Let`s Learn & Play! Emergency
Press-out the pieces and learn about emergency services with Let's Learn & Play! Emergency from Priddy Books. This fantastic novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about different people who help us from firefighters to police officers, coastguards and more. Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving. Each spread also includes simple fun facts about emergency services to inspire learning and different types of vehicles to find out about and encourage further discovery. This is a great gift as the pieces can be stored back in the clamshell and taken out and about. Perfect for entertaining on the plane or on road trips! Publishing alongside Let's Learn & Play! Dinosaurs and part of the same series as Let's Learn & Play! Construction & Let's Learn & Play! On the Farm.
Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook
Help kids ages 3 to 5 start reading with simple stories and sight wordsHelp your little one learn to read thanks to 50 essential sight words. From "up" and "down" to "could" and "it," these simple and enjoyable illustrated stories help early readers recognize words in sentences and understand their meaning. There's even a pair of fun activities after every story to further reinforce what they've learned!Get your young reader learning sight words with the science of reading: 25 stories--Sight words are introduced in a slow, progressive manner, with each story increasing slightly in difficulty as they learn to read.Common sight words--Give your child a solid foundation for reading with top sight words like "many," "time," "go," "out," "do," and "know."Educational activities--At the end of each story you'll find two fun reading games where your child can practice identifying the words they've just read, reinforcing the learning.Discover fun preschool and kindergarten learning activities with this top choice in learn-to-read books for kids 3-5.
Merriam-webster Children`s Dictionary
A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids! Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this kid's dictionary makes learning new words fun! Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes: Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidentsSynonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of wordsMaps that include new countries, borders and citiesClear definitions written for 2nd and 3rd-grade readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experienceFeaturing a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this children's dictionary is the ultimate school project companion! Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags. Whether it's a homeschool essential or for school, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.
Today Is Monday Board Book Edition
String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along.
Alphabet City
A 1996 Caldecott Honor book! The urban landscape will never look the same again. As Stephen T. Johnson demonstrates in a series of strikingly realistic pastels and watercolors, a simple sawhorse can contain the letter "A"--while lampposts alongside a highway can form a row of elegant, soaring Ys. A 1996 Caldecott Honor book, this sophisticated, wordless alphabet book is sure to appeal to young and old alike.
Once Upon a Time- the Emperor Had a Zoo (The National Palace Museum is Fun #1)【Hardback】
《故宮好好玩01：從前從前皇帝有座動物園》推出英文版！ 暢銷繪本作家陳又凌 X&國立故宮博物院 嶄新的視角X趣味發現，發現故宮文物之美， 窺見文化外交歷史精彩片段！ 特別附錄：「皇家動物觀察員報告」以及「動物軼聞」 從前從前皇帝有座動物園，動物園裡有許多來自各方的珍禽異獸， 牠們從哪裡來?又是怎麼來的?皇帝真的喜歡這些動物嗎？ 所有的祕密，讓大收藏家乾隆皇帝來告訴你！ 國立故宮博物院收藏許多動物相關的畫作，這些動物在今日我們已經耳熟能詳，但在當時卻是非常難得一見，其中有許多動物都是來自海外，被當作外交禮物，千里迢迢送進皇宮裡。 本書精選10種在歷史上經常被外邦當作禮物送到中國的動物，包含大型動物大象、獅子、獒犬、還有長頸鹿！以及可愛動物孔雀、羊、馬與台灣土狗！另外還有整個大航海時代，王公貴族都想要得到的潮動物——犀牛與額摩鳥。暢銷繪本作家陳又凌，以她獨特的幽默感與畫風，重新繪製當時被畫師記錄下的動物身影，帶我們用有趣的角度重新認識這些畫作精彩之處及特色。 更有「皇家動物觀察員報告」以及「動物軼聞」兩個單元，不僅介紹動物是從哪裡來?被誰送過來?揭露許多動物們不為人知的八卦歷史，例如：當時送獅子很受歡迎，但竟然也有被退貨的時候?鄭和下西洋遠達非洲，最大目的竟是找長頸鹿?長頸鹿與傳說中的麒麟長相差很大，但為什麼最後被以麒麟之名送進宮?還有為什麼充滿吉祥意義的大象，每年都要到護城河裡洗澡給大家看?而愛貓的乾隆皇帝居然拿重要文物來當貓食盆……各種精采的歷史故事，好看、好玩又能長知識。 書中更同步收錄珍貴原畫，可以對照欣賞原畫與作家充滿巧思的二次創作，開啟想像力，用全新的視野親近古文物，引發孩子對歷史的興趣，就從逛皇帝的動物園開始吧！ 本書特色 特色1創意元素詮釋經典：作者以新畫作復刻流傳久遠的經典名作，啟發美感力與想像力。 特色2歷史知識一把抓：集結各種有趣的歷史冷知識，好看、好玩又能長知識。 特色3跨域多元文化滿載：結合地理、歷史等跨域知識，以動物與文物為主軸，是認識地緣政治的入門輕讀本。 特色4絕佳旅遊紀念繪本：經典作品英譯版，可作為故宮之旅紀念，或是送給外賓最佳贈禮。 好評推薦 海狗房東│繪本工作者 陳玉金│兒童文學工作者 劉旭恭│知名繪本作家 賴嘉綾│作家、繪本評論人 (以上依姓名筆劃排序) 這本書找到有趣的切入點，用兒童最喜愛的動物作為主題，以親切生動的文字和有個人風格又不離原作的插畫，帶領讀者認識故宮經典作品和相關知識。作者陳又凌的用色雅致，角色造型融入她的獨特風格，版面設計配置講究，是一本賞心悅目的知識性繪本！ ——陳玉金│兒童文學工作者 這本書的畫風古典又細膩，沒想到皇帝收藏了這麼多動物的畫作，真的好神奇！裡面還有很多有趣的小故事，我特別喜歡這些幽默的對話，讀了很令人開心！ ——劉旭恭│知名繪本作家
