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How to Build LEGO Houses: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
by Hannah Dolan Nate Dias Jessica FarrellDiscover how to build your dream LEGO houses – with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends with a haunted house, and much more. From foundations and roofs to balconies and microscale buildings, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO houses. You can build anything! ©2021 The LEGO Group
How to Build LEGO Robots (How to Build LEGO)
by Jessica FarrellDiscover how to build your very own incredible LEGO® robots! With building instructions for more than 40 awesome creations!Be inspired by more than 40 LEGO robot ideas, from a hip-hop bot to a space probe and an underwater explorer.Each robot idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create articulated arms, grabbers, power displays, textures, and much more, for your own wonderful models.You can build anything.
How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin And Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
by Amy GuglielmoAmy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine. <P><P> As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. But she really didn’t like hugs. Temple wanted to be held—but to her, hugs felt like being stuffed inside the scratchiest sock in the world; like a tidal wave of dentist drills, sandpaper, and awful cologne, coming at her all at once. Would she ever get to enjoy the comfort of a hug? <P><P> Then one day, Temple had an idea. If she couldn’t receive a hug, she would make one…she would build a hug machine!
How to Build a Museum: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
by Tonya BoldenSmithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking! The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of African Americans in America is opening.And the history of NMAAHC--the last museum to be built on the National Mall--is the history of America. The campaign to set up a museum honoring black citizens is nearly 100 years old; building the museum itelf and assembling its incredibly far-reaching collections is a modern story that involves all kinds of people, from educators and activists, to politicians, architects, curators, construction workers, and ordinary Americans who donated cherished belongings to be included in NMAAHC's thematically-organized exhibits. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden has written a fascinating chronicle of how all of these ideas, ambitions, and actual objects came together in one incredible museum. Includes behind-the-scenes photos of literally "how to build a museum" that holds everything from an entire segregated railroad car to a tiny West African amulet worn to ward off slave traders.
How to Care for Your Cat: A Color & Learn Guide for Kids (Dover Children's Activity Books)
by Janet SkilesThis coloring book is a fun-to-follow guide for every family that owns a cat or is considering adopting one. Simple pictures and clear, concise captions teach smart, safe ways for children to interact and bond with their pets. Tips include the importance of vaccinations, fresh water and food, and litter-box cleanliness, as well as suggestions for grooming and training.
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny (How to Catch Graphic Novels)
by Alice WalsteadFrom the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their bounciest adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the Easter Bunny!Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon Adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch Santa (How To Series)
by Lee Wildish Jean ReaganFrom the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it's finally Christmas Eve. And that's when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for "catching" Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!From the Hardcover edition.
How to Catch Santa: Read & Listen Edition (How To Series)
by Jean ReaganFrom the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it&’s finally Christmas Eve. And that&’swhen you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for &“catching&” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
How to Catch a Bogle (How to Catch a Bogle #1)
by Catherine JinksMany orphans in Victorian England must resort to begging—but Birdie is busy catching monsters… If ever a chill entered her soul, or the hope suddenly drained from her heart, she knew a bogle was to blame… Birdie McAdam, a ten-year-old orphan, is tougher than she looks. She's proud of her job as apprentice to Alfred the Bogler, a man who catches monsters for a living. Birdie lures the bogles out of their lairs with her sweet songs—and Alfred kills them before they kill her. On the mean streets of Victorian England, hunting bogles is actually less dangerous work than mudlarking for scraps along the vile river Thames. Or so it seems, until the orphans of London start to disappear… This historical fantasy for young readers features an &“action-packed story and likable characters&” along with a heroine to cheer for (School Library Journal). &“Pitch-perfect.&”—Booklist (starred review)
How to Catch a Polar Bear (Washington Park Stories)
by Stacy DeKeyserIn this &“funny and heartwarming&” (Booklist) historical fiction companion to The Rhino in Right Field, Nick&’s summer gets way more exciting when a polar bear escapes from the local zoo—perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and The One and Only Ivan.It&’s 1948, and twelve-year-old Nick is ready for the best summer ever. He&’s going to hang out with his best pal, Ace, and maybe with Penny too—she is a girl, but she has a great throwing arm. Then things get wild when a polar bear escapes from Milwaukee&’s city zoo and appears right on his block. They&’re all going to have to keep their eyes open now. But Nick&’s grand plans start to crumble when Ace gets a paper route and Penny decides to share it with him. Now they&’re never around. Nick himself is working at his Uncle Spiro&’s frozen custard shop, but at least he gets free all-you-can-eat dessert. When Uncle Spiro opens a custard stand at the zoo, Nick volunteers to help—if that polar bear escapes again, he&’ll have a front row seat! But their competitor, Happy Harold, opens a stand of his own right outside the zoo. Now Nick is scrambling to keep their customers, especially because Happy keeps playing dirty tricks. When Penny discovers that someone may have let the polar bear out on purpose, Nick suspects that Happy might be involved. With mysteries to solve and a whole zoo-full of monkey business, it looks like Nick&’s summer won&’t be so boring after all!
