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Awesome America: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History, People, and Culture
by The Editors of Time For KidsFor the first time ever, in a single indispensable reference volume, TIME For Kids Awesome America offers 8-12 year olds a fun, fact-filled, and photographic overview of the people, places, and events that have made America awesome. From America's early history all the way to present day, kids will learn about what it was like to grow up in the 1700's, 1800's, 1900's and today and will find out all about the inventions, innovations, and movements great American's have created over the years. Structured for both dip-in reference and longer-form reading, Awesome America is organized into 14 thematic sections, each comprised of bite-sized articles, engaging factoid sidebars, colorful charts, graphics and interactive quizzes for easy school report or homework helper reference.The 14 sections include: Our BeginningOur GovernmentOur PresidentsAll 50 States and MoreThe LandThe Great Melting PotMoments that Changed AmericaCivil Rights MovementsGreat AmericansGrowing Up in AmericaAmerica's Role in the WorldOur Home: Grown Gifts to the WorldOne-Of-A-Kind Experiences (only found on American soil)Year-By-Year A Timeline (comprehensive visual timeline pre-Columbus through the present)Plus, a complete Glossary and Index
Awesome Art Activities for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Spark Creativity and Imagination (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Lucy SongSpark creativity with hands-on art projects for kids ages 5 to 10 The world is full of art! From paintings in museums to beautiful buildings, we see art everywhere we go. Get kids excited about making art themselves with this book of projects that inspires them to think like an artist and shows them how much fun it is to create with their own hands.They'll learn about the history of art and all kinds of different mediums, before diving into 20 super fun activities. With each one, they'll experience art in action—and the science behind it—as they make their own stamps, illustrate the life cycle of a butterfly with found objects, and draw with food coloring and salt. Animate young imaginations with a book that helps kids build the skills they need to think outside the box.Go beyond other art books for kids with:A STEAM connection—Explore a range of art techniques and find out how they relate to science, technology, engineering, and math.Kid-friendly instructions—Step-by-step guidance and helpful photos make these projects easy to follow and simple enough for kids to do with minimal supervision.Basic materials—Every activity in this art book for kids can be made with inexpensive, familiar items that you probably have at home.Unlock the world of art and science with this activity book for kids that helps them learn and grow.
Awesome Chemistry Experiments for Kids: 40 STEAM Science Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Adrian DingleChemistry comes alive with hands-on science experiments for kids ages 5 to 10The world of chemistry is packed with awesome ways for kids to learn and play! Filled with colorful and gooey fun, these science experiments for kids are sure to get them interested in discovering how different substances react together.Whether it's creating fizzy bath bombs or making batteries out of coins, each of these science experiments for kids provides a simple hypothesis and the guidance they need to test it out for themselves.Go beyond other science books for kids with:40 fun chemistry experiments—Introduce kids to real chemistry with experiments that they can do at home using easy-to-find materials—and an adult assistant.Kid-friendly explanations—Ensure young scientists are getting the most out of the experiments with simple breakdowns of exactly what happened, why, and how it connects to STEAM.A handy mess-o-meter and more—Pick the perfect experiment with helpful labels that detail the difficulty, time needed, and the amount of cleanup.Foster a lifelong love of scientific exploration with these amazing science experiments for kids.
Awesome Dog 5000 (Awesome Dog 5000 #1)
by Justin DeanHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is in the neighborhood and he's. . . well, he's awesome.Marty, Ralph, and Skyler might make the ultimate secret combo when battling alien-slime ninjas in their favorite video game, but in real life they're just regular kids. That is, until the three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Awesome Dog can "bark" a sonic boom, "walk" at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and "fetch" with an atomic cannon. Life for Marty, Ralph, and Skyler just got a major turbo-boost!Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?
Awesome Dog 5000 vs. Mayor Bossypants (Awesome Dog 5000 #2)
by Justin DeanHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in another action-packed adventure with some upgrades. . .just in time to battle a new supervillain!Time to level up the awesomeness! Ever since discovering Awesome Dog 5000, life for gamers Marty, Ralph, and Skyler has been one epic adventure! But Awesome Dog's spectacular hero work has made front page news -- and Mayor Bossypants is not happy about it. The mayor makes a plan to take down that robot dog. . . and anyone else who stands in his way. Which means Marty, Ralph, and Skyler are about to have a real-life Bossypants battle!Attention, readers! This is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?Want to replay the first adventure? Check out the first book: Awesome Dog 5000!
