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With 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, Origami for Kids
is guaranteed to add a whole heap of fun to playtime. Stuck for
something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about how to keep
entertained on a long car journey? Don't panic, because you have in
your hands one of the best boredom-busting books on the planet!
Packed with 35 of the finest paper projects this side of Tokyo,
Origami for Kids shows how to take a simple piece of paper and turn
it into something so much more exciting, like a finger puppet, a
robot, pretty flowers, a gift box for your treats and treasures and
even a sumo wrestler. The projects range from very easy to more
challenging - the tulip or the rabbit will show you the basics,
while aspiring origami addicts will love the squirrel, windmill,
snowflake and snowman. You really will be amazed at what you can
create with just a few simple folds. The best thing about the book
is that it comes with 60 pieces of paper, meaning you can start
folding straight away. And you really can make models anywhere: at
home, in the park, on holiday, with friends at school... How cool
does that sound?!
Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In It's Lunchtime, Monkey! children
will learn first words to do with meal times! Bold, googly eyes and
a sliding mechanism bring this adorable monkey to life, while
children share the simple story and point at the bright pictures.
An ideal book for babies, this title combines bright illustrations,
a simple story and first words - perfect as an introduction to meal
time routines for your little one! Read more in the series: Let's
Play, Cheetah; Time for Bed, Panda; Let's Go Out, Elephant
Kids don't need a big backyard or outdoor space to learn about
gardening and how plants grow. This introductory garden book,
packed with photos of 3 to 6 year olds in action, features hands-on
planting and growing activities that can be done in a small yard,
classroom, or community garden. Written by the staff of City
Sprouts, a leading educational organization in promoting urban
gardening and equitable access to nature, each activity--from
Sorting Seeds to Going on a Worm Hunt to Planting a Tasty
Salad--encourages kids to roll up their sleeves and learn about
seeds, planting, and gardening. Step-by-step photos and on-the-page
discovery prompts, presented in a lively design, make it easy and
inviting for kids everywhere to become plant lovers and nature
explorers.
A cookbook for college students who want to eat well without
breaking the bank, with 100 simple, nutritious, and delicious
recipes. You don't need to survive on fast food for four years!
Every busy college student knows how difficult it can be to eat
healthy and also do it on a tight budget, but eating healthy
doesn't need to be hard! Healthy, Quick & Easy College Cookbook
has everything you need to make simple, delicious, nutritious
recipes that you'll love, and you won't have to break your budget
to do it. You'll learn how to make breakfasts that will fuel your
day, lunches that are simple but satisfying, and main dishes that
will impress anyone - including your parents. You'll also learn how
to make healthier snacks that aren't loaded with salt and sugar,
sweet treats that are better than anything from a bag, and late
night treats that you actually won't regret eating the next day.
Here's what you'll find inside: 100 simple and healthy recipes that
any student can make, with basic ingredients and simple
instructions that even the most inexperienced cook can follow
Helpful guidance for stocking a campus kitchen with the right tools
and the essential basic ingredients Simple but helpful tips for
successful cooking, getting the most out of ingredients, stretching
a food budget, and storing food safely Meal prep basics that will
help students take full advantage of the time they have and also
help them stretch their ingredients
Discover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep! Lakes
and ponds are found at all corners of the planet, from deserts to
rainforests. But, did you know, the lakes and ponds near you are
also brimming with life? This book uncovers the science and wonders
of life in the water. The Great Outdoors aims to get kids looking
at nature on their doorstep. Instead of larger biomes, the series
looks at places children are most likely to have access to, such as
the local park, their back garden, or a beach. It encourages them
to observe the wildlife and the ecosystems at work within these
places, while taking in broader concepts. Each volume contains a
minimum of 6 activities, which vary from observation to crafts,
suitable for ages 7+.
"Equally informative and appetite-whetting." -- "The Horn Book"
One of the best parts of a young child's day is opening a lunchbox
and diving in. But how did that delicious food get there? From
planting wheat to mixing dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing
fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here
is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some
common foods. Health tips and a peek at basic food groups complete
the menu.
Crafted by childhood experts, The Highlights Book of Things to Do
is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration, filled
with over 500 screen-free things to do with kids. From future chefs
and scientists to budding humanitarians, children ages 7 and up
will be inspired to explore, invent, create and do great things!