So You Want To Be A Race Car Driver
The green flag drops. In that moment there is no yesterday, no tomorrow, no anything outside the forty feet of track directly in front of you. There is only the line - the precise, invisible path through the corner that separates fast from fastest - and whether you can find it before anyone else does.So You Want To Be A Race Car Driver takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most physically demanding and most technically complex professions in sport - not the highlight-reel version, but the real one. The years of karting and climbing that happen before a single professional contract. The specific discipline of driving at the edge of control, where the difference between a perfect lap and a catastrophic one is measured in milliseconds and millimeters. The team of engineers, strategists, mechanics, and coaches working in precise coordination so that one person, strapped into a machine they helped build, can perform at the absolute limit of what physics allows. The race that goes exactly to strategy - and the one that comes down to pure instinct in the final corner.This is a book about what race car drivers actually do: the engineering they study so they can communicate exactly what the car is doing at two hundred miles per hour, the physical conditioning they pursue to withstand forces that would disorient most people, the mental preparation they bring to managing risk and pressure simultaneously, and the razor-sharp focus they maintain across every single lap of every single race. It's also a book about what the work costs, what the life demands, and why the people who do it say that when everything comes together - car, team, driver, and track - there is nothing else like it on earth.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real race car driver's preparation looks like - from simulator sessions to race-day strategyThe science of speed - aerodynamics, tire behavior, and the engineering that makes modern racing possibleThe physical and mental demands the sport makes - and how drivers train body and mind to meet themThe history of motorsport and the legendary drivers who pushed the limits of what was thought possibleWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their callingHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be A Race Car Driver doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something fast and precise and fully alive. For the kid who watches the cars blur past and doesn't just feel the speed - they feel something shift.The track doesn't reward hesitation. Neither does the dream.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
So You Want To Be A Zookeeper
The zoo opens at nine. You have been there since five.Before the first family walks through the gate, before the first child presses their face against the glass, you have already fed, observed, recorded, and cared for animals that came from six continents and forty million years of evolution. They do not know what a zoo is. They only know you - your schedule, your voice, your presence. That is not a small thing. That is everything.So You Want To Be A Zookeeper takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most complex and most quietly heroic professions on earth - not the storybook version, but the real one. The daily routines that never vary because the animals depend on them. The specific knowledge of what each creature eats, how it moves, what its behavior signals on a good day and a difficult one. The team of keepers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and conservationists working together to sustain animals whose wild habitats are vanishing. The animal that thrives under your care - and the one that teaches you the limits of what care can do.This is a book about what zookeepers actually do: the behavioral enrichment they design to keep sharp minds engaged, the health monitoring they conduct without the help of a single word from their patients, the conservation programs they support that extend far beyond the zoo's walls, and the deep expertise they bring to creatures most people will only ever see from a distance. It's also a book about what the work costs, what it gives back, and why the people who do it arrive before dawn without being asked.