Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests

Book SynopsisDiscover the joys of identifying and observing insects and animals in My First Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners. Your backyards and gardens are fabulous universes where many little animals and insects live. This book explores which creatures and critters may be found in common outdoor spaces. This book encourages children, ages 4 to 8, to create shelters where animals can visit, collect seeds to feed their guests, and respect boundaries of the wildlife that may stop by. They will look differently at earthworms, they will be fascinated by squirrels, and they will be amazed by butterflies! Learn all about: Earthworms Robins and blackbirds Ladybugs Bees Lizards Earwigs Squirrels Frogs and toads Ants Snails and butterflies! Few things are more exciting than creating and encouraging biodiversity in your own backyard or garden!

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Book SynopsisIncludes a foreword by Fearne Cotton.The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play by Laura Brand showcases fifty engaging activities for creative, everyday playtime to encourage a connection to nature, sense of joy and bonding with your kids, while nurturing your own inner child too.The activities are mindful, creative and, crucially, very easy things to make and do with children that you will enjoy as much as they will. From moon sand to flower soup and nature wands there are short, long, loud and quiet activities to take you from morning to evening – each with a focus on the risk factors: volume of effort vs child engagement and mess. Laura Brand has been testing these while writing and raising her two-under-two, and shares the happy accidents and road blocks she’s hit along the way in honest, open and often funny introductions to each of the exercises.This beautiful handbook will help you to inject fun, mindfulness and craft into bath-times, rainy afternoons, long journeys and play dates and to resist (as much as possible!) the temptation to succumb to screen time. Chapters take you through the seasons, with indoor, outdoor and on-the-go activities that are easy and fun every day.The Joy Journal will arm you with a variety of fun, focussed activities made with store cupboard and easily foraged supplies that you can turn to time and again. All activities are suitable for toddlers, pre-schoolers, grown-ups and everyone in between.Trade ReviewFull of ingenious and inspiring ideas for parents to entertain their children -- Elizabeth Day, You MagazineFrom wand making to flower soup, and from 30 minutes to the entire day, there’s an at-home craft to suit every family. * Sheerluxe *Full of wonderful creative DIY projects to make with your child (and most using household objects!) . . . gave me a whole new perspective -- The FrugalityPerfect for parents wondering how to pass yet another day with bored kids. * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisLearn crucial survival skills from world-famous ex-SAS author and survival expert Andy McNab. If you want to be ready for the outdoors, street-smart in the city, and even safe online, this book will show you how!Find out the best way to set up a camp, safely start a campfire, find your bearings, search for food and water and stay safe in the great outdoors. As well as crucial basics for camping and hiking, readers will discover what to do about more unusual events – including escaping quicksand, tsunamis and wild animal attacks.This book also features a guide to urban survival – how to stay safe in the city, avoid stranger danger, find your way around any urban environment, and how to manage any emergency. Plus, with years of military-grade security experience, Andy also gives crucial tips on staying safe online. Discover how to make an unbreakable password, how to hide your identity from trolls and scammers, and how to banish cyber-bullies.Ex-SAS Sergeant Andy McNab became the UK's most decorated soldier, and is the author of best-selling fiction including Bravo Two Zero. With years of experience of surviving the world's most gruelling situations, Andy delivers hard-won advice in clear and simple language, with lots of practical tips, visual references and anecdotes from his own survival experience. This is the fun, simple and 100% authentic realworld survival guide that every young reader needs!Table of ContentsSECTION 1: Surviving in the wild: Preparation; Finding your bearings; Surviving the cold; Surviving the heat; Make a shelter; Making fire; Finding water; Finding food; Surviving in the desert; Rivers and lakes; On the beach; Surviving at sea; In the tropics; Rapid actions; Secondary actions; Protecting your mind; Wild animals; Bear attacks; Bees and wasps; Storms; Avalanche; First aid; Quiz • SECTION 2: Surviving in the city: The important survival skills; Home alone; Surviving a house fire; Lifts; Trapped in a car; Surviving a flood; Surviving a blackout; Choking; Crowd crush; Dog attacks; Being followed; Emergency bag; Quiz • SECTION 3: Surviving online: The Internet; Chatrooms; Cyberbullying; Doxing; Social media; Online gaming; The ultimate password; Mobile phones; Malware; Searching online; Ten golden rules of the Internet; Quiz.

