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Battle for the Nether: an unofficial Minecrafter's adventure (Gameknight999 Series #Bk. 2)
By Mark Cheverton. 2014
Trapped inside Minecraft, player Gameknight999 and his friend Crafter have been transported to a new server. Knowing that Malacoda, King…
of the Nether, plans to destroy Minecraft, the duo searches the land to recruit an army. Sequel to Invasion of the Overworld (DB 81527). For grades 4-7. 2014Weird & wild animal facts
By Jessica Loy. 2015
Collection of interesting factoids about fourteen well-known animals--for instance, a giraffe can decapitate a lion with a powerful kick, sand…
tiger sharks are actually docile, and sloths sleep up to eighteen hours a day. For grades 2-4. 2015Word nerd: dispatches from the games, grammar, and geek underground
By John D. Williams. 2015
The former executive director of the National SCRABBLE Association recounts stories from his years among the hard-core players of the…
game. Includes chapters on the official SCRABBLE dictionary (both how new words make it in and controversies over "bad" words) and the world of competitive tournaments. Strong language. 2015Anything but ordinary Addie: the true story of Adelaide Herrmann, queen of magic
By Mara Rockliff, Iacopo Bruno. 2016
Traces the story of dancer-turned-magician's-assistant Adelaide Herrmann (1853-1932), placing her achievements against a backdrop of period conventions about women in…
the arts. Describes her determination to continue her work after the sudden death of her husband. For grades K-3. 2016Playing against the house: the dramatic world of an undercover union organizer
By James D. Walsh. 2016
Journalist describes the world of undercover union organizers, which he joined while undercover himself. Describes the process of being hired…
in a non-unionized organization, life as a service worker in the casino where he was employed, and the legal fights for unionization. Discusses the personal impact on his life. 2016You're It! Tag, Red Rover, and Other Folk Games (North American Folklore for Youth)
By Thomas Arkham. 2013
Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon? Do you and your friends play jump rope, play hide-and-go-seek, or…
play Red Rover? If you did, then you were enjoying a folk game. Learn more about these games, including the long history behind: * face cards * tag * hide-and-go-seek * some board games * baseball. Games help us deal with life. They give us physical exercise. They challenge our minds . . . and most of all they fill our lives with fun.Dueling with kings: high stakes, killer sharks, and the get-rich promise of daily fantasy sports
By Daniel Barbarisi. 2017
A sportswriter quits his job and goes deep inside the world of daily fantasy sports, which combines fantasy sports leagues…
with high stakes gambling. He looks at two companies that dominate this arena, observes the sharks who bet millions, and puts his own money on the line. Some strong language. 2017Recounts the life of famed illusionist Harry Houdini (1874-1926) and describes his investigations of spiritual phenomena and the possibility of…
communication with the dead. At a time when spiritualism was resurgent, Houdini used his skills to debunk fraudulent mediums, ghost photography, and séances. For grades 5-8. 2017Dungeons & tombs: a young adventurer's guide. Dungeons & dragons (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
By Andrew Wheeler, Jim Zub, Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed. 2019
Guide to six lethal lairs role-players encounter in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and the dangerous beasts that live…
within. Includes instructions on how to build your own dungeon. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2019Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy
By Andrea Scher. 2021
“The PERFECT guide to help us slow down and find the beauty and wonder right in front of us.”—Brené BrownSpark…
your sense of wonder and lift your spirits with this collection of fun, creative activities and ideas to help cultivate daily joy, illustrated with full-color photographs, artful watercolors, and inspiring stories. Do you remember the first time you saw the night sky blanketed in stars? Or that feeling of magic when you found your first sand dollar on the beach? Maybe it’s when you rode a bicycle for the first time and it felt like flying. Wonder taps us into the joy of being alive, opening our eyes to how much beauty there is in the world and how life can surprise us in the most delightful of ways. Wonder Seeker reminds us that no one is too busy (or too old) to experience daily gratitude and delight. Filled with 52 fun, easy, and incredibly creative prompts and activities, this guide to joy helps us to step out of our ordinary lives, even for just a moment or two each day, to witness the magic all around us. Andrea provides simple practices that bridge creativity and mindfulness and allow the imagination to play. These activities can be done anywhere and can be enjoyed solo, or with friends, family, and even strangers. The fun activities and suggestions in Wonder Seeker include:Taking a curiosity walkWriting a banana love noteGoing on a wonder date Writing a paint chip poem Hosting a bubble flash mobMaking a wish treeChoosing a superhero nameAnd much, much more!As Andrea makes clear, you don’t need to be an artist or consider yourself “creative.” All you need is an open heart and a clear intention to find wonder and awe. It will renew your creative spirit, remind you of the marvels around you, and make your soul sing. Reclaim your inner happiness—let Wonder Seeker show you how.Ask a scientist: Professor Robert Winston Answers 100 Big Questions from Kids Around the World!