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real zookeeper's day looks like - from morning feeding rounds to nighttime checksThe science of animal behavior and what it means to truly understand a wild creature in human careThe physical demands and emotional depth the profession requires - and how keepers rise to meet themThe vital role zoos play in global conservation - and the keepers who make that mission realWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their callingHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be A Zookeeper doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something wild and necessary and alive. For the kid who lingers at every exhibit long after the rest of the family has moved on - and feels something shift.The animals are waiting. They always are. And somewhere, so are you.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
Guitar for Kids
This is the Black and White interior version. The Colour version is ISBN 978-0-9569547-2-5Guitar For Kids is a fun guide on the first steps of learning to play Guitar with over 70 photographic examples, purpose-made diagrams and cartoons. Starting with advice on buying your first guitar, how to hold the guitar and how to tune it, the music then begins with easy-to-play melodies using only open strings (open strings means only the plucking hand is used), before moving to simple pieces in which the fretting hand is also used. The book goes into detail for some basic techniques because you're better off getting it right from the start rather than develop bad habits.- Tablature BasedGuitar for Kids uses mostly guitar tablature making this popular instrument more easily accessible for beginners (as do most adult guitar method books). The rhythmical aspect of Sight-reading is covered within the Chords section which eases-in the later Sight-reading section because the only new thing to learn will be reading different notes from the musical staff.- Audio & VideoGuitar for Kids comes with 47 downloadable audio tracks with musical pieces in styles such as Rock, Blues, Pop, Flamenco, Jazz and Reggae. Each piece has a full band demo track and accompanying backing track with guitar part removed for you to play over. The songs also have video examples.- What Else?EZ chords are covered (easy chords with less notes) and are accompanied with diagrams of the full versions for later on, or if you feel like a challenge. There's an introduction to Power chords with Rock pieces to play named after healthy greens "Broccolli Rockilly" and "Rocket Salad". There's a Blues and Rock duet with backing band tracks to play with a friend, and at the end there is a Quiz, no cheating!Grab a copy today!
Fire Safety & Me
You're home alone when smoke starts filling the room. Your heart pounds. What do you do next? Fire Safety & Me transforms young readers into confident, prepared, brave heroes. This engaging guide puts safety skills right into children's hands, teaching them to think quickly and act cleverly when every second counts.Written for readers above eight years old, this book turns potentially frightening situations into manageable moments through practical knowledge that could one day make all the difference. Whilst no child should ever have to face a fire alone, having the right tools and knowledge can mean the difference between panic and purposeful action.Through relatable scenarios and clear guidance, young readers will discover their own inner strength and capability to handle unexpected challenges.Don't wait until it's too late - empower your child with the tools they need to stay safe and confident in any situation. Because when the unexpected happens, being prepared changes everything.
