Review imprint: 1779 books
Discovering Great Artists
Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 1997
Featuring more than 150 activities, this guide teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters—Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more.
The Young Investor
Projects and Activities for Making Your Money Grow
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Explaining the language of finance and the skill of investing, this guide gives kids an early start at making their money grow. The book explains the general concept of money and demonstrates how saving works based on the concepts of simple and compound interest. Children then learn where Wall Street...
Archaeology for Kids
Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun’s tomb, the city...
Harry Houdini for Kids
His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
From his impoverished childhood to his feat of becoming one of the most successful entertainers of all time, this fascinating biography presents a memorable portrait of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. Guidelines for 21 fun magic tricks are also provided, including how to stick a needle...
Scribble Art
Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1994
Enter the world of creativity where children's imaginations soar with this broad spectrum of over 240 open-ended art activities and ideas. These projects allow each child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies.
Gay & Lesbian History for Kids
The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights, with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Part of the popular For Kids series, this book puts the historic struggle for LGBT equality into perspective Given today's news, it would be easy to get the impression that the campaign for LGBT equality is a recent development, but it is only the final act in a struggle that started more than a...
Beyond the Solar System
Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More; A History with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Tracing the evolution of humankind’s pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting...
Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this illuminating guide paints a rich portrait of the brilliant and complex man and provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. The activity-packed resource allows...
Women Heroes of World War II
26 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Organized by country, this historical exploration includes stories of girls and women from across Europe and the United States who risked their lives to perform extremely dangerous acts against the Nazis during World War II. The 26 profiles bring to life courageous women such as Noor Inayat Khan,...
by Nikki Giovanni
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1993
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1993
Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people.
Zoology for Kids
Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
An interactive introduction to working with animals
Zoology for Kids invites the next generation of zoologists to discover the animal kingdom through clear, entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research. Young minds are...
The Art of the Catapult
Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, And More Ancient Artillery
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2018
Calling all pumpkin chuckers, wannabe marauders, and tinkerers of all ages! Flinging things and playing at defending your own castle has never been more fun.
Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted...
Survivor Kid
A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Counteracting the panic and fear associated with getting lost in the wild, this handbook equips children with practical tools for overcoming adverse wilderness experiences, even if they are endured alone. Compiled by a search-and-rescue professional, straightforward advice is offered on building shelters...
Darwin and Evolution for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2003
Darwin and Evolution for Kids traces the transformation of a privileged and somewhat scatterbrained youth into the great thinker who proposed the revolutionary theory of evolution. Through 21 hands-on activities, young scientists learn about Darwin’s life and work and assess current evidence of...