Want to learn the versatile art of lithography and explore its expressive potential. This book is an invaluable reference as you explore the beautiful and expressive potential of one of the oldest printmaking techniques.
"Describes the characteristics of Hippos and their life and habitat"--
This engaging book offers kids the opportunity to learn baking skills while also allowing them to express their own creativity. Clear, approachable text and a colorful, magazine-style format make these titles inviting reads, while step-by-step instructions help ensure projects are easy to complete.
This engaging book offers kids the opportunity to learn photography skills while also allowing them to express their own creativity. Clear, approachable text and a colorful, magazine-style format make these titles inviting reads, while step-by-step instructions help ensure projects are easy to complete.
Their sleek, smooth bodies zip through the water at great speed. They have excellent eyesight and amazing hearing, and they can leap high out of the water while swimming. With clear text and colorful photographs, Dolphin tells young readers all about these fascinating animals. It shows how and where they live, what they eat, and how they raise their young. Book jacket.
"Describes the characteristics of Camels and their life and habitat"--
A gentle and informative introduction to the four seasons.
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.
Features step-by-step instructions for sewing projects, including button badges, sock puppets, and cozy hoodies.
A comprehensive world atlas with 60 pages of maps showing land cover, cities and towns, boundaries, rivers and lakes and places of interest. Each continent is introduced with several pages of key facts, satellite views and information on major geographical features. Endmatter includes a gazetteer of states, geography quiz and time zones chart. A classic Usborne reference book, fully updated and now available in paperback.
A fun magazine�like book for preteen and teen girls on crafty ways to make and present gifts. Includes information on materials that work best and step�by�step instructions to create cards, envelopes, photo frames, cookies, and other treats for girls.
A fun magazine�like book for preteen and teen girls on party planning. Includes ideas for themed parties, crafts and games for entertainment, and recipes for snacks and meals.
"Uses photos to help describe the changes that happen to the weather, plants, and animals in fall. Mentions the holidays and events that usually occur in fall months"--
Students explore the world of accessories as they learn about fashions from the past and trends for the future. Step�by�step DIY projects include making necklaces, earrings, bracelets, bows, and scarves. Students will accessorize in style and learn how to make each accessory work together to form the perfect outfits.
Provides ways to make and keep memories of events, including scrapbooks, diaries, and photograph mugs.
"An introduction on polar bears, the big beasts in the Arctic. Describes how polar bears move, find food, communicate, and care for their young"--Provided by publisher.
Featuring over 140 stickers for children to place on the maps, this title covers the key towns of Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as sculptures, bridges and galleries, from the countries' most famous places to their hidden secrets.
Lots of brilliant and original ideas for things to make with paper, including a fairytale castle picture, pop-up cards, paper gliders and masks, and fabulous flowers and paper chains. Ages: 5+ Quick and easy projects using materials found at home with clear step-by-step instructions two pages of colourful stickers for adding special effects. Ages: 5+
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read texts have been specially written with the help of a reading expert.
Who lived in a castle and what was it like? In this book youll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of castles. Castles is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.
Describes how a caterpillar develops into a butterfly, and discusses moths and the feeding habits and defenses of butterflies
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.
Text and pictures describe many aspect of volcanoes including eruptions, lava rivers, ash clouds, steaming springs, and more.
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.
In grosser Schrift und kurzen Sätzen wird hier erstes Sachwissen an Erstlesende vermittelt. Die starke Gliederung des Textes macht ihn überschaubar und erfassbar, dazu veranschaulichen viele Bilder und Fotos das Geschriebene. Wichtige Begriffe werden erklärt, ein Tipp verweist die Kinder aufs Internet, ein weiterer zeigt, wie im Internet Sicherheit gewahrt bleiben kann. Suchwörter am Schluss helfen mit, ein bestimmtes Kapitel wiederzufinden. Ein gelungenes, spannendes und informatives Sachbuch, das zum Lesen und Schmökern verlockt
Dieses hervorragend bebilderte kleine Kompendium gibt jungen Eisenbahnfans Auskunft über alles Wissenswerte aus der faszinierenden Geschichte der Eisenbahn, von der ersten Dampflok bis hin zu Transrapid- und Magnetschwebebahn. Es informiert über die berühmtesten Loks und Zugtypen, über Schienen- und Tunnelbau, U-Bahnen, Seil- und Bergbahnen sowie neue Zugkonstruktionen aus aller Welt.
An illustrated introduction to outer space and astronomy for children.
A simple presentation of the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of some of our big cats such as leopards, tigers and pumas. This book also lists internet-links throughout that can be used with the book if you choose.
