Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests
Parragon Disney Princess Make and Do Pretty Bedroom
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£5.19
Chicago Review Press Organic Crafts: 75 Earth-Friendly Art Activities
Book SynopsisParents, teachers, and caregivers looking for ideas on how to get children outdoors and instill in them a love of nature can find more than 75 creative crafts, games, and activities using objects that kids can collect from nature in this idea book. As children make race cars out of rocks, create paint from plants, and assemble funny grass masks, they learn to be environmentally friendly—absorbing information on recycling, reducing waste, and inspiring others to protect nature. Organized by the various natural materials needed, the crafts offer a new twist on perennial homemade gifts and school projects.Trade Review"These fun and educational projects teach children how they can help save our planet with just a little bit of ingenuity." -- Curriculum Review"Offers exciting art projects that . . . entertain young children while teaching them how to appreciate and conserve the Earth." -- Treasure Valley Family Magazine"Filled with real cool projects . . . great for teaching as well as having fun. Very cool!" --A Patchwork of Books"Sure to keep your little ones occupied and embracing nature." --Genesee Valley ParentTable of ContentsTrees, Leaves & Twigs; Rocks, Pebbles and Shells; Soil, Clay and Sand; Plants, Grasses and Seeds; Animals, Birds and Insects; Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
£12.71
Workman Publishing Gardening with Emma: Grow and Have Fun: A
Book SynopsisNational Parenting Product Awards Winner! Thirteen-year-old Emma Biggs is passionate about gardening and eager to share her passion with other kids!Gardening with Emma is a kid-to-kid guide to growing healthy food and raising the coolest, most awesome plants while making sure there’s plenty of fun. With plants that tickle and make noise, tips for how to grow a flower stand garden, and suggestions for veggies from tiny to colossal, Emma offers a range of original, practical, and entertaining advice and inspiration. She provides lots of useful know-how about soil, sowing, and caring for a garden throughout the seasons, along with ways to make play spaces among the plants. Lively photography and Emma’s own writing (with some help from her gardening dad, Steve) capture the authentic creativity of a kid who loves to be outdoors, digging in the dirt.
£15.19
North Star Editions Life Skills: Reading a Map
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£9.49
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Clean Up
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£23.99
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Tie My Shoes
Book SynopsisThis fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of tying shoes. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
£23.99
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Clean Up
Book SynopsisThis fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of cleaning up. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
£9.49
Blume's Taxonomy ABC Veggies: Learn the Alphabet with Various
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£13.99
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd The Seasons in Mr Green's Garden: It's Winter
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When winter comes, Mo thinks the garden has died. But Mr. Green knows that the garden is just resting until spring. Join the friends as they learn how trees save energy by having bare branches in winter. Discover how bulbs and seeds are just waiting underground. And learn the importance of feeding wild birds and creating safe, warm places for animals to spend the colder months. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building a love of nature.
£7.99
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd The Seasons In Mr Green's Garden: It's Summer
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When summer comes, the garden is in full bloom. Mo discovers the importance of bees and butterflies as they pollinate flowers around the garden. Tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and other vegetable plants erupt from the soil, and the garden's animals are busy raising their young. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building a love of nature.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Dressing Up!
Book SynopsisThis title features easy-to-make, effective costumes and fantastic disguises using everyday materials. It includes animals galore: a bumble bee, a cat, a lion and a tiger, a monkey, a mouse, a panda, a rabbit, a spotted dog and many more. It includes fun fantasy figures, such as a clown, a fairy, a pirate, a genie, a space-age astronaut and robot - or you can take on a new secret identity as a super hero or heroine! There are plenty of ghouls, ghosts and monsters, too, including a wicked witch, an Egyptian mummy, a mad Martian, a sinister skeleton, and a villainous vampire. All the projects are easy to follow, with step-by-step photographs and safety hints throughout. It offers ideas for all children aged 7 to 12, either to make themselves or with adult supervision. Kids love dressing up and creating fantastic disguises. Face painting is always popular, too, whether it's for a party, a play, or just for fun. This ingenious book contains 50 ideas for creating costumes at home, with expert instruction for wonderful face-painting designs that will completely transform the wearer. The projects include cute animals, fabulous fantasy figures, and creepy characters for the most terrifically horrific halloween ever. The costumes are simple to make, and don't involve any special materials. Many of them can be made by adapting old clothes, or by recycling materials such as boxes, foil or paper. These and the wonderful make-up techniques are all clearly illustrated in 400 step-by-step photographs to guide you through every stage - so start collecting, gluing, stitching and painting for hours of dressing-up fun!
£7.59
Anness Publishing 300 Step By Step Cooking & Gardening Projects for
Book SynopsisGrow and cook with this fabulous practical guide, packed with tasty recipes and fun, educational gardening activities for inside and outside! Every project is shown step by step, with a full list of the ingredients and equipment, difficulty rating and estimation of timing. Covers all the basics, from safety, equipment and essential techniques to cooking and gardening terms, and features handy directories of ingredients and plants.