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Book SynopsisJoin Dennis and Co for over 100 indoor and outdoor activities!Everyone has a little (or a lot) of mischief in them and The Beano Book of Mischief, Mayhem and Fun was made with mischief in mind. Come rain or shine this book will bring out the enjoyment in every situation. Build your own catapult, periscope and miniature bow and arrow. Teach an old dog like Gnasher new tricks and learn about codes and ciphers. Filled with top-secret information, games and activities, this is the perfect book for any boy or girl wanting to have fun. Put down the iPad and pick up The Beano Book of Mischief, Mayhem and Fun. This book will bring fun back to basics, encouraging kids to ditch the devices and head outside. Building, learning and above all getting up to some good, old-fashioned, healthy mischief!Trade ReviewBanish the summer holiday boredom blues and join Dennis and his comical cohorts for over 100 super indoor and outdoor activities! Everyone has a little (or a lot) of mischief in them and The Beano Book of Mischief, Mayhem and Fun! was made with mischief in mind. Come rain or shine, this book will bring out the enjoyment in every situation. Build your own catapult, periscope and miniature bow and arrow. Teach an old dog like Gnasher new tricks and learn about codes and ciphers. Make an awesome time capsule with an airtight box, create a crazy sock puppet and make it talk, find out how old a tree is by using a crafty trick, or make a barmy bird bath for the garden. Filled with nearly 200 pages of top-secret information, games, puzzles and activities, this is the perfect book for any boy or girl wanting to have naughty but nice fun and eager to discover more laughs and creative enjoyment than iPads and tech devices can offer. The Beano Book of Mischief, Mayhem and Fun! is truly a back-to-basics compendium but with all the irresistible chaos of The Beano's madcap stars and that much-loved sense of anarchy. There are games here for all weathers, each guaranteed to engage a child's creativity and joie de vivre, encourage building and learning, and provide hours of good, healthy, old-fashioned fun! * Lancashire Evening Post *Mischief is synonymous with Dennis the Menace and this book is packed full of it, and it will delight children. Dennis could find mischief and cause mayhem anywhere - and children can get the same fun through this book, indoors or out, with over 100 activities to enjoy. There are activities galore - become a juggler, a tastebud triathlon and a super sticky spiderweb for indoors. For outdoors, how about a gushing geyser, a barmy bird bath or a mucky mud face? There's also creative fun plus sports and games, all in colour-coded sections for ease of use. Dennis would love them! The book starts with a list of the essential mischief-making kit to be gathered from around the house. Great fun and full of inspiration that will keep children, boys and girls, happily engaged for many hours, alone or with friends. * Parents in Touch *I think just about everyone reading this blog will have, at one point or another, owned an issue or perhaps an annual from The Beano Comic.It seems incredible to think that the comic is coming up for its 80th Birthday, with the first issue arriving on newsagent shelves on 30th July 1938.It's 2018 and the comic is still going strong, with a whole new generation of artists and authors bringing to life the Beano's enviable collection of miscreants, weirdos and downright cool characters.Front and centre is Dennis the Menace, with his faithful hound Gnasher - and Dennis shows you some of his insider tricks to being a complete menace in the upcoming "Beano Book of Mischief, Mayhem and Fun" coming soon from Studio Press.The book is chock full of brilliant makes and projects that'll definitely help you spend your summer getting up to no good (well, in a fairly lighthearted way!)Construct all manner of amazing contraptions from pencil catapults, to pea shooters, play crazy tricks on hapless adults and don your black and red stripy jersey for japes and hijinks along with a ton of other Beano faves.It's a fantastic activity book and even though we've seen some of the ideas in other 'make' books, these are presented in a cool Beano-esque way. * Read It Daddy *

