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Children love being on vacation or visiting friends and family—it’s just the boring hours traveling on the plane, train, bus, or automobile that they hate. But even long journeys will fly by with this jam-packed collection of activities. In fact, it will keep kids so busy they won’t even care when they get there! All kinds of puzzles, personality quizzes, brainteasers, writing and drawing prompts, and word and board games entertain a single kid or a large group. The fun goes way beyond the usual: do scavenger hunts for speeding cars, funny signs, and roadside animals. Fold fast-food restaurant napkins into origami creatures. Play World’s Worst and ask your fellow car captives questions like, “What’s the world’s worst way to ballroom dance?” All that’s required is a pencil, pen, or a few markers. With so many great things to do, getting there just might be the best part of the trip!
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It’s easy being green! Kids have enormous potential to affect change, and this enlightening book harnesses children’s natural energy, enthusiasm, optimism, and drive to make a difference in the world. Young eco-activists will feel empowered as they begin doing simple things such as cutting down on water use, starting a compost bin, and creating litter-free lunches. From these activities will grow even greater sensitivity to how they, their families, schools, and neighbors can have a positive impact on our planet. A list of websites encourages further exploration. Kids will learn how they can: - Become an eco-expert by figuring out how they want to save the planet - Have green holidays - Work with their families to create fun eco-trips or even “stay-cations” - Green their school supplies, pets, and even their school - Become an advocate for the environment in their community - Help their parents make gardening a real green experience ...
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To children, the world can seem huge, filled with exciting places to visit and new things to experience. But how can they start uncovering the many treasures that await them? This fun and informative guidebook—the first in a new series—invites kids to embark on an exhilarating scavenger hunt that opens their eyes to things they’ve never imagined before. And there’s no need to go far or plan a big, expensive vacation to see this great stuff. In fact, some of the places may be quite close to home. They can take a peek at what actually goes on at their parents’ office, experience another culture’s cuisine at an ethnic restaurant, immerse themselves in the beauty of nature at a wildlife preserve, or get the inside scoop on what really happens backstage at the theater…or even in the teacher’s lounge! And the ideas are just general enough to provide a gentle push in the right direction, while allowing young dreamers to use their imagination and fill in the specifics.
In addition to tons of fun facts, lists of little-known sites, and more than 250 color photos, there’s a bonus fold-out map of North America and stickers, so youngsters can mark where they’ve been. ...
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With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guide, anyone can create gorgeous wedding arrangements with ease. It covers all the important points any designer must take into consideration: how to coordinate the flowers with the overall theme of the ceremony; where the arrangements will be needed, from personal boutonnieres to centerpieces at the reception; and how to work with a florist to get the blooms. Floral basics and how-tos range from important facts on color and composition to suggestions on bouquet shapes and their relation to the dresses. Most important are the various projects to duplicate exactly or use as a springboard, from lovely monochromatic themes to seasonal styles. ...
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Joanne O’Sullivan has delighted children everywhere with her 101 Places You Gotta See Before You’re 12! The series, and the adventures, continue with an idea-packed book for the under-12 set that’s a sure cure for boredom. From exciting outings to creative activities at home, it’s crammed with stuff that’s amazing, amusing, and inspiring. Plus, this list lets kids take the lead—they can use it as a springboard for their own discoveries. So what tempting things are on the game plan? Well, how about visiting a crazy festival, like the UFO Encounter in Roswell, New Mexico? Or competing in a wacky contest—perhaps the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition? Closer to their own backyard, enterprising youngsters can build a tree house, learn to cook a special dish, or trace their family roots. Whatever they choose, this is a fun and challenging to-do list—and, as a bonus, kids get stickers to mark what they’d like to do and what they’ve done. ...
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Forget Fido! Smart pups, and their owners, want something better. And with 74 million dogs living in America, there’s a whole lot of people in need of a perfect name for their pooch. That’s just what this fun reference delivers: hundreds of clever choices, with one that’s just right for every dog and dog lover. The various monikers are organized into several sections: It’s a Dog’s World (place names, like Dallas and Paris, and foreign ones, too); The Barking Muse (names from the movie and stage stars, both canine and human); Geek Chic (Melvin, Ethel, Floyd), and much more. There’s even a section for the traditionalist who prefers Rover and Spot, as well as sidebars to help you determine call-ability, doggie-name shelf life, advice on how what you name your dog can reflect on you, and plenty of irresistible photos. From Cujo to Cocoa to Gandolf and way beyond, these names are top dog! ...
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Joanne O’Sullivan has delighted children everywhere with her 101 Places You Gotta See Before You’re 12! The series, and the adventures, continue with an idea-packed book for the under-12 set that’s a sure cure for boredom. From exciting outings to creative activities at home, it’s crammed with stuff that’s amazing, amusing, and inspiring. Plus, this list lets kids take the lead—they can use it as a springboard for their own discoveries. So what tempting things are on the game plan? Well, how about visiting a crazy festival, like the UFO Encounter in Roswell, New Mexico? Or competing in a wacky contest—perhaps the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition? Closer to their own backyard, enterprising youngsters can build a tree house, learn to cook a special dish, or trace their family roots. Whatever they choose, this is a fun and challenging to-do list—and, as a bonus, kids get stickers to mark what they’d like to do and what they’ve done. ...
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