£9.49
Hungry Tomato Ltd Flying Reptile Models: Build Your Own Dinosaurs -
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£9.49
Button Books Kitchen Science
Book SynopsisKitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen. Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right under your nose � in the kitchen! Learn about how microwaves work, why honeycomb is full of bubbles, how to make plastic out of milk and much more. With the added bonus of making some yummy treats as part of some experiments, what�s not to love? Ideal for parents/carers who have experienced home-schooling fatigue and cupboard-raiding children who want to inject some practical fun into their learning, this book provides an accessible and stimulating way to explore STEM themes at home. Each experiment is accompanied by an illustrated explanation of the science behind it and how it works.
£11.69
Disney Book Publishing Inc. The Disney Princess Cookbook
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£16.19
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids a Place Called Home 1: Look
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£12.34
Chronicle Books Christmas Is Coming An Advent Book
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 25 days of Christmas with this advent book countdown of games, crafts, recipes, stories, and more!
£11.69
Chronicle Books Girls Garage
Book SynopsisGirls, get your gear on, and get building! This empowering guide is so comprehensive, it's the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of tools and building.
£21.99
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography
Book SynopsisIn the age of smartphones and selfies, why not learn from the pros how to take great photos to share with friends and family! Here''s a fun, fact-filled, kid-friendly guide that is jam-packed with all the essentials for budding photographers. From how to set up a shot and stage the lighting and from the best software to short assignments, you''ll learn all the important photographic concepts and basics of equipment, lighting aperture, lenses, depth of field, and more. This wide-ranging book also has sections devoted to composition and photographing different subjects (animals, people, sports, landscapes). Before and after shots offer visual explanations while tips and photographs from National Geographic photographers are featured throughout, making this the best photography guide out there today for children (and adult beginners too!).
£12.31
Klutz The Marvelous Book of Magical Mermaids Klutz
Book SynopsisIn Magical Mermaids, dress up everyone's favourite sea creatures! The Marvelous Book of Magical Mermaids comes with six beautiful paper mermaids to decorate with more than 200 fantastic fashions, including punch-out gowns, crowns, tops, jewelry, hairstyles, and much more. The book also includes three seahorse friends, who get a selection of saddles and other fashions of their own. Finish off your creations with gorgeous mermaid tailfins, in a variety of glittery, shiny and sparkly finishes.
£17.99
Anness Publishing First Science Library: Super Materials: 13
Book SynopsisThis title features 13 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. It is all about the amazing substances in the world! It introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. You can discover which materials are hard or soft, smooth or rough, strong or stretchy, and much more. It contains lively photographs and illustrations that show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. It is perfect for home or school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes a full glossary that explains all the scientific terms used. Where does metal come from? How are crystals formed? Do all materials melt when you heat them? Why does sugar seem to disappear in water? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores all the super materials there are in the world. Test which substances float or sink in water, and create your own crystals. Draw an invisible picture that appears as if by magic, and transform chocolate from a solid into a liquid and back again. The enjoyable activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.
£5.99
National Geographic Kids Celebrate Halloween
Book SynopsisTrick or treat? Celebrate Halloween is definitely a real treat. Vivid images and Deborah Heiligman’s lively, inviting text illuminate the spookiest night of the year. The book lets readers explore Halloween celebrations around the globe as it uncovers the rich history of this holiday, the creepy creatures that come to life in the night, and the origins of such customs as dressing up in costume, carving jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating.Readers will witness Halloween bonfires in Irelandbelieved to be the birthplace of the holidayHalloween parades in Japan, a costumed pooch in the U.S., and a pumpkin patch by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.Halloween folklore, food, games, costumes, and traditions all combine in a most bewitching brew.
£7.55
Hachette Children's Group Homes
Book SynopsisFrom villages and desert islands to tree trunks and haunted houses, explore a huge range of different homes in this charming board book. With peep-through holes throughout, there's a fun surprise on every page.