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow tomato ketchup? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of tomatoes: from planting seeds to harvesting their fruits. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious ketchup. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how tomatoes can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how tomatoes are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 16 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about rainbows, reflections, refraction! You can test which materials let light through them, put on a shadow puppet show, make a sundial, and much more. Fun photographs and illustrations show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. A glossary at the back of the book explains all the science terms used in the main text. It is ideal for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It also contains guidance notes for grown-up helpers using this book to teach children at home. How are rainbows formed? Why do shadows change shape? What is a lens? How does animation work? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the amazing properties of light. Create optical illusions using mirrors and ordinary water. Make your own cartoon flick-book, and see a hole magically appear in your hand! This series introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Each book explores a different aspect of science. Exciting activities encourage children to explore and learn about the natural world, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 15 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about things that go - including you! You can test the power of gravity, make a pulley, construct your own water wheel, and much more. Lively photographs and illustrations show children carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and fun. A detailed glossary explains all the science terms used. It is perfect for home or school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes safety instructions for children and guidance notes for grown-ups. Why is ice slippery? What are gears? How do running shoes help you to sprint faster? How do you keep your balance? What is wind power? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the different aspects of forces and movement. Use pulling and pushing power to move toy trucks, make a lever, and use sandpaper to demonstrate friction. This book introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Fun activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

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Book SynopsisTransform and recycle household objects into your very own home-made toys and machines! Learn about the centre of gravity by making a balancing bird, create a toroidal vortex with a smoke-ring machine, and turn a spoon into an electromagnet. Chances are you won’t need to buy the materials required for these machines because they’re all in your house right now. Every child can be an engineer with the help of Mr Shaha and his marvellous machines. Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines is the highly anticipated sequel to Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder. This book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 projects. Whether you’re a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.Trade Review‘With recycling-bin materials, and step-by-step instructions, this gorgeous book celebrates the sense of accomplishment found in making something for yourself.’ -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *‘Perfect for young engineers and artists. With stunning art from Emily Robertson ... it’s incredible! ... It explains the science in such accessible and exciting way[s] and leaves space for the reader to add their own spin and improvements too. It’s an invitation to make and discover. And it is packed with activities ... All using things you probably already have in your house ... A delight of a book. Extraordinary. It absolutely needs to be in every home and classroom and library.’ -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande‘Sprinkled with fascinating fun facts about the history of some of the world’s most astounding inventions, Shaha’s book is sure to kindle inquisitiveness and delight in young creators and will have them busy crafting and building for hours on end … Emily Robertson’s bright and colourful illustrations add to the charm of this book and give clear and accessible demonstrations to help with each project. A wonderful book that encourages crafting, recycling, creating, and learning through amusing and exciting projects.’ -- Fiona Buckley * Irish Examiner *‘Perfect boredom-busting activities for the long summer holidays.’ -- Sara Keating * The Sunday Business Post *Accessible, with easy-to-follow instructions … The science behind each idea is explained brilliantly and this would be a perfect book to give you inspiration for a rainy-day project.’ * Primary Times *‘My children are loving Alom Shaha’s new book. Packed full of wonderful machines and sci-craft to make at home.’ -- Professor Alice Roberts‘We suspect Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines will prove a lifeline for parents of children who love to learn and who may otherwise become restless during the holidays. The author’s gently encouraging voice is sure to nurture the creativity and scientific curiosity in young minds everywhere. There is a lot of enjoyment for families to have together within these pages.’ -- Greg Jameson * Entertainment Focus *‘The best way to learn about science is by doing it, and that’s what makes this activity book so great.’ * Science + Nature (The Week Junior) *‘A great book for children who enjoy making things.’ * The Green Parent *‘Whether you're a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.’ * Primary Times (North and West Kent) *‘If you run a science club or have children at home this book ... could be a useful resource.’ * Physics Education Journal *‘Alom’s science lessons are always a lot more than just science, or just for those kids who already love science, and with Marvellous Machines in particular he's keen readers don't just play around with engineering ideas, but learn to make toys for themselves and their siblings and friends too. A perfect Christmas gift.’ -- Alice Bell * Smart Thinking Books *‘Clear and informative.’ * Sew *

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Book SynopsisWarning: this book will cure all boredom! Pick which pet is worse: a vampire bat, a dead worm or Godzilla; decide what you would do if you were Prime Minister; discover some yucky things that people eat around the world... and much more!This witty and wacky book is bursting with laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes and things to do for hours of fun. Say goodbye to long journey blues!

