101 Language Games for Children
Language games allow children to stretch their communication abilities, enhancing vocabulary, conversation, and storytelling skills. A suggested age range accompanies each game in this book; some games may be adapted to different age groups. Language games for beginners focus on making children aware of the ways letters look, the presence of letters in their surroundings (on signs, for instance), and the different letter systems in different cultures. More advanced games include creating poems and haiku, making up stories, and joke-telling. 39 black-and-white illustrations are included in this wonderful resource for teachers, therapists, and social workers.
Warriors Through the Ages
Through the ages, history has shown that the outcome of battles did not always depend on technologically advanced weaponry, but on the skill and courage of the fighting man. This exciting and unique coloring book documents those historic warriors -- from an ancient Hittite warrior (1286 B.C.) to a U.S. Marine rifleman of World War II (1941-1945).Forty-four full-page illustrations, accompanied by informative captions, depict 22 pairs of historic adversaries on facing pages, among them a Roman Imperial legionary opposite a Carthaginian warrior (216 B.C.), an Irish warrior and a Viking invader (A.D. 1014), a Saxon man-at-arms and a Norman knight at the Battle of Hastings (A.D. 1066), a Spanish crossbowman and a Moorish warrior (A.D. 1088), an English longbowman and a French knight (A.D. 1346), a Spanish conquistador and an Incawarrior (A.D. 1530), and a Confederate infantryman and his Union counterpart in the American Civil War (1861-1865).A fact-filled introduction and informative captions complete a collection of ready-to-color drawings that will not only appeal to coloring book fans but will also fascinate anyone interested in the long and provocative history of men-at-arms.
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The Outrageous Crossword Puzzle and Word Game Book for Kids
Riddle Me This! Can you name four things you eat with a spoon? The largest state in the USA? The sound made by a lion? If so, this brand-new collection of word searches, fill-in-the-blanks, crossword puzzles, and word scrambles is just for you! Full of riddles and jokes, these puzzles are not only fun, but funny, too. A special introduction by Will Shortz, the crossword editor of The New York Times, points out just how fun these games can be.
Empire Fashions
This coloring book panorama of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century French fashions offers a fascinating survey of the changes in clothing style worn during and after the Revolution, and of clothing of the Napoleonic era in general.Forty-five plates of detailed, accurate illustrations include representative of claw-hammer frock, coats and vests for the well-dressed man, loose pantaloons and shorter skirts for the working classes, high-waisted promenade gowns for fashionable ladies, the coronation gown worn by Empress Josephine of France, and other examples of period dress. Footwear, walking sticks, reticules (purses), top hats, turbans, a "poke" bonnet, and dozens of other period accessories are included, along with hairdos for men and women.A highly informative Introduction and detailed captions complete this new addition to Dover's popular coloring book series on the history of costume.
101 More Music Games for Children
This action-packed compendium offers parents, teachers, and anyone else who works with kids a wide array of ingenious sound and dance activities from a variety of cultures to get kids singing, dancing, listening, interacting, and involved. 101 More Music Games for Children includes games that facilitate musical development, such as sound games, rhythm games, game projects, and card and board games. All of them have simple, clear rules, and they stress excitement, humor, challenge, surprise, and cooperation rather than competition. Whether or not kids are "musical" or play an instrument, these activities can help them: develop musical skills such as spontaneous singing; create, play, and recognize various rhythms; appreciate the structure of sounds; and learn how to play with all kinds of instruments. Like its best-selling predecessor, this book encourages and enhances creative expression, social interaction, family relationships, and kids' budding powers of listening, concentration, and discrimination.
Greek Gods and Goddesses
The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centuries. These characters and stories represent imaginatively the Greeks' understanding of nature, psychology, and their own history. They also include strange and spectacular tales of love and lust, war and peace, heroism and vengeance, supernatural feats and superhuman weaknesses -- which may explain their appeal to poets, prose writers, and artists over time, right up to the present day: a stock of themes and images at the historical heart of European culture that still lend themselves to literary and artistic use at every level.This imaginative coloring book contains 22 memorable images based on the myths and legends of the Greek gods and heroes. Each full-page, ready-to-color illustration appears beside a page of descriptive text. Depictions include Poseidon's wrathful destruction of Odysseus' ship; Apollo slaying the monstrous Python; the return of Persephone from the Underworld; the virgin goddess Artemis; the punishment of Prometheus for bringing fire to mankind; Eos (Dawn) streaking across the sky in her chariot; Hephaistos forging weapons for the king of the gods; Zeus hurling thunderbolts; and 14 other exciting illustrations.A great way to introduce youngsters to Greek mythology, this collection of mythical images will also appeal to coloring book fans of all ages.
