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Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment. In this fourth book in the Busy Little Hands series, preschoolers get ready for a science adventure! Preschoolers wonder and explore with 20 hands-on experiments using everyday household objects and making daily activities such as snack time and play time into learning opportunities. Each play activity demonstrates a simple principle of physics, earth science, chemistry, or biology, including the Kitchen Sink or Float (demonstrating density), the Vinegar Volcano (pressure) and Blooming Colors (chromatography). Featuring bright, easy-to-follow photos specially designed for pre-readers, this book is packed with learning fun, plus it sets the groundwork for science success in kindergarten and beyond.

In this third book in the Busy Little Hands series, preschoolers are introduced to the idea that math is everywhere and numbers are fun Each page features lots of bright pictures for pre-readers and

For everyone who has known the pleasure of a pint, Randy Mosher explores and explains the tasting experience, guiding readers to a better understanding of how every batch of beer is affected by recipe

This visual activity book specially designed for preschoolers sparks creativity and fosters hands-on learning through easy, open-ended art projects that use paint, papers, clay, and other common art s

Montessori teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah makes it fun and easy for kids ages 2 to 5 to practice self-care, with step-by-step photos teaching how to wash hands, brush hair, get dressed, and perform other skills that foster independence and build self-confidence. The sturdy back cover features an interactive skills chart with sliding windows for kids to show what they've done each day.With a toddler-sized hairbrush, a mirror hung at just the right height, and the step-by-step photos in I Did It Myself!, children aged 2 to 5 are on the path to mastering self-care skills. From getting dressed to washing hands, brushing teeth, and applying lotion, each activity fosters independence, builds concentration, helps develop motor skills, and encourages responsibility. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, the unique book format features an interactive skills chart that's included on the inside back cover, with sturdy slider windows for each activity. This offers children the perfect incentive to

Sweeping the floor, scrubbing the table, and other household chores are fun, empowering play for little helping hands! Montessori school teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah teaches 12 practical life skills in a colorful, step-by-step photographic format specially designed for 2- to 5-year-olds. The interactive skills chart with sliding windows makes it fun for kids to record their daily accomplishments.Sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and picking up are perfect hands-on activities for teaching toddlers to care for their environment, while also fostering independence and developing strong motor skills. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, this colorful guide specially created for 2- to 5-year-olds, teaches practical life skills with step-by-step photos. From setting a table to washing dishes, dusting shelves, and cleaning the bedroom, toddlers and preschoolers learn the confidence and satisfaction that comes from being able to help at home. The unique book format features an interactive skill

Pediatrician and popular homeschooling blogger Dr. Betty Choi takes kids on an engaging exploration of the inner workings of all the major systems of the human body, with hands-on learning lab experiments, colorful diagrams and infographics, model building, and challenging games.Pediatrician Dr. Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities, including shaping bones from salt dough, creating a moving model of the eyes, crafting a 3d skin model, making a blow-up model of how a bicep muscle contracts, tracing capillary action, and even setting up a working model of the urinary system to show how pee is produced.Packed with colorful diagrams of how each major body system works, fun facts, and easy tests that kids can use to learn about and evaluate their own body functions―from touch sensitivity to colorblindness, taste perception, lung capacity and more―The Human Body Learning Lab makes biology more exciting and

Pediatrician and popular homeschooling blogger Dr. Betty Choi takes kids on an engaging exploration of the inner workings of all the major systems of the human body, with hands-on learning lab experiments, colorful diagrams and infographics, model building, and challenging games.Pediatrician Dr. Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities, including shaping bones from salt dough, creating a moving model of the eyes, crafting a 3d skin model, making a blow-up model of how a bicep muscle contracts, tracing capillary action, and even setting up a working model of the urinary system to show how pee is produced.Packed with colorful diagrams of how each major body system works, fun facts, and easy tests that kids can use to learn about and evaluate their own body functions―from touch sensitivity to colorblindness, taste perception, lung capacity and more―The Human Body Learning Lab makes biology more exciting and

A classic folktale with roots in the traditional stories of many Indigenous peoples in North America, The Great Ball Game is adapted for today's kids by Rebecca Sheir, host of the award-winning Circle Round podcast. The stunning art of Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe woodland artist, along with creative activities, make this an engaging picture book that also fosters storytelling and promotes the values of diversity, acceptance, and understanding of others. The Great Ball Game, a classic folktale originating from the Cherokee, Creek, Ojibway and Menominee people of North America, is adapted for a contemporary audience by Rebecca Sheir, host of the award-winning Circle Round podcast, and accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist. A dispute between the animals and the birds over who is best leads to a ball game challenge. When the game is disrupted by the arrival of a tiny creature named Bat, who doesn't seem to fit