How to Clean Your Room in 10 Easy Steps
by Jennifer Larue Huget Edward KorenGot a messy room? No problem!This simple, laugh-out-loud picture-book guide to cleaning your room is sure to make picking up a snap. Here is the first rule: Always wait until your mother hollers, "GET UP THERE AND CLEAN YOUR ROOM--NOW!" using all three of your names. Once she does, you'd better get moving. From dumping out drawers and dividing stuff into piles to arranging all eight zillion of your stuffed animals, here's the kind of advice on room tidying that everyone can relate to.With funny, direct text by Jennifer LaRue Huget and amazing illustrations by New Yorker artist Edward Koren, this book is sure to appeal to messy kids everywhere.From the Hardcover edition.
How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageHow to Clean a Hippopotamus, a book about animal symbiosis, offers readers a close-up, step-by-step view of nature’s fascinating partnerships. Find out why a mongoose comes running when a warthog lies down, how a crab and an iguana help each other out, why ravens follow wolves, and more.
How to Code a Rollercoaster
by Josh FunkPearl and Pascal take their coding adventures to the amusement park in this follow-up picture book from our Girls Who Code program!Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a spot on the biggest ride of them all--the Python Coaster. Variables, if-then-else sequences, and a hunt for a secret hidden code make this a humorous, code-tastic day at the amusement park!
How to Code a Sandcastle
by Josh FunkFrom the computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code comes this lively and funny story introducing kids to computer coding concepts.All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they&’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever! With renowned computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code, Josh Funk and Sara Palacios use humor, relatable situations, and bright artwork to introduce kids to the fun of coding.
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
by Vikki VanSickleA little girl shares the steps for the perfect tree trimming — a holiday picture book for fans of Pick a Pine Tree and The Little Christmas Tree.In this charming Christmas tale, readers will follow along with the main character as she shares all the things that go into decorating a tree:LightsOrnamentsPopcornHot chocolateTaffy the catMemoriesAnd, most importantly, family!With stunning three-dimensional art by Miki Sato and a delightful story by wordsmith Vikki VanSickle, including a twist ending, this book will quickly become a Christmas tree decorating tradition of its own.
How to Die of Embarrassment Every Day: A True Story
by Ann HodgmanHumorous and humiliating memories of an awkward childhood, sprinkled with hilarious family photographs and other memorabilia, from the author of The House of a Million Pets. Ann Hodgman is a funny lady. In How to Die of Embarrassment Every Day, she explains how she got that way. But the book only goes up through sixth grade. After that, her life became so embarrassing that writing it down would have caused the pages to burst into flames.
How to Disappear Completely
by Ali Standish"When Emma discovers the first spot, 'like a tiny bright moon' on her left foot, she's at the funeral of her grandmother, who had been her best friend as well. The diagnosis is vitiligo, a skin condition triggered by stress. Creating a large multigenerational cast, Standish knits an absorbing story of loss, identity, and human connections. A rewarding, realistic novel, illuminated by magical elements." —Booklist (starred review)Wonder meets Some Kind of Happiness in this powerful tween novel from Ali Standish, author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle. While her grandmother was alive, Emma’s world was filled with enchantment. But now Gram is gone, and suddenly strange spots are appearing on Emma’s skin. Soon, she’s diagnosed with vitiligo—a condition that makes patches of her skin lose their color—and the magic in her world is suddenly replaced with school bullies and doctor appointments. But when Emma writes one last story in the journal she shared with Gram, something strange happens. Someone writes back to her, just like Gram used to. Who’s writing to Emma? And just what is her story going to be, now that everything is so different?Award-winning author Ali Standish explores the ways life transforms us, and how we learn to let go of what we must while still holding fast to who we are."Seamlessly blending childhood wonder with the slow lessons of maturity, this tale succeeds in celebrating curiosity, thoughtfulness, and collaboration, centering on relatable characters who welcome readers into their world." —Publishers Weekly
How to Draw Animals for Kids: A Step by Step Guide (Drawing for Kids Ages 6 to 9)
by Rockridge PressLearn to draw animals with step-by-step activities for kids ages 6 to 9Anyone can be an artist—all you need is your imagination! Learn how to draw beginner-friendly adorable animals with this step-by-step drawing book for kids. It's full of activities, helpful tips, and lots of animals to draw—from cats and dogs to owls and elephants. A great resource for parents and teachers to teach kids to draw shapes, lines, and other drawing basics. Build on these skills, advance to more challenging animals, and then customize them into something unique. Just grab a pencil and get ready to explore the animal kingdom!A world of animals—Draw animals from the land, sea, and sky, including dolphins, bald eagles, sloths, pandas, goldfish, penguins, and more.Step-by-step method—Follow along and develop your drawing from basic shapes like circles and lines all the way to a beautifully detailed animal.Time to get creative—Get your imagination going with blank scenes that let you draw in your own animals, along with extra drawing ideas so you can keep creating.Discover how to draw animals the easy way with the step-by-step instructions in this book about drawing for kids.