This highly visual, hands-on activity book will banish boredom,
foster imagination and unlock new interests. Your child can try
engaging outdoor ideas like starting a bucket garden; tasty
projects like making rock candy; science activities like building a
water microscope; and so much more. Organized by interest and
covering all aspects of childhood, chapters include: Things to
Build, Things to Do in the Kitchen, Things to Do with Color and
more. The final chapter, Do Great Things, encourages kids to become
caring individuals, confident problem-solvers, and thoughtful
people who can change the world. With sturdy hardcover binding and
a ribbon bookmark, this 372-page deluxe activity book is a perfect
gift for kids 7+. The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the winner
of the 2020 National Parenting Seal of Approval, National Parenting
Product Award (NAPPA), Mom's Choice Award, Gold, and was named one
of Bank Street College of Education, Best Children's Books of the
Year.
A Cookbook for Kids That Makes Healthy Recipes Fun! (Ages 3-8)#1
New Release in Children's Diet & Nutrition The Flavcity duo,
Dessi and Bobby Parrish, bestselling authors of Keto Meal Prep and
Flavcity's 5 Ingredient Meals, introduce TheTasty Adventures of
Rose Honey! Join Rose Honey as she prepares her favorite dessert.
Follow Rose Honey as she makes chocolate pudding with a twist
avocado! In this adorable baking book for your little foodie, find
illustrious imagery, Rose Honey's cooking narrative, and feel-good
ingredients to make the yummiest and healthiest chocolate avocado
pudding imaginable! Experience pudding like never before. With
avocados, maple syrup and other natural and fun ingredients, you
and your child can turn making an avocado pudding into a creative
experience that all young chefs will rave about. Use this Flavcity
recipe to create dishes your child adores, and make memories on the
way! In this kids' cookbook, discover: Alternate ingredients for
pudding Rose Honey's adventurous approach to cooking Baking
techniques from Flavcity duo Dessi and Bobby Parrish themselves And
so much more! If you enjoyed cookbooks for kids like Yasmin the
Chef, Cora Cooks Panic, or Stir Crack Whisk Bake, then you and your
little one will love The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey: Chocolate
Avocado Pudding!
This title lets you step back to the time of shoguns and samurai,
with 15 step-by-step projects and over 330 exciting pictures. You
can discover the amazing Japanese civilization and learn about a
culture that has existed for thousands of years. You can marvel at
the secrets of this island nation - a land of emperors and shoguns,
tea ceremonies and martial arts. It features fact boxes that
provide extra insights and highlight links with the present; 15
practical projects that enable you to re-create the past - wear a
dramatic theatrical mask, fly a carp streamer, decorate an
elaborate Japanese screen, and make a magnificent helmet fit for a
samurai warrior; and more than 330 photographs and illustrations
that include diagrams, a historical map and a pictorial timeline.
It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. This
title lets you step back in time more than 30,000 years, to when
the first settlers reached Japan and a highly sophisticated
civilization was born. You can explore the grand palaces of regal
emperors and shoguns, be amazed by the fighting skills of the
feuding samurai, and admire the exquisite embroidery of the palace
women's glossy silk kimonos. It features step-by-step projects that
allow you to delve into everyday life and find out about ancient
Japanese foods, skills and fashions - make delicious rice balls,
try your hand at the delicate art of calligraphy, and sculpt a
netsuke toggle.
An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.
This title explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history
and civilization. It vividly portrays key periods from the past,
with glimpses into art, fashion, crafts, trade and warfare. It
contains inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and
insights into the everyday lives of monarchs, priests, farmers,
traders and children of long ago. It includes 60 practical projects
for historical models, costumes and recipes - construct a miniature
Parthenon, don the uniform of a Roman legionary, and bake pastries
from an age-old Egyptian recipe. It features an exciting and
authoritative reference for home or school use by 8- to
12-year-olds. This authoritative reference and project book will
enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past. Witness the
progression of human civilization, and see what gave each culture -
from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire - its particular identity.
Over 1500 photographs and illustrations include inside-view
artworks of important buildings from history, such as a Pharaoh's
tomb, an ancient Greek home and a Roman bath. Projects include a
model Egyptian boat, a miniature stonehenge, a Roman toga and the
Greek game of knucklebones.