250 colorfully illustrated stickers of barnyard animals, along with laminated fold-out covers with farm scenes, promise hours of fun creating their own barnyard pictures, for kids ages 4 to 8.Farms and stickers! These two kid favorites come together in the Barnyard Sticker Book. More than 250 colorful stickers capture every aspect of the farm, including all the animals―chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, cows, horses, dogs, and cats―as well as the equipment, tools, and supplies―tractors, wheelbarrows, hay bales, wagons, pails, troughs, and feed. There are also stickers of farm kids to tend the animals, along with four fold-out scenes on the laminated covers: the full farm, a barn interior, an animal pen, and a chicken coop. Open the pages, pull off the stickers, and watch the barnyard drama begin!

Award-winning cookbook author Corinne Trang puts a fresh twist on tofu, the budget-friendly, high-protein meat alternative, and shows off its versatility with 52 fresh and appealing recipes, ranging from tofu versions of French fries, wings, and tacos, to hearty chili, quiche, and curry, and even sweet treats like tofu mocha brownies. As the popularity of a plant-based diet continues to grow, tofu sales are soaring, along with the demand for new recipes that showcase this healthy, budget-friendly meat alternative. In Twist on Tofu, award-winning food writer Corrine Trang shows how versatile and flavorful tofu can be, with 54 recipes for creative dinners, as well as starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, and even desserts. There are tofu-based twists on familiar favorites like French fries, Buffalo “wings,” tacos, satay, and empanadas. Recipes for lasagna, Bolognese pasta, chili, poke bowl, and bibimbap offer delicious options for tofu-rich dinners. Trang tops off this celebration of tof

With 77,000 copies in print, The Cat Behavior Answer Book has been helping cat lovers understand and become better caretakers of their feline companions for 15 years. The fully revised 2nd edition features a larger format with a fresh design and the most up-to-date scientific evidence and insights into why cats do what they do and how to encourage healthy, positive habits. Cats can be mysterious and can owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication. Do cats dream? What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers? How do I catproof my house? Why does my elderly cat howl at night? How can I train my cats not to jump upon the kitchen counter? Can I keep my cat from climbing th

The completely revised 2nd edition of the classic The Dog Behavior Answer Book, with 73,000 copies in print, features a fresh design and larger format along with the the most up-to-date guidance on how to build a strong, happy relationship with a canine companion, including expert insights on why dogs do what they do, how to reenforce good behavior, and the most effective techniques for discouraging bad habits.Since its original publication 15 years ago, The Dog Behavior Answer Book has helped thousands of dog owners understand their canine companions and become more effective, compassionate caretakers. The completely updated 2nd edition, in a new, larger format, features the latest science and recommended techniques for training, caring for, and understanding dogs. Long-time pet expert Arden Moore answers real-life questions, including: How does a dog's sense of smell work? What's the best way to evaluate my dog's intelligence? How can I boost the confidence of a shy dog? Why does my

Getting a healthy, homecooked dinner on the table can be one of the greatest challenges for today's hard-working famillies on limited budgets. Kids are eager to help, but what can they do? Kids Cook Dinner provides 25 easy, budget-friendly recipes selected from the best-selling Cooking Class books, specially developed for kids ages 8-12 to make, with flavors the whole family will enjoy. It's kids' cooking night―and they’re in charge of making dinner! This selection of 25 easy, budget-friendly dinner recipes from the best-selling Cooking Class series teaches kids how to make tasty, healthy meals with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos. The recipes feature a range of kid favorites, including Popcorn Chicken, Easy Cheesy Quesadillas, Pasta with Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella, Black Beans & Rice, Pizza, Meatballs with Creamy Sauce, Super Sliders, and Supper Salad have been specially selected for their budget-friendliness (averaging $2 a serving) and use of easy-to-find pantry staples, as well

