Be a...

Provides tips, information, and projects for children who like gardening, including making a vertical garden, a rain chain, and a butterfly garden.

"This unique title allows budding young engineers, architects, and designers to use their personal creativity to design communities and their spaces. Through engaging photographs, clear explanations,

"This exciting title inspires readers to get active, use their creativity, and collaborate to explore new ideas in the world of sports. Engaging activities, inspiring biographies, and clear photograph

Provides tips, information, and projects for children who like printmaking, including making a gelatin plate print, a leaf relief, and a screen print t-shirt.

"This plugged-in title helps readers navigate the sometimes-complex world of electronic innovation. Young readers can explore this exciting and popular field by learning the basics of electronic circu

"The great outdoors is the perfect "Maker" space for exploring possibilities for creativity, problem solving, and innovation. From designing devices to study the natural world to figuring out ways to

"From high-powered cameras to smartphones, photography is a popular and accessible interest of many individuals today. This title helps young photographers explore the history of this important art, a

"This amazing title instructs young readers on how to shape wooden objects based on their own, unique ideas. Kids will explore this exciting and popular field by learning a few basic techniques of woo

"This interesting title unfolds the art and science of paper engineering. Readers interested in crafting and designing patterns and structures will be inspired to create "Maker" projects using paper--

Want to know how to be a fabulous Pharaoh? This is the handbook for you. From building pyramids to becoming a mummy (the bandaged sort), it's packed with handy hints so you can rule the Nile in style.

The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. This book is a really fun way to access medieval history.- Packed with informative historical detail.- Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style.- Perfect for schools and libraries.

Examines the steps taken to writing oral histories, including such aspects as interviewing, transcribing, and editing the results.

Examines the role of such primary sources as diaries and letters in learning about history, including such aspects as the differing points of view they offer, what they can tell about daily life, and

"Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they learn about artifacts as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the role of photographs as primary sources in learning about history, including such aspects as what questions they can answer, what they reveal about both daily life and historic events, and

Develop creative writing skills with inspiration from the world of Roald Dahl.Who can be a writer? You can! Whether you want to write an epic narrative poem, say it all with a three-line haiku or get your friends laughing with a limerick, you can try them all here.Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills.Find out how to use swashboggling synonyms, awesome alliteration, and whizz-popping onomatopoeia.By the end of this book you’ll have written your very own gloriumptious poetry collection!How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for poetry writing.