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Kids 1st Summer Crafts: 20 Projects and Activities for Camp, the Car, and Beyond! (Kids 1st Ser.)
by Krause PublicationsHow many times have parents heard "I'm bored" from their kids during summer vacation? No more! In this brand-new booklet, kids will find hours of enjoyment from 20 different crafts, games, and activities, designed especially for kids. This book is filled with fun ideas that are great for car trips, summer camp, vacation bible school, and rainy days. Projects are suitable for all skill levels and children ranging from age 5 to 13.
Clay Characters for Kids
by Maureen CarlsonCreate a world of fun and enchantment with polymer clay! You can transform a batch of colorful polymer clay into a fantasy world right out of your imagination. You'll find basic techniques for sculpting 10 easy shapes that can be used to create dozens of different creatures, plus details for faces, eyes, noses, ears, mouths, hands, paws and feet. You'll learn how to shape 30 detailed and colorful fantasy characters in all, including: Dragons and sea serpents * Goblins and fairies * Pigs and rabbits * Birds and horses * Ghosts, snakes, teddy bears and more! Bring your imagination to life today!
Cartoon 360
by Harry HamernikThere's more to great cartooning than drawing a funny face. You need to match that head to a body, give your character expression and attitude, and move him this way and that to tell your story, all while keeping his look consistent from frame to frame. Cartoon 360 covers every angle of drawing fantastic cartoon people, from coming up with fresh ideas for an endless assortment of faces, to bringing your work to a polished, professional finish with inking and coloring.Harry Hamernik's three-dimensional drawing method helps you design fun cartoon characters from head to toe AND draw them again and again, from any angle and in any pose you want.Easy-to-follow demonstrations show the start-to-finish evolution of a variety of character types and poses.Every page is loaded with fun examples and expert secrets, like the amazing power of feature spacing and head height measurements.A power-packed, must-have guide for anyone who wants to draw cartoons, this book contains enough skills and insights to go around ... for characters that pop off the page.
Draw Baby Animals
by Jane MadayCapture Every Cute and Cuddly Detail, Step-by-Step!Who can resist the appeal of adorable baby animals? From their big, round eyes to their soft, cuddly fur, these little creatures are a special delight.Now you can learn to draw all your favorites following the step-by-step instruction in this unique guide. It's fun and easy, even if you're new to drawing. Just start at the beginning to discover all the tips and tricks for drawing eyes, ears, muzzles, paws and feet. Once you've got the basics down, you can move on to creating realistic drawings of all kinds of sweet baby animals, including puppies, kittens, bunnies, lambs, foals, penguins, ducklings, fawns, piglets and more.In every complete demonstration, you'll find extra instruction for rendering the unique texture of baby fur and feathers. There's also an in-depth chapter that shows you how to use drawing pencils, select reference photos, create compositions and establish proportions.With Draw Baby Animals, you have everything you need. Give it a try, and see what you can create!
Painting on Rocks for Kids
by Lin WellfordHey kids! You can create amazing creatures, incredible toys and wild gifts for your friends and family. All it takes is some paint, a few rocks and your imagination!Decorate your room. Make doorstops or bookends. Or just paint something for fun. Easy-to-follow pictures and instructions show you how to create:Rockasaurus! (Who wouldn't want a dinosaur for a pet?)Stone buildings perfect for creating your very own cityRockburgers and other fun foods--you wouldn't want to eat these, but they sure look tastyCootie bugs and racecars (Which one is faster? You decide!)Realistic lizards ready to put in your family's garden (gasp!) or the terrarium in your roomFlowers that never wilt--and never have to be wateredWeird eggs! (Could be aliens, could be dragons--who knows? Hatch them and find out.)Teddy bears cute enough to cuddle!You'll learn how to draw each design on a rock with a pencil, then paint the details in whatever colors you choose. You can make each project look just like the real thing or wild or wacky. The choice is yours--and so is the fun!