So You Want To Be A Police Officer
The call comes in and the details are incomplete. You do not have the full picture. You never have the full picture. What you have is training, judgment, and the responsibility to make the right decision in the time available - which is rarely enough, and never negotiable.So You Want To Be A Police Officer takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most complex and most consequential professions in public life - not the television version, but the real one. The months of academy training that happen before a recruit ever puts on a badge. The specific discipline of staying calm when everything around you is not - of thinking clearly, communicating precisely, and acting decisively in situations that most people will never face. The team of officers, detectives, dispatchers, and community liaisons working in careful coordination so that the people they serve feel both protected and understood. The shift that passes quietly - and the one that tests everything you have.This is a book about what police officers actually do: the law they study so they can apply it fairly and correctly in the field, the de-escalation techniques they practice to resolve conflict without force whenever possible, the investigative skills they develop to piece together what happened from evidence that does not always cooperate, and the steady, grounded presence they bring to communities that need someone to show up - not eventually, but now. It's also a book about what the work costs, what it demands, and why the people who do it say that when you help someone on the worst day of their life and they look at you with relief - there is nothing that prepares you for how much that matters.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real police officer's training and daily work actually looks like - from the academy to patrol to specialized unitsThe law, psychology, and communication skills that effective policing requires - and why judgment matters as much as procedureThe physical and emotional demands the profession makes - and how officers learn to carry both over a long careerThe full range of law enforcement - from community policing to criminal investigation to emergency response - and what each demandsWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their callingHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be A Police Officer doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something that requires equal parts courage and compassion. For the kid who believes that showing up for people - especially when it is hard - is one of the most important things a person can do.The call is going out right now. Somewhere, someone needs help. And the person who answers - steady, trained, and ready - chose this. Maybe that someone will be you.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
The History Of A Mouthful Of Bread
The history of a mouthful of bread presents an educational exploration of digestion, nutrition, and the life-sustaining processes of food. The work engages readers through clear, accessible explanations that illuminate how a simple meal is transformed within the body, linking biological functions with broader reflections on the natural world. Emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment, highlighting the dependence of life on balanced nourishment and careful observation of natural processes. The narrative combines scientific insight with a conversational tone, making complex concepts relatable and stimulating curiosity. Recurring ideas include the transformation of matter, energy flow, and the delicate balance required to maintain health and vitality. The text encourages inquiry, careful attention, and appreciation of the unseen processes that sustain life, fostering both intellectual understanding and ethical reflection on consumption, care, and environmental stewardship. By blending science with narrative clarity, the work transforms learning into an engaging journey of discovery and awareness.
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Book for Kids
Grit N' Grind Memphis - it's time to rep the Bluff City!Perfect for young Grizzlies fans and a great basketball gift, this unofficial fan guide brings the exciting world of Memphis Grizzlies basketball to life with 25 fun facts every young fan will love. From the hard-nosed atmosphere of FedExForum to the culture of toughness that defines Memphis basketball, this book helps kids ages 8-12 become confident, knowledgeable fans.Written in a fun, fast, easy-to-read style perfect for reluctant readers, this book is great for new fans and families who love Grizzlies basketball. Grit N' Grind!Inside you will find: Featuring original Fun Fan Facts illustrated mascots!Part of the Fun Fan Facts series - 75+ books and growing. Collect every team and become the ultimate NBA expert!
Superpowered Practice
If you want to get better at any BIG skill, you have to practise it. But what is practice, anyway? What is the brain getting up to when we try and try to do something we can't do yet?Follow Charlie's journey through piano lessons and you'll uncover the secrets of great practice. From the importance of almost forgetting to curiosity saving the cat, these 11 laws of practice will take you from practice zero to superhero so you can get better at getting better.--"Through imaginative storytelling, Nicola captures the journey of a child entering the world of music lessons. While its main focus is on how to practice, Nicola seamlessly weaves in advice on being a supportive parent, planning engaging lessons, and explaining science-backed practice strategies in terms kids can understand and use at home. This is a must-read for music teachers, parents of music students, and students eager to succeed at their instrument." - Leila Viss---What does it really mean to practise - and why do some people seem to improve so much faster than others?In this engaging and eye-opening book, follow Charlie on a journey through the ups and downs of learning the piano. Wrong notes, small wins, frustration, breakthroughs - it's all part of the process. But beneath each lesson lies something deeper: a set of powerful, science-backed ideas about how the brain learns and grows.Through Charlie's story, readers are introduced to the "11 Laws of Practice"; simple yet transformative principles that reveal what's actually happening in the mind when you try, fail, adjust, and try again. From the surprising value of almost forgetting, to why curiosity might be the most powerful learning tool of all, these insights turn practice from a chore into a skill in its own right.Perfect for learners of all ages - whether picking up an instrument, improving at sport, or tackling something entirely new - this book shows that getting better isn't about talent. It's about learning how to practise with purpose.Because once you understand how practice really works, you don't just improve at one thing...you get better at everything.
Spanish-English Bilingual Short Stories for Kids and Beginners
Help Your Child Learn Spanish in a Natural and Enjoyable WayDo you want your child to learn Spanish without pressure, worksheets, or stressful lessons?Spanish-English Bilingual Short Stories for Kids and Beginners offers a simple, bedtime-friendly approach to building vocabulary and confidence through engaging stories. Designed for real families, this book makes language learning feel calm, natural, and enjoyable.Each story is presented in both Spanish and English side by side, allowing children and beginners to follow along easily, understand meaning instantly, and build confidence as they read.Inside this book, you'll find: Short, easy-to-read stories perfect for bedtime or quiet readingParallel Spanish-English text for effortless understandingBeginner-friendly language with simple sentence structuresVocabulary lists after each story to reinforce key wordsA charming illustration with every story to support comprehensionThis book is ideal for bilingual households, families introducing Spanish as a second language, and children or beginners who want to learn in a relaxed and supportive way.Through consistent, gentle exposure, readers can develop vocabulary, confidence, and a positive connection to Spanish-one story at a time.
