Lonely Planet Kids Snacks Around the World
This lip-smacking compendium of quirky and tasty snacks from around the world, features sweet, crunchy, chewy and salty treats like you wouldn't believe. Do you dare to dig in?From cheese and onion flavoured chocolate bars in Ireland, to salted egg popcorn in Taiwan, and bacon gumballs in the USA, Snacks Around the World is packed with fun facts, awesome illustrations, and fascinating insights into food customs and traditions. This is the ultimate exploration of unique and wonderful bites from across the globe!Inside Snacks Around the World: More than 200 popular and unconventional snacks from all over the world including daring pairings, delicious sweet treats, adventurous eats, and bizarre morsels for the culinary curiousIntroduces kids to the incredible variety of awesome foods from different countries as well as food festivals and interesting cultural traditionsWritten with an engaging, informative, and lively tone to keep children - and even grown ups - entertained from the first page to the lastFun features include the Anatomy of a Snack and Snack Spotlights, so young readers can learn even more about the cultural significance of snacks from different places Written by Lisa M. Gerry, author of numerous children's books, including 100 Ways to Be Thankful, 100 Ways to Make the World Better, and Water! Why Every Drop Counts and How You Can Start Making Waves to Protect ItStunning bold and colorfully illustrated cover with additional illustrations and photos throughout the internal pagesChapters cover chewy, crunchy, sweet, and salty snacksfrom: the USA, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, China, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Philippines, Australia, UK, Portugal, Sweden, Greece, France, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, and many more Explore the world one unique and tasty treat at a time with this epic collection of snacks from across the globe that's perfect for curious kids and foodies alike.
Get Dressed!
An illustrated, interactive introduction to fashion history for children, revealing the fascinating connections between clothing and cultureIn this first book of fashion history for children, young readers will discover fabulous clothing and fashion trends worn by people past and present. Packed with extraordinary facts and eye-catching illustrations, the book reveals through a fun guessing game format why Elizabethan men stuffed their stockings, only certain people were allowed to wear red in the Ottoman Empire, and Marie Antoinette once wore a wig with a toy ship in it.Featuring 10 high-interest periods including the Ancient Greeks, Early Iron Age Denmark, Tang Dynasty China, Elizabethan England, the French Revolution, Edo Era Japan, 1920s USA, and 1950s Ghana, Get Dressed! goes back in time to capture the fun of fashions' past, from the perfectly practical to the potentially perilous.The book also includes a forward-looking spread on fashion's future, featuring designers known for their ground-breaking and sustainable approaches, such as Stella McCartney, Sami Miro, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vivienne Westwood.Ages 5-8
Sammy and the Magic of Photosynthesis
Discover the magic of nature with Sammy, the adventurous little seedling! Sammy and the Magic of Photosynthesis is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings the science of plants to life in a fun, accessible way. Join Sammy on an inspiring journey as she learns how photosynthesis works-and why plants are so important to our planet.Through vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story, kids aged 4 to 8 will explore the wonders of the natural world, discover how plants grow, and understand the vital role they play in keeping Earth healthy.Perfect for parents, teachers, and eco-conscious families, this book is part of The Eco-Heroes Adventures series-designed to teach children about environmental topics in a fun and engaging way. Why Kids & Adults Love This Book: �� Educational & Engaging: Introduces science concepts like photosynthesis, sunlight, and plant life in simple, kid-friendly language. ��Vibrant Illustrations: Eye-catching art keeps children engaged and enhances learning.♻️ Eco-Hero Message: Encourages environmental awareness and love for nature.✨ Interactive Elements: Includes reflection questions and a fun eco tip to spark curiosity beyond the story.A must-have for early science classrooms, nature-loving families, and young readers curious about how the world works.Grab your copy of Sammy and the Magic of Photosynthesis and help your child become an Eco-Hero today!
The Great Adventure of Henry, the Milk Carton
♻️ Join Henry the Brave Milk Carton on a Recycling Adventure! ♻️Meet Henry, a small but mighty milk carton with big dreams. When his fridge life ends, his recycling journey begins! In this inspiring and educational story, young readers follow Henry's transformation and learn how even simple actions can help our planet thrive.Why This Book? Educational & Fun - Teaches children how recycling works in a relatable, engaging way. Beautiful Illustrations - Vibrant visuals bring Henry's adventure to life! Eco-Inspiration - Encourages mindful habits and environmental stewardship. Perfect For: Kids aged 4-8 curious about recycling and the environment Parents and educators seeking fun tools to teach green living Fans of The Eco-Heroes Adventures seriesInspire your little eco-hero with Henry's journey! Grab your copy and help save the Earth one carton at a time.
