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10 Minute Plays for Kids of All Ages

10 Minute Plays for Kids of All Ages

Author: Carlene M Griffith Genre: Comedy

In 10 MINUTE PLAYS OF ALL AGES, you will find nine royalty-free, short play scripts perfect for theater students, acting class recitals, and youth groups. These plays are versatile enough to be performed as staged reader’s theater to full-set productions. Most roles are gender-flexible and range from 6 to 20 players. All nine plays are age appropriate without worrying about inappropriate topics or language. Kids as young as 5yrs have watched and performed in some of these plays. These plays cover several genres, including fantasy fairytales, science fiction, and alien invasions to super silly superheroes. These plays bring out the kid in all of us. Read more

Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In

Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In

Author: Chris Munoz Genre: Adventure

Looking for a Fun Gift to Encourage Your Child's Love for Learning? These aren't your typical stories—they're the kind that make kids go, “Wait, that really happened?” “Captivating Stories for Curious Kids” is filled with non-fiction stories that are interesting, educational, and just plain fun. From strange events in history and science to the oddities that make life on Earth so amazing. This book will keep them entertained for hours. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: Why is there an island in Japan completely overrun by rabbits? How do desert stones in Death Valley move all by themselves? How did an unusual friendship between a boy and a bear inspire a classic children's book? Do you know about the immortal jellyfish that refuses to die? How did a group of giant birds manage to outsmart humans in a war? How a simple mistake led to the invention of popsicles, the summer treat we all love! And much, much more Each chapter presents a unique story, perfect for kids who are fascinated by the world around them and always ask, 'Why?'. What Makes This Book a Must-Have? Encourages Learning Through Real Stories : True events from history, science, and nature that young readers get excited about and what to learn more. Builds Comprehension: Helps children think more deeply about the world by introducing them to unusual or little known facts and events. Engaging and Educational : Each chapter is designed to be both informative and entertaining, making learning enjoyable and turning complex topics into fun, digestible stories. Great for Reading Together: Either as bedtime stories or reading aloud as a family. It’s a chance to ask questions, start conversations, and enjoy quality time together. Captivating Stories for Curious Kids is an excellent birthday or Christmas gift for boys or girls who love to learn new things, and it makes a great addition to any bookshelf—at home or in the classroom. Recommended for Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders Recommended Ages: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 years old Reading Level: Elementary and middle-grade readers Read more

Fake Out! (All Aboard Science Reader: Level 2 (Pb))

Fake Out! (All Aboard Science Reader: Level 2 (Pb))

Author: Ginjer L Clarke Genre: Early Readers Illustrator: Pete Mueller

Did you know that the mimic octopus can change its shape, skin color, and texture to match its surroundings, or that there is a type of goat that faints whenever it feels threatened? Find out about these and other creatures with bizarre behaviors in our farout book by Ginjer L. Clarke! Read more

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age (DK Children's Year by Year)

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age (DK Children's Year by Year)

Author: DK Genre: Anthology

Get to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire of the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn’t talk down to them. DK’s History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they explore: - Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children - Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events. - “Child of the Time” spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II. - “Moment in time” spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history. - Updated timeline spanning prehistoric times up until 2018 Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual guide on history for kids provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Authorised by the Smithsonian Institution, and featuring an updated timeline documenting recent events in world history that you may still remember happening, there truly is something for every kid to explore, learn and discover. Read more

Inside Your Outside!

Inside Your Outside!

Author: Tish Rabe Genre: Non-Fiction

“From the top of your headto the tips of your toesLearn all about healthfrom a cool cat who knows!”In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss’ famous Cat in the Hat explains to young readers all the different ways to stay healthy.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers – from four to seven year olds – the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built. Read more

NAT GEO READERS - SPIDERS

NAT GEO READERS - SPIDERS

Genre: Early Readers

BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering. Read more

Plants (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

Plants (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

Author: Kathryn M. Williams Genre: Early Readers

Adult and child readers will learn all about plants together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Find out how plants grow as well as the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers. Read more

Stories with Holes, Vol. 9

Stories with Holes, Vol. 9

Author: Nathan Levy Genre: Fiction

A collection of open-ended stories intended to encourage imaginative and intuitive thinking. Read more

The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle

The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle

Author: SJ King Genre: Adventure

Learn all about knights and castles in this spooky history-themed instalment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds! This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals -Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about castles and knights -Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, T he Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things history. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles and ghosts, to give them an exciting introduction into the world of history. At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Kiki’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding for a classroom read! Never miss a mission! A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision . Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in T he Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist. Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you! Read more

Where on Earth?: Geography As You've Never Seen It Before (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)

Where on Earth?: Geography As You've Never Seen It Before (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)