By Robert Winston, Robert M. L Winston. 2019
Chess for beginners: know the rules, choose your strategy, and start winning
By Yelizaveta Orlova. 2018
A nationally ranked chess player presents a guide for those new to the game. Includes an overview of the board,…
pieces, and rules, along with basic strategies and tactics that allow a player to control the board, think multiple moves ahead, and achieve checkmate. 2018Dungeon master's guide: Dungeons and dragons (Dungeons & Dragons)
By Wizards Rpg Team. 2014
One of the core rule books for Dungeons and Dragons game play for both new and experienced Dungeon Masters. Contains…
world-building tools, tips and tricks for creating memorable dungeons and adventures, optional game rules, hundreds of classic D&D magic items, and more. 2014David copperfield's history of magic
By Richard Wiseman, David Copperfield, David Britland. 2021
An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious…
and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum. In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history. The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge convention, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magicFrom 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 into a balloon without popping it, how to step through a note card, and how to make a coin vanish. Illustrating the science and logic behind many of Houdini's most notable acts, the magic-based activities also explain his famous Milk Can Escape through an accessible water displacement experiment and demonstrate simple mathematics with his Odd Number Trick. Touching on his time as an actor, an aviator, and possibly even a spy for the U.S. government, this thoroughly entertaining biography also features a time line, curriculum links for educators, and books and websites for further exploration.Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities (For Kids series)
By Carol Sabbeth. 2005
Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in these imaginative and…
colorful activities. The art and ideas of Kahlo and Rivera are explored through projects that include painting a self-portrait Kahlo-style, creating a mural with a social message like Rivera, making a Day of the Dead ofrenda, and crafting an Olmec head carving. Vibrant illustrations throughout the book include Rivera's murals and paintings, Kahlo's dreamscapes and self-portraits, pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk art, as well as many photographs of the two artists. Children will learn that art is more than just pretty pictures; it can be a way to express the artist's innermost feelings, a source of everyday joy and fun, an outlet for political ideas, and an expression of hope for a better world. Sidebars will introduce children to other Mexican artists and other notable female artists. A time line, listings of art museums and places where Kahlo and Rivera's art can be viewed, and a list of relevant websites complete this cross-cultural art experience.Did you hear about the barnyard animal who learned to play Fortnite? She won the Cattle Royale!Why do Fortnite players…
have great smelling breath? They use Scope.Why did the Fortnite player build a house out of old harvested wood? He needed structure.If you loved An Unofficial Joke Book for Fortniters: Sidesplitting Jokes from Salty Springs, you'll love this volume eight hundred all-new gut-busting jokes for you and your squad! From puns and wordplay to funny one-liners that will have you dancing, this hysterical book has the funniest jokes inspired by Fortnite and its gameplay. Cackle your way to victory with the craziest and silliest jokes you can fire off to everyone on the island! For kids ages eight and up, this is the perfect book for at home, at school, or any battle royale! You&’ll enjoy telling these sidesplitting jokes to your friends and family. Get extra laughs from the silly illustrations throughout!Harry Potter Felt
By Deborah Wilding. 2021
This ebook will teach you the skills to craft eleven adorable Harry Potter felt projects: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Snape, and more!Stitch…
your own collection of Wizarding World-inspired projects using the materials and instructions in Harry Potter Felt! This 64-page instruction book offers step-by-step directions and color photos to show you how to make Harry, Hermione, Ron, and eight other projects, including a dazzling Monster Book of Monsters cover!How a King Plays: 64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion
By Oliver Boydell. 2021
For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays…
features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays. At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of 5. Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the page as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star. Written in his signature concise and witty voice, Boydell offers players of all levels—from beginners to advanced—a different, creative tip on every page. An introduction from the author, inspirational quotes from chess greats, and a glossary of terms help round out this comprehensive and informative, fun guide. Jam-packed with wisdom and imaginative gameplay, this compact and portable reference book can easily be taken on the go to a tournament, to the park, or anywhere you're traveling. How a King Plays is the ideal companion for anyone whose passion for chess can't be contained.