Adventures in Backyard Gardening
One part how-to guide, one part garden journey, and one part educational adventure, this guide serves as a portal to the rich soils and seed beds of the backyard garden. Guided by educator Ron Smith, young naturalists will learn about planting and harvesting, the highlights of each season in the garden, and the importance of biodiversity. Topics explored include - community agriculture, - composting, - the fascinating world of fungi, - raising backyard chickens, and - beekeeping. Adventures in Backyard Gardening will engage children from age eight through early teens to develop their interest in growing food, understanding nature's role in our health, and becoming lifelong participants in the earth's bounty. Supported by illustrations and photographs, easy-to-follow plans for planting and facts about food and nature come together to show how working in the garden can be a true adventure!
The Denver Nuggets
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Denver Nuggets that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
The Chicago Bulls
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Chicago Bulls that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
The Los Angeles Clippers
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Los Angeles Clippers 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.
The Miami Heat
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Miami Heat that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
The Dallas Mavericks
A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Dallas Mavericks that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
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.
Paletas
Ding, ding, ding - it's paletas time! Designed with high-contrast imagery, Paletas is the perfect first-board book for your little ones to enjoy, with each spread specifically designed to help strengthen their visual development skills.A little one's first few months of sight are blurry as they are unable to focus on objects more than a foot away. Their vision takes time to develop, and during that development stage, they see most things as big, blurry blobs, even Mommy & Daddy. However, studies have shown that they can see highly contrasting imagery with patterns and shapes as early as their first few days of life. This board book is filled with simple text, bold patterns, and sweet imagery and provides a high-contrast learning experience for your little ones' developing eyes.Bursting with vibrant splashes of summer colors, Paletas introduces little ones to the names of their favorite ice pop flavors, from watermelon to mango, coconut to bubblegum, and many more in English and Spanish! Plus, the bright contrasting shapes on every page are easy for infants to perceive, making this high-contrast board book the perfect tummy time companion.
Homegrown Grossology
Expand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts that hit especially close to home! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series. There's no escaping gross stuff--even in the comfort of your own home! Discover icky, disgusting fun facts about your body, beloved places like the kitchen, your favorite furry pets, and the creepy-crawlies you pretend don't exist. From barf to toilets to cockroaches (oh my!), what's gross has never been so fun!
Lego How to Build Everything!
Discover 200 LEGO(R) build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders! Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK's How to Build LEGO series! You'll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way. Be inspired by this collection of awesome LEGO ideas: 200+ awesome build ideas: From cars and houses to dinosaurs, robots, and more, find a wide variety of builds for every interest.Fun for all abilities: Features guidance on developing building confidence for new LEGO builders and inspiration for more experienced builders alike.Build your ideal LEGO scenes: Combine models from throughout the book to construct your new favorite LEGO playscene.The perfect LEGO gift: Treat young builders to the ultimate collection of LEGO build ideas to enable their creativity and building skills!This book features build ideas previously bundled separately in other How to Build LEGO titles: How to Build LEGO DinosaursHow to Build LEGO HousesHow to Build LEGO CarsHow to Build LEGO AnimalsHow to Build LEGO RobotsWith LEGO How to Build Everything! you really can build... everything! (c) 2025 The LEGO Group
European Socialists Across Borders
From post-war debates on institutionalised cooperation in Western Europe to the ambitions of the European Union in the post-Cold War era, this volume investigates the impact of transnational socialist networks on European construction and integration, as well as the role of European socialism in international (dis-)orders. It explores how socialist networks were influenced by relations with socialist parties and groups outside Europe, and how they navigated local, national and global politics.
Lego Easter Ideas (Library Edition)
Without LEGO mini-model. Put a spring in your step with more than 50 Easter themed LEGO(R) build ideas! Use your LEGO collection to build adorable baby animals, create a colorful basket of eggs, make sunny spring scenes, blooming flowers, and much more. Plus, challenge your friends and family to egg-cellent LEGO Easter games. These inspirational models are sure to keep you and your family busy throughout the spring season. (c)2024 The LEGO Group.