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Book SynopsisAll Year Round is brimming with things to make, activities, stories, poems and songs to share with your family. It is full of well-illustrated ideas for fun and celebration: from Candlemas to Christmas and Midsummer''s day to the Winter solstice.Observing the round of festivals is an enjoyable way to bring rhythm into children''s lives and provide a series of meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Each festival has a special character of its own: participation can deepen our understanding and love of nature and bring a gift to the whole family. All Year Round invites you to start celebrating now!

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Book SynopsisRona Skene has been writing and editing children's books for more than 20 years. She is a LEGO fan and has written the LEGO Animal Atlas and LEGO Amazing Vehicles for DK, as well as many other fiction and nonfiction books for children. Rona lives in London, England with her partner and two cats.

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Book SynopsisClimate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them!Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic - a brilliant way to communicate science.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to read your (and your friends'') signs and to interpret the zodiac in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to The Junior Witch''s Handbook.Harness the power of your signs to navigate friendships, family, and school. Invoking mindfulness, self-care, creativity, and a connection with nature, The Junior Astrologer''s Handbook is the perfect guide to teach young readers the art of astrology.

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Book Synopsis This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it''s becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children.Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a

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Book SynopsisRed Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!In this Level 5 Set 2c book focusing on adjacent consonants with long vowels, Pop gives the children some seeds for them to plant a garden. The seeds are all mixed up so what will they find when the plants have grown?

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Book SynopsisIt''s a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch. Filled with expert football training tips and practice drills devised by professional coaches, children will learn key match day skills that will lead their team to victory. From attacking and defending, to heading the ball and passing to teammates, children will quickly learn how to be a football superstar.Discover some of the world''s best players, as well as information on competitions, venues, and football''s greatest moments. With this excellent football training guide, your child will player of the match in no time!

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Book SynopsisDo you know that cormorants are expert fishers? They swim along the water and then quickly dive to catch their prey! Or that great crested grebes fluff up their feathers and break out into a dance to attract their mates? From the easy-to-spot, year-round tufted duck to the summer visitor and cackling fulmar, get ready to find out about 137 different birds. There are so many feathered friends to meet in this first book in the Nature Guide series, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn where to find birds, what different bird habitats look like and which birds to look out for throughout different seasons. Including our favourite birds, such as the goldfinch, robin, blue tit, blackbird and even owl, as well as some less common visitors we might not know of, each page contains information boxes about each bird. Includes information on how to make your green space more bird friendly; activities to try like making your own bird cake and a checklist so you can tick off every bird you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young birdwatchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike.

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Book SynopsisMy First Book about Water is a beautiful introduction for babies and toddlers to the benefits and importance of water. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the natural world. Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland in this book where tots will learn be introduced to basic concepts of conservation and the environment. Much of our planet is made of water, but only a tiny bit is water that we can drink. We all need to take care of it, we read. We all need water to live. Your pet and your houseplants also need water. The book also shows readers how to make their own rainwater collector out of ordinary household materials!Also available:Terra Babies at Home: My First Book of HouseplantsTerra Babies at Home: My First Book of Growing FoodTerra Babies at Home: My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleTerra Babies at Home:

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Book SynopsisRace handmade boats, build an insect hotel and create wildflower Easter eggs, all while learning about the natural world -- whatever the weather.This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the spring and summer months.All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.This wide-ranging book will provide inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.Trade Review'This inspiring book for parents and teachers working with children from four upwards, is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities. It encourages an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. It encourages children to explore the natural world through play and creation, and includes many ideas of summer games such as hopscotch. I enjoyed the many ideas for building dens - whether sunshades, wigwams or little houses for bugs. It is full of photos and clear illustrations.'-- KindlingTable of ContentsForeword 7SpringGardening in a Box 10Dyeing with Vegetable Juices 16Radish Caterpillars 22Nature Nests 24Pressed-Flower Easter Eggs 28Daisy Games and Activities 30Strawberry Decorations 34Growing Your Own Cuttings 36Embroidered Fantasy Tablecloth 40Dandelion Games and Activities 44Cardboard-Box Houseand Flower Shop 48Spring Flower Bouquets 54Felt Vegetables 58Muddy Games and Activities 62Discovering Moss 68Mossy Crafts 72SummerExploring a Stream 78Building Boats 82Insect Hotels 88Outdoor Summer Games 98Spiderweb Frames 106Natural Soap 113Outdoor Play Kitchen 116Forest Dens 118Resources 124

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Book SynopsisDIY Survival Manual: Natural Disasters has the answers to help you prepare for, survive and endure any major natural disaster. Packed with easy to read step-by-step instructions, top tips and real-life survivor accounts. Myth-busting boxes explain the science behind the disasters and common misconceptions held. Discover how each natural disaster is formed and how to always be prepared for every likely scenario. Can you stay calm in the midst of an avalanche? Do you know what to do when a tornado warning sounds? How can you identify different types of wildfire? Take the tests and on-the-spot quizzes to find out whether you are a true survivor.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? Get ready to meet the world's most poisonous frogs who will make you think tiny is terrifying.Gentle giants who weigh as much as a plane, and slithering snakes who can swallow a human whole. Discover all of this and much more in this exciting book bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and mazes.Dangerous Animals is the perfect introduction to Bear Grylls for younger fans, packed full of fun illustrations, facts and over 60 stickers.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous gift book filled with 52 seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together, published in collaboration with the National Trust.Make every Sunday a fun day with an inspirational nature activity for every weekend of the year! From green-fingered gardening projects and outdoor obstacle courses to creative crafts and warming winter recipes, there is something for everyone, whatever the weather. Packed with super seasonal activities for children (and adults!) of all ages, this book will make every family weekend a fantastic one.Presented in a beautiful hardback format with cloth binding and featuring stunning full colour illustrations from Jesús Verona on every page, this is a book to be treasured for years to come.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow a carrot cake? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of carrots: from planting seeds to harvesting their vegetables. Then readers will follow a recipe to make a delicious carrot cake. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how carrots can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how carrots are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow crisps? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of potatoes: from planting seed potatoes to harvesting their vegetables. Then readers will follow a recipe to make a bowl of delicious crisps. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how potatoes can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how potatoes are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow strawberry jam? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of strawberries: from planting runners to harvesting their fruit. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious jam. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how strawberries can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how strawberries are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When spring comes, the garden bursts into life. Mo discovers how daffodils and other plants grow from bulbs. The friends plant flower and vegetable seeds for the summer. The garden's birds are busy building nests. And insects, spiders, and other minibeasts appear from their winter hiding places. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for developing a love of nature.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When autumn comes, the plants produce their seeds and start to die. The leaves on the trees change colour and drop to the ground. And as some of the garden's animals prepare to hibernate or hide away for the winter, there's still lots to do as there are pumpkins and apples to be harvested. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building a love of nature.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 17 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about flight and how weather works! You can test whether air weighs anything, see how the shape of a dart helps it to fly, make a parachute, and much more. Fun photographs and illustrations show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. It is perfect for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It contains guidance notes for grown-up helpers using the book to teach children at home. A full glossary explains all the scientific terms used. Does hot air rise? Can air be used to lift things? Can it keep things warm? How do wings work? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the wonders of our atmosphere. Make a miniature windmill, see bubbles of air in water, and create your own weather vane to test the wind's direction. This series introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Each book explores a different aspect of science. Fun activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

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Book SynopsisDal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners.The Rushton Reds have lost their first two matches. Missed chances, missed goals - even missed penalties! Their coaches say they need to play more as a team - and they have an idea for a great team-building day. But will it help the Reds hit the back of the net?Trade ReviewRai has produced a very readable and accessible storyline for younger readers, who will no doubt appreciate the football action and fast-paced descriptions of the games they play * Birmingham Post *A great football action book for 7-9 year olds * Aldershot Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe Birthday Book is packed with recipes, stories, songs, games, and ideas for cards, decorations and presents. There are suggestions for ''oldies'', for teenagers, 18th and 21st parties as well as children''s parties. You will also find unusual celebrations for those celebrating birthdays on holiday, ill in bed, at Christmas or for rainy days.