Mara Plants a Seed
How does a handful of seeds turn into a garden? With lyrical language and blooming illustrations, Mara Plants a Seed demonstrates the transformative power of simple actions. By cleaning up an empty lot and planting fifty sunflower seeds, Mara begins to create a flourishing, wild garden--but she doesn't do it alone. Little does Mara know, flying insects, digging worms, hungry birds, noisy neighbors, and other secret gardeners are working to help transform the lot into something even more beautiful than she imagined. Rain storms wash away seeds, but rabbits leave some behind. Some helpers nibble up weeds, and others fertilize the soil. Each time Mara visits the garden, she's expecting to see her sunflowers growing. But as the flowers blossom, she uncovers the exciting secrets waiting for her! Mara Plants a Seed inspires young readers to develop a deeper connection to the environment around them and study the many ways natural processes and ordinary animals help plants grow and thrive. Children will watch as Mara's simple action of restoring an empty lot transforms a community and the beautiful way the garden bursts to life.
Baking with My Bestie
What better way to bond with your bestie than by baking something delicious? This cookbook is filled with fun, easy recipes for every skill level. Whether you're craving sweet treats like cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, or savory snacks like stuffed breadsticks, monkey bread, and pretzel bites, you and your crew will have the perfect treat to bake and eat together. Chapters include: Cupcake Cuties; Cookies & Brownies; Cake Creations; Muffins & Scones; and Breads & Snacks. Throw a bestie brunch to make and eat delicious treats! Try Cinnamon Buns, Chocolate Banana Muffins, Cranberry Brie Bubble Bread, Mini Doughnut Cupcakes and Cinnamon Swirl Coffeecake. Host a tea party for your favorite friends with a combination of classic and creative scones! Cream Scones, Honey Scones with Cherry Compote, Lemon-Cardamom Scones and White Chocolate-Cranberry Scones are all amazing options. For a super cute craft project that you can eat, try Touchdown Treats, Bright Stripes Cupcakes and Make a Message Cookies. Celebrate a birthday or other special occasion with a fancy creation like Red Velvet Cake, Confetti Bundt Cake, Strawberry Cream Shortcake or Salted Caramel Cupcakes. Every recipe is accompanied by a color photo.
The Ancient Olympic Games
Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games. Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women. This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics for children aged 7+.
Time Buddies
The Time Buddies are back with a brand-new set of time-jumping adventures in this hilarious graphic novel from Epic! Hoot and Bentley know the most important rule of time travel: Don't mess with history--especially your own history! Still, a quick trip can be hard to resist when you really, really need to ask your future self an important question--or get your grandpa the coolest birthday gift ever. But after a visit to the roaring (or were they mooing?) twenties, a groovy trip to the disco era, and an adventure in the world of Sherlock Holmes, our favorite partners-in-time have to face facts: Mistakes they made millennia ago have followed them home!
Girls with Goals
The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's soccer is one of the most fascinating stories in sports - and women's - history. From the very birth of the sport in 19th century England, girls and women have always found a way to play - and keeping playing - the sport they love, in spite of the bans, challenges, rules, and backward-looking attitudes. Fast forward to today and women's soccer is now officially a global powerhouse. It is the most popular women's sport in the world with an ever-growing number of players, supporters, and viewers. With stunningly adept storytelling and a wealth of historical and up-to-date imagery Girls with Goals tells this fascinating story from its origins in working class England to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Whether you are just starting out in your football journey or you are an experienced player who already loves the sport, you'll come to understand women's football in a completely new way through intriguing tales and anecdotes, and meeting important characters in the sport from past and present - including from the perspective of marginalized sportspeople. A love letter to women's soccer and the female athletes who inspired girls all over the world to pull on their cleats, Girls with Goals will honor the women who fought hard to play the sport they loved and paved the way for athletes playing all women's sports today. The full story of the history of the women's game has yet to be told for the YA market so Girls with Goals is a book that every young soccer lover needs on their shelf.