Awesome Dog 5000 vs. The Kitty-Cat Cyber Squad (Awesome Dog 5000 #3)
by Justin DeanHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in his third action-packed adventure!Evil Cat vs. Awesome Dog! Get ready to meet Awesome Dog's number one fan--Tina Tinkerwith. Tina's an obsessed toy designer who'll stop at NOTHING to get close to her idol, even if it means becoming a SUPERVILLAIN herself! Find out what happens when Awesome Dog and his pals face off against Tina and her army of robotic kitty toys in the AWESOMEST Awesome Dog yet! The claws are coming out to settle the age-old debate once and for all, which is better? Cats or dogs?Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Christina Herkert SchulSpark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colorful pictures, and simple explanations of why the experiments work.This engaging book about engineering for kids includes:Activities kids can do themselves—Make engineering for kids easy and fun with projects like toothpick towers and paper cup phones that use common, inexpensive household materials so they can play and learn anytime.The power of STEAM—Lessons are based in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to show kids how these things are everywhere, and help them become better problem solvers and logical thinkers.The basics of engineering—Kids will learn all about engineering with a brief guide to the different types of engineers, an explanation of what they do, and what kids need to know to become one.Unlock the world of engineering for kids with exercises that help them learn, grow, and get creative.
Awesome Experiments in Force and Motion
by Michael DispezioThe force is with us -- as these experiments in force and motion prove! * Demonstrate inertia with a card shot trick. * Use a cardboard rocket ship to find the center of gravity. * Make your own "great salt lake" to display buoyancy. * Show the push and pull of air currents with a water tower. * Create "motion madness" with balloon cars. Ordinary, easy-to-find materials are all you need to get moving on these fun-filled investigations. Consistent with the National Science Education Standards
Awesome Minds: Comic Book Creators (Awesome Minds)
by Alejandro ArbonaDid you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan? Comic books are now fully part of mainstream pop culture, and this engaging read introduces kids ages 8-12 to the pivotal creators of the world's most beloved comics, as well as the unknown names that have guided the industry to where it is today. From classic superhero tales like Spider-Man to epic fantasy adventures like Elfquest, comic books have inspired legions of devoted fans and accrue sales of over $1 billion annually. Awesome Minds: Comic Book Creators will walk kids through the important milestones in comic book history and the visionaries who helped develop some of the most iconic fictional characters today.
Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators (Awesome Minds)
by Alejandro Arbona Chelsea O'MaraDid you know that Nintendo started in the mid-19th century as a playing card company and that the Japanese giant also sold rice and operated taxi cabs? And did you know that the very first video game was called Tennis for Two and was created by a US government scientist named William Higinbotham? <P><P>Today, video games play a gigantic role in our culture and none of this would have been possible without people like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creative mastermind that turned a failed business venture into the game that eventually inspired him to build Donkey Kong and Mario Bros., or Donna Bailey, who created the arcade video game sensation Centipede. <P><P>With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators tells the stories of these amazing men and women who turned a small hobby into a multimillion-dollar industry that changed the way we play and interact, from our living rooms to the arcades, on our computers to our handheld devices. Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators is the perfect read for those with creative spirits, curious minds, and a love of technology and video games.
Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids: 50+ STEAM Projects and why they work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Megan Olivia HallExplore the outdoors with hands-on science activities for kids ages 5 to 10Kids are full of big questions like "What makes plants grow?" or "Why does the moon change shape in the sky?". Awesome Outdoor Experiments for Kids can help them find the answers! It's a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, with more than 50 fun experiments that show kids science in action as they play outside.Every experiment focuses on at least one aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. As kids explore each activity outdoors, they'll get the chance to interact with nature and the amazing processes that are happening all around them. They'll observe bug behavior, build a beaver dam, predict the weather, and so much more.Discover the ultimate guide to an outdoor science lab for kids:Easy to do at home—The activities use basic items that are probably already around the house and include easy-to-follow steps.Hows and whys—Kids will learn the real science behind every result with simple explanations of what happened, tips for exploring more, and fascinating questions to think about.Just for kids—Little ones might need a little help from a grown-up for certain steps, but these experiments are designed for kids to do all by themselves.Get kids outdoors with a book of hands-on experiments that show them the power of nature!
Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids: 40 Fun Science Projects & Why They Work! (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Erica L. ColónGet kids excited about physics with fun and easy experiments for ages 10 to 13 Turn living rooms into STEAM laboratories and watch as children have an awesome time learning about physics. This book contains 40 highly entertaining, hands-on experiments that can be completed using simple, household materials.What sets this physics for kids book apart:Excellent explanations—Brief explainers address the hows and whys of each experiment, providing children with a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts surrounding force, flight, and much more.Step-by-step instructions—Full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions allow kids to confidently conduct experiments on their own, with only the occasional assist from an adult.Extended fun—Each experiment contains a "Now Try This!" section that offers ideas for further investigation and expands the possibilities for learning.Help kids set off on a journey of scientific discovery with 40 fun physics experiments they can tackle at home.
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEAM Projects & Why They Work! (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Crystal ChattertonThe ultimate science experiment book for kids! 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science.As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?" Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.It's great for fun anytime, but especially for turning your child's summer break into a period of fun-filled summer learning! With awesome projects like a Fizzy Rocket, Magnet-Powered Car, and Pencil Sundial, kids will have a blast learning to build, design, and think critically—while getting inspired to interact with the world around them and make their own discoveries. An amazing summer learning workbook, it guides young readers through numerous exciting projects that demonstrate the elegance and wonder of science in the most enjoyable way possible.Awesome Science Experiments for Kids includes:100+ STEAM experiments—Each activity includes an explanation of the processes in play, so kids can understand how and why each project works.Easy instructions—These step-by-step science experiments for kids simplify each process to make the projects fun and simple to understand—and they only require basic household materials.Colorful photos—Refer to real-life photos that show you how to bring these experiments to life.From learning how quicksand works to turning a lemon into a battery, these experiments teach budding STEAM kids how cool it is to be curious.
Awesome Snake Science!: 40 Activities for Learning About Snakes (Young Naturalists)
by Cindy BlobaumFrom cobras and copperheads to pythons and boas, all types of snakes are covered in this book of 40 science experiments, art projects, and games that help budding herpetologists gain a greater appreciation for these slithering reptiles. Activities include making foldable fangs to learn how snakes' teeth and jaws work together; simulating cytotoxic snake venom while making a tasty snack using an everyday enzyme found in pineapple; and mimicking the sound a rattlesnake makes using a rubber band, a paper clip, and an envelope. Engaging, simple, and safe experiments teach kids about the biology of snakes, such as how they use their tongues and nostrils to detect smells, how they are cold-blooded and sensitive to subtle changes in temperature, and how they can detect the slightest vibrations or tremors. Kids do not need a snake for any of the activities and will delight in all the strange snake facts and gross-out projects such as Snake Stink--where they create their own signature stink and test how well it repels potential predators. Did you know . . . * Snakes do not need to be coiled to strike. They can strike from any position, even underwater! * Cobras and coachwhips are two of the few snakes that can move in a straight line forward while keeping their upper body raised off the ground. *Snake venom can actually help humans too! A blood pressure medicine was developed from the venom of a Brazilian pit viper, and over 60 other treatments have been created from snake venoms.
Axe Cop Vol. 2 : Bad Guy Earth (Axe Cop)
by Malachai NicollleNow Axe Cop and Dinosaur Soldier are being treated like bad guys, not only by the police, but by the president and the army, too! But when a pair of psychic brothers barge in from outer space and turn the army into bad guys, who gets the call to set things right? Axe Cop!This volume, with art from Eisner nominee Ethan Nicolle, collects the three-issue miniseries.
Axe Cop Vol. 3 (Axe Cop)
by Malachai NicollleAxe Cop returns with a collection of new, exciting, and unpredictable stories! Written by the endlessly inventive six-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by his Eisner Award–nominated thirty-year-old brother Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop joins his comrades Uni-baby, Bat Warthog Man, and Dinosaur Soldier to fight bad guys and restore justice for kids—and grownups—everywhere!* Foreword by Lost scribe Damon Lindehof!* Axe Cop Volume 1 has sold over 12,000 copies to date!"Fun with a capital F." —Ain't It Cool News
Axe Cop Vol. 4: President of the World (Axe Cop)
by Malachai NicollleAxe Cop is now president of the whole world! But a bunch of outer-space bad guys are on their way to Earth, and they're bringing big trouble with them! Collects the three-issue miniseries. * Axe Cop will be part of a new Fox Animated television programming block!
