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Kid's Guide to Chess: Learn the Game's Rules, Strategies, Gambits, and the Most Popular Moves to Beat Anyone!—100 Tips and Tricks for Kings and Queens!
by Ellisiv ReppenA fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit! Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It&’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In A Kid's Guide to Chess, you&’ll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players! With this comprehensive guide, learn: • The rules of the game • Tactical moves • Openings • Vulnerable routes • The history of chess • And much more! Additionally, inside you&’ll find exclusive tips from some of the world&’s best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or—if you&’re really good—maybe even your grandpa! If you&’re up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap—your brain&’s got some work to do!
Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming
by Emma Ford Cat HillA kid-friendly introduction to safe and proper horse care from the best in the business. Whether taking their first lessons, handling horses when visiting friends, or enjoying the challenges of first-pony ownership, children need to learn more than just &“how to ride.&” When it comes to horses, the most important lessons begin on the ground, not only to keep all involved safe, but also to ensure the fair and proper care of the horse so that he remains healthy and happy. This highly illustrated, easy-to-use book is the most complete and correct guide available for horse-crazy kids and their families to learn basic horsemanship standards and responsibly apply them in the barn, in the arena, at home, and at competitions. Professional grooms and authors of the bestsellers World-Class Grooming for Horses and World-Class Braiding-Manes and Tails, Cat Hill and Emma Ford are both lifelong horsewomen who have managed barns and strings of horses for top riders in all disciplines, including Olympians and World Champions. They travel the country teaching clinics in proper horsemanship and grooming to aspiring young riders. Now they have put their wealth of experience in these pages with over 700 professional color photos and clear, numbered steps that teach readers: Catching, leading, and handling Daily grooming Tacking up Post-riding or lesson care Tack cleaning Barn chores Packing for shows and competitions Bathing, clipping, and braiding And more! With cool tips and tricks they've learned over the years, and an emphasis on safety and detail without detracting from the fun of being around horses, Hill and Ford have created an instant classic—a much-needed resource that will not only encourage young readers to become complete &“horse people&” as well as &“riders,&” it will preserve and pass along the management skills honed over a lifetime in barns held to the highest standards. Hands down, this book is the must-have starter kit for every young rider. Ages 8-12.
Kid-ventors: 35 Real Kids and their Amazing Inventions
by Kailei PewWhat do swim fins, Popsicles®, Infection-Detecting Stitches, the Braille alphabet, and Taco vs. Burrito all have in common? They were all invented by kids! When Remya Jose had to spend many hours washing her family’s laundry by hand, she invented a pedal powered washing machine that could finish the chore in only 20 minutes! When Tripp Phillips’ Lego creations kept falling apart, he developed a glue strong enough to hold his creations together that would wash off when he was ready to build something new! And when Fatima Al Kaabi didn’t have anyone willing to teach her about robotics, she turned to the internet to teach herself all the skills she needed—and created multiple crowd-pleasing robots in the process! From Popsicles® and swim fins to robots and glitter shooting prosthetics, Kailei Pew's middle grade nonfiction debut is full of fun and inspiring stories, illustrated by Shannon Wright, about real kid inventors who proved that even the youngest people can change the world.
Kidnap Kids
by Todd StrasserThe last thing most kids want to do is kidnap their own parents. But life has reached a crisis point for Steven and Benjy Marks. Their dad is always away on business, and ever since their mom began prosecuting a group of terrorists, the boys have been confined to their home with police protection. So where does that leave Steven and Benjy? Stuck in the house with a weird "nanny" named Dewey, whose idea of a good meal is Pop Tarts and Kool-Aid. The refrigerator's empty, their clothes aren't washed, and it's hard to get up for school when there's never a bedtime. It may sound like fun, but it wears thin after a while. That's when Steven and Benjy take matters into their own hands. On a weekend in the country, the boys take their parents by surprise with a plan that will assure them some quality family time. But the surprise is on Steven and Benjy, because there's a pair of terrorists outside their cabin and what they have in mind for the boys' mom is no joke!
