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By Mandisa Watts. 2022
Boost brainpower with fun riddles for kids ages 6 to 9 Riddle me this: What's an exciting way to practice…
critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles that show them how to think outside the box. 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that'll get their wheels turning! Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles! Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key. Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!By Donna M Jackson. 2008
Explores the connections between our senses and perception and many unexplained phenomena, such as intuition, synethesia, and the sixth sense.…
Discusses paranormal experiences, animal super senses, and a technology called vOICe that converts video images into complex sounds to help visually impaired people. For grades 5-8. 2008&“A science activity book &“offering readers a chance to become real-life MacGyvers... [with] sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques. . . .&”…
(Publishers Weekly) Do you know how to make something that can tell whether the $20 bill in your wallet is a fake? Or how to generate battery power with simple household items? Or how to create your own home security system? Science-savvy author Cy Tymony does. And now you can learn how to create these things and more than forty other handy gadgets and gizmos in Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things. More than a simple do-it-yourself guide, this quirky collection is a valuable resource for transforming ordinary objects into the extraordinary. With over 80 solutions and bonus applications at your disposal, you will be ready for almost any situation. Included are survival, security, self-defense, and silly applications that are just plain fun. You'll be seen as a superhero as you amaze your friends by: * Transforming a simple FM radio into a device that enables you to eavesdrop on tower-to-air conversations. * Creating your own personalized electronic greeting cards. * Making a compact fire extinguisher from items typically found in a kitchen pantry. * Thwarting intruders with a single rubber band. By using run-of-the-mill household items and the easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams within, you'll be able to complete most projects in just a few minutes. Whether you use Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things as a practical tool to build useful devices, a fun little fantasy escape, or as a trivia guide to impress friends and family, this book is sure to be a reference favorite for years to come.Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as…
magic tricks!Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time.Science Magic Tricks for Kids features: 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8−12 using common household materialsA new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magicEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trickDetailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show&“Ask the Audience&” questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance)&“Run with It!&” sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions: How will the results of the trick change?Written by the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children&’s education center dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages, Science Magic Tricks for Kids is the perfect science book for budding scientists and magicians.By Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team. 2023
It&’s time for adventure! Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft in the official Mobspotter&’s Encyclopedia:…
The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft. You&’ll meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun experiences, and be taken on a tour to explore every corner of the Overworld. You&’ll even navigate to the Nether and experience the End dimension, on a thrilling journey to witness all seventy-nine mobs in existence.Discover how to survive a shoot-out with skeletons, dive for treasure with dolphins or risk a run-in with the Ender Dragon—and then start a whole new adventure of your own!By Uplift Games Llc. 2023
By Mike Berenstain. 2023
Search and find through your favorite Bible stories with the Berenstain Bears! Readers will love exploring each and every page…
of this interactive book and discovering all the carefully hidden objects. Perfect for quiet time, traveling, summer reading, or any time, The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find will deliver hours of fun while also building important skills, such as concentration, reading comprehension, attention to detail and early math skills like counting 1-10.The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Children ages 3-6Quiet time, boredom busters, road trips, stocking stuffers, Easter baskets, or other gift giving occasionsKids who love puzzles, games, and activities The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to dateReal-life situations at home, play, or outdoors that require math to solve. In "A Measured Response" two boys without a…
measuring container substitute a soda can and a water bottle. In "A Slice of Life" the challenge is dividing pizza. For grades 4-7. 2010The popular Sneaky Uses series continues with an all-new volume of more than thirty outlandish inventions made from ordinary objects…
and materials. Author and mad scientist Cy Tymony has turned his passion for tinkering into sneaky science movement, teaching parents and kids all over the world how to turn ordinary household items into amazing inventions. In this volume of his popular Sneaky Uses series, he shares more than thirty new projects, including homemade toys, games, fashion, science tricks, and more! Each activity begins with a complete list of materials followed by easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and helpful illustrations. Fans of all ages will use their ingenuity to turn everyday objects into something extraordinary with the help of Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things.By Claude Boutin. 2010
« Écrit en collaboration avec des spécialistes du poker et des casinos, ce livre est le premier à traiter d'une…
manière simple de l'adresse dans certains jeux de hasard. Il s'intéresse au contrôle réel que peut développer tout joueur sur son jeu préféré. Il traite des jeux en vogue en distinguant le contrôle sur le jeu du contrôle sur le gain... » -- 4e de couvBy Jim Al-Khalili. 2012
Physicist and author of The House of Wisdom (DB 75023) discusses nine theories and ideas that seem to defy common…
sense, including the Paradox of the Twins and Achilles and the Tortoise. Explains the science and math required to understand these brainteasers. 2012By Gerry Giovinco. 2019
The easiest-to-follow and most comprehensive balloon-sculpting treasury available, this amazing book is packed with over 100 unique designs. Gerry Giovinco…