Nitty-Gritty Grossology
Dig deep into all things disgusting with more than 101 revoltingly fun facts! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series. Gross stuff is all around us, and this little book is a great primer on all sorts of icky and interesting information. Discover details about foul things like pee, the pooping habits of various animals, and more. From farts to tapeworms to scabs (oh my!), what's gross has never been so fun!
The Junior Plant Lover's Handbook
An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover! Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature requirements for over fifty plants, and will help you find the right plant(s) for your personality, regardless of where you live or how much space you have. With an expansive glossary of plant terms, you'll be speaking like a horticulture pro in no time. Each section includes: "How To" instructions for planting and caring for greenery Fun plant facts Troubleshooting tips Interactive quizzes Informative, handy charts DIY crafts and projects
Around Barcelona
Children can explore Barcelona in this fun travel guide made just for them! Kids are naturally curious, and that curiosity is enhanced when traveling. With this children's travel guide, they can visit popular sites around Barcelona like the Sagrada Familia, Parc G羹ell, cable cars, and Tibidabo amusement park. The book is broken up into different itineraries, and it includes facts about each iconic place visited. It can be used for inspirational travel or to take along with you on a real trip to this beautiful city.
Soccer Stars of the World
Meet some of the biggest stars on the soccer field today. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them the best in the game. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Soccer Legends
Meet some of the biggest legends ever to play the game. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them legendary. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Soccer's Greatest Moments
Experience some of the most exciting plays and biggest wins in soccer history. Learn about the games that defined the sport and the players who made the magic happen. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Soccer Skills and Drills
Learn the basics of the beautiful game and read about drills to practice at home. Learn about what makes soccer unique, and how to be a team player. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Buggy and Friends
Series of children's books based around a golf course and golf equipment. Buggy is the lead character and the gang go on adventures. They come to life when all the golfers have gone home. Only 1 human knows about their existence, the Green keeper. Characters: Buggy - based on a golf buggy, Tilly - based on a golf trolley, Benny - based on a golf bag, Ivy-Rake - based on a sand rake, The Ball Brigade - 6 golf balls whom live in Benny's pouch, Troublesome Tees - a bunch of golf tees who always cause mischief, Mr Flag - Mr Flag is actually 18 characters whom appears on every green, a grumpy old man, Simon the Sand wedge - a sand wedge, Patrick the pitching wedge - a pitching wedge, Donald the driver - a driver, Penny the putter - a putting club and Green keeper Lewis
Soccer Around the Globe
Take a trip around the world and learn more about how soccer has grown into a global phenomenon. Learn about big leagues, national teams, and some of the globe's top players. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
The World Cup
Experience soccer's biggest event, and learn more about some of the most memorable moments of one of the world's most exciting tournaments. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Women in Soccer
Meet some of the best female athletes ever to put on a soccer uniform. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what they did to make soccer a game for everyone. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive. Informative captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions for writing and reflection are included to help with reading comprehension.
Rainforest Adventures of Biogirl Mj, The: Exploring Our Tropical Rainforests to Solve a Magical Mystery
Join Biogirl MJ, the co-founder and host of Just Keep Thinking, as she explores the various ecosystems of our tropical rainforests to solve a magical mystery! Glide through the different layers of the forests to discover the hidden wildlife, and learn about the real-life issues happening to the environment.
Children's Encyclopedia of Knots
Young readers can explore the intricate world of knots with this full-color hardback encyclopedia, covering over 50 knots, bends, loops and hitches. From the angler's loop to the reef knot, this accessible reference guide unravels the art of knot-tying used in fishing, sailing, camping, first aid and survival skills. It covers the fundamentals of basic knots to the complexities of advanced bends, loops, and hitches, making it a comprehensive guide for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. - Illustrated throughout with high-quality photographs showing the real-life applications of knots.- Features clear, easy-to-follow instructions for tying over 50 different knots.- Organized by different uses for knots-so it's easy to find the right knot for the task.- Contains suggestions for the practical uses of knots in everyday life. Featuring high-quality photography, clear step-by-step instructions, and intriguing facts, this is the perfect introduction to an ancient and practical skill for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
It's about Time!