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Book SynopsisThis joy-filled collection of recipes, crafts, stories and games celebrates festivals and holidays all around the world. Celebrations happen in many different ways. Have you ever decorated a tree at solstice, cooked dumplings for Mother's Day or made a paper dragons for Lunar New Year? A book to help us learn about other cultures, connect with the passing seasons and bring meaning to the year.Trade Review"Builds curiosity through stories, activities, and questions." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw with Rhinoceros and his hilarious friends! With step-by-step instructions and colourful illustrations, this practical fill-in art activity book gives you the skills to unleash your inner artist. this book starts with how to draw a straight line and ends with landscapes covering tone, perspective, people and animals in between. Practically Awesome Animals is a series of practical activity books that use step-by-step instructions and hilarious animal characters to teach kids how to draw, bake, cook and create comics.

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Book SynopsisA little story about two kids exploring the garden and learning how to grow various crops, accompanied by a search-and-find game.  In this charming story, Bella takes her friend Sam on a tour of her family’s farm, where they learn all about growing fruits and vegetables. Through their journey, readers will be introduced to various crops and how they are grown, as well as the different animals that share the farm. Along the way, the book encourages readers to participate in a search-and-find game, keeping them engaged and interested in the story: Can you spot? An earthworm 2 garlic bulbs A clock This beautifully illustrated book not only entertains children; it also educates them about the importance of farming, healthy eating habits, and sustainability. Through the use of bold and colorful illustrations, the book teaches children about colors and nu

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Book SynopsisA reflection about the traditions and divisions between boy and girl's clothing. Why can’t we dress as we like? Leo loves to wear costumes: pirate, superhero, knight... he also likes to put on a lavender skirt, but the day he decided to go out with it, someone mistakes him for a girl. He gets very angry. Can’t a boy play and put on a skirt? Years ago, girls weren´t allowed to wear pants...Trade ReviewWithout going into heavier discussions of gender presentation versus identity, this sweet, simple story, translated from Spanish, encourages children to dress as they like without being burdened by societal expectations about gender. Readers don’t get to find out how Leo’s day at school goes, but the love and support of his family may be the most important thing in this case. – Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces readers to sneaker production. The book describes how companies come up with new sneaker ideas, produce the sneakers, and advertise them to customers. This book also includes a That''s Amazing! special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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Book Synopsis"A seed falls, And settles into the ground, And the Sun shines, And the rain comes down, And the seed grows…" To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals. With evocative and lively illustrations, A Seed Grows offers a close-up view of each step of this process and the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures, with a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower and additional material at the back of the book explaining the science of plant life cycles. The final quiz and suggested activities are a fun way to re-inforce what has been learnt.

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Book SynopsisCalling wild girls everywhere! Helen Skelton adventurer, world-record breaker and TV presenter brings you her inspirational guide to getting outdoors and having incredible adventures.From kayaking the length of the Amazon to cycling to the South Pole and running an ultra-marathon across the Namib desert, the Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has taken on record-breaking feats of endurance and shown that adventures definitely are for girls.Helen shares six stories of her most daring adventures across some of the world''s most extreme wildernesses, explaining how she embraced her fears and found the positives in the toughest situations. Alongside her inspirational tales are ideas for where readers can find their own wild adventures closer to home and accounts of the real-life wild girls who inspire her.Trade ReviewIt's brilliant, it's absolutely brilliant. It made me laugh and I learnt so much. * Lorraine, ITV *fascinating, hilariously honest * EVENT Magazine, Mail on Sunday *We love it! * Girl Talk *“[…] inspirational, engaging guide…” * The Bookseller, Children’s Previews *“Inspirational Guide to getting outdoors.” * The Bookseller Buyers' Guide *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!

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