Draw Groovy: Groovy Girls Do-It-Yourself Drawing & Coloring Book (Kids DIY)
by Thaneeya McardleDoodle, draw & design! One-of-a-kind creations that will brighten your world, wow your friends, and show off your personality! Draw Groovy is all about having fun while expressing yourself. Follow simple steps to draw owls, peace signs, shooting stars and other adorable doodles, then let loose with crazy-cool color and designs to make each creation totally original and uniquely yours. No two will be exactly the same, so the fun never ends! 60 lessons feature... Groovy subjects like flowers, birds, mandalas, cats and hot air balloons. Step-by-step instructions that make is super-easy to draw each design. Oodles of fabulous fill-patterns to mix, match and make.
Draw Awesome Animals (Kids DIY)
by Steve BarrCreate your very own cartoon animals using basic lines and simple shapes--like circles, waves & squiggles! Follow along as cartoonist Steve Barr shows you how to draw everything from dancing dolphins and happy hamsters to grumpy grizzlies and leaping lizards. 23 step-by-step lessons for drawing awesome cartoon animals. 5 bonus coloring activities. Use any drawing tool you like--pens, markers, colored pencils or crayons. Create cartoon animals according to the instructions, or use the book's tips and tricks to transform them over and over again with different shapes, lines and colors. They can be cute, silly, wild or wacky. The possibilities are endless!
Fun Face Painting Ideas for Kids: 40 Step-by-Step Demos
by Nick Wolfe Brian WolfeDesign a silly face...or a scary one, or a fairy one, or anything else you can dream up! The world-renowned authors of Extreme Face Painting are taking it back to the basics, with some innovative twists. All ages and all skill levels will learn the secrets to creating awesome face art with easy-to-find materials, friendly instruction for beginners, and fresh inspiration for more seasoned face painters. 40 all-new, step-by-step projects. Award-winning expert techniques for creating believable face paint designs. Beginners will learn to paint everything from simple flowers to a full Frankenstein face. Intermediate artists will learn techniques for creating the look of fur, the illusion of depth, and more intricate designs like and owl mask or a spitting cobra. So grab some supplies and get ready to put a new face on fun!
building small: Sustainable Designs for Tiny Houses & Backyard Buildings (Zondervangroupware Small Group Edition Ser.)
by David Jeanie Stilessustainable designs for tiny houses & backyard buildings
The Everthing® Kids' More Amazing Mazes Book
by Beth L. Blair Jennifer A. EricssonIn The Everything Kids' More Amazing Mazes Book you'll discover more than 100 mazes waiting to be solved by you. Sharpen your pencil and get ready to enter a world of twisted paths and surprise dead-ends. There's only one way out and you've got to find it! Can you... •Help the lion cross the grassland? •Dribble a soccer ball around the defense to score? •Sort recyclable materials into their correct bins? •Direct the construction truck to all of the potholes? •Find your way to the baseball hall of fame? Mazes are the perfect activity for a rainy day, car trip, or after-school fun. You'll love the satisfaction of finding your way out of even the trickiest, twistiest messes!
The Everything Kids' Easy Science Experiments Book: Explore the world of science through quick and fun experiments! (Everything® Kids)
by J. Elizabeth MillsWhy is the sky blue? What makes a balloon float? Why can't I see in the dark?You can discover the answers to these questions and more with The Everything Kids' Easy Science Experiments Book. Using easy-to-find household materials like soda bottles and flashlights, you can build bubbles, create plastic--even make raisins dance! All of the experiments are kid-tested and educational--but more importantly, they're tons of fun! These quick and easy experiments help you to:Explore your five senses.Discover density and sound.Delve into seasons, life cycles, and weather.Investigate electricity and light.Study the solar system and landforms.Examine matter and acids/bases. This is the perfect book for a rainy Saturday, a lazy vacation day, or even after school. You'll have so much fun conducting the experiments, you'll forget that you're actually learning about science!
The Everything Kids' Basketball Book (Everything® Kids)
by Bob Schaller Dave HarnishKids can dribble, shoot, and swish with hours of gaming fun in this new guide! Featuring thirty puzzles, this fun and educational book is a must-have for basketball players and fans. Children will learn the rules of basketball, the history of this popular sport, and tips for enhancing their game, as well as:The inspirational stories of basketball stars of yesterday and todayVarious offensive and defensive playsUp-to-date statistics and records of NBA teamsThe scoop on the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympic basketballFun basketball alternatives like "Around the World," "Street Ball," and "H-O-R-S-E" Most importantly, this guide shows kids the importance of teamwork and motivates them to stay active and healthy. This book will score points with kids and parents alike!