How to Draw Incredible Ocean Animals (Smithsonian Drawing Bks.)
by Kristen McCurryProvides information and step-by-step drawing instructions for 30 ocean animals.
How to Draw Kawaii for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide (Drawing for Kids Ages 6 to 9)
by Rockridge PressLearn to draw kawaii with step-by-step activities for kids ages 6 to 9Anyone can be an artist—all you need is your imagination! Learn how to draw kawaii with this step-by-step drawing book. It's full of activities, helpful tips, and lots of different things to draw, like food, animals, people, and other objects.Start by learning about shapes, lines, and other drawing basics, then find out how to construct a complete drawing in just a few simple steps. As you build your skills, try out more challenging things to draw and customize each drawing to make it your own. Just grab a pencil and get ready to explore the wonderful world of kawaii!An adorable medley—Find all kinds of super cute things to draw, including a delightful donut, a pretty panda, a prickly cactus, a brave superhero, and many more.Step-by-step method—Follow along and develop your drawing from basic shapes like circles and lines all the way to a beautifully detailed drawing.Time to get creative—Get your imagination going with blank scenes that let you explore your creativity, along with extra ideas so you can keep drawing.Discover the art of drawing kawaii with this book about how to draw for kids.
How to Draw a Brave Chicken
by Ethan T. BerlinAnother "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control in this sequel to How to Draw a Happy Cat, perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Dragons Love Tacos.Follow these simple instructions for drawing a brave chicken: Draw an oval, two dots for eyes, triangles for the beak, lines for legs, and some wings. Easy enough. But wait . . . where is the chicken? Oh, she&’s hiding! Maybe she needs armor to feel brave . . . so let&’s draw her some shiny armor. Now she&’s feeling brave—and she wants to chase a dragon! Oh no, Chicken! Are you sure you want to do that?Kids and adults will have a ball watching the gang from How to Draw a Happy Cat go off the rails again! Comedian and author, Ethan T. Berlin and wicked-funny illustrator Jimbo Matison team up once again in the perfect follow up to continue the fun.
How to Draw a Happy Cat
by Ethan T. BerlinA "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won't stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos.Drawing a happy cat seems like such an easy thing to do. Just follow the instructions in this book! Wait a minute . . . why doesn't Cat look happy? We gave her a stuffy and a cool t-shirt! Uh-oh! Turns out drawing a happy cat is harder than it looks. Now it's the reader's job to find out why Cat isn't staying happy AND draw everything she wants! (That might include skateboards, friends, and yes--even a pizza-flinging catapult.) This clever, often tender, laugh-out-loud picture book breaks the fourth wall in charming ways; will have kids asking for repeat reads; and will defintely have parents nodding knowingly at the escalating cycle of demands. Can you draw a happy cat?
How to Drive Your Brother Bananas (I Can Read Level 2)
by Diane Z ShoreIn this companion to the bestselling Level 2 I Can Read How to Drive Your Sister Crazy, Bradley Harris Pinkerton returns, and this time he's driving his brother bananas! "Children will enjoy Bradley just as they adore David Shannon’s No, David! The high jinks of a younger brother will be enjoyed by children, especially those with siblings."—School Library JournalDo you have a big brother? Do you know how to drive him bananas? With a remote control, a rubber snake, and some dirty underwear, Bradley Harris Pinkerton shows just how easy it is!Early-grade kids with big brothers will get a kick out of the silly sibling rivalry in this laugh-out-loud story.How to Drive Your Brother Bananas is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
How to Eat Fried Worms
by Thomas RockwellFried worms, boiled worms, worm sandwiches, worms with ketchup and peanut butter...Billy must eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, or lose his bet with Alan and Joe. Can Billy put his taste buds to the test and win, or will he work his way out of the deal?<P><P> Because of a bet, Billy is in an uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. Billy's family helps him through gastronomic ordeal that twists and turns with each new day, leaving the outcome of the bet continually in doubt.
How to Eat Fried Worms (Scholastic Gold)
by Thomas RockwellPeople are always daring Billy to do zany things. But Billy may have bitten off more than he can chew when he takes his friend Alan's bet that Billy can't eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. If Billy wins, Alan has to fork over fifty dollars. Billy wants the money to buy a used minibike, so he's ready to dig in. He sets up mustard and ketchup, salt and pepper, and sugar and lemon to disguise the disgusting taste. Good news for Billy—once he gets going, he finds himself actually getting hooked on those juicy worms. Bad news for Billy—Alan is busy cooking up schemes to make Billy worm out of the bet. Will Billy keep up his wormy work for fifteen days? No cheating! Keep eating! Worm by worm by worm...