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National Monuments celebrate the most important people, places,
histories, and wildlife that the USA has to offer. Now, you can
celebrate them too, with this fact-packed and fun-filled activity
book bringing explorers aged 6-8 up close to these national
treasures. Create your own welcome message to inscribe on Lady
Liberty's plinth, search for T. rex fossils in Dinosaur National
Monument, and visit the home of President Lincoln. Along the way,
you'll find word searches, spot-the-difference puzzles, math games,
coloring pages, and more ways to explore these special pockets of
US history. National Monuments of the USA Activity Book comes with
over 25 unique activities, dozens of facts about US culture and
history, and a fold-out poster featuring a list of all the
monuments and map of where they can be found. Plus, get creative
with 50 spectacular stickers of the monuments and the people and
animals they honor. This book is perfect for a rainy afternoon on
summer break, or for little travelers excited for those long
roadtrips. History is made every day, and the National Monuments
are there to be explored--so what are you waiting for? Also in the
series: National Monuments of the USA National Parks of the USA
National Parks of the USA Activity Book
Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild
places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most
iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA. Packed
with maps and fascinating facts about the history, architecture,
flora, and fauna in some of the most visited National Monuments in
the United States, this gorgeously illustrated book
showcases the nation’s most historically important and amazing
places. Marvel at some of the world’s most famous
landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty. Discover lesser-known but
just as breathtaking sites such as the Aniakchak volcano
caldera. Read about geological wonders like the John Day Fossil
Beds. Learn about places of solemn historical significance, such as
the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Divided into
eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps
locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page,
poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured.
Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin,
the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone,
Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument,
Bandelier National Monument, Rainbow Bridge, the Dinosaur National
Monument, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve,
Colorado National Monument, the Devil’s Tower, Muir Woods, Golden
Gate Bridge, Tule Lake, Mount St. Helens, John Day Fossil Beds,
Admiralty Island, the Misty Fjords, Aniakchak, Papahānaumokuākea,
Marianas Trench, Rose Atoll, and more! Spot artworks and captions
give important historical context for the memorial sites, as well
as scientific information about the animals and plants found in the
precious natural habitats. The perfect armchair escapism for
adventure-hungry kids, readers will marvel at the fantastic
sights to be seen throughout the United States of America. Brimming
with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations,
the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses
young people in the wonders of America’s outdoors. Learn about
the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that
inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful
and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of
the national parks’ living landscapes. Also in the
series: National Parks of the USA and National Parks of
the USA Postcards.
A jigsaw puzzle for nature lovers: Offers a screen-free getaway to
America’s most beautiful wild places Sturdy gift box contains:
500-piece puzzle and an educational poster; finished puzzle
measures 37 × 47.5 cm / 14.5 × 19 in. Enjoy National Parks from
anywhere: Perfect for a rainy day, family fun, or mindful
relaxation Edutainment for ages 8+: Includes a double-sided poster
with the full puzzle image on one side and information on the
featured national parks and their flora and fauna on the
other Get ready to explore! Immerse yourself in America’s
great outdoors with this 500-piece puzzle featuring the United
States’ awe-inspiring national parks. With this exciting
extension of the best-selling National Parks of the USA book
series, piece together nature’s greatest adventures—from
America’s highest cliffs to its deepest basin 282 feet below sea
level, and colorful hot springs to Alaska’s northern lights—and
spot creatures big and small, from 600-pound grizzly bears to tiny
salamanders, as you build the puzzle. The puzzle image features 20
of the USA’s glorious national parks in a collage of vintage
postcard–style illustrations. Marvel at the porpoises and
lobsters of Acadia’s cold, deep-blue waters, a rare condor
swooping majestically in the Grand Canyon, the thundering
waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, and more. As you fit the
pieces together, use the full puzzle image on the poster as a
reference. Flip the poster over to explore captivating descriptions
of all the places, plants, and creatures featured in the puzzle.
Your National Parks adventure awaits. Discover even
more of America’s natural wonders with:National Parks of the USA
Bingo, National Parks of the USA, National Parks of the USA:
Activity Book, National Parks of the USA Postcards, and National
Monuments of the USA.