Author: DK Genre: Non-Fiction

Pack your bags and let’s go on an action-packed tour around the world with this geography book for kids! On the adventure, you’ll travel back in time to see how the continents have evolved, marvel at incredible geographical features, see the world's cities and landmarks, and admire incredible wildlife. The unique children’s atlas brings the Earth into your living room: • Each map brings an instant understanding of both the subject and its spatial distribution. • Every spread features a key that supports the main map to give a richer understanding of the topic. • Extra panels develop the map’s subject, offering new angles into the topic or providing background information. A trip of a lifetime awaits! Are you in? Inside the pages of this fantastic kid’s educational book, you’ll get to climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, dive down to underwater shipwrecks, and come face to face with the deadliest creatures! You’ll also discover the answers to thousands of fascinating questions about the world. Where are the most explosive volcanoes? Where do the world’s billionaires live? More than 60 specially commissioned 3D maps delve into a range of topics, from the animal kingdom to earthquakes, making the world atlas perfect for fact-hungry children ages 8-12. This fully updated edition includes new content on topics like pandemics, climate change, the internet, world populations, poverty and television to reflect the world we live in today. The Where on Earth? series from DK is so much more than just books filled with cool maps, stats and fun facts for kids, it’s also a vital source of learning ― perfect for children to dip into for school projects! Learn about the prehistoric world and find out where dinosaurs roamed with What's Where on Earth? Dinosaur Atlas . Read more

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Author: National Geographic Kids Genre: Non-Fiction

"Filled with photographs, this beautifully designed book is organized into two-page spreads that each focus on a different topic, making it easy and fun to read." --Redding.com Presenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created Ultimate Weird But True , 5,000 Cool Facts About Everything treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts. Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more! A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the truly fact obsessed. Read more

Castles Coloring and Drawing Book For Kids Ages 3-8: Fun with Coloring Old and Modern Castles and Drawing some parts of each huge castle. Great Collectible Activity pages for Toddlers & Kids

Castles Coloring and Drawing Book For Kids Ages 3-8: Fun with Coloring Old and Modern Castles and Drawing some parts of each huge castle. Great Collectible Activity pages for Toddlers & Kids

Author: Coloring Books Genre: Literature

Castles Coloring and Drawing Book for Kids 3 to 8 Years old not only combines ancient castles with newer ones but also collects castles from different ages and countries around the world and is the only coloring book for kids that can also be collected 🥇 It is basically a journey between fantasy, time and color in the different countries of the world with a collecting approach. One thing is sure, children always want to play and learn by playing. But here is the special thing about this book.... This 🎨 coloring book 📗 not only entertains the child who has to color the shapes and white spaces of each castle , but it does much more : some parts and pieces of the castles are drawn with a dotted line that the child has to revise. Children also enjoy drawing and develops both the colouring of the illustrations and the basics of the drawing, reviewing the dotted lines. 🔹In this castles coloring book there are 15 different huge castles to colour and draw. If your child is a middleage castles enthusiast he will have a lot of fun. 🔹 Every page is of big size (8.5 x 11 inches) presented in a super clear image that every kids would sure to enjoy. They are just fun to color. 🔹 Every coloring page is printed on one side of each paper to prevent color bleed while our boy is exercising his limitless creativity. 🔹 Illustrations designed to develop motor and recognition skills and learning concepts This colouring book is most suitable for kids age between 3-8 years, but also suits any child who loves castles, ancient costructions, ancient house, old castles, medioeval castle, european castles and more. It's a very interesting and easy book, perfect for any children that has a passion for coloring and want to know the drawing basics in a much more fun & exciting way. Benefits of this activity: 🔸 While they are learning to colour within the lines, they develop a good pencil control and a good grip. But don't control children too much, also leave them free to express themselves and to explore. 🔸 Let your child draw with pencils, pastels, crayons, highlighters, etc. Drawing/coloring is not just using a colour , a tool or a single technique or draw things in the right place. 🔸 Coloring and drawing develops many other skills : Pencil grip, thinking skills, creativity, patience, perseverance, goal orientation, understanding of depth, planning and scale. 🔸 As the child draws more and more books from our colouring book collection, he learns to incorporate more things but remember: simple activities are the best for a reason! Castles Coloring and Drawing Book is an awesome toddler coloring book for having fun and learning at home. Remember: Our books are all collectible and in our colouring book series you can also find lots of other colouring books covering the most various means of transport (there are Cars, all kind of vehicles, Trains, Locomotives, Ships, Pirate Ships, Planes and lots of other children's colouring books). You can also order them together and give your son or daughter an even bigger surprise. ✨ Color + Draw + Collect ✨ Scroll and click on the "Buy Now" button to take your child on a journey of fantasy and colour. Read more