The Boy Who Saved Everything
Does your child love to collect things?Then they'll love Flem B. McCloud-the boy who saves it all: socks, rocks, straws, even lightning bugs.
Down with Lime Books
2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK A timely allegorical picture book about the very real dangers of book banning Paige and her pals picked out teal books and red books and plum books and more--so many they spilled from the shelves to the floor. . . . But not everyone thought that this rainbow was grand--some wanted lime-colored books to be banned. When a town bigwig and her cranky crew snatch all the lime-green books from the school library, Paige and her pals must defend their right to read. With rollicking rhymes by Jan Zauzmer and colorful illustrations by Blanca Mill獺n perfect for read-aloud fun, Down with Lime Books! takes young readers on an empowering adventure to banish the ban and save the books.
The Itchiwoos
Meet the irrepressible itchiwoos!Dive into a secret world where the itchiwoos frolic, always ready for fun adventures. These mischievous creatures, live to spread joy and laughter to all who discover them. From bouncing around on their springy tails to crafting cheeky songs that echo through the air, the itchiwoos know how to make a dull day delightful. But be warned: the itchiwoos are a bit naughty too! Perfect for children of all ages and their parents who get to read it to them, this enchanting, interactive book will take you on a rollicking journey. Get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even find a few missing socks as you meet the best friends you didn't know you had.
Legend of the Ishkadees
In a distant land far from the comforts of his own bedroom, Emet embarks on a remarkable journey. This land is inhabited by wondrous creatures: golden monkeys, pink elephants, and the intriguing Ishkadees. These mystical beings possess medicinal powers known only to pure souls under the age of nine. Unlike the usual bedtime stories told by his father, this tale becomes a stark reality for Emet. With just ten days left before his ninth birthday, he must undertake a treacherous journey to seek an Ishkadee's healing abilities to save his ailing mother.Emet, accompanied by his mother, father, grandfather, and their guide, plunges deep into the jungle in search of this elusive miracle. However, their quest unveils more than they had anticipated, revealing that their own relationships are in need of healing as well. As the story unfolds, Emet's emotionally removed father is confronted with a pivotal choice, forcing him to reassess what truly matters.This is a story of hope, faith, and the ever-evolving realization that the essence of all love resides within one's self and family. Will the Ishkadees, said to inhabit the depths of the Erawan jungle in Thailand, prove to be more than just a legend?
Delish the How-To Cookbook for Young Foodies
Boost your budding foodie's kitchen confidence with this beginner-friendly Delish cookbook featuring easy-to-follow recipes and instructions for kids ages 8 to 12 Follow step-by-step photos and complete each task to learn 25 essential cooking techniques, 50 delicious recipes, and fun food facts! Any kid can be a great cook, it just takes some practice! Follow the editors of Delish on an epic cooking quest to learn all the basics and have tons of fun along the way. In this gamified cookbook, step-by-step photos and clear instructions present essential know-how so young chefs can follow along as they learn cooking basics. Organized from simple techniques to more complex ones, kids will amp up their cooking skills as they progress through the book and put their new skills to practice with amazing and inventive recipes such as Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites and Sugar Cookie Fries. Inside young foodies will discover: How to slice vegetables and make Greek Salad (Horiatiki) and Cucumber Sushi The best way to prep citrus and how to whip up GranitaThe secrets to whisking and then using that skill to make Birthday Cake DipHow to knead dough for the best-ever Calzones and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel NuggetsAnd so much more! Plus, crave-worthy color photos, helpful tips, and cool food facts will encourage kids to cook through every page making this the ultimate gift for your budding chef.
Badge Quest
Pillow the bear needs to earn badges to become a hero. Fae the shape-shifting fairy needs to earn petals to earn her flower wand. Together, this unlikely duo sets out on a journey in this first book of a new graphic novel series, Badge Quest, by Guy Kopsombut. Includes a sheet of stickers! Pillow the bear wants to become a hero. In order to become one, he must collect Hero Badges. Pillow has collected a lot of badges, but one in particular eludes him . . . The Dragon Slaying Badge. So when Pillow learns about a dragon that has stolen all of his town's cheese, he figures it's finally his chance to earn his badge. But the dragon isn't guilty after all. In fact, she isn't even a dragon! She is a shape-shifting fairy named Fae, and thanks to Pillow's tip, must now clear her name, find out who took the cheese, and why. Pok矇mon meets Boy and Girl Scouts meets hilarious cheese puns in this all-new first book in an original graphic novel series, Badge Quest! Pillow and Fae must find a way to get their badges and return the lost cheese. This adorable graphic novel also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. What's more, it also includes a sheet of stickers, so you can start collecting your own sticker badges!
