding craft makers, but especially suited to the 7-9 age group.

A favourite bedtime classic, beautifully retold by bestselling and award-winning author, Geraldine Mccaughrean This beloved childhood classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is now available in a sumptuous gift book edition with dazzling new art. When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key and unlocks the wonder that lies beyond the garden walls - and finds that making friends can be every bit life-changing as a magical garden. A captivating picture book retelling for young children by acclaimed author Geraldine McCaughrean, who has won, among many others, the Carnegie Medal twice, the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Smarties Bronze Award. Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classic range including Heidi, The Velveteen Rabbit and Peter Pan A timeless keepsake gift with beautiful illustrations by Margarita Kukhtina that will be treasured by generations. With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands.

This title features 15 original craft projects inspired by the Minecraft video game sensation. Creepers, characters, tools and blocks are fun to create now and play with later. It is suitable for children aged eight and over. Bring your Minecraft adventure to life with easy-to-make craft projects! Use this imaginative book to create instantly recognisable toys, jewellery, wearables, and accessories, based on one of the most popular video games of all time. Author Choly Knight shows you how to quickly make real life versions of all your favourite Minecraft characters and game elements, using only a few basic craft supplies. The blocky pixilated graphics of Minecraft are perfect for so many different kinds of crafts. Inside you'll find 15 fun step-by-step projects for perler beads, duct tape, paper crafting, painting, sewing, and crocheting. So get in "creative mode" and celebrate the limitless possibilities of Minecraft!

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch's favorite treat-but they are also the hardest to get into the cauldron! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol, A Spoonful of Frogs is a humorous and wholly original picture book-and a winning recipe for readers who loved Dragons Love Tacos and Room on the Broom. A witch's favorite treat is frog soup. Luckily, it's healthy and easy to make. To give it that extra kick and a pop of color, the key ingredient is a spoonful of frogs. But how do you keep the frogs on the spoon? They hop, they leap, they hide . . . and they escape. What is a poor witch to do? Casey Lyall is a master of comedic timing with her deceptively simple and energetic text, and Caldecott Honor winnerVera Brosgol's vibrant, hilarious illustrations make the witch-and the frogs!-practically leap off the page. The solution to the witch's dilemma will surprise and delight young readers and their parents alike. Teeming with laugher and hijinks, A Spoonful of Frogs is pure fun from beginning to end. A must-have for young readers, parents, witches, frog-lovers, and aspiring chefs.

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of crystals and their powerful energies to help, heal and transform with this fully illustrated simple-to-use guide. Children are innately drawn to the energy of crystals - and crystal energies can help make things better for them at school, at home and at play. My Crystal Guide explores crystals from a child's view - what crystals and minerals are and how to choose and work with the crystals you need - as well as introducing an understanding of crystal energies and crystal healing. Fun exercises to try are included throughout, along with simple meditations. The Children's Crystal Finder includes 101 commonly available crystals and minerals with clear photographs and each crystal's healing qualities relevant to children, while the final chapter suggests how to help with all types of problems that children may encounter, including stress, not sleeping well, tests at school and making new friends. Created with children in mind, My Crystal Guide includes guidance and practical exercises for parents and carers, but is written for children to follow and understand.

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

Glastonbury with veg! From the bestselling picture book team behind Kitchen Disco.

The vegetables start waking up
They stretch and rise and shine -
They set up lots of stages,
Cos it's VEGGIE PARTY time!

Mud, rain, vegetables. A winning combination!

Clare Hibbert looks at the food we eat at lunchtime, where it comes from and healthy eating. The book includes a simple recipe.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust Tilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees. Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower

Paint by Sticker Kids has taken off! The four previous titles combined have 761,000 copies in print and are showing strong sales across a whole swath of retailers. Now introducing title number five, Paint by Sticker Kids: Unicorns and Magic, hitting the sweet spot of fantasy, this Paint by Sticker title includes everything kids need to create ten bright and colourful illustrations of some of their favourite fairy tale creatures and settings. There are two colourful unicorns (which happen to be among the very top toy trends of 2018), a friendly dragon, and a delicate fairy. There's a mermaid swimming with a school of fish. There's a beautiful princess, a wise old wizard, a misty tower, and that familiar setting for so many classic stories, a snug little cottage. Creating sticker art is pure fun and a nice change of pace from markers and crayons. Simply find the numbered sticker, peel it, place it in the right space, and little by little, a mesmerizing fantasy image comes to life in the modern "low-poly" style that uses geometric shapes. The card-stock pages are perforated, so artwork can be easily removed for framing. Plus, there's no mess to clean up!

Enter a magical world where unicorns sleep under starry skies, graze in sunny meadows, fly around a majestic rainbow and roam the garden of an ice castle. With over 250 stickers of unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures, including 80 extra-special sparkly stickers to decorate the pages.

The Junior Astrologer's Handbook is intended for children who are curious about the stars, signs, and the zodiac, and how this might affect their life or can be used to help guide them in friendships, family relationships, and school. This guide will also invoke mindfulness, self-care, creativity, and a connection with nature. It will be fully illustrated like our The Junior Witch's Handbook and speak to a similar audience of new age/spiritual kids and their families.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden. Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish

This wordless picture book takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of time and across the millennia to show us the various garbs adopted by man since that time. A pair of wide trousers or skinny jeans, flip-flops or platform soles, a bowler or a knitted cap. From cave-dwellers to hipsters and from the old Greeks to the avant-garde: this beautiful picture book gives you the opportunity to travel through history of mankind and history of fashion. Find out how we are made by clothing! A wordless picture book for fashionistas and history buffs of all ages. Guided Reading Level WB