Whether it’s bedtime or the wee hours of the night, this sweetly illustrated nighttime companion is filled with practical ways to help young insomniacs, ages 5 to 9, with reassuring nighttime routines, creative visualizations, and kid-friendly activities and techniques for addressing bedtime reluctance, managing fears and anxiety, easing nightmares, and inviting pleasant dreaming and positive associations with sleeptime. Whether it's fear of the dark or worry about the day ahead that is interfering with a good night's sleep, How to Sleep Tight through the Night offers creative solutions for soothing children's bedtime anxieties and developing healthy sleep habits. This collection of 30 kid-friendly tricks and techniques by sleep and dreaming expert Tzivia Gover and award-winning children’s book author Lesléa Newman is complemented by the dreamy illustrations of Vivian Mineker. From playing an alphabet game to slipping a wish under a pillow, the book is filled with practical, engaging

Food historian and fermentation expert Julia Skinner takes a deep dive into the fascinating cultural history of fermented foods, examining how bread, coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, vinegars, fermented vegetables, herbs, and spices were first introduced and their inextricable connection to the evolution of human health, food tastes and preservation techniques, and the development of community across many cultures and periods. From craft beers and sourdough bread to kimchi, coffee, tea, and cheese, fermentation is a popular topic in both food and health circles. In Our Fermented Lives, food historian and fermenting expert Julia Skinner explores the fascinating roots of a wide range of fermented foods in cultures around the world, with a focus on the many intersections fermented foods have with human history and culture, from the evolution of the microbiome to food preservation techniques, distinctive flavor profiles around the globe, and the building of community. Fans of fermentation, c

The award-winning children’s storytelling podcast, Circle Round, shares some of their most popular folktalkes in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully-illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. A Taste of Honey, a story with roots in India, invites kids to explore the value of learning to use your smarts and develop confident problem-solving abilities. The rich, colorful illustrations of Indian illustrator Chaaya Prabhat bring to life the narration of Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir. In a village in the countryside lived a woman named Kamala who had the most delicious honey you’ve ever tasted. She collected honey from her hives to sell at the market, but business was slow, and she and her father were struggling to get by. Kamala knew she had to do something, so when she heard that the king’s son was getting married and all the villagers were invited to the party, she got an

The award-winning children’s storytelling podcast Circle Round shares some of their most popular folktales in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest invites kids to explore the value of acceptance and the danger of judging others by their appearance. The illustrations of Turkish illustrator Mert Tugen amplify the narrative text by Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir. The town beside the sea was abuzz with the news. The governor was holding a grand banquet and everyone was invited―everyone! But no one was as excited as Nasruddin. On the day of the celebration, Nasruddin works hard in his vineyard picking and squishing grapes. He planned to wear his special long red silk coat, but at the end of the day it’s too late for him to go home and change! When he arrives at the banquet in his grape-juice-stained wor

A mouthwatering collection of recipes for tomato lovers, featuring a combination of familiar favorites and new flavor combinations, with a photograph of every recipe and options for using either fresh-picked or canned tomatoes for year-long enjoyment. Tomato Love is a joyful collection of recipes that celebrate the favorite high-summer fruit. There’s nothing quite like a luscious Brandywine or a sweet Sungold freshly-picked from the vine, but tasty canned and jarred products ensure tomatoes can be enjoyed year-round. The recipes in this collection invite year-round eating, new takes on classic dishes like red sauce and tomato soup, along with a mix of fresh ideas ranging from Sweet, Spicy, Smoky Barbecue Sauce, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons, to Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami and Shakshuka with Extra Veg. Home cooks, backyard gardeners, and CSA members overwhelmed with the bounty of the season will find dozens of inspiring ideas for introducing variety into the e

In this beef-centric cookbook, popular blogger Jessica Formicola features 50 juicy, budget-friendly recipes that are sure to become family favorites, from soups, salads, and casseroles to the most delicious burgers and perfectly done steaks. Where’s the beef? It’s on the dinner table tonight! This focused collection of recipes offers 50 tasty ways to serve up protein-rich beef meals without a lot of fuss. Flavorful beef suppers (Cheeseburger Soup, Shepard’s Pie Mac & Cheese) are featuring along with new classics (Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, 20-Minute Mongolian-style Beef ), salads (Southwest Steak Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch and Steakhouse Salad w/ Blue Cheese), quick hits (Empanada Hand Pies and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce), and the tried-and-true burgers, steaks, and chili. Juicy photos provide the inspiration and confidence cooks of all levels need to deliver on the promise of a great meal every time.

