- Table View
- List View
1000 Bilingual Words: Build vocabulary and literacy skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by DKThis exciting collection of 1,000 words will broaden young children's vocabulary, and strengthen their early reading and writing skills.Arranged thematically, topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, and I know... Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Weather, and Seasons. There are also four "story style" spreads that tell a simple narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in a Day is about a young child's typical day, and "If I Were a Pet" looks at a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, and pony, and imagines what these different animals might like to do.The book is packed with clearly labeled pictures, encouraging picture-and-word association, which helps early reading, and every page features short sentences for children to finish that reinforce grammar and encourage early writing skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, Penny Coltman, and include a combination of useful and imaginative nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.Young children will be amazed and delighted by all the fascinating real-world photos, things to spot, entertaining artworks to talk about, and incredibly useful words! This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills.Fomente el lenguaje y la lectoescritura de los niños con este entretenido libro de palabras lleno de ilustraciones. Repleto de sustantivos útiles, además de algunos verbos y adjetivos: hay muchas cosas por descubrir en cada página y una gran variedad de temas interesantes, como, por ejemplo, Animales salvajes, En qué trabajan las personas, La hora de los cuentos, En la granja o Colores, formas y números. Contiene cinco cuentos sencillos y entretenidos que presentan más palabras útiles y ayudan a adquirir las primeras habilidades narrativas.
1000 Bilingual Words Animals - 1000 palabras bilingües animales (Vocabulary Builders)
by DKThis fun and busy bilingual picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of 1000 words about the lives of animals around the world in English and Spanish.Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about wildlife and the natural world, while broadening children&’s vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating topics, such as how animals protect themselves, their daily routines, and how species have adapted to different environments.'1000 Bilingual Words Animals English-Spanish / 1000 palabras bilingües animales inglés-español' clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife around the world.This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and caregivers who want to develop their child&’s language and literacy skills and nurture a love of animals and the environment.Este libro divertido y repleto de imágenes ayuda a los niños a construir un vocabulario bilingüe de 1000 palabras en español e inglés sobre la vida de los animales en todo el mundo.Escrito por la galardonada profesora de ciencias Jules Pottle, el libro presenta conceptos clave sobre la vida silvestre y el mundo natural, al tiempo que amplía el vocabulario de los niños y desarrolla sus habilidades de lectura. Cada página está repleta de imágenes y de temas fascinantes, como la forma en que los animales se protegen, sus rutinas diarias y cómo las especies se han adaptado a diferentes entornos.En '1000 Bilingual Words Animals English-Spanish / 1000 palabras bilingües animales inglés-español' cada imagen está claramente etiquetada, fomentando así la asociación de imágenes y palabras en ambos idiomas y ayudando a la lectura temprana. Cada tema presenta preguntas que piden a los niños que encuentren cosas en la página, ejercitando la observación además de estimular las habilidades de pensamiento, conversación y comprensión de lectura bilingüe. Las palabras incluyen muchos sustantivos útiles, además de algunos adjetivos y verbos comunes relacionados con la vida silvestre en todo el mundo. Este divertido y educativo libro de palabras bilingües con imágenes es un título de primera referencia imprescindible para padres y cuidadores que desean desarrollar el lenguaje bilingüe y las habilidades de alfabetización de sus hijos y fomentar el amor por los animales y el medio ambiente.
1000 Times No
by Tom WarburtonAges 3-8. IT'S TIME TO LEAVE says Noah's mother, but Noah doesn't want to. "No!" he shouts. But he doesn't stop there. He tells her no in Latin, Dutch, Japanese, Tagalog, even in Robot! Mr. Warburton, creator of Cartoon Network's Codename: Kids Next Door, outdoes himself in this hilarious celebration of every toddler's favorite word.
1000 Useful Words: Build Vocabulary and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by DKThis exciting collection of 1,000 words will broaden young children's vocabulary, and strengthen their early reading and writing skills.Arranged thematically, topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, and I know... Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Weather, and Seasons. There are also four "story style" spreads that tell a simple narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in a Day is about a young child's typical day, and "If I Were a Pet" looks at a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, and pony, and imagines what these different animals might like to do.The book is packed with clearly labeled pictures, encouraging picture-and-word association, which helps early reading, and every page features short sentences for children to finish that reinforce grammar and encourage early writing skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, Penny Coltman, and include a combination of useful and imaginative nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Young children will be amazed and delighted by all the fascinating real-world photos, things to spot, entertaining artworks to talk about, and incredibly useful words! This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills.