The Everything® Kids' More Hidden Pictures Book
by Beth L. BlairWhere's the fun? It's in this book! Kids will love searching through 100 puzzles as they seek out pictures in hidden places such as: A dragon's lair A teacher's messy classroom A Mayan kingdom A Fourth of July parade A pumpkin patch And many, many more! Picking out pictures from a busy background helps kids identify shapes and objects while providing endless entertainment. In this brand-new book, seasoned puzzlemaker Beth L. Blair sends kids on a picture-finding adventure they'll never forget!
The Everything® Kids' Giant Book of Jokes, Riddles, and Brain Teasers
by Michael Dahl Kathi Wagner Aubrey Wagner Aileen WeintraubWhy did the chicken cross the road? Knock, knock. Who's there? What do you get when you . . . ? As kids guess the answers, they're sure to get the giggles! With this book, little ones will look forward to sharing the jokes with parents, teachers, and siblings--and even coming up with some variations of their own! In addition to hundreds of rib-tickling jokes, readers will love: Head-scratching brain teasers Punny knock-knock jokes Hysterical puzzles Ridiculous riddles And much, much more! Amid the jokes, kids also find information on how to deliver the perfect punch line and how their favorite comics got started telling jokes. Every budding comic needs a little help getting started, and this book is the perfect go-to for getting laughs!
The Everything® Kids' More Puzzles Book
by Scot RitchieWord searches, mazes, hidden pictures, scrambled words, and more--the fun never ends! In this book, kids find 100 brand-new puzzles of all kinds. They'll love to play their way through kid-friendly topics like: Eeky Creepy! Fish Frenzy Dino-Might! Hummin' Hoedown Pirate Powrrrr! And many, many more! Parents and kids alike will delight in the newest edition to the series that the Associated Press has called "Everything you want in a kids' book. " So sharpen those pencils and get ready for hours of puzzling fun!
The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes to Knickerbocker Glory--More Than 150 Magical Recipes for Wizards and Non-Wizards Alike (Unofficial Cookbook)
by Dinah Bucholz<P>Bangers and mash with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Hogwarts dining hall. <P>A proper cuppa tea and rock cakes in Hagrid's hut. <P>Cauldron cakes and pumpkin juice on the Hogwarts Express. <P>With this cookbook, dining a la Hogwarts is as easy as Banoffi Pie! With more than 150 easy-to-make recipes, tips, and techniques, you can indulge in spellbindingly delicious meals drawn straight from the pages of your favorite Potter stories, such as: Treacle Tart--Harry's favorite dessert, Molly's Meat Pies--Mrs. Weasley's classic dish, Kreacher's French Onion Soup, Pumpkin Pasties--a staple on the Hogwarts Express cart. <P>With a dash of magic and a drop of creativity, you'll conjure up the entrees, desserts, snacks, and drinks you need to transform ordinary Muggle meals into magical culinary masterpieces, sure make even Mrs. Weasley proud!
Kidz Bop Plus One - The Junior Novel
by Bethany BryanWhen one of the Kidz Bop stars twists an ankle while rehearsing for their sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, they need a replacement--and fast. But which of the talented kids who show up at the Kidz Bop Awesome Auditions held at theaters around the nation will win the coveted slot? Each Kidz Bop star has an opinion and sparks begin to fly!By the time the dust settles, there's a new Kidz Bop star in the making. But just as the curtain is about to go up, the injured party shows up, fully recovered and ready to perform. In the scramble to accommodate Kidz Bop Plus One, everyone must rise to the occasion, swallow their pride, put aside their disappointment, and forget their fears as they give the performance of their lives!
Pirate Haiku
by Michael P. SpradlinThe ship sails avast!I have lost the map, mateys!No shaking booty!Come sail the seven seas aboard the notorious Black Thunder! Landlubbers have a first-mate seat to the grizzly life of eighteenth-century pirates--as told by the surprisingly poetic if salty One One-Leg Sterling.Shiver me timbers, never before have we poppets been privy to the gritty goings-on of the rum-running, treasure-thieving, marauding masters of the open sea from the inside out. . . until now! From trading rum for buxom beauties to fighting those limey British bastards, this book reveals the swaggering derring-do of these plundering and treacherous buccaneers--17 syllables at a time!