Award-winning author-illustrator Don Brown explores the science of time in It's About Time!, part of the Big Ideas That Changed the World graphic novel series In It's About Time!, narrator Albert Einstein takes kids through time--literally. Measuring time is explored, from the stone circles and giant pyramids of ancient cultures to hourglasses and sundials to early time pieces and watches to atomic clocks. This fun and fast-moving graphic novel for young readers explains why there are 12 months a year, 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in a minute. And seven days in the week. From Stonehenge to Greenwich Mean Time to James Hutton's Deep Time, the book helps kids understand the passage of time, and why sometimes it seems so slow and other times way, way too fast. Also includes: Time Timeline, Who was Albert Einstein?, endnotes, and a bibliography. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true. Big Ideas That Changed the World series: Rocket to the Moon! (#1) Machines That Think! (#2) A Shot in the Arm! (#3) We the People! (#4) All Charged Up! (#5) It's About Time! (#6)
History Comics: Ellis Island
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story. Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started? Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!
History Comics: Ellis Island
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story. Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started? Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!
Houston Rockets
Throw down a slam dunk with young sports fans! Each of the elementary-level nonfiction titles in this series introduces the history of the featured National Basketball Association (NBA) championship team, where it plays home games, star athletes and coaches, and memorable moments. Vibrant layouts spotlight professional players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. For kids in grade 3 and up who love the Houston Rockets, this nonfiction history of the franchise's National Basketball Association (NBA) championship wins is a slam dunk! Approachable, elementary-level text and dynamic photos explain the professional basketball team's records and memorable NBA championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Jalen Green. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for rookie sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, a glossary, and an index.
The Lost Book of Adventure
A facsimile edition of the tattered notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer, this love letter to the wild details everything you need to know about how to live and thrive in nature, from the principles of treehouse building to wilderness first aid. Now in a new paperback edition, this book is ready for you to take on your next adventure. If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won't be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime's worth of knowledge, which I'm passing on to you. So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice, and survival methods, annotated with captivating colored-pencil drawings. It is thought that the sketchbooks were created for two young relatives of the author. Drawing on Teddy's knowledge of the outdoors, the pages of the sketchbooks have been carefully transcribed for young readers, as they were originally intended. You'll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)--all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Ahead of the release of the next book in the series, The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure, delve into the critically-acclaimed first book from the Unknown Adventurer, now in a new paperback edition. Inside is a treasure trove of knowledge that will ignite the spirit of adventure in readers young and old. REMEMBER: be good, be adventurous...and look after your parents.
Yes Please, Pass the Cheese!
Savour the delightfully informative Yes Please, Pass the Cheese! A children's book serving up a platter of brie-lliant fun facts about cheese. Brace yourself for a gouda time-this book is feta-stic and will leave you feeling cheddar than ever!
Boston Celtics
Throw down a slam dunk with young sports fans! Each of the elementary-level nonfiction titles in this series introduces the history of the featured National Basketball Association (NBA) championship team, where it plays home games, star athletes and coaches, and memorable moments. Vibrant layouts spotlight professional players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. For kids in grade 3 and up who love the Boston Celtics, this nonfiction history of the franchise's National Basketball Association (NBA) championship wins is a slam dunk! Approachable, elementary-level text and dynamic photos explain the professional basketball team's records and memorable NBA championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Larry Bird and Jayson Tatum. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for rookie sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, a glossary, and an index.
Fed by Bread
Indulge in the delightfully informative "Fed by Bread", a captivating children's book designed to showcase the rich tapestry of popular breads worldwide while interweaving loaves of playful facts for added fun. Journey from the aromatic baguettes of France to the injera of Ethiopia, the tortillas of Mexico to the naan of India. Brace yourself for delightful slices of amusement that will leave young readers crusting for more.
