The authoritative guide to the online world by the award-winning author of Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends.

From the award-winning author of Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends comes The Teenage Guide to Life Online, a balanced look at what happens to us all – young and old – when we spend time on the internet. Nicola Morgan explores the pros and cons of life in the Digital Age, from the information explosion to the growth of social media. Opening with a brief history of the web she then explores hot topics like fake news and online privacy, and draws on fascinating, cutting-edge research into how the internet and screen-use affect our ability to concentrate, our mood and sleep patterns. This is a book for families to share: a way for teenagers, their parents and carers to inform themselves about the many advantages and risks of life online.

Explore one of Japan's most beautiful traditions while entertaining your family and friends! Tea Ceremony: Explore the unique Japanese tradition of sharing tea is an exciting and fun way to introduce Asian culture to kids. Readers will learn all the steps for performing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. With this book kids will be able to: Perform the traditional Japanese tea ceremony at home through easy-to-follow instructions Explore all the elements of an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, including the tea utensils such as the scoop, whisk, bowl, and Fukasa (silk cloth used for cleaning utensils) Know the proper technique for whipping tea and the different kinds of tea used The Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands-on projects, readers will explore each art-engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.

Leaf, flower, tree, snail, bee... introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter all around them in the garden. My Garden in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects. With bold colours and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence. Take your children on a journey through the seasons, exploring the garden in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The vibrant and fun illustrations will help introduce kids to new words, from vegetables to garden animals as well as feelings, items and actions. An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1-3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery, the home and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there's plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Bring up baby in style with this inspirational new book from Debbie Shore. Bursting with 20 gorgeous projects for babies, mums and dads, this book contains a mix of fun play items and must-have practical projects. The book contains everyday necessaries, such as bibs, burp cloths, a hooded towel, a portable high chair, a baby nest and nursery storage, as well as items to stimulate baby: a balloon mobile, a play mat and a quiet cube. These gorgeous, practical items are an absolute must-have for new parents, or for friends or family looking to make a perfect, memorable baby gift. The book contains Debbie's easy-to-follow instructions and clear photography; all the templates required are included, and the book also contains 7 QR-code video links, in which Debbie demonstrates some key techniques from the book.

Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, a finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist. Have fun exploring: painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints. your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting. color with pencil eraser pointillism. mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas. This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finger string games are a wonderful opportunity for today's children to practise meaningful movement, explore space, interact with others, and exercise their creative spirits. They're also great fun! String games can be particularly useful with children who struggle at school, are dyslexic or who are learning concepts such as 'left and right', 'up and down'. The book contains games that will delight all children, from the very young to those with greater dexterity. Michael Taylor has many years of experience in working with children and has shared his string figures at schools and camps throughout the world. This book contains over 80 inventive and imaginative string games and stories, all clearly illustrated with step-by-step colour diagrams. The book is particularly designed to require as little page-turning as possible in the middle of making a string shape! Includes two brightly coloured strings to get you started.

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.

Making slime is magical. Combine a few ingredients, mix by hand and suddenly a smooth (or fluffy, depending on the recipe) semi-solid, incredibly pliable but not-sticky goo appears. It begs to be touched. Poke, knead, pull on the toffee-like substance to achieve a calm state of mind. That's the meditative part of slime; it taps into the pleasure centres of the brain. Slime is also a visual feast: add food colouring, metallic paints, beads, glitter, even tiny toys to it. The result can look like ice cream or butter (don't eat it!); unicorn rainbow or galaxy goo; clouds, a fishbowl, Nutella--anything is possible. The Zen of Slime is a visual immersion into the sublime that is slime. Divided into themed chapters--air, water, fire and earth--the book features the Instagram artists who make and sell slime. They share their favourite photographs, recipes and tips. There's an endless variety of add-ins and different combinations of ingredients. Keeping track of this is as much fun as making slime, so notebook pages are included for jotting down potions. This is the next level of slime; sophisticated and artistic, for visionaries who recognise the special nature of this incredible stuff. (Or just enjoy looking at pictures of it).

Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful flamingo, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with a flamingo design, a needle, embroidery hoop and green, blue and pink thread. There's also a 16-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly what to do, and links to video clips of embroidery skills.

**From the award-winning author of My First Origami Kit** My First Origami Animals Kit is the perfect way to introduce children to the joys--and benefits--of origami. With 17 lifelike animal projects, each with easy instructions and colorful folding papers, this origami kit will provide hours of fun away from screens. Through origami, kids will learn geometry, dexterity and creative skills without even realizing it! Once the models are folded, the fun continues with all sorts of stickers--eyes, noses, paws and more--to make the models look as silly or serious as they want. Kids will be so proud to show off their very first origami animals! Here are just a few of the adorable animal models included in this kit: Cheddar the Mouse -- A little farmhouse mouse comes together in only 6 folds Eli Elephant -- This impressive two-piece model has color-reverse tusks for a realistic look Dusty Dog -- Leave the eye stickers off of this faithful friend for an authentic shaggy sheepdog look Bouncy Bunny -- This adorable forest dweller has its head in the air, sniffing for only the finest clovers to munch Khloe Kitty -- The most challenging model in the kit with extendible paws that can cling to a book or poster And many more! This kit includes: 180+ colorful stickers 60 double-sided paper folding sheets A 48-page full-color instruction book 17 simple and exciting origami animal models to fold

For any boy and girl who loves Minecraft, what can be more fun than a sweet, colorful Minecraft-themed snack, drink, meal, or cake! The Minecrafter's Cookbook brings the Overworld to life with over 40 fantastic, Minecraft-themed recipes that kids and parents can make together. From main courses that will fill your hunger bar; to enchanted snacks that Alex and Steve couldn't survive without; to party-friendly, game-themed desserts and potion drinks, there is plenty in this book to enchant young gamers and their families. Kids will love the accompanying illustrations of their favorite characters and scenes, while parents will appreciate the simple, step-by-step directions to guide them as they craft. The Minecrafter's Cookbook makes cooking an irresistible adventure: Includes photos of each finished item, plus colorful illustrations of popular Minecrafting scenes and characters for maximum fun. Features over 40 kid-friendly meals, drinks, and desserts including Beetroot Stew, Golden Apples, Grass Block Brownies, and Creeper Crispies! Encourages young gamers to power down and enjoy family time in the kitchen The delicious recipes in this book are sure to make spending time together a whole lot more fun!