I Spy Extreme Challenger!
Explore all-new riddles within favorite spreads from the #1 bestselling search-and-find riddle picture book series -- more challenging, more clever, more fun! Unplug with I SPY!Think you know every I Spy book out there? Think you've found every last bauble, bow, striped cat, and cloudy ship? Think again! Jean Marzollo has written her most challenging riddles yet to accompany Walter Wick's fabulous photographs culled from the original I Spy books. You've never seen I Spy like this!The second of three I Spy Challengers -- be sure to check out Super Challenger and Ultimate Challenger as well!The New York Times bestselling I Spy series continues to amaze search-and-find fans. The amazing photographs paired with curious rhyming puzzles will mesmerize readers of all ages. It's time to unplug and play I Spy!
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Alice’s Pop-Up Wonderland (Macmillan版)
《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》是大人小孩都耳熟能詳的經典童話。還記得故事中帶著懷錶的兔子、抽著煙斗的毛毛蟲、隨時會消失不見的笑臉貓、高傲古怪的公爵夫人，以及紙牌王國的紅心皇后等等奇妙角色嗎？這回，愛麗絲夢中的神奇仙境將活生生地呈現在讀者眼前！拉開精密設計的三百六十度立體書屋，便能一次展現出故事中的六個主要場景，包括讓愛麗絲身體忽大忽小的前廳、白兔的小屋、公爵夫人充滿胡椒味的廚房、帽匠的瘋狂茶會、紅鶴的曲棍球場，以及最後荒謬可笑的法庭！場景中更有許多設計精巧的機關，還可以把笑臉貓的身體隱藏起來。此外，書中附有三十多個人物配件，讓小朋友在其中盡情扮演起一場異想天開的仙境之旅！
Clap Hands
Helen Oxenbury's delightful board books, featuring her sweet and cuddly babies at play, are back with a whole new look.
Each Peach Pear Plum
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION - Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic board book that mimics the game of "I Spy," from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman. In this bookWith your little eyeTake a lookAnd play 'I spy' Search for timeless fairytale and nursery rhyme characters in a friendly game of "I Spy" amongst gorgeous illustrations in this charming board book, perfect for little hands and curious minds! Can you find Tom Thumb among the apple and pear trees? Or Bo-Peep by the river's edge? Featuring simple, rhyming text from Allan Ahlberg, beautiful illustrations from Janet Ahlberg, and familiar characters from classic children's fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this timeless, award-winning treasure is sure to be enjoyed by children--and parents!--for years to come.
Ancient Egyptian Fashions
Drawing on images from temples, wall paintings, pottery, and other artifacts, artist Tom Tierney has created a magnificent ready-to-color panorama of authentic clothing styles worn by the people of ancient Egypt.Forty-five full-page illustrations depict clothing styles for the highest and lowest members of Egyptian society, including a fashionable sheath worn by an Egyptian princess, a sheer kilt and red crown worn by a king of the Old Kingdom, a pleated skirt for an exotic dancer, a ceremonial robe of leopard skin for Queen Hatshepsut, simply draped gowns for court musicians, a variety of intricately styled wigs, lavish headgear for royal figures, and much more.Accompanied by accurate representations of period accessories (weapons, fans, symbols of office, musical instruments, etc.), these handsome illustrations are sure to delight coloring book enthusiasts, students of costume design, and fashion historians.
Sea and Shore Birds Coloring Book
Nature lovers of all ages will thrill to the many varieties of sea and shore birds featured in this accurately rendered coloring book. Forty-three realistic images created by nature artist Ruth Soffer depict 51 species of birds in typical aquatic and shoreline environments. Species include: Spotted sandpiper; Dunlin; Mallard; Hooded merganser; Herring gull; Magnificent frigate bird; Belted kingfisher; Great blue heron; and many more.Accompanying captions provide colorists with information such as where the birds build their nests, what they eat, how they eat, how they catch their prey, and where they spend winters.Entertaining and informative, this collection will be turned to again and again by bird lovers, environmentalists, and coloring book fans.
