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101 Brilliant Things For Kids to do With Science
by Dawn IsaacFrom bestselling kids' activity author Dawn Isaac comes this exciting new volume full of creative (and occasionally outrageous) ideas for budding young scientists. Whether your child is crazy about chemistry or bananas about biology (or, let's face it, just likes making a mess), this book is choc-a-block full of experiments and projects that will get kids really excited about science - and all without going anywhere near a TV, tablet or computer screen. Whether they want to Launch a Rocket, Blow a Square Bubble, Discover their own DNA or Build a Balloon Powered Racing Car, there's a whole wealth of fun suggestions to keep kids amused - and you never know, they might even learn something along the way.
101 Things for Kids to do Outside
by Dawn IsaacPacked with games, projects, crafts, experiments and gardening inspiration, 101 Things for Kids to do Outside will have your children racing out to try something new. The huge selection of ideas covers all four seasons and ranges from quick 10-minute activities to a full day of fun. From party games and treasure hunts to simple gardening projects, each idea is simple to follow and illustrated with colour photography, so you can't go wrong! Activities include building a human sundial, creating an outdoor collage, setting up a wormery, planting a potato tower, making natural inks, flying a homemade kite and playing torch tag. This hands-on guide will help children get the most from being outdoors, and you don't need a big garden - a local park or small area will suffice. 101 Things for Kids to do Outside is sure to get your kids away from the computer and provide hours of entertainment for the entire family.
101 Things for Kids to do on a Rainy Day
by Dawn IsaacFrom the author of 101 Things for Kids to do Outside, which has fast become a go-to book for children and parents alike, comes this excellent new volume full of creative (and occasionally crazy) ideas for things to do when the weather is bad and you're stuck inside - without having to go any where near a TV or computer screen! Why not grow a windowsill herb garden, make your own jigsaw, or learn to play the glasses? Get crafty with decoupage and salt dough, or play detective by dusting for fingerprints. Exciting makes include terrariums and kaleidoscopes, whilst wacky games cover everything from Balloon Stomp to Sticky Note Scramble. All 101 ideas are designed to be achievable with little or no parental help, and only use materials that you already have around the house. With a wealth of creative and fun suggestions to keep you amused, you might not even notice that the rain has stopped.
Mindfulness for Children: Help Your Child to be Calm and Content, from Breakfast till Bedtime
by Uz Afzal'There's never been a better time to encourage the little people to develop their natural abilities to be wise, calm and mind. This book is full of approachable yet effective ways to makemindfulness part of family life, whatever that looks like for you.' - Rohan Gunatillake, Creator of buddhify This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it's becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children. Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a really negative effect. Mindfulness for Children is a positive and practical tool that will give children the skills to manage their feelings, increase their confidence and concentration levels as well as aiding their transition to secondary school. And it can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.
Customize Your Clothes: 20 hand embroidery projects to update your wardrobe
by Emma WarrenEmbroidering your own clothes with the exact design you'd like adds a fun hint of personality to your wardrobe - try stitching dogs, flowers, slogans or patterns on to any garment.Using a range of stitches, techniques, materials and designs, Customize Your Clothes guides you through which tools to use, which stitches work best with certain designs, and also teaches you how to embellish with a range of materials to add a special personal statement to your items that costs next to nothing.Projects such as a plant T-shirt, a monogrammed sweater and a fun star hat make up this collection of ideas and inspiration for personalising your wardrobe. Even learn to decorate an old sweater with pom poms and cut shapes out of a pair of jeans you've had lurking in the back of your cupboard - the possibilities are endless, you just need some thread, a needle and a bit of inspiration! By customising your clothes you will have your own unique collection of items all embroidered to your taste, colour, style and design - hand-stitched by you.
101 Things for Kids to do Screen-Free (101 things)
by Dawn Isaac'Packed with original ideas.' - the Telegraph on 101 Things for Kids To Do on a Rainy Day'A quarter of the price of a theme-park ticket and delivers significantly better value for money.' - the Independent on 101 Things for Kids To Do Outside From bestselling kids' activity author Dawn Isaac comes this exciting new volume full of creative, fun and occasionally silly ideas for games and activities. From creating a mini golf course to mastering hands-free eating, from squirt gun painting to microwave mug cakes, every single activity is fun, easy and 100 per cent screen free. With exciting makes including no-sew sock creatures and stress balls, and wacky games such as outdoor noughts and crosses and thumb wrestling tournaments, Dawn's engaging and entertaining ideas are sure to provide hours of fun.So put away your tablets and mobile phones, switch off the TV and leave the computer alone - it's time to get screen free.
The Queen Must Die (Chronicles of the Tempus #1)
by K. A. S. QuinnThe first entry in a magical, thrilling, time-traveling adventure trilogy This is the story of Katie Berger-Jones-Burg. One minute, she's under the bed of her New York apartment, and the next she's in Buckingham Palace, at the height of Queen Victoria's reign—a dangerous place to be. The Royal Family is in mortal peril. In the secret passages of the palace, a plot is afoot. Suspicious figures huddle in the gaslit streets of London. And Katie is not the only time-traveler in the city.