You can learn all about the inhabitants of the frozen north, with
15 step-by-step projects and over 350 exciting pictures. You can
discover the origins of the different people who live in the most
northerly reaches of the Earth - including the Inuit, Nenet, Saami
and Chukchi races - and how they have managed to survive in such
harsh conditions. It includes 15 step-by-step projects: build a
model igloo, make a Nenet tent, create a shaman's drum, fashion
some warming mittens and a traditional Saami hat, and construct
your very own Inuit hunting boat. Fact boxes provide extra insights
and highlight links with the present day. It includes more than 350
photographs and illustrations include cross-sections, historical
maps and a pictorial timeline. It is perfect for home or school use
for 8- to 12-year-olds. In one of the world's most extreme
environments, mankind has developed unique methods of survival.
This fact-filled book examines Arctic habitation through the ages.
Find out about the amazing ways in which humans have learned to
hunt, herd and farm in harmony with nature, using the wildlife
around them for food, fur, transport and even racing! Read of their
centuries-long struggles against freezing winter winds and whalers
from Europe. Marvel at their beautiful carvings and hand-crafted
tools - many of which you can make yourself!
Kids Learn Spanish with Crossword Puzzles for Kids A fun new take
on crossword puzzles where kids can build their vocabulary, learn a
new language, and have fun all in one! Kids Learn Spanish with
games. Introduce your child to learning a new language through the
power of Woo! Jr.'s crossword puzzles for kids. Packed with more
than 80 bilingual activities to encourage your child's love of
Spanish, this crossword puzzles workbook is the essential guide to
strengthening your child's dual language learning skills. An ESL
workbook for any age. The dual language word puzzles are developed
so that either Spanish or English-speaking readers can play within
their native languages. Develop familiarity with simple everyday
words with these Spanish for kids games that can help Spanish
speakers practice English as a second language. English and Spanish
Crossword Puzzles for Kids is a resource for classroom and
homeschool use and is packed with: Vocabulary word lists in both
languages Daily puzzles to keep your child engaged and educated
Crosswords with kid-friendly themes such as technology, holidays,
sports, hobbies, and more If you liked fun and educational
crossword puzzle books for your child such as 101 Fun Crossword
Puzzles for Kids, Crossword Puzzles for Kids, or 101 Fun Word
Search Puzzles for Clever Kids 4-8, then you'll love Woo! Jr.'s
English and Spanish Crossword Puzzles for Kids.
This beautifully illustrated reference book has pictures of 1000
things to eat from around the world. Children can pore over topics
such as `Breakfast', `The bakery', `Italian restaurant' and `Street
food', and a section called `Festivals and celebrations' which
shows foods associated with Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Diwali and
Thanksgiving.
Step into the world of the classical Greeks, with 15 step-by-step
projects and 350 exciting pictures. You can delve into everyday
life in the past to find out what the ancient Greeks ate, where
they lived, the games they played, the clothes they wore, the
heroes they admired, and the people who made history. Fact boxes
provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is
packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including
cross-section diagrams, historical maps and a pictorial timeline.
It features 15 simple and enjoyable projects that enable you to
recreate the past - construct a miniature Parthenon, paint a
dolphin fresco, make a comic mask, and learn the ancient Greek
alphabet. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to
12-year-olds. You can discover the spectacular achievements of this
ancient civilization. You can learn about the creation of the
Olympic games; the beginnings of modern medicine and philosophy;
travel, trade and warfare; and the dawn of democracy. A selection
of 15 practical projects help to bring the past to life - make a
vase, sculpt a scary Medusa, and play the Greek game of
knucklebones. The projects are shown in specially commissioned
step-by-step photographs and will make learning stimulating,
exciting and fun, either at home or in the classroom.
Everything a good spy needs to know about secret codes, disguises,
shadowing and observation skills. This essential guide to spying is
packed with useful skills and tips, such as shaking off a trail,
scrambling secret messages and creating amazing disguises. Spies in
training can use the activity pages to create camouflage headbands,
decode messages and spot enemy spies in crowds of people. A brand
new edition of a much-loved Usborne classic, sure to entertain and
delight a brand new generation of spies.
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