Earthquake Safety & Me
The ground shakes beneath your feet. You're unsure what to do next-will you stay calm and act smart?Earthquake Safety & Me is here to turn uncertainty into confidence, empowering young readers to face the unexpected with clear, practical guidance. This engaging guide takes children on a journey through earthquake preparedness, teaching them essential steps to stay safe before, during, and after the shaking starts.Through relatable examples and easy-to-follow advice, readers will learn how to create a family emergency plan, pack a life-saving kit, and find the safest actions to take in the moment.Designed for children aged 8 and above, this book transforms safety knowledge into empowering life skills, ensuring young readers are ready to handle emergencies with courage and clarity. Because when the earth moves, being prepared makes all the difference.
Little Rita Rizzo
Little Rita Rizzo grew up in a rough neighborhood in Canton, Ohio in the 1920's.It was a time filled with gangsters, thugs and profound poverty brought on by the Great Depression. Little Rita had a bleak and lonely life after her father abandoned her family when she was five. But with the grace of God, Rita was able to rise above her difficult circumstances. God called her to become a Poor Clare nun, dedicating her life to Eucharistic Adoration. She went on to become Mother Mary Angelica once called the "most influential Catholic woman in the United States." Read her incredible story of faith and resilience.
The Great Boat Escape
It started with a question..."Which direction leads to freedom?"When two adventure-loving brothers meet a magical penguin who dreams of the wide, open sea, an ordinary Wednesday turns into an unforgettable journey down the River Liffey and out into Dublin Bay.From wobbly rowboats and zigzagging sailboats to spinning mishaps, splashes, and surprising new friends, Michael, Ryan and Cara soon discover that getting to freedom isn't always smooth sailing.But every mistake teaches them something new.And every laugh makes them braver.Join them as they begin to understand that freedom is not only a place you reach - but a choice you make."Sometimes you win... and sometimes you learn."A beautifully illustrated adventure set along Dublin's River Liffey and out into Dublin Bay.The Great Boat Escape is a heartwarming Irish children's adventure about courage, friendship, family, and discovering that growing braver together may be the greatest freedom of all.Perfect for young readers aged 5-9 who love illustrated adventure stories, animal characters, and magical journeys.Book One in the Michael, Ryan & Cara Adventures series.
Youth Soccer Players Nutrition Guide
Written by qualified sports nutritionist Tanya Burton, this evidence-based guide is designed to help aspiring soccer athletes aged 13-18 fuel their performance, optimise recovery, and support long-term athletic development. Drawing on over 20 years of experience working with athletes, this practical resource translates sports nutrition science into simple, actionable strategies for young players, parents, and coaches.This comprehensive guide explains why nutrition is a key performance advantage in soccer, covering essential topics including carbohydrates, protein, hydration, iron, recovery nutrition, and injury prevention. Athletes will learn how to fuel effectively before, during, and after games, improve energy levels, maintain focus, and build strength and resilience throughout demanding training and competition schedules.Packed with real-world tools, the book includes match-day nutrition plans, hydration strategies, meal and snack ideas, tournament fueling guidance, and easy-to-follow templates such as shopping lists and meal timing schedules. The information is presented in a clear, age-appropriate format to help athletes develop sustainable fueling habits that support both performance and overall health.Whether you are a developing player aiming to improve consistency on the field, a parent supporting your child's sporting journey, or a coach seeking reliable nutrition guidance, this resource provides practical, science-backed strategies to help young athletes train harder, recover faster, and perform at their best.