presents step-by-step cartoons and schematics that anyone can use to recreate these sculptures. You can start out small with a one-balloon dog and a princess hat and build up to a monkey in a tree, an intricate motorcycle, and reproductions of classic cartoon characters. Gerry clearly explains and shows the sizes of the bubbles you'll need to make as you build your sculpture from the knot up, and he demonstrates the unique folds and twists that result in finished works of art — and instant smiles.Gerry Giovinco is an acclaimed artist, cartoonist, and entertainer. In his clown persona, Captain Visual, he performs and teaches the craft of balloon sculpting throughout the country. The Big Book of Balloon Art is simple enough for kids, and it's great for parents and teachers too. Even seasoned performers will find it a practical and fun-filled way to improve their skills.By Andrew Wheeler, Jim Zub, Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed. 2019
Guide to the creatures role-players encounter in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Grouped by locations, each beast profile includes…
a description of their traits, lair, special powers, and level of danger. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2019By Lauren Emily Whalen. 2023
Where's the Fab Five? At a pride parade? Remodeling a house? At a thrift shop? Find all five members of…
the cast of Queer Eye—plus Neon the dog and additional hidden items—in more than a dozen unique settings within this original and officially licensed search-and-find activity book. Search for the beloved cast of Queer Eye—plus Antoni&’s adorable pooch, Neon—in more than a dozen fun settings within this original officially licensed search-and-find activity book inspired by the Fab Five and their unique areas of expertise. This book also invites you to look for additional items and accessories within each fully illustrated scene. Can you spot JVN&’s missing heel? How about Antoni&’s bandana? Good luck, queen! © 2023 Scout Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Jokes and silly charades for hours of age-appropriate fun! What&’s the name of the royal DJ with circular speakers?Sir Round…
Sound! The Don&’t Laugh Challenge™ Joke Books are not like other joke books—they&’re also a game that can be played between friends, siblings, cousins, or any two people who like to tell jokes. This book is specially designed for a nine-year-old showdown to crown the Don&’t Laugh Master! Here are the rules: · Each round is set up so that the two jokesters playing will take turns reading jokes to the other player. · Then proceed to the Silly Scenarios, where each player will read the scenario to themselves, then act it out charades-style (and using their silliest faces) to get the other player to guess what in the world they are doing. · When the person listening laughs or even cracks a smile, the joke teller gets a point. • Follow the instructions to take turns in the rounds, until you tally up the final score and crown the Don&’t Laugh Master!Jokes and silly charades for hours of age-appropriate fun! What advice do you give to a novice barista? If at first,…
you don&’t succeed, CHAI CHAI again! The Don&’t Laugh Challenge™ Joke Books are not like other joke books—they&’re also a game that can be played between friends, siblings, cousins, or any two people who like to tell jokes. This book is specially designed for a twelve-year-old showdown to crown the Don&’t Laugh Master! Here are the rules: · Each round is set up so that the two jokesters playing will take turns reading jokes to the other player. · Then proceed to the Silly Scenarios, where each player will read the scenario to themselves, then act it out charades-style (and using their silliest faces) to get the other player to guess what in the world they are doing. · When the person listening laughs or even cracks a smile, the joke teller gets a point. • Follow the instructions to take turns in the rounds, until you tally up the final score and crown the Don&’t Laugh Master!By Paul B. Janeczko, Jenna LaReau. 2004
By Scott A. Rogers. 2024
Whether you are a novice or experienced pro, this easy-to-follow guide to designing board games is for you! In Your…
Turn! The Guide to Great Tabletop Game Design, veteran game designer Scott Rogers—creator of tabletop games including Rayguns and Rocketships, Pantone the Game and ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo—delivers a practical walkthrough to help YOU create over a half-dozen game prototypes, including dice, card, euro, miniature, and party games. The book is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, charming illustrations, and hands-on lessons based on the author's proven knowledge and experience. And once you've made your game, Your Turn! will teach you how to prepare, pitch and sell it whether through crowdfunding or a publisher. You’ll also learn how to: Write and create elegant and crystal-clear rules of play Playtest your games to improve quality, fix problems, and gather feedback Learn what players want and how to design for it Learn the secrets of the Six Zones of Play and why they are so important to your game design! Your Turn! is the essential guide for practicing and aspiring tabletop game designers everywhere! Why wait to make the tabletop game of your dreams? Grab this book and prepare to take Your Turn!By Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team. 2023
Discover everything you need to become an Overworld explorer with this brand-new Guide to Minecraft!Minecraft is a sandbox game where…
anything is possible! The Overworld is yours to explore—but knowing where to adventure and how to survive the dangers is a test for even the most experienced player.From navigating biomes and surviving in the wild, to finding hidden structures and the rare treasures they hold—this official handbook will guide you through becoming the ultimate explorer.By Jim Zub, Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed. 2023
Explore the geography, inhabitants, and legends of Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, from the challenges of the Forgotten Realms to spaces and…
places beyond, with this illustrated guide to adventurous travel.In this illustrated guide for new players, you&’ll be transported to the wondrous and magical realms of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on all the places and portals adventurers can explore. Featuring fascinating lore and easy-to-follow explanations, young fans&’ imaginations will ignite as they discover the unique quests, challenges, and magic that await in each destination.With original, action-packed illustrations and advice on wilderness survival, creating overland maps, and the basics needed for any journey, this book provides the perfect introduction to young fans looking to traverse the worlds of D&D—and encourages them to create their own!Adventure exists in incredible locations, and Places & Portals will help you explore it all!