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The Daring Book for Girls

by Alexis Seabrook, Miriam Peskowitz, Andrea J. Buchanan

The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn't mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it's female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it's not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that's... (more)

More Coke or Pepsi?

by Mickey Gill & Cheryl Gill

Worst fashion mistake you've ever made? Little kids are fun or annoying? Do you exercise -- yes? no? sometimes? As your friends 999 more questions just like these!

Coke or Pepsi?: 1000 Coke or Pepsi Questions to Ask Your Friends?

Coke or Pepsi?: 1000 Coke or Pepsi Questions to Ask Your Friends?

The Toddlers Busy Book

by Trish Kuffner

365 fun, creative activities to stimulate your toddler every day of the year. This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for one-and-a-half to three-year-olds using things found around the home. It shows parents and day-care providers how to: Prevent boredom during the longest stretches of indoor weather with ideas for indoor play, kitchen activities, and arts and crafts projects. ... (more)

Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally

Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally

by Patti Digh

In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live? The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. Part meditation, part how-to guide, part memoir, Life is a Verb is all heart. ... (more)

Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story

by Loreen Leedy

Similes set off an exciting chase scene in an adventure in language arts. Rufus the fox is up to something. He runs across the meadow as fast as lightning, sneaks up to Babette like a thief in the night, and roars like a lion. Babette, mad as a hornet, chases Rufus all over town. But is Rufus being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a surprise destination? Rufus sure is crazy--crazy like a fox! Sure to... (more)

101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring

101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring

by Richard Horne

There is nothing worse than being boring, except for being old and boring! This exciting new book will help teens discover 101 ways to live life to its fullest before it’s too late. The interactive format contains fill-in pages, checklists, and adhesive stars to place on each page when the suggested task has been completed. Both entertaining and educational, this book suggests trying some of the following: *... (more)

Hand Shadows To Be Thrown Upon The Wall

by Henry Bursill

I need not explain how these Shadows were suggested, to any one who has seen WILKIE'S picture, "The Rabbit on the Wall." But by what pains they were invented can never be revealed; for it is known to my tortured digits alone, and they, luckily for me, are dumb. I calculate that I put my ten fingers through hundreds of various exercises before my "Bird" took wing; my left little finger thrills at the memory of... (more)

Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children

Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children

by Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac

Using stories to show the importance of wildlife in Native American traditions, this book gives parents and teachers an exciting way to teach children about animals.

First Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos

First Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos

by MaryAnn F. Kohl, Dana Bowman, Renee Ramsey

Take a deep breath and jump in--doing art with toddlers and twos is fun, rewarding, and a wonderful learning experience. Children will joyfully squeeze a rainbow, make their own (safe) beads to string, and create their very own art baggie book. First Art starts children on a lifelong journey full of exploration and creativity.

Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls

Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls

by Harriet S. Mosatche

Consumer text contains quizzes and creative tips about moods, emotions, self-esteem, family, and more. Teaches young girls to feel great about themselves while having fun sharing with friends. Written by a mother and daughter team. Softcover.

Sunny Days and Starry Nights: Nature Activities for Ages 2-6

Sunny Days and Starry Nights: Nature Activities for Ages 2-6

by Nancy F. Castaldo

Adults and preschoolers can discover the outside world together with this updated and newly illustrated edition of this popular nature activity book. Tailored to the abilities and interests of preschool children, this book contains 67 activities selected to enhance young children’s creativity, observational skills, and understanding of the natural world. By examining insects and pebbles, discovering wind and sun,... (more)

The Letterboxer's Companion

by Randy Hall

Letterboxing is an intriguing mix of hiking, puzzle solving, treasure hunting, and rubber stamp artistry, topped off with the thrill of discovery. The basic idea is simple. Clues, usually posted on a web site, will lead the person who correctly follows them to the secret location of a "letterbox." The letterbox contains a unique rubber stamp and a logbook. The searcher carries a personal rubber stamp and logbook.... (more)

Paper TricksFlorence Temko

Paper Tricks

by Florence Temko

Voices of Diversity: Stories, Activities and Resources for the Multicultural Classroom

Voices of Diversity: Stories, Activities and Resources for the Multicultural Classroom

by Lori Langer de Ramirez

Voices of Diversity: Stories, Activities, and Resoures for the Multicultural Classroom offers 20 engaging, first-person narratives about school experiences by students, teachers, and parents. The narratives focus on race and ethnicity, learning styles, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, linguistic diversity, gender and gender roles, learning abilities and special needs, and physical... (more)

Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love

Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love

by Susan Goodwyn, Linda P. Acredolo

More than 65 delightful games and activities to jump-start your baby's amazing brainpower Can simply singing a song or blowing a dandelion under a toddler's nose help her mind to blossom? Can your baby count, remember events, and solve problems even before he can talk? The exciting answer to both questions is yes! Breakthrough research is revealing the extraordinary inborn abilities of infants. It is also... (more)

The Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Occupy Your 3-To-6-Year-Old

The Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Occupy Your 3-To-6-Year-Old

by Trish Kuffner

365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR PRESCHOOLER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for three- to six-year-olds using things found around the home. It shows parents and day-care providers how to: Save money by making your own paints, playdough, craft clays, glue, paste, and other arts and crafts supplies. Prevent boredom during even the longest... (more)

How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book)

How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book)

by Juliana Foster

How to do almost anything in one handy little book! Want to be known for your unique style? Inside you'll learn how to design your own clothes (p. 35), do the perfect manicure (p. 82), or make your own lip gloss (p. 11). Feel like impressing your friends? Show them how you can make a crystal (p. 16), juggle one-handed (p. 33), or deal with a bully (p. 42). Bored and need something to do? Not anymore when... (more)

How to Report Statistics in Medicine

Annotated Guidelines for Authors, Editors, and Reviewers

by Thomas A. Lang

How to Report Statistics in Medicine presents a comprehensive and comprehensible set of guidelines for reporting the statistical analyses and research designs and activities commonly used in biomedical research. Containing elements of a reference book, a style manual, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, and a text book, it is the standard guide in the fields of medical writing, scientific publications, and... (more)

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12

by Linda Dobson

Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every Subject As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs. And even if you... (more)

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by Alexis Seabrook, Miriam Peskowitz, Andrea J. Buchanan

by Mickey Gill & Cheryl Gill

by Trish Kuffner

by Patti Digh

by Loreen Leedy

by Richard Horne

by Henry Bursill

by Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac

by MaryAnn F. Kohl, Dana Bowman, Renee Ramsey

by Harriet S. Mosatche

by Nancy F. Castaldo

by Randy Hall

by Florence Temko

by Lori Langer de Ramirez

by Susan Goodwyn, Linda P. Acredolo

by Trish Kuffner

by Juliana Foster

Annotated Guidelines for Authors, Editors, and Reviewers

by Thomas A. Lang

by Linda Dobson