Kidnap at Denton Farm (The Outfit)
by Robert SwindellsThe protests at Farmer Denton's new wind turbine take a terrifying turn when someone kidnaps Jillo. It's up to the Outfit to rescue Jillo and save the turbine from destruction. Tag along in this exciting high-low adventure.
Kidnap at the Catfish Cafe (Adventures of Minnie and Max)
by Patricia Reilly Giff Lynne Avril CravathFrom the creator of the best-selling Kids of the Polk Street School series comes The Adventures of Minnie and Max, a new series about a spunky female detective and her trusty feline sidekick, Max. In Kidnap at the Catfish Café, Minnie's detective business is kind of slow--until one day a stray cat drops into her life, along with her first case. Soon Minnie is investigating a crime wave, and she's hot on the trail of a thief who would steal anything--even a cat!
Kidnap in the Caribbean: Book 2
by Lauren St JohnFrom Cornwall to the Caribbean, 11-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin comes face to face with pirates, sharks, criminal masterminds and an erupting volcano in her second mystery adventure, from award-winning author Lauren St John. Laura cannot contain her excitement when she wins a trip to the Caribbean for herself and her uncle, Calvin Redfern, especially when her best friend, Tariq, and her three-legged husky, Skye, accidentally find themselves on board too. But when they dock at Antigua, they discover that Calvin Redfern has vanished, and Laura and Tariq are about to be kidnapped by the fearsome Straight A gang. Dramatic escapes, an erupting volcano and a race against time to stop the deadly undercover 'Marine Concern' make Laura's second adventure every bit as exciting as the first.
Kidnap in the Caribbean: Book 2 (Laura Marlin Mysteries #2)
by Lauren St JohnFrom Cornwall to the Caribbean, 11-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin comes face to face with pirates, sharks, criminal masterminds and an erupting volcano in her second mystery adventure, from award-winning author Lauren St John. Laura cannot contain her excitement when she wins a trip to the Caribbean for herself and her uncle, Calvin Redfern, especially when her best friend, Tariq, and her three-legged husky, Skye, accidentally find themselves on board too. But when they dock at Antigua, they discover that Calvin Redfern has vanished, and Laura and Tariq are about to be kidnapped by the fearsome Straight A gang. Dramatic escapes, an erupting volcano and a race against time to stop the deadly undercover 'Marine Concern' make Laura's second adventure every bit as exciting as the first.
Kidnap on the California Comet: Adventures on Trains #2 (Adventures on Trains #2)
by M. G. Leonard Sam SedgmanIn this second book of the middle-grade Adventures on Trains series, amateur sleuth Hal Beck travels to the U.S. with his uncle to ride a famous train—the California Comet—and stumbles on a new mystery to solve, in M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Kidnap on the California Comet...After his adventure on the Highland Falcon, amateur sleuth Hal Beck is excited to embark on another journey with his journalist uncle. This time, they're set to ride the historic California Comet from Chicago to San Francisco.Hal mostly keeps to himself on the trip, feeling homesick and out of place in America. But he soon finds himself drawn into another mystery when the young daughter of a billionaire tech entrepreneur goes missing!Along with new friends—spunky 13-year-old Mason and his younger sister, Hadley—Hal races against the clock to find the missing girl before the California Comet reaches its final destination.
Kidnapped
by R.L Stevenson'For God's sake, hold on!'On a stormy night off the coast of Scotland, young David Balfour faces his most terrifying test yet. He's been double-crossed by his wicked uncle, tricked into a sea voyage and sold into slavery. When the dashing Alan Breck Stewart comes aboard, he finds a brave friend at least, and the pair fight back against their treacherous, black-hearted shipmates. But then the ship hits a reef, it's every man for himself, and David must battle against the raging sea itself!BACKSTORY: Learn about the true stories that inspired this adventurous tale!
Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
Kidnapped (An Illustrated Classic)
by Robert Louis StevensonGet swept away by this exciting adventure from Scottish author Robert Louis StevensonOn the cusp of adulthood and having recently lost his parents, David Balfour is tricked by his uncle into boarding a ship bound for foreign shores. An unfortunate event forges his friendship with Alan Stewart, a Jacobite agent on a mission. Self-defense on the high seas turns to a murder charge on the mainland. Will David ever receive his rightful inheritance? Complete with full-color illustrations, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.
Kidnapped (Puffin Classics)
by Robert Louis StevensonWhen young David Balfour's father dies and leaves him in poverty, he tracks down his Uncle Ebenezer to seek his inheritance. But his uncle is a mean, nasty man with a dark family secret. David finds himself in terrible danger when he is kidnapped and taken prisoner on board a ship bound for slavery- he must escape. With the help of daring rebel Alan Breck, David faces a wild adventure as he is hunted across the desolate Scottish moors.Robert Louis Stevenson's action adventure novel is brilliantly introduced by Alexander McCall Smith.
Kidnapped at Birth?
by Louis Sachar Neal HughesIllus. in black-and-white. Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why he doesn't look like anyone in his family. He's not really Marvin Redpost--he's Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kidnapped at the Casino (Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers: Super Mystery #2)
by Franklin W. DixonATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Look into the disappearance of Kathy Boutry, a college reporter who was hot on the trail of several huge stories. LOCATION: Atlantic City, NJ. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: The longer Kathy’s missing, the more danger she’s in. And if one of you gets too close to the truth, you could be the next target. SUSPECTS: Kathy was about to reveal secrets that would put a number of very important people in serious hot water—seems like everyone in Atlantic City has something to hide! THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
Kidnapped by River Rats
by Dave Jackson Neta JacksonJack and Amy have come to London during the 1860s as orphans searching for a relative. London society is cruel to the needy, and Jack and Amy are left on their own without money, food or shelter. When Amy is stolen away to be sold, Jack turns to an unlikely source for help.
Kidnapped by the Cult! (Sweet Valley High #82)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamA dangerous cult has entered Sweet Valley and Jessica has fallen under its spell. Elizabeth is worried so she is trying to help Jessica.
Kidnapped on Astarr
by Joan Lowery NixonWith a robot's help, two children search for a relative who has been kidnapped by the king on the planet Astarr and accused of making secret war weapons.
Kidnapped! (Sweet Valley High #13)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamA living nightmare ... Elizabeth Wakefield never imagined that her evening of volunteer work at Sweet Valley's hospital would turn into the most horrifying night of her life. But when a strong hand clamps a chloroformed rag over her mouth and she is pulled from her car, Elizabeth's hellish ordeal begins. When she regains consciousness, Elizabeth finds herself tied to a chair in an isolated shack. She has been kidnapped by Carl, a lonely and disturbed orderly from the hospital. Elizabeth doesn't know what Carl wants from her, but it's clear he's on the brink of insanity. Somehow Elizabeth must escape before it's too late!
Kidnapped: Book 3 (Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate #3)
by Jan Burchett Sara VoglerHow to become an Undercover Pirate...1) Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor2) Find a message in a bottle and a magic gold doubloon3) Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew4) When you get home DON'T TELL ANYONE. Remember - you're undercover!A fearsome encounter with enemy ships leads to a huge sea battle. When the smoke clears, Sam realises Charlie has vanished. Could his crewmate have been kidnapped? It's Sam Silver to the rescue!
Kidnapped: Undercover Pirate 3
by Jan Burchett Sara Vogler Leo HartasHow to become an Undercover Pirate...1) Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor2) Find a message in a bottle and a magic gold doubloon3) Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew4) When you get home DON'T TELL ANYONE. Remember - you're undercover!A fearsome encounter with enemy ships leads to a huge sea battle. When the smoke clears, Sam realises Charlie has vanished. Could his crewmate have been kidnapped? It's Sam Silver to the rescue!
Kidnapping Kevin Kowalski
by Mary Jane AuchWhen a terrible accident partially disables Kevin and makes his mother overprotective of him, his best friends Ryan and Mooch decide that the only way to liberate him is to kidnap him.