Tale Travellers
Summer holidays are the best thing, especially if the family goes to the beach. But if Grandpa is there, that's the best. And if the Grandpa is like Pete and Judy's Pop, who makes up great stories in the evenings, that's just unbeatable. Not only for children, but also for adults, who smile when they listen to the funny stories, because laughter is what connects all ages. There is plenty of fun in this storybook, and plenty of adventure too. Join Pete and Judy on their fairy tale journey, but don't forget to take Mum and Dad along too, because they'll love this journey too."To Captain Pop, I report that Traveller Pete is ready for the tale!""Now you Judy.""To Captain Pop, I report that Traveller Judy is ready for the tale!""Very good," smiled Pop. "And you?" he asked, turning to Mum."I have to report too? Well then. To Captain Pop, I report that Traveller Mum is ready for the tale" laughed Mum."Amazing! Then let the countdown begin. Attention please! 10, 9... now, come on, let's do it together! Come on, everybody!"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and... 0!" they shouted together."And so the first story begins..."
Greatest Stars of the World Cup
How well do you know the world's greatest Soccer World Cup players? This book contains amazing facts and stats on the greatest men's and women's players of all time, including the greatest players for World Cup 2026! Showcasing the greatest Soccer World Cup players in the modern game, Greatest Players of the World Cup offers the facts and stats for players in every position who have become World Cup legends. With a star profile for every major player, from greats like Pele to modern stars like Messi and Mbapp矇, this visually arresting stats book is packed with incisive data and includes all the info on men's and women's World Cup stars you could ever want to know.
Milwaukee Bucks
Throw down a slam dunk with young sports fans! Each of the elementary-level nonfiction titles in this series introduces the history of the featured National Basketball Association (NBA) championship team, where it plays home games, star athletes and coaches, and memorable moments. Vibrant layouts spotlight professional players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. For kids in grade 3 and up who love the Milwaukee Bucks, this nonfiction history of the franchise's National Basketball Association (NBA) championship wins is a slam dunk! Approachable, elementary-level text and dynamic photos explain the professional basketball team's records and memorable NBA championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Giannis Antetokounmpo. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for rookie sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, a glossary, and an index.
Base Jumping
Experience the thrill and adventure of extreme sports like never before! Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction action sports series examines adrenaline-pumping disciplines such as BASE jumping, big wave surfing, cave diving, and the world of full-contact mixed martial arts. The origins, growth, controversies, and star athletes of each sport are profiled. Could you BASE jump? Leap off a cliff and feel the wind in your face, the ground getting closer and closer, waiting till the very last moment for your parachute to open? What a rush! BASE jumping is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. High school readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at the extreme sport in this title from Creative Education's popular Odysseys series. Action-packed photography and sidebars make for engrossing reading. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and further resources.
Portland Trail Blazers
Throw down a slam dunk with young sports fans! Each of the elementary-level nonfiction titles in this series introduces the history of the featured National Basketball Association (NBA) championship team, where it plays home games, star athletes and coaches, and memorable moments. Vibrant layouts spotlight professional players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. For kids in grade 3 and up who love the Portland Trail Blazers, this nonfiction history of the franchise's National Basketball Association (NBA) championship win is a slam dunk! Approachable, elementary-level text and dynamic photos explain the professional basketball team's records and memorable NBA championship. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Clyde Drexler and Anfernee Simons. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for rookie sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, a glossary, and an index.
New York Knicks
Throw down a slam dunk with young sports fans! Each of the elementary-level nonfiction titles in this series introduces the history of the featured National Basketball Association (NBA) championship team, where it plays home games, star athletes and coaches, and memorable moments. Vibrant layouts spotlight professional players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. For kids in grade 3 and up who love the New York Knicks, this nonfiction history of the franchise's National Basketball Association (NBA) championship wins is a slam dunk! Approachable, elementary-level text and dynamic photos explain the professional basketball team's records and memorable NBA championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Patrick Ewing and Jalen Brunson. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for rookie sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, a glossary, and an index.