My Community
Discover the people who keep our communities safe, healthy, and connected! This nonfiction reader introduces young learners to firefighters, police officers, teachers, doctors, farmers, librarians, and more. With short sentences, large text, colorful illustrations, and familiar community-helper tools, it makes learning about the world fun and engaging.Designed for beginning readers ages 6-8, My Community: People Who Help features easy-to-read text, clear explanations of community helpers and their roles, interactive syllable pages, picture review pages, and reading tips for parents and educators. Reading Level: Lexile(R) 410L-600L ATOS 3.97.Part of the Wild Acres Farm Series, this collection supports early literacy while exploring the world around children. Each book combines stories, sight words, picture clues, science facts, and reading tips to inspire curiosity, confidence, and learning about communities, farms, seasons, and everyday life.
Cake Pops For Eid
Celebrate the joy of Eid Al Fitr with this delightful and heartwarming children's book! "Cake Pops for Eid" follows Nana, Nani, and their four energetic grandkids-Dhaakin, Salaama, Lua'y, and Tauber-as they prepare a special surprise treat for the biggest day of the year. When the day before Eid takes an unexpected turn and Nani has to leave to help a friend, it's up to Nana and the kids to finish the "VERY BIG" surprise in the kitchen. Through teamwork, laughter, and a little bit of chocolate-melting magic, they learn that the best part of the holidays is the time spent together.
So You Want To Be A Magician
The secret is right in front of you. It always has been. The hand that draws your eye is not the hand that matters. The moment you are certain nothing could be hidden is precisely the moment something is. Magic does not happen in spite of your attention. It happens because of it.So You Want To Be A Magician takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most ancient and most meticulously crafted performance professions on earth - not the mystery version, but the real one. The years of practice that happen before a single trick is performed for an audience. The specific discipline of training hands, eyes, timing, and psychology simultaneously - because a great illusion is never just a technique, it is a story told so well that the audience chooses to believe it. The solitary hours of rehearsal that make thirty seconds of performance look effortless. The effect that lands perfectly - and the one that teaches you something no book ever could.This is a book about what magicians actually do: the sleight of hand they develop through thousands of repetitions until the move lives in the muscles rather than the mind, the psychological principles they master to guide attention, shape perception, and make the impossible feel inevitable, the stagecraft and performance technique they study to hold an audience completely in the palm of one hand while the other does something extraordinary, and the creative ingenuity they bring to a craft where the greatest compliment an audience can pay is to have absolutely no idea what just happened. It's also a book about what the work costs, what it gives back, and why the people who do it say that the moment a spectator's face changes - that precise instant of genuine astonishment - is unlike anything else in the world.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real magician's training and performance life actually looks like - from first flourish to standing ovationThe psychology of attention, misdirection, and perception - and how magicians use the science of the human mind as their primary instrumentThe physical demands of sleight of hand and the dedication required to make difficulty disappearThe history of magic and the legendary performers who transformed street corners and parlors into theaters of the impossibleWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their callingHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be A Magician doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something that lives at the intersection of art, science, and pure wonder. For the kid who watches the trick, feels the astonishment, and immediately needs to know how - and feels something shift.The greatest illusion ever performed has not been invented yet. It is waiting for someone with the patience, the craft, and the vision to create it. Maybe that someone is you.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
Eclipse
When Olivia and her teddy bear Flux notice the sky growing dark in Grandma's garden, they begin to wonder what causes an eclipse. That night, Olivia dreams of a glowing puppet stage in the stars, where Helix the sun and Celeste the moon argue over their roles in creating the eclipse. As Olivia and Flux watch the celestial show unfold, they discover that something beautiful happens when light, shadow, and teamwork come together.