Mini Pom-Pom Pets Make Your Own Fuzzy Friends Children can make these adorable little pom-poms pets on the prongs of an everyday dinner fork. With our step-by-step Klutz-clear instructions, even a yarn newbie will wind up a pom-pom professional. Children will follow the color-coded charts as they wrap, tie, and snip the colorful yarn into petite pom-poms. Adding eyes, a nose, ears, a tail, and rosy cheeks (with our special blush marker) gives each tiny pet an outsized personality. Voila - a zoo of mini critters from frogs, ducks, and pigs to monkeys, lions, and turtles. Make Your Own Fuzzy Friends Over 20 Animals to Love A 64-Page Book of Ideas and Instructions Includes; Yarn, Beaded Eyes, Noses, Sequins, Wire, Measuring, Tape, etc What You Can Make Over 20 animals to choose from including: Pig Kitty Bunny Walrus Elephant Panda Owl Hedgehog Fox And more! What You Get 90 yards of yarn in 8 colors. Pre-made poms and mini poms. Eye and nose beads. Heart-shaped sequin noses. Blush marker. Plastic measuring tape. Wire. Glue. Punch-out paper ears, tails, paws, and more. Crystal Clear Instructions Learn to make super cute, fuzzy friends by following our 64-pages of detailed step by step instructions. First, you will learn how to make a mini pom-pom on an everyday metal fork then you will use that technique to make a variety of different critters. Cuteness Guaranteed By adding eyes, a nose, ears, paws, feet, and more, your pom-pom pets look adorable every time. Add a little blush to give your pet extra personality. Throughout the book, you will find helpful tips on how to avoid common problems, suggestions on how to customize your pom-pom pets, and ideas for little habitats made from objects found around the house. 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

This title includes gardening projects for kids shown step by step. It offers sixteen enjoyable, attractive and stimulating step-by-step projects cover all the basic growing skills - harvest your own juicy strawberries and salad vegetables, have a race to see whose sunflower grows the tallest, and pot up a delicious-smelling chocolate plant! It offers a comprehensive introduction that explains gardening terms, techniques, and all the tools and equipment. It includes over 200 photographs, including all the stages and beautiful finished pictures to inspire and delight. It includes large-scale and small-scale projects suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, for all climates and all growing conditions. It is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 years, for older readers to use with minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help. Plants, flowers, soil and gardening tools are endlessly fascinating to youngsters, and getting their hands dirty in the garden can be great fun! This exciting book contains 16 easy-to-follow projects suitable for every child. An informative introduction covers all the basics, including watering, weeding and materials, while helpful tips and ideas provide inspiration and encourage experimentation. Bursting with expert advice, clear instructions and fabulous fun ideas, this is an ideal guide for all children, from budding beginners to green-fingered growers.

This title features fantastic projects to make with threads and beads, including 12 different designs for friendship bracelets. It shows you how to create knotty, dotty bracelet designs, groovy sunglasses straps, badges and scrumptious scrunchies. It features simple instructions and over 280 stunning photographs that show you what to do every step of the way. It is ideal for 7- to 11-year-olds, with easy projects to start off with, and more sophisticated ones for older kids. Friendship bracelets are a symbol of companionship, which is why they make such great gifts for your friends and family. They do not need much equipment and they are not expensive or difficult to create. In fact, you can braid a bracelet almost anywhere! Make them to match your best outfits, or try experimenting with different shades of material. You could also fashion identical bracelets for you and your best buddies to wear. The fun doesn't end there, though. In this book you will also learn how to decorate your creations with dangling beads and how to weave beads into bracelets and necklaces. You can even decorate your hairband, bags and shoes. These look very professional and are sure to impress your pals. Once you have learned the knack of braiding and beading, you can let your imagination run riot and design your very own range of accessories.

This title features 25 fantastic hairstyles that you can create yourself. You can learn to tackle a topknot, have a riot with ribbons and create completely cool corncrows. It is ideal for 7- to 11-year-olds, with easy projects to start off with and more sophisticated styles for older kids. It covers everything from a perfect ponytail to bouncy bunches. It shows you how to add wonderful waves and ripples to your hair without the need for hot crimping irons. It includes simple instructions and over 300 beautiful photographs that show you what to do every step of the way, whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly. Doing your hair is such fun, and you'll be surprised to see how easy it is to create different styles. No matter what your hair type, there are plenty of things that you can do with it. All you need is a brush and comb, and as many bright beads, clips, bows, ribbons, covered bands and flowers as you can lay your hands on. Ask a grown-up if you can raid their sewing box - you will find lots of interesting things in there that you can put to use. Learn how to do a simple ponytail and plait or braid first, as these form the basis of many hairstyles. It's great if you have a friend to help you, and then you can do each other's hair. You can mix and match your styles and accessories to go with whatever you are wearing. You can jazz up a plain T-shirt or give an outfit a whole new look just by changing your hair. Happy braiding!