£9.49
Doublebit Press Scouting For Boys 1908 Version (Legacy Edition): The Original First Handbook That Started The Global Boy Scout Movement
£20.54
Astra Publishing House My Indigo World: A True Story About the Color
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous celebration of the color blue and the indigo plant, by a Korean American debut artist and storyteller, powerfully connects art and the natural world. With lavish mixed-media art including watercolor painting and hand-dyed textiles, debut author-illustrator Rosa Chang pays tribute to the science and art of growing the indigo plant and making indigo dye. Woven throughout is a poetic tribute to the color blue, Chang's favorite since her girlhood in Korea, and an appreciation of the indigo plant as a valued source of blue dye in cultures around the world. Informative back matter tells more about the science behind indigo dye production, with an "indigo map" of the shades of blue produced by indigo around the world, and simple instructions for growing your own indigo plants and making homemade blue dye.Trade ReviewA 2023 New York Public Library Best BookA 2024 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade BookTexas Topaz Nonfiction Reading ListA 2024 CCBC Choice ★ "Other hues will turn green with envy at the visually stunning and factually thorough attention given indigo blue in this vibrant and informative picture-book debut.... Intimate and meditative...and should find quick use in both scientific and artistic circles."—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW“Thought- provoking…..an enjoyable dive into the cultural impact of a hypnotizingly beautiful color.” — Kirkus Reviews
£15.29
b small publishing limited 50 Things to Try in Winter
Book SynopsisA super positive journal-style, pocket-sized activity book full of mindful activities to help children feel festive, perfect their Christmas crafting skills and learn about holidays from around the world. Activities include celebrating the winter solstice, following a full Moon cycle, making unique decorations and even tips for the perfect, warming hot chocolate! Comes with a back cover pocket for storing treasured memories.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC KEW: Grow, Forage and Make: Fun things to do with
Book SynopsisWith over 30 fun, easy to follow and rewarding growing projects, foraging activities, experiments and arts and crafts activities, you'll never be bored again! From growing your own air plants to foraging for edible flowers, gardener, TV presenter and forager Alys Fowler will take you through a range of indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to ignite a lifelong passion for plants! You don't need a garden or any fancy equipment - a homemade pot and watering can, seeds from the kitchen cupboard and a sunny windowsill will do. With Alys's expert guidance you can grow your own avocado tree, make wildflower seed paper, forage for tasty roots to add to your favourite recipes and even grow neon pink beetroot in the dark! Welcome to the wonderful world of plants - what will you discover?
£9.49
Penguin Random House India The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee Volume 1
Book SynopsisBiplop the bumblebee goes on eco-friendly adventures with friends to save the garden, teaching kids about science and friendship.
£7.95
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. To be a Kid 1 Global Fund for Children Books
Book SynopsisCelebrate the diversity and universality of childhood and the adventures of growing up around all the world. With a forward by Chris and Martin Kratt of PBS fame, To Be a Kid invites readers to share in the commonality of families, school, play, creativity, animals, and friends worldwide. Ajmera and Ivanko’s powerful text, paired with colorful and expressive photography, unites children as they play, learn, and spend time with family and friends. From Botswana to Haiti, Mongolia to Cuba, To Be a Kid, captures everyday moments across the globe. Kids, no matter where they are from, share these same wonderful adventures because at the heart of it a kid is just a kid.
£10.66
Pogo Books Harvesting
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£10.42
Pogo Books Fruits
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£10.42
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Help at Home
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can help at home. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£22.94
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Help at Home
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can help at home. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£8.54
North Star Editions What Did We Do? Before Video Games
Book SynopsisTravel back in time to find out what life was like before video games. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of games and activities people enjoyed before video games were invented.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£10.44
North Star Editions Life Skills: Reading a Map
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£25.49
North Star Editions Life Skills: Writing a Letter
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£25.49
North Star Editions Life Skills: Writing a Letter
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£9.49
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Tell Time
Book SynopsisThis fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of telling time. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
£25.49
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Tell Time
Book SynopsisThis fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of telling time. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
£9.49
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Tie My Shoes
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£9.49
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada My First Garden: Activities for Children 3-6
Book SynopsisKids love playing in the dirt, so why not focus their play by helping them to create their own special garden. They will love to plant the seeds, watch them sprout and then enjoy the fruits of their labors, be it vegetables, fruit or flowers. Get them started early with this handy little book. It includes fun gardening activities, recommendations of what to plant with your children and lots of colorful photos.
£7.46
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Survival
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£9.49
Red Lemon Press Awesome Spinner Skills
Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide to becoming a fidget spinner expert! Designed to take you from complete beginner to a fidget master, this book is packed with tricks suitable for all environments -- indoors, outdoors, in the car and even while watching TV! With dozens of tricks at every level, you're sure to make fast progress, improve concentration and have fun completing these spinner challenges,
£11.52
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust: 2020 Nature Month-By-Month: A
Book SynopsisTake an inspirational journey through the seasons with this updated edition of Nature Month-by-Month: A Children's Almanac.Beautifully illustrated by Elly Jahnz and written by nature-lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson, this fantastic, fully illustrated guide to 2021 includes nature spotter guides, indoor and outdoor craft and activity ideas, seasonal recipes and celebrations of religious festivals and special events.A wonderful gift to treasure and explore over the coming year, this gorgeous almanac, which has been updated with one third new material and revised design throughout, will encourage young readers to connect with nature and the world around them.
£9.49
HarperCollins If You Lived Here
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£17.09
Penguin Young Readers Group How to Say Hello to a Worm
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWINNER - EZRA JACK KEATS WRITER AWARD WINNER - CLEL BELL AWARDALA NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOKBEST BOOK OF 2022 - CHILDREN'S BOOK COMMITTEE OF BANK STREET COLLEGE"In this deceptively simple, sparkling debut, Percival conveys the joy children can feel in working together, being outdoors, and eating food they’ve grown themselves—all with a fizzy immediacy." -- Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)"This gentle and engaging book for very young children captures the joy of connecting with nature and making things grow together." -- The Boston GlobeDolly Parton’s Imagination Library selected title (2023)
£13.29
Penguin Young Readers Draw with Art for Kids Hub Dinosaurs
£11.31
Writer's Showcase Press Feng Shui Workbook for Teens
£10.62