365 Ways to Live Green for Kids
by Sheri AmselIn the green conscious world we live in today, parents realize the importance of teaching the lessons of green living, early on. With this book, parents can encourage their children to be ecologically friendly with fun lessons such as: The three Rs: reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling Why we should keep the air, oceans, and forests pollution free Why organic food is tastier--and better--for you How to protect plants and animals Earth Day celebrations Complete with tips for every day of the year--and activities for home, school, and during playtime--this book reveals how easy it is to be an ecofriendly family--and prepare for a better future together.
The Everything Kids' Joke Book
by Michael DahlKids love to tell jokes, and with The Everything Kids' Joke Book, they'll never be at a loss for a good one. Inside, they'll learn: the world's seven best limericks; monster jokes; nickname games; cowboy jokes; light bulb jokes; knock-knock jokes; and hundreds more! And if they ever stop laughing, they can take a humor quiz to see how strong their funny bone really is! Not only does The Everything Kids' Joke Book provide kids with an endless supply of good clean jokes, but it also offers tips on how to tell jokes, how to deliver a punch line, and how to get laughs from family and friends!
The Everything Kids' Joke Book: Side-Splitting, Rib-Tickling Fun
by Michael DahlA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything® Kids' Christmas Puzzle & Activity Book
by Beth L. Blair Jennifer A. EricssonAre you counting down the days until Christmas? Have you finished your Christmas list, hung up your stocking, and helped decorate the tree - only to sit back and continue counting down until the big event? The Everything Kids' Christmas Puzzle & Activity Book invites you to stop the waiting game and dive straight into the holiday fun! Jam-packed full of puzzles, mazes, games and activities, The Everything Kids' Christmas Puzzle & Activity Book will make the time before Christmas pass by in a flash! You are invited to use a decoder to unravel Christmas tree riddles, solve crossword puzzles hidden inside of stockings, and wind your way through a tree-farm maze.
The Everything Kids' Riddles & Brain Teasers Book
by Kathi Wagner Aubrey WagnerWhy did the chicken cross the road? Knock, knock. Who's there? What do you get when you . . . ? As kids guess the answers, they're sure to get the giggles! With this book, little ones will look forward to sharing the jokes with parents, teachers, and siblings--and even coming up with some variations of their own! In addition to hundreds of rib-tickling jokes, readers will love: Head-scratching brain teasers Punny knock-knock jokes Hysterical puzzles Ridiculous riddles And much, much more! Amid the jokes, kids also find information on how to deliver the perfect punch line and how their favorite comics got started telling jokes. Every budding comic needs a little help getting started, and this book is the perfect go-to for getting laughs!
The Everything Kids' Dinosaurs Book: Stomp, Crash, And Thrash Through Hours of Puzzles, Games, And Activities! (Everything® Kids)
by Kathi Wagner Sheryl RacineStomp, crash, and thrash through hours of puzzles, games, and activities!The Everything Kids' Dinosaur Book combines exciting and educational facts about dinosaurs with super-cool puzzles and awesome activities that will keep kids roaring, stomping and leaping for more. Inside they'll find out about the different types of dinosaurs, where they came from, how they lived and a ton (or two) more!With The Everything Kids' Dinosaur Book, kids can:Learn about what paleontologists studyManeuver through swampy amphibian mazesCreate big dino fun with crafty art and cooking projectsHunt for hidden dinosaurs in the most unlikely placesDiscover modern-day fun facts about fossilsPart educational tool, part activity book, The Everything Kids Dinosaur Book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained--and learning--for hours at a time.
The Everything Kids' Gross Jokes Book
by Aileen WeintraubIf you're up for some side-splitting and stomach-churning laughs, grab The Everything Kids' Gross Jokes Book as fast as you can! It's packed with hundreds of one-liners and knock-knocks to make you turn green! Make your way through sick sections such as: The Gross-Store; There's Grime in My Slime!; Everybody Oozes; Who Among Us Is a Fungus?; Dead Fly Pie; and many more! Chock full of puzzles, games, and activities, The Everything Kids' Gross Jokes Book scores a perfect 10 on the Gross-o-meter!