Showdown on da Muddy Banks
Showdown on da Muddy Banks, A Tale of Right Down, Rippin' Radical, River Rat Resolve is a true, pictured filled story of a modern day "David and Goliath" type face off that ensued between Bubba 'n Junior and Little Davy... a conflict witnessed by eight-year-old Dickie Dempsey on a warm summer day in 1956. This extraordinary battle introduced him to the power of river rat resolve, a power that forevermore changed the way Dickie viewed the roadblocks and pitfalls of life.As you witness the dogged persistence of evil intentions, the innocence of a soul just focused on his passion and purpose, the display of unexpected gallantry, and the unbelievable victory that followed, you too will be inspired to grab ahold of your own innate passion, purpose, and right down, rippin' radical, river rat resolve... and forge ahead into a glorious victory that is yours for the taking.
Junk Food Baller
Dive into the lively town of Hoopville with Junk Food Baller, a heartwarming tale of a young basketball player with big dreams and a big appetite for junk food. Junk Food Baller loves basketball more than anything, but his snack habits are shooting his dreams in the foot. As the school basketball tryouts approach, he sticks to his sugary routine-until his performance on the court starts to suffer. Can Junk Food Baller change his ways in time to make the team?This engaging children's book scores points on the court and delivers a powerful message about the importance of healthy eating. Packed with fun, friendship, and pivotal life lessons, Junk Food Baller is perfect for young readers aged 4 to 9 who love sports. Will our young hero learn how to fuel his body right and become the star he dreams of being?
Bilingual Pop-Up Peekaboo! Garden / El Jard穩n
癒Encuentra las plantas y los animales del jard穩n detr獺s de cada solapa en este divertido libro biling羹e con rimas para ni簽os! Mira sobre los p矇talos de las flores, entre las plantas de fresas o en el agua del estanque, 聶qu矇 ves? Al levantar cada una de las solapas de este libro, los beb矇s encontrar獺n divertidas sorpresas: unas abejas recolectando n矇ctar, una rana saltarina o un alt穩simo girasol. Este libro de cart籀n en dos idiomas, incluye: Cinco pop-ups desplegables con ilustraciones llamativas de la naturaleza.Texto con rimas en ingl矇s y en espa簽ol para que los m獺s peque簽os ampl穩en su vocabulario en ambos idiomas.Informaci籀n esencial sobre jardiner穩a, el crecimiento de las plantas y la vida de los insectos y animales de los jardines. P獺ginas de cart籀n con esquinas redondeadas, perfectas para ni簽os peque簽os.Las divertidas rimas junto con las bonitas ilustraciones de los pop-ups son una combinaci籀n muy estimulante para el desarrollo y el aprendizaje temprano. Pop Up Peekaboo Garden El jard穩n es un libro imprescindible para que los ni簽os se diviertan descubriendo la vida en los jardines mientras aprenden un segundo idioma de manera amena y divertida. -------------------------------------- An interactive board book with hidden animal surprises along the way! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. With bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and entertaining rhymes, Pop-up Peekaboo: Garden provides many opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of nature-themed fun. Journey through the garden and find all the wildlife habitats and lifecycles here! This adventure pop-up book for 3-5 year olds includes: Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills.5 flaps to lift throughout the book and find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills.Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers.This pop-up book contains read-aloud text, which creates an amusing story for your kids to follow and play a guessing game of who's behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development.
Modern-Day Slavery
A case of Modern-Day Slavery within the World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures--available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format! Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures! Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs looked like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What's the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There's so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the dinosaur world--it's one readers ages 7-10 won't want to miss! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: All the fun of the original Magic Tree House books, now available in an easy-to-read graphic format with all-new art!
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures--available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format! Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures! Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs looked like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What's the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There's so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the dinosaur world--it's one readers ages 7-10 won't want to miss! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: All the fun of the original Magic Tree House books, now available in an easy-to-read graphic format with all-new art!
The San Antonio Spurs
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the San Antonio Spurs that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