Story of Hawaii
Aloha and welcome! Now you can share in the colorful, fascinating history of Hawaii and its people. All the beauty and adventure of these magical islands are here in 43 skillfully rendered line drawings, along with interesting, informative captions.Trace these storied islands from their violent geographical origins, and the arrival of the first Polynesian settlers (A.D. 500), to Hawaii's statehood and on up to the present day. Illustrations include Hawaiian gods, paddlers in gourd masks, an ancient rock-carver, hula dancers, Hawaiian feather work and traditional costumes, plants and food, Queen Lili'uokalani, warriors, and many other intriguing subjects.This entertaining and educational book will delight colorists, students of Polynesian culture and history, and the many thousands of visitors to this state.
I Spy Little Wheels
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series.Filled with fun photos from the original I Spy series, the I Spy little board books build reading and recognition skills. Preschoolers can search for wheels galore, as well as other intriguing toys and trinkets! Picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the youngest readers through the delightful puzzles.
I Spy Gold Challenger!
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series.Think you know every I Spy book out there? Think you've found every last bauble, bow, striped cat, and cloudy ship? Think again! Jean Marzollo has written her most challenging riddles yet to accompany Walter Wick's fabulous photographs culled from the original I Spy books. You've never seen I Spy like this!
Jet Fighters Coloring Book
With the birth of the jet age at the end of World War II, military combat planes acquired new, highly efficient capabilities. This exciting, well-researched coloring book sends you flying high as you read about and color accurate illustrations of these historic aircraft. Forty-four finely detailed illustrations depict a low-flying U.S. F-117 Stealth fighter, an aircraft carrier-based F-18, a Tornado GR-1, a Russian-built MiG-15, a Northrop F-5, an English Electric Lightning, a Republic F-105D, and a host of others, including: McDonnell Douglas F-15Mitsubishi F-1Lockheed F-80 Shooting StarMiG-25 FoxbatDe Havilland VampireGrumman F9F CougarConvair F-102Dassault Mirage 3NG...and many more.Accompanied by fact-filled captions that provide a brief description of each plane, these clear and accurately rendered illustrations bring to life all the drama of the quest for air superiority. A special treat for coloring book fans, this spectacular collection of high-performance fighter planes will thrill any aircraft enthusiast.
Exploring the Solar System
Combining the history of astronomy with the latest advances in space age technologies, this exciting coloring book also joins fun with facts about space exploration and our solar system.Forty-four stunning illustrations, carefully researched and meticulously rendered, depict the geocentric and heliocentric solar system models; Galileo's drawings of the moon; the NEAR (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) spacecraft orbiting the asteroid Eros; an astronaut on the lunar surface with an "earthrise" overhead; the Magellan spacecraft penetrating the clouds of Venus to radar-map the continents; the enigmatic "face" on Mars; a U. S. space shuttle and its sleek successor, the Venture Star; plus representations of all the planets and much more.Each illustration is accompanied by a fact-filled caption in this celestial guide, which is sure to fascinate students, teachers, and colorists of all ages.
101 Drama Games for Children
Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination, social interaction, and self-expression in children. To make the books easy to use, games are marked according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, using helpful icons. Most games are non-competitive and none require special skills or training. The series is widely used in homes, schools, daycare centers, clubs, and summer camp.
Chuck Murphy`s Color Surprises: A Pop-Up Book
Can you guess what's hiding behind each color? Lift the flaps and watch Chuck Murphy's colors literally explode off the pages in this eye-popping book.
101 Dance Games for Children
Encourages children to develop their imaginations, social skills, self-expression, and coordination with a collection of 101 dance games that emphasize creativity, no-blame activities, working with a group, and more.
I Spy School Days: A Book of Picture Riddles
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series.Acclaimed I Spy creators Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo use everyday objects to enhance intellectual discovery. From a crowded blackboard to a dinosaur display, readers can examine the different objects, solve the picture riddles, and become an I Spy detective! A perfect fit for STEAM curriculum.