So You Want To Be A Dinosaur Hunter (Paleontologist)
The bone has been buried for sixty-five million years. It will not come out in an afternoon. It will not come out in a week. You will work in the heat, on your knees, with brushes finer than a paintbrush, and when it finally emerges from the rock - that is not the end of the story. That is the beginning.So You Want To Be A Dinosaur Hunter takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most thrilling and most patient professions on earth - not the action-movie version, but the real one. The seasons of fieldwork that happen before a single fossil reaches a museum. The specific discipline of reading ancient rock and knowing where to look, and when to stop. The team of scientists who piece together creatures no living human has ever seen, from fragments that took an eternity to preserve. The dig that yields nothing - and the one that rewrites everything.This is a book about what paleontologists actually do: the geological layers they read like chapters in a book, the excavation techniques they use to free what time has hidden, the laboratory work that transforms raw fossil into scientific discovery, and the relentless curiosity they bring to questions that have waited millions of years for an answer. It's also a book about what the work costs, what it reveals, and why the people who do it say they are the luckiest scientists alive.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real paleontologist's work looks like - from field expeditions to laboratory analysisThe science of fossils and what bones, teeth, and tracks can tell us about ancient lifeThe physical endurance and intellectual rigor the profession demands - and how paleontologists rise to meet themThe history of the field and the legendary discoveries that changed our understanding of life on EarthWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their callingHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be A Dinosaur Hunter doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something ancient and vast and waiting to be found. For the kid who picks up every rock they pass and feels something shift.The fossil has been there for sixty-five million years. It has been waiting for exactly this - for someone like you to find it.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
So You Want To Be An Astronaut
The countdown reaches zero. In nine seconds, you are pressed into your seat by forces three times your own weight, riding a controlled explosion into the silence above everything you have ever known. This is not a destination you reach. It is something you become.So You Want To Be An Astronaut takes young readers ages 8-12 inside one of the most demanding and most extraordinary professions in human history - not the movie version, but the real one. The years of training that happen before a single launch. The specific discipline of living in microgravity and what it does to a body that evolved on solid ground. The small, focused crew that depends on each other across a distance no rescue team can cross. The mission that goes exactly as planned - and the one that doesn't.This is a book about what astronauts actually do: the orbital mechanics they master, the spacewalks they rehearse for hundreds of hours, the systems failures they train to solve in the dark, and the calm precision they bring to moments most people will never face. It's also a book about what the work costs, what it reveals, and why the people who do it say it changes them forever.Inside, young readers will discover: What a real astronaut's training looks like - from underwater simulations to survival schoolThe science of spaceflight and what happens to the human body beyond Earth's atmosphereThe physical and psychological demands of long-duration missions - and how astronauts prepare for themThe history of space exploration and the pioneering figures who made it possibleWhat young people can do right now to discover if this might be their pathHonest, specific, and genuinely illuminating, So You Want To Be An Astronaut doesn't talk down to young readers - it brings them all the way in. Because the child who wants to know what this work is really like deserves a real answer.For readers who feel the pull toward something vast and difficult and worth doing. For the kid who looks up at the night sky and feels something shift.The universe doesn't wait. Neither do they.Ages 8-12 - Nonfiction - Careers & Professions - Illustrated
Guitar for Kids
Guitar For Kids is a fun guide on the first steps of learning to play Guitar with over 70 photographic examples, purpose-made diagrams and cartoons. Starting with advice on buying your first guitar, how to hold the guitar and how to tune it, the music then begins with easy-to-play melodies using only open strings (open strings means only the plucking hand is used), before moving to simple pieces in which the fretting hand is also used. The book goes into detail for some basic techniques because you're better off getting it right from the start rather than develop bad habits.- Tablature BasedGuitar for Kids uses mostly guitar tablature making this popular instrument more easily accessible for beginners (as do most adult guitar method books). The rhythmical aspect of Sight-reading is covered within the Chords section which eases-in the later Sight-reading section because the only new thing to learn will be reading different notes from the musical staff.- Audio & VideoGuitar for Kids comes with 47 downloadable audio tracks with musical pieces in styles such as Rock, Blues, Pop, Flamenco, Jazz and Reggae. Each piece has a full band demo track and accompanying backing track with guitar part removed for you to play over. The songs also have video examples.- What Else?EZ chords are covered (easy chords with less notes) and are accompanied with diagrams of the full versions for later on, or if you feel like a challenge. There's an introduction to Power chords with Rock pieces to play named after healthy greens "Broccolli Rockilly" and "Rocket Salad". There's a Blues and Rock duet with backing band tracks to play with a friend, and at the end there is a Quiz, no cheating!Grab a copy today!
The Simple Gratitude Journal
Help the kids in your life be more grateful every day. Give them this adorable notebook for writing down what they are thankful for daily and help them find more joy in their life. This simple gratitude journal for boys provides 2 pages per week (1 page front/back) with organized boxes to write in each day. It won't overwhelm a child with details, but it will help them get organized and focus daily on what matters most. This Christian gratitude journal is recommended for kids ages 7-11 who are reading and writing and is ideal for doing with assistance from a parent, grandparent, older sibling, Sunday school teacher, etc. You can also find the matching prayer and scripture journal versions too for a complete set to use as a Bible study tool. The Simple Gratitude Journal lasts 52 weeks (one year) and has a sturdy matte finish cover with over 100 durable cream colored pages. It is an easy-to-carry 6x9 inch pocketbook size - just right to fit in most backpacks or Bible bags. This cute weekly gratitude journal is also an ideal Christian gift of encouragement or learning tool for youth groups, Sunday school, or Bible classes.
