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The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book. Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities like determining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals,...

Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life as children journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from...

In Pocketdoodles for Girls, Anita Wood gets girls doodling as only a girl can–about boys, clothes, sleepovers, friends, road trips, dreams, and more! Inside this fun activity book are interactive picture and word prompts that will encourage youngsters (and adults) to write, doodle, draw, and color...

An engrossing mix of games, brainteasers, and stories makes learning the basics of natural science and history fun. Ages 8-12

Children can try their hand at re-creating ancient Israelite culture-along with the cultures of their neighbors, the Philistines and Phoenicians-in a way that will provide perspective on current events. The book covers a key period from the Israelites’ settlement in Canaan in 1200 B.C.E. to their...

Join Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy Missouri River and begin a great adventure set against the background of the vast North American continent. Lewis and Clark for Kids takes children from President Jefferson’s vision of an exploratory mission...

Beat away boredom this winter with a fun and creative balloon snowman. Balloonolgy expert Jeremy Telford walks you through creating a snowman with both instructional images and videos. It's a great project for the kids or a festive party activity and favor.

play with your food is where baking and creativity meet. We're a cookbook and activity book rolled into one; that encourages families to unplug and reconnect in the kitchen.Our step-by-step instructions will help you create super fun do-it- yourself baking projects that are perfect for...

An engrossing mix of games, brainteasers, and stories makes learning the basics of natural science and history fun. Ages 8-12

Kids will learn how things they encounter every day operate by building their own models with this hands-on activity book. Projects include building a working model of the human hand’s muscles, bones, and tendons using drinking straws, tape, and string; using a pair of two-liter bottles and a length...

In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a “dwarf planet”...

Quick Arts and Crafts is an easy to use activity. Adult supervisor must always be used with children. Use it with 3 to 4 year olds to learn to cut. The wrist band arts activities work well with children of all ages. Children can enjoy hours of fun. When done, they may wear and show their artistic work to family and friends. They can wear a different wrist band every day of the week.

Take your students on any number of learning journeys: join Lewis and Clark on an expedition; journey into the woods with fur traders; or ride a wagon train to the Oregon Territory as you learn how the quest for gold led to a feverish migration. Experience the excitement of resettlement following...

Kids discover traditions and skills from the people who first settled this continent, including gardening, making useful pottery, and communicating through Navajo codes.