101 Music Games for Children
This lively and imaginative book is being used in homes and schools in over 13 countries to help children learn about music and sound while they develop the ability to listen, concentrate, be creative, improvise, and trust one another. Using audiocassettes or CDs, of popular songs and simple instruments children and adults get to play listening games, concentration games, musical quizzes, trust games, guessing games, and more. The games are not competitive- they encourage and reward children for participation, not for winning. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination, social interaction, and self-expression in children. To make the books easy to use, games are marked according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, using helpful icons. Most games are non-competitive and none require special skills or training. The series is widely used in homes, schools, daycare centers, clubs, and summer camps.
I Spy Fantasy
Open your world of imagination with magical riddles and amazing photographs from the #1 bestselling search-and-find riddle picture book series. Unplug with I SPY!Acclaimed I Spy creators Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo use everyday objects to enhance intellectual discovery. From balloons to stuffed animals to clown dolls, readers can examine the different objects, solve the picture riddles, and become an I Spy detective!The New York Times bestselling I Spy series continues to amaze search-and-find fans. The amazing photographs paired with curious rhyming puzzles will mesmerize readers of all ages.
I Spy Mystery: A Book of Picture Riddles
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series.Acclaimed I Spy creators Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo use everyday objects to enhance intellectual discovery.From a cluttered attic to a sea of marbles, readers can examine the different objects, solve the picture riddles, and become an I Spy detective!A perfect fit for STEAM curriculum.
I Spy Fun House
The amusement park adventure begins with search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs from the #1 bestselling search-and-find riddle picture book series. Unplug with I SPY!Acclaimed I Spy creators Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo use everyday objects to enhance intellectual discovery. From balloons to stuffed animals to clown dolls, readers can examine the different objects, solve the picture riddles, and become an I Spy detective!The New York Times bestselling I Spy series continues to amaze search-and-find fans. The amazing photographs paired with curious rhyming puzzles will mesmerize readers of all ages.
Cat’s Cradle
How to do Cat's Cradle, Jacob's Ladder, Cup and Saucer, Eiffel Tower and Witch's Broom.
The Cat``s Quizzer
Illus. in full color. The Cat in the Hat challenges readers with seeminglysilly questions: Do pineapples grow on pine or apple trees? Do roosters sleepon their backs or sides? Kids will pick up a host of oddball facts, have funjuggling sense and nonsense, and exercise their imaginations.
Each Peach Pear Plum
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION - Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic picture book that mimics the game of "I Spy," from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman. In this bookWith your little eyeTake a lookAnd play 'I spy' Search for timeless fairytale and nursery rhyme characters in a friendly game of "I Spy" amongst gorgeous illustrations in this charming book, perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Can you find Tom Thumb among the apple and pear trees? Or Bo-Peep by the river's edge? Featuring simple, rhyming text from Allan Ahlberg, beautiful illustrations from Janet Ahlberg, and familiar characters from classic children's fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this timeless, award-winning treasure is sure to be enjoyed by children--and parents!--for years to come.
Design Your Own Coat of Arms
Hundreds of years ago, warriors identified themselves in battle by using certain colors and symbols on their shields. Later, these distinguishing marks also appeared on surcoats worn over armor. Thus, the term "coat of arms" was born.Now, with genealogist Rosemary Chorzempa's fascinating new book, anyone interested in the ancient and distinctive language of heraldry can create his or her own coat of arms. This easy-to-read, profusely illustrated guide to the history, symbolism, and construction of heraldic devices allows even a child to fashion authentic designs.Step-by-step directions tell how to trace the shape of the shield and its divisions and how to select symbols that reflect personal origins, traits, and achievements. (Forty-seven illustrations include human forms and manmade objects such as forearms, helmets, crowns, whips, books, crosses, bells, and much more. Celestial, plant, and animal shapes include suns, roses, trees, eagles, bars, dolphins, dragons, and serpents.) You'll find tips on necessary materials, how to color and outline your design, how to achieve professional results, and even how to register your coat of arms. You'll also find sample coats of arms belonging to some of the world's most famous people, corporations, and nations.Once you've finished your emblem, you may want to display your work on personal belongings such as a hooked rug, a wall hanging, or other needlecraft projects. Decorate a plate, mug, or other ceramic objects -- or make sew-on patches, pin-on badges, and T-shirt decals. Rubber stamps, bookplates, stationery, and jewelry can be custom-made to depict your coat of arms.Here's a book for lovers of traditional design and for those interested in the study of family histories, relationships, and accomplishments -- a veritable treasury of information for anyone wishing to display his or her family's roots in a long-cherished form.