The Simple Gratitude Journal
Help the kids in your life be more grateful every day. Give them this adorable cat notebook for writing down what they are thankful for daily and help them find more joy in their life. This simple gratitude journal for girls provides 2 pages per week (1 page front/back) with organized boxes to write in each day. It won't overwhelm a child with details, but it will help them get organized and focus daily on what matters most. This Christian gratitude journal is recommended for kids ages 7-11 who are reading and writing and is ideal for doing with assistance from a parent, grandparent, older sibling, Sunday school teacher, etc. You can also find the matching prayer and scripture journal versions too for a complete set to use as a Bible study tool. The Simple Gratitude Journal lasts 52 weeks (one year) and has a sturdy matte finish cover with over 100 durable cream colored pages. It is an easy-to-carry 6x9 inch pocketbook size - just right to fit in most backpacks or Bible bags. This cute weekly gratitude journal is also an ideal Christian gift of encouragement or learning tool for youth groups, Sunday school, or Bible classes.
Photosynthesis
When Olivia and Flux meet Poppy the sunflower, she feels like she does not belong anywhere in the garden. With a little help, Poppy learns how photosynthesis works and discovers her special role in the world.A simple, engaging story that teaches how plants use sunlight, water, and air to make food, while encouraging confidence and self-acceptance.Perfect for ages 5 to 9.
8 Steps of Calm
Helping children feel calm, confident and connected every day."When the heart feels like home, the child feels free to grow".In a busy world, 8 Steps of Calm shows children simple ways to discover the calm already within them. Inspired by the original Sanskrit Eight Steps of Yoga, this book shares practical tools from breathing and movement to focus, and affirmations helping children build confidence, resilience and connection. For everyday use at home, in classrooms or as part of a calming bedtime routine. Written by Pali Kaur, a British Indian children's yoga and mindfulness specialist trained in Mind-Body Science at Harvard Medical School.
Flourishing Teens Collection
Help Your Teen Finally Beat Procrastination, Stay Organized, Build Confidence, and Thrive in School & LifeDoes your teen struggle to stay focused, meet deadlines, or manage stress effectively?Do they get overwhelmed by assignments, distracted by technology, or discouraged when trying to get organized?You're not alone-and there's a way forward.In Executive Functioning Skills for Teens Simplified, your teen will discover how to take control of their time, emotions, and productivity with 7 Power Moves designed specifically for the teenage brain. This isn't just another "study tips" guide-it's a roadmap to transforming everyday frustration into lasting success and confidence.Inside, your teen will learn how to: Beat procrastination and start tasks without stress or delayMaster organization systems that work for their unique styleCreate routines that stickConquer digital distractions and boost real-world focusStrengthen emotional resilience and self-control during challenging momentsBreak large projects into manageable, bite-sized stepsBuild independence and motivation to take charge of their successBONUS Chapter: Parents & Educators Toolkit - practical guidance to help adults support teens without micromanaging, cultivating independence and growthPlus as a bonus, you'll also get Social Skills Essentials for Teens to help your teen build confidence, conquer social anxiety, and connect authentically with others.In Social Skills Essentials for Teens, your teen will discover: Fail-proof conversation starters and confidence boosters for any social situation-even for the shy or introverted teen who struggles to speak upHow to read nonverbal cues and body language to connect effortlesslyPowerful strategies to resist peer pressure and stay true to themselvesEmotional intelligence and empathy exercises for building meaningful friendshipsYou might think, "We've tried similar books before, and nothing really worked."That's what makes this collection different.Both books are written in a voice that teens actually relate to-simple, practical, and encouraging, with real-life examples and step-by-step actions they can use right away.No lectures. No fluff.Just actionable strategies that help your teen gain control, feel capable, and flourish academically, socially, and personally.If you're ready to give your teen key life skills they'll use for years to come, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now to start their journey toward focus, confidence, and success.