The Queen at War (Chronicles of the Tempus #2)
by K. A. S. QuinnThe extraordinary time-traveling adventures of Katie Berger-Jones-Berg continue in the second entry in this historical trilogyIn 21st century New York, Katie Berger-Jones-Berg is a little concerned. She's seeing people in old-fashioned clothes who have a worrying habit of disappearing. Then she receives a mysterious note, and is sent hurtling back through time! In 19th-century London, Queen Victoria is on the throne and England is on the brink of war with Russia. For some reason, everyone's looking to Katie to save the day. But for a traveler in time, Katie's is fast running out.
World War I: Scottish Tales Of Adventure
by Allan BurnettFrom the author of the And All That Series, a collection of stories of Scotland during World War I. Acclaimed children&’s author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the First World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with these heroes themselves or their descendants, offer a unique, personal insight into the First World War that no conventional history book can ever hope to match.
World War II: Scottish Tales Of Adventure
by Allan BurnettThe Second World War from a Scottish point of view—stories about men and women, allies and enemies to captivate and intrigue young readers. Acclaimed children&’s author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the Second World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with these heroes themselves or their descendants, offer a unique, personal insight into the Second World War that no conventional history book can ever hope to match. &“With accounts of life on a variety of fronts this is a valuable introduction to life during the Second World War for younger readers . . . In a slim volume he manages to pack a lot in, allowing the reader a taste of a wide range of views and experiences, and never succumbing to a simplistic goodies versus baddies take on things . . . the heart of the stories themselves is surely universal, reminding us that war is a multi-faceted business affecting different people in all sorts of different ways.&” —Daily Record
Bonnie Prince Charlie and All That (The And All That Series)
by Allan BurnettA real-life adventure &“packed with humor&” and historical facts about Britain&’s royal rebel! (The School Librarian) Join the dashing Prince on a dangerous mission to win back his three kingdoms from the horrible Hanoverians. Scramble ashore in the Scottish Highlands and find out how Charlie uses his funny wig and fancy French accent to convince the warlike clans to follow him. Gallop into action as the Prince&’s fierce Jacobite soldiers skewer his enemies and capture their castles. Find out where things start going wrong—and decide what you&’d do if you were Charlie. Learn how dressing up like a girl helps the Prince avoid being turned into sausages by Butcher Cumberland. Smell the crackling gunpowder as Charlie and his clans charge into a showdown with their foes at the battle of Culloden—and find out what happens after the guns fall silent. Stuffed with superb illustrations, this brilliant book brings history life—and will have kids bounding through the heather on an exciting escapade.
Columba and All That (The And All That Series)
by Allan BurnettThe illustrated true history of the 6th-century Irish abbot and saint and his evangelical mission in Scotland.Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors. Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man&’s epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land—and hoping the natives like what they hear!
Macbeth and All That (The And All That Series)
by Allan BurnettThe illustrated true history of the 11th-century Scottish king made famous by William Shakespeare&’s play.Macbeth And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland&’s infamous king. Journey back to the dark ages where the throne is splattered in blood and death lurks in every corner. Join Macbeth&’s quest for power—and find out why the truth is very different from the way Shakespeare told it. Groaning with great illustrations, Macbeth And All That is a chilling murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end!
The Secret Dog
by Joe FriedmanA lonely boy must keep his rescue dog a secret in this heartwarming and charmingly illustrated children&’s book about loss and friendship. After losing his mother, eleven-year-old Josh goes to live with his Uncle Calum at his farm on a remote Scottish island. Uprooted and lonely, Josh soon finds a companion—an abandoned Border collie pup in need of being rescued. But Uncle Calum has a strict rule against pets—every animal on his farm must earn its keep. So Josh must raise his new friend Reggae in secret. As the pup grows up, Josh gets some much-needed help from the local vet&’s daughter. And soon he decides to train Reggae for the local sheepdog trials. But When someone discovers Josh&’s secret, will it mean losing his friend forever?
When Wings Expand
by Mehded Maryam SinclairWinner of the Unpublished Muslim Writer's Award 2011. She wrapped her arms around me and said, "Nur! I know. I don't want to go. But all I can do is keep trusting in Allah. Nur, I will always be with you! My love and advice will always be with you to guide you in the right direction." She patted my heart. "They are forever sealed inside this little place." Writing on the pages of her journal, Nur, a teenage girl in Canada, charts the onset and advance of her mother's cancer. Nur watches her mother's body begin to shrink and her mood begin to darken. And when family and friends begin to encroach, Nur must face the prospect of her mother's looming death. Nur bears the crushing loss and finds her adolescent life more demanding and complex. But with the legacy of her mother's love, her family's support, and the guidance of her faith, she manages to overcome the searing pain and use her newfound strength to bring joy to the lives of others, showing them that after death wings can expand. Mehded Maryam Sinclair is a professional storyteller with twenty-five years of experience. Her career as a touring and teaching artist began with Vermont Council. She lived in Turkey for ten years, teaching language and storytelling, and now resides in Amman, Jordan. Mehded is the author of two picture books, Miraculous Happenings in the Year of the Elephant and A Trust of Treasures (both published by Kube Publishing, Ltd).
