Ruth Owen
Magical castles, hideaway caves, secret clubhouses, rainy-day escapes, forts can be just about anything! This guide to ultimate fort building lets readers put their engineering creativity to the test. They'll construct their own unique hideouts through easy, step-by-step activities. Helpful photographs serve as springboards for original ideas. Readers can gain independence by constructing forts solo, or learn about teamwork by building with friends.
...10) Eggs!
The incredible egg is an excellent source of protein. Readers will learn all about chickens and the edible eggs they produce through the story of daily life on a poultry farm. Easy-to-follow text gives children a better understanding of where their food comes from.
11) Bats
It's party time! This book is a step-by-step guide to throwing a party for every occasion. From cooking a meal to crafting decorations to dressing up in costumes, this book is packed with ideas to help readers create their own themed parties. Each party theme, from Halloween to superheroes and villains, includes ideas and instructions for easy-to-prepare food, and entertaining games and activities. Using accessible directions and materials, readers
...13) Vegetables!
There are around 1,500 types of delicious, nutrient-rich vegetables in the world. This enlightening volume focuses on some of the diverse types of produce that are often grown on large farms, including carrots, potatoes, peppers, and onions. The easy-to-follow language will tell the reader about the process of planting, growing, caring for, and finally farming the vegetables the appear in grocery stores to the delight of veggie lovers everywhere.
...What is there to do with a closet bursting with outgrown clothes, a toy chest brimming with old playthings, and drawers overflowing with forgotten knickknacks? How about a yard sale! With a little hard work, readers can find new homes for the belongings they've outgrown - and fill their pockets in the process! Readers will learn valuable lessons throughout this engaging book, such as how to let go of things they no longer need and the value of
...17) Bread!
Carb-loving readers will be amazed to find out how wheat turns into bread in this informative book that takes an undercover look at a wheat farm. There are numerous steps and hard work that come before we eat a slice of toast. These steps, which are explained in easy-to-follow language in this volume, span from planting to harvesting and will entice even reluctant readers to learn more about the food they eat every day.
Readers discover a variety of red, white, and blue treats they can make for themselves in this guide to Fourth of July baking. Fun and festive recipes are broken down using clear steps that are depicted using full-color photographs to help visual learners. Beginning bakers are encouraged to explore their creativity in a safe and supportive way, with the help of safety tips, measuring guides, and lists of ingredients needed before starting each
...High above the rest of the world, many animals make their homes in Earth's mountains, content in a habitat that would challenge many others. In this book, readers will learn more about creatures such as mountain goats, leopards, and yaks through exciting facts and full-color photos—and they'll also learn how to create their own paper replicas of these amazing creatures. Clear instructions and illustrations will show young crafters how to
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