Cut and Assemble Paper Dragons That Fly
Toys that fly and the magical fascination of mythical monsters make this collection of cut and assemble dragons doubly appealing. Papercraft expert David Kawami has created eight colorful beasts -- complete with scales, batlike wings, and ferocious stares -- that beginning as well as advanced model builders can easily construct and set into motion.By following simple step-by-step instructions and explanatory diagrams even the most inexperienced hands can fashion imaginative and delightfully harmless creatures such as the sky blue Draconis zephyr -- otherwise known as Windy. Or, bring a bright green Woody (Draconis sylva) to life -- along with such scaly companions as Sunny, Stormy, and four other legendary creatures out of the past.Simply cut out each wing and body structure, fold and score along broken lines with a straightedge and glue the parts together. Only a few common household items are needed: scissors, paper clips, a sharp knife, and toothpicks or a fine brush for applying glue.Designed not only for flying, these serpentlike monsters of mythology also make eye-catching decorations and whimsical mobiles. Paper engineers, dragon lovers as well as youngsters of all ages can look forward to hours of fun-filled entertainment with this easily affordable collection.
Hidden Treasure Maze Book
Here are breathtaking heroic tales of adventure accompanying 34 intricate mazes. As you solve them, you will encounter evil dragons, people-eating plants, bloodthirsty giants, fierce desert nomads, marauding pirates, sharks, ghosts, dinosaurs, and many other dangerous adversaries, monsters, and demons. Created by maze master Dave Phillips, these serpentine puzzles take you into mythical realms where you can join the hair-raising exploits of brave heroes and heroines: Sue, a skier threatened by vicious wolves on a precipitous mountain pass; the captured prince and princess of Baghdad flying on a magic carpet to evade the claws of an evil vizier's hawks; a professor searching with his niece and nephew through a savage prehistoric wilderness for their lost time machine; a knight threading through labyrinthine tunnels to claim the treasure hoard of a fire-breathing dragon.And, if you become hopelessly lost, solutions in the back of the book show you how to get out of trouble.Hidden Treasure Maze Book will delight all puzzlists and armchair adventurers. By following every twist and turn of these challenging and inventive mazes, you can sharpen your puzzle-solving skills while stimulating your imagination.
Cut and Assemble Paper Airplanes That Fly
Out of the blue of the western sky comes ... yes, the Songbird -- but she's not alone. Soaring in formation beside her are ... Daedalus and Icarus reaching for the sun ... Pegasus shooting for the stars ... the graceful Stratospheron and her fleet of followers, Baker F-399, Baker X-411, and the Phantom.An imaginary air force? No, a model one -- eight original, aerodynamically sound paper airplanes, ready to build and waiting to fly -- waiting for you, the engineer-pilot, to let them glide, circle, loop, and perform as they must, when cut and assembled according to clear, simple instructions.These eight full-color, full-sized planes need only scissors, glue, paper clips, a penny, and a few other inexpensive materials to get them off the ground. Their modern, state-of-the-art design by noted graphic artist Arthur Baker allows adjustment of rudder, ailerons, and elevators. This book is a safe and convenient "hangar" for the planes until they are cut and made ... after that the stratosphere is their home!
Daniel``s Duck (I Can Read Book 3)
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
Magic Tricks and Card Tricks
Two books, bound together in a single volume, ground novices in fundamentals and lead them to mastery of 80 different tricks involving cards, coins, matches, and other articles. 89 illustrations.
Blood and Guts
Discusses the elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects.
Mouse Soup (I Can Read Book 2)
Another sweet bedtime story about Mouse, from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. Weasel is ready for his dinner, and poor Mouse is it. Can Mouse stop Weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper? The clever mouse tells the weasel four stories to make the soup tasty--then manages to trick the weasel and get home safely.Arnold Lobel's Mouse Soup is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