Marvelous Stories from the Life of Muhammad
by Mardijah Aldrich TarantinoThis book is a collection of eighteen lively, well-loved stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They highlight the main stations of his life--from orphaned child to Prophet of God and beloved leader of all Muslims. The book includes twenty-three charming illustrations that offer a glimpse of the world in which the stories are set. Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino is of American and French heritage. She has traveled widely and enjoys painting, languages, and writing for children. She lives in Cathedral City, California.
The Victory Boys
by Jamal OrmeJunayd and his friends think madrasa is a waste of time, and older brother Saleem is fast becoming the black sheep of the family. That is, until the Imam of the mosque initiates an extra-curricular project outside his comfort zone. But can faith and football flourish side-by-side?
Ibrahim Khan and the Mystery of the Roaring Lion
by Farheen KhanTree forts, maple trees--and roaring lions? When Yousuf hears ferocious roaring lions and creepy laughing hyenas in his backyard, he calls the best detectives he knows: Ibrahim and Zayn Khan! With the help of their trusty brown sack, they search for clues and bit-by-bit piece together this extraordinary mystery. Join the third-grade detective duo as they solve the thrilling case of the roaring lion!
Burning Boats
by Zaynab DawoodLife at the peaceful fishing hamlet of Tobay has been changed beyond recognition by the power-hungry Abbas, who uses threats and violence to fulfill his desire for control. Will the villagers' faith, courage, and wisdom be enough to win the battle and save their way of life?Zaynab Dawood, a secondary school teacher and mother of four, is author of two award winning children's books and was runner-up in the Muslim Writer's Awards (UK) in the nonfiction category.
Helping the Polonskys
by Khaleel MuhammadIn this exciting new series, a group of Muslim kids come together to clean up an old Jewish man's house before his wife returns home from a major operation. But with time running out and a bigger mess than they had imagined . . . can they succeed?Khaleel Muhammad is a well-known singer of nasheeds (Islamic songs). He has also written and produced his own successful audio adventure, The Adventures of Hakim. This is his first children's book. Khaleel lives in London, England.
Abu Bakr: The First Caliph
by Muhammad Rashid FerozeAbu Bakr: The First Caliph is a short biography of the man who led the Islamic community after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Abu Bakr was the most dedicated Companion of the Prophet. This book tells of the great personal sacrifices made by Abu Bakr before and after he became the first Caliph of Islam.
A Single Shard: 'Delightful' Philip Pullman
by Linda Sue Park&‘Delightful... I read the novel with enormous pleasure and admiration.&’ PHILIP PULLMAN A SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THIS AWARD-WINNING TALE ABOUT THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A LONG WALK TO WATER 13-year-old Tree-ear lives in a Korean village famous for its ceramics. He doesn&’t have much but he loves to watch master potter Min at work and dreams of learning the craft one day. Reluctantly Min agrees to let Tree-ear help him. Determined to do whatever it takes to prove himself, Tree-ear embarks on a dangerous journey to present his master&’s work to the king, unaware it will change his life forever.
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor (Zachary Ying Ser.)
by Xiran Jay ZhaoPercy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure. Zachary Ying has never had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he&’s chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack&’s body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the mortal world?
Taneesha Never Disparaging
by Floyd Cooper M. Lavora PerryFifth grade isn't exactly easy for eleven-year-old Taneesha Bey-Ross. For one thing, she's getting tired of being her best friend Carli Flanagan's personal bodyguard. Carli wears a leg brace and she's white, and when Taneesha does stand up for Carli in the face of a local bully--a giant of a girl with big fists and army boots--she's told to expect revenge. <p><p>Taneesha's also running a loser's race for class president, and her love-hate interest Rayshaun has learned that Taneesha is a Buddhist, so now he's taunting her, saying that she's going to hell. Her mom may have told her that Taneesha's got heaven in her heart, but it doesn't feel that way. And just in case she forgets it, there's always Evella, Taneesha's evil imaginary twin, to remind her that she's a total failure. <p><p>This beautifully written, fun, and instantly engaging novel presents vivid characters and a timely story about the big issues that every child faces.
Life On A Plantation (Historic Communities Series)
by Bobbie KalmanBobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community -- what people wore and the crafts they made -- how settlers made their living -- how they spent their leisure time -- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers The era of the southern plantation was a time when many wealthy planters lived in grand style next door to their slaves who helped them achieve it. Life on a Plantation introduces children to the daily routine of a Plantation detailing: -- life in the Big House and in the slave quarters -- work in the cotton, rice, and tobacco fields -- customs and traditions of both black and white communities -- how the slaves helped support each other and pass along African American traditions <P><P>Lexile Measure: 920L