A bingo game for nature lovers: Screen-free fun for the whole
family with easy-to-learn gameplay for 2–6 players Sturdy gift
box contains: 6 double-sided bingo cards, 48 bingo
chips, 100 tokens, a cloth bag, and an educational booklet;
box size is 22 × 22 × 4 cm / 8.5 × 8.5 × 1.5 in. Celebrate the
great outdoors: Perfect for a rainy day, whether you play
from the comfort of home, your tent, or wherever your adventures
lead Edutainment for ages 6+: Includes a full-color
illustrated booklet with educational information on all the
creatures, plants, and places featured Get ready for a big
adventure! Immerse yourself in America’s great outdoors in this
captivating bingo game featuring the United States’ awe-inspiring
national parks. With this exciting extension of the best-selling
National Parks of the USA book series, collect a selection of
mind-boggling wonders—from the continent’s biggest peak to a
mile-deep canyon, dark swamps filled with critters, and volcanoes
that pelt lava straight into the sea—and find creatures big and
small, from thundering bison to tiny seahorses.
Every bingo card contains 16 squares (4 × 4), each showing a
different, stunning vintage-style illustration of a creature,
geological feature, plant, or habitat. Connect with nature as you
place the tokens, which are uniquely shaped as ringed tree-trunk
cross sections. The illustrated booklet offers fascinating facts
about each bingo card image. Play a complete line for a
short game or go for an impressive whole-card collection to
win—bingo! Discover even more of America’s natural wonders
with: National Parks of the USA Jigsaw Puzzle, National Parks
of the USA, National Parks of the USA: Activity
Book, National Parks of the USA Postcards, and National
Monuments of the USA.
Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and
diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Packed
with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to
each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated
coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation's most
magnificent and sacred places - and shows why they should be
preserved for future generations to enjoy. Explore Florida's
river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the
Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the
soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings
you up close to nature's greatest adventures. Divided by region
(East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics and Alaska), a
pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations
of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning,
poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of
its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and
plants that make their homes there. Captions provide captivating
information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades
National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its
swamps searching for herbs, flowers and other plants to nibble on?
Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the
continent's fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour
to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes? A 'Can you spot
this... ?' page at the back challenges you to find a pictured
critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet. The parks
include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon,
Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier
Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle
Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin
Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. A book to be treasured by
children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to
inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us. Brimming with
facts, activities and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks
of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of
America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning
scenery and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces.
Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the
diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes.
Also in the series: National Parks of the USA: Activity Book and
National Parks of the USA Postcards.
A picture book celebrating all the reasons to love the rain!
Flowers bloom in the garden. Umbrellas bloom on the streets. There
are puddles for jumping and, later, a cozy home for hot chocolate
and books. * The ultimate rainy day read! * Full of bright,
eye-catching illustrations * From international acclaimed writer
Kyo Maclear and printmaker Chris Turnham The air is full of
waiting. The sky is full of breeze. The trees gust and billow. All
before it rains. Rumble, rumble. Distant thunder. Rain is coming,
rain is coming. No matter what kind of weather you prefer, Hello,
Rain! is a great reminder of the natural beauty all around us. *
Children's books for kids age 3-5 * Great read aloud picture book *
Ideal for nature lovers
The perfect companion to the bestselling reference National Parks
of the USA, this lushly illustrated activity book is packed with
wildlife and nature facts, park trivia, spotters guides and a
kaleidoscope of activities including colouring, puzzles, quizzes
and more. Get ready for a journey like no other! Follow the park
animals as you find your way through a seemingly never-ending maze,
spot the difference between some amazing creepy crawlies, complete
a ferocious crossword full of hungry predators, find your feathered
park friends in a bird word search, design your very own national
park and so much more! Use the spotters guide for each park to see
if you can find grunting northern elephant seals, fluttering
hummingbirds, bounding snowshoe hares and lots of other wonderful
creatures. The parks include: Acadia, Big Bend, Channel Islands,
Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon,
Hawai'i volcanoes, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Yellowstone, Yosemite and
so many more. Bite-sized information and awesome facts about the
national parks are scattered throughout, with over 50 stickers to
get creative with at the back of the book. Celebrate the wonder of
America's national parks with this fun-filled activity book. Just
what you need for any long trip! Add some wilderness to your
bedroom wall with the stunning pull-out poster featuring a map of
the national parks and bustling with wildlife, included in the
book. Brimming with facts, activities and beautiful illustrations,
the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people
in the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful
wildlife, stunning scenery and rare plants that inhabit these
precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare
locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the
national parks' living landscapes. Also in the series: National
Parks of the USA and National Parks of the USA Postcards.
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The Wish Tree (Hardcover)
Chris Turnham, Kyo Maclear
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Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't
believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is
ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way,
they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected
ways. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations evoke the true
essence of the holiday season and will inspire wishers everywhere.
This gem of a book deserves centre stage year round.
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