Axe Cop Volume 1 (Axe Cop)
by Malachai NicollleBad guys, beware! Evil aliens, run for your lives! Axe Cop is here, and he's going to chop your head off! We live in a strange world, and our strange problems call for strange heroes. That's why Axe Cop—along with his partner Flute Cop and their pet T. rex Wexter—is holding tryouts to build the greatest team of heroes ever assembled.Created by five-year-old Malachai Nicolle and illustrated by his older brother, the cartoonist Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop Volume 1 collects the entire original run of the hit webcomic that has captured the world's attention with its insanely imaginative adventures. Whether he's fighting gun-toting dinosaurs, teaming up with Ninja Moon Warriors, or answering readers' questions via his insightful advice column, "Ask Axe Cop," the adventures of Axe Cop and his incomparable team of crime fighters will delight and perplex even the most stoic of readers.• Axe Cop debuted in January 2010 to glowing reviews from Entertainment Weekly, Wired, and dozens of other newspapers and magazines.• Comics website Newsarama said, "Axe Cop wins the award for best comic ever!"
Axe Cop Volume 5: Axe Cop Gets Married and Other Stories (Axe Cop)
by Malachai NicollleAfter a messy divorce with Abraham Lincoln, Axe Cop is determined to find a new wife to help raise his newly adopted bat and monkey children in Axe Cop Gets Married! Also features the epic bowzer battle story The Dogs, multiple "Ask Axe Cop" episodes, guest comics, "Axe Cop Presents," and much more awesomeness! * Axe Cop Volume 1 has sold over 20,000 copies to date! * Winner of a 2012 YALSA award! * Foreword by Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation)
Axe Cop Volume 6: American Choppers
by Malachai NicollleAxe Cop reunites with Super Axe, an old friend from college, and the two of them decide to start a superteam of axe-wielding heroes to defend America called The American Choppers. They are joined by Captain Axe, Axe Girl, Axe Woman, Axe Dog, and other axe-wielding heroes. The only problem is that there is no bad guys left, but that all changes when mysterious giant creatures attack the city.
B, My Name Is Bunny
by Norma Fox Mazer13-year-old Bunny doesn't like her name so when she meets a cute older guy she tells him her name is Emily, which is really Bunny's best friend's name. But Emily is not happy with this lie or that Bunny is hanging out with this older boy. Then Emily's grandmother has a stroke and everything changes.
B, My Name Is Bunny (My Name Is #2)
by Norma Fox MazerBunny is funny, but that doesn't mean she's totally clueless when it comes to more serious matters With her quick wit and lighthearted personality, Bunny Larrabee can make people laugh about almost anything. She collects knock-knock jokes, riddles, and all kinds of comedy routines to try out on her best friend, Emily. The only thing Bunny doesn't find humor in is her unusual name--she's heard jokes about it her whole life, and none of them are funny. So when an impossibly gorgeous guy starts talking to her at a concert, Bunny opens her mouth and says two fateful words: "I'm Emily." It's just one tiny lie, but it will drive a wedge between the two best friends. And with what looks like more serious misfortune on the horizon, Bunny will need Emily's friendship and advice more than ever.
BFF Breakup
by Taylor MorrisBrooke and Madeline have been best friends since they first met. And now they're going to be best friends in high school, then go to the same college where they'll be roommates, date--and marry--boys who are also best friends. Finally they'll live next door to each other and go on family vacations together. Nothing could possibly change that, right? Well not so fast. A new school year brings new challenges, and suddenly Brooke and Madeline's friendship isn't looking so solid. When the cracks in the relationship become chasms, is there anything worth salvaging at all? Taylor Morris has written a laugh out loud funny, touching, novel about what happens when "Best Friends Forever" becomes "Best Friends No More."
BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships
by Jessica SpeerFriendships can be tough. With clever, on-trend graphics and writing, BFF vs NRF (Not Really Friends) helps preteen girls learn to identify true friends, spot toxic friendship behavior, and keep their friendship bonds strong!