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Just how do straws work? Find out how in this new, colorful, easy-to-read STEM book!
"STEM" is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Though these subjects are incredibly important to both education and society as a whole, they are often overlooked, especially after primary education is complete. A goal of this book is to introduce STEM to kids and make them excited about learning these central subjects.
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From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets, to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians through more than25 hands-on building projects and activities. Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself gives readers today a chance to experience how the ancient Egyptians lived, cooked, worked, worshipped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors...
883) The Cupcake Boy
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"The Cupcake Boy" is the story about a boy who makes the most beautiful and tasty cupcakes in the world; however, the villagers take the boy for granted. So disheartened, he leaves his home wondering: "Why should I bake cupcakes for a world that doesn't love me?"More about this book: This book is part of an author-in-residence project and illustrated by elementary students is my proudest accomplishment - a community project involving about 1500 people,...
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Children and their parents can learn to count to ten in both English and Mandarin in this fun bilingual counting book of food.
This book features traditional Chinese food items paired with numbers in both English and Chinese. Illustrated by Rich Lo, you'll learn two is for chopsticks, five is for egg rolls, and nine is for sweet buns, and since the numbers are shown in both simplified and traditional Chinese and English, learning is both easy and...
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The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create kingdoms of their own making, right in their own backyards. With whimsical projects for every season and any setting, from forest to pavement, fun-seeking kids...
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Why does ice cream melt? Find out how in this new, colorful, easy-to-read STEM book!
"STEM" is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Though these subjects are incredibly important to both education and society as a whole, they are often overlooked, especially after primary education is complete. A goal of this book is to introduce STEM to kids and make them excited about learning these central subjects.
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Ready to turn your kitchen into a pizzeria? You can be the chef with easy-to-follow recipes such as classic pepperoni pizza, mini mummy pizza, breakfast pizza, and even dessert fruit pizza. You'll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients, and more. What are you waiting for? It's...
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Ready to whip up some vegetarian dishes as good for your mouth as they are for your body? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes such as baked potato pile up, lemony couscous, crispy tofu sticks, and tasty tortilla towers. You'll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients,...
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Written by Alyssa Jagan, popular Instagram slimer of @CraftySlimeCreator fame, Ultimate Slime makes making gorgeous, satisfying slime easy! You'll see how to do everything you need to create a world of slime in a rainbow of colors and incredible textures. Start with some basic recipes, including kid-safe slime, then learn to make fluffy slime, clear slime, slushy slime -- more than 100 recipes and projects in all! Supercharge your slime by adding...
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Author, Loren Harris is a wife, Minister, avid reader and Executive Assistant, who lives in NJ with her husband Willie of 42 years. She attends a large church congregation in New Jersey. She loves the Lord and loves writing about Him. She has also published a Christian poetry book called "Poetry from the Heart, Joy for the Soul", a children's book called "I'm Under Construction" and is currently working on the 3rd of 4 quarterly daily devotionals...
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Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs- Explore Ancient Egypt! Brings this fascinating civilization to young reader's ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian homes, food, money, toys, games, makeup, clothes, kings, mummies, and more. Projects are easy to follow and require primarily common household products and very little adult supervision. Activities range from making a scarab necklace...
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Give boredom the middle finger with this fun, hilarious and slightly profane activity book.
Who gives a sh!t about solving puzzles anymore? Say "eff you" to boring activity books with this irreverently vulgar upgrade. Including everything from crude crosswords and off-color coloring pages to wickedly funny word searches and salacious scrambles, this book is full of over 100 impolite activities guaranteed to make you giggle as you kill time and enjoy...
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Explore the outdoors and build wilderness skills with activities for kids ages 6 to 9
Get ready for adventure in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do when you're out camping or hiking- even in your own backyard. Encourage kids to explore the world around them and learn important wilderness skills with this activity book. It's full of projects and ideas to spark a love of nature and help kids have tons of fun outdoors.
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Betsy loves hanging out with her grandfather, especially at the ballpark. Today is another game day, and Betsy is ready to show her grandpa all she's learned about keeping score. Some exciting things are about to happen at today's game. As the anticipation builds, Betsy keeps track of it all - foul balls, home runs, and favorite players. This heartwarming story about a family tradition and America's favorite pastime includes a full scorecard. With...
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Want to stir up some sweet drinks and cool smoothies? You can be the chef with easy-to-follow recipes such as fresh strawberry lemonade, cranberry-orange spritzer, homemade hot chocolate, and mango fandango smoothie. You'll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients, and more. What...
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Roger Priddy's Bright Baby Words is a first learning book is an ideal introduction to words for babies and toddlers.
Bold colors and photography will help guide your little ones to learning new first words. Perfect for reading aloud!
With clear photography, bright colors, and simple text labels, Bright Baby board books help babies and toddlers to develop and build early vocabulary through the introduction of first words and pictures.
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While Africa is one continent it contains many diverse countries. Amazing Africa Projects You Can BuildYourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the stunning landscapes, ancient civilizations and ethnic groups, unique traditions, and amazing wildlife of the vast African continent.With 25 fun projects that kids can complete using common household supplies and many recycled materials, kids learn about life in Africa. Step-by-step instructions show...
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What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games...
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Want to sweeten things up with some delicious cookies and bars? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes, such as molasses cookies, s'more sandwiches, Halloween brownies, and homemade granola bars. You'll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished recipes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients, and more. What are...
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