This timely how-to book from Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, teaches kids essential communication and social skills including: how to get along with others, stand up for themselves, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. All of the 50+ scripts and tips are presented in an accessible, non-judgmental voice with graphic-novel style illustrations. Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?,Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities. Talking the talk can be tricky, and every page of this super-useful book provides easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to say in

Mass Audubon, an acclaimed leader in nature education, makes nature literacy engaging and fun in Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9. Colorful worksheets featuring matching games, puzzles, nature-based writing prompts, along with hands-on outdoor activities introduce kids to earth science, weather, basic botany, and wildlife identification, while fostering skills in pattern identification and classification. It’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9is packed with interactive learning activities that build knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Based on the curriculum from the acclaimed outdoor educators at Mass Audubon, the colorful activity pages feature games, puzzles, mazes, and both on-the-page and outdoor activities that teach kids about geology, earth science, wildlife habits, basic botany, and more, along with important concepts such as pattern recognition and classification systems. From understanding how rocks transform to becoming a cloud detective

Mass Audubon, an acclaimed leader in nature education, makes nature literacy engaging and fun with the Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4-6. Full-color worksheets, puzzles, mazes, and activities for both indoors and out are specially designed to build observation and investigation skills, with lessons on wildlife habitat, insects, pollinators, soil, nature conservation, and more. It’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4-6is packed with interactive learning activities that expand STEM knowledge to include nature literacy. With an emphasis on teaching basic observational skills and introducing kids to the investigation method, the worksheets follow the acclaimed nature curriculum developed by the environmental educators at Mass Audubon, the largest state Audubon organization. Colorfully Illustrated games, puzzles, mazes, and on-the-page activities invite kids to learn to identify a range of common mammals and learn about their habitats; learn the distinctive parts of inse

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Irel

This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle beckons bird lovers and fans of Julia Rothman’s illustrations alike, with a colorful array of charming bird, nest, and feather illustrations from the pages of Rothman's Na

This cookbook celebrates the versatility and flavor of ripe strawberries with 45 prize-winning recipes ranging from breakfast treats to main courses and sweet desserts. The arrival of fresh strawberr

This guide provides children aged 5 and up with fun movement and mindfulness activities, all joyfully illustrated, to help them quiet their worries, relax their bodies, and discover the benefits of be

This revised edition of the classic guide Keeping a Nature Journal has a fresh look, with full-colour art and expanded sections on journaling styles, drawing techniques, and how nature journaling can

The creators of the popular international website GrowVeg.com present their collection of winning ways to get gardening, with a bounty of ideas for easy, low-commitment growing projects and activities

Packed with unique recipes, step-by-step instructions, and beautifully styled photos, this book teaches the art of making mochi ― the adorably fun and flavorful Japanese treat.Mochi ― the traditional

This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle beckons nature lovers and fans of Julia Rothman’s illustrations alike, with an array of art from the pages Nature Anatomy that brings together the diverse wonders of the natural world.Also available: Ocean Anatomy: The Puzzle, also with art by Julia RothmanPiece together a fascinating visual exploration of the natural world. Featuring illustrations from Julia Rothman’s best-selling book Nature Anatomy, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new ways of seeing earth and sky, flora and fauna. With each piece you put in place, nature’s wonders unfold: the crystalline structure of a single snowflake, the different types of feathers on a bird, a constellation of stars. A distinctive blend of art and science, this sweeping study of the universe will delight, educate, and enlighten.

Woodsman and forester Brett McLeod pays tribute to the axe with stunning photography and illuminating text that traces this historic hand tool’s evolution in form and function through North American c

Best-selling authors and fermentation experts Christopher and Kirsten Shockey enter the realm of fermented beverages with this comprehensive guide to making hard cider that features techniques for ach

Julia Rothman, acclaimed illustrator and creator of the best-selling Anatomy series, explores the world beneath the waves in Ocean Anatomy, with illustrations and examinations of everything from tides

With the newest interactive, take-along activity book in the best-selling Backpack Explorer series, a bird walk becomes a learning adventure for kids aged 4 and up as they discover the fun of identify

Now in full color, the third edition of the best-selling Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses features the most up-to-date information on every aspect of housing, pasturing, breeding, and health.Now with

Now in full color, the third edition of the best-selling Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses features the most up-to-date information on every aspect of housing, pasturing, breeding, and health.Now with

Children will see the natural world around them with brand new eyes, as they learn to follow its signs, hear its language, and understand its secrets. With this unique and compelling book written by e