1000 Words: Build Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by DKIntroduce key scientific concepts to your child and encourage early reading, writing and vocabulary skillsDid you know that science is all around us, even on the playground? Open the pages of this illustrated picture and word book for young readers to discover the wonders of Science in 1000 words.This fascinating STEM education book for kids is packed with bright, detailed illustrationsand easy-to-read terms. Every picture-packed page is full of scientific concepts such as sound, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image. It&’s perfect for preschoolers or those learning English as a second language. This must-have reference book will broaden children&’s vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Full of fun facts and stats, leading educational experts have carefully selected each topic with questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. This vocabulary book also includes lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs.Feed your child&’s curiosity and help them shape their language, science, and literacy skills. This will foster a love for science and critical thinking to inspire kids to want to know more about how the world around them works.Encourage Early Science, Vocabulary and Literacy Skills Discover a different and exciting STEM topic on every page of this science book for kids! Delve into the key scientific concepts from sound and light to plants and animals. It&’s the perfect gift for children who are curious about science and keep asking the how and why questions!Use picture-and-word association to learn about STEM topics like: • Seasons, the weather, and why things get hot and cold • Machines, materials, and junk • Being at the doctor and inside the human body • Vehicles, transport, the moon landing, and much much more
1000 Words: Build Nature Vocabulary and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by Jules PottleBuild up a vocabulary and interest in Earth science, wildlife and the environment!Expand your English knowledge and improve your reading comprehension and grammar skills through this natural science book. Learn about plants, animals, natural landscapes, and the oceans — and the human impact on the planet.This picture book helps children and EFL learners build up a vocabulary of 1,000 nature words. Inside, you&’ll find: • A comprehensive range of nature topics — from nature activities, our planet, different habitats and weather to the kingdoms of living things, plant and animal life cycles, and protecting our world and its resources • A mix of real-life photos that build knowledge of the world and imaginative artwork that gives context for the words, and add fun and humor • Layout and vocabulary choices for pre-readers, beginner readers and English language learners Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, this Earth science book introduces important concepts about the Earth and animals! This educational book broadens students&’ vocabulary and strengthens their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating things like the parts of a plant, how animals communicate, habitats and what we can do to help protect nature. Topics include questions that encourage learners to find objects on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. 1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading.The 1000 Words series is a collection of fun and educational picture word books that help develop children&’s and EFL learners&’ language, science and literacy skills. Include 1000 Useful Words and 1000 Words: STEM to your bookcase!
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 Extreme Survival Techniques for Fortniters: An Unofficial Guide to Fortnite Battle Royale (Master Combat)
by Jason RichTake control of your game and win at all cost with 101 Extreme Survival Techniques. This all-new, unofficial, illustrated guide series will turn you into a master Fortnite: Battle Royale gamer by uncovering all the best strategies and secrets of this wildly popular game. Whether you play Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or your mobile device, you&’ll find everything you need to stay at the top of your game. Each book is packed with useful insider tips on topics like, staying alive longer, exploring, collecting a powerful arsenal, building, and snagging more victories during each match. When it comes to achieving #1 Victory Royale, the Fortnite Battle Royale: Master Combat Series provides the ultimate competitive edge. Whether you&’re a determined newb or a pro gamer, this unofficial, illustrated, how-to guide will give you the knowledge boost you need to take your Fortnite skills to the next level. Thanks to this comprehensive collection of over 100 insider tips and secrets, you&’ll be better equipped to launch ambushes, outsmart your adversaries, defeat more enemies, collect better loot, and gather the most powerful arsenal possible. With detailed explanations and colorful action-packed screenshots, Master Combat: 101 Extreme Survival Techniques is designed to improve your fighting and survival skills during every Fortnite: Battle Royale match. Add these proven strategies to your arsenal of tricks and play like a #1 Victory Royale champion.
101 Secrets from a Pokémon Master
by Justin RyanSimply put, this book has 101 tips from a professional Pokémon player, in an easy-to-read format. These are much more advanced than the typical hack books and are current with all the new updates to the game. 101 Secrets from a Pokémon Master includes tips and techniques on battling, catching, evolving and leveling up-things you can't get anywhere online!
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.
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 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.
101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
by Paul FalconeInappropriate attire, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, not to mention productivity and communication issues . . . these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics bosses must sometimes discuss with their employees. 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employeesoffers realistic sample dialogues managers can use to facilitate clear, direct interactions with their employees, helping them sidestep potential awkwardness and meet issues head-on. This practical, solution-oriented book walks readers through some of the most common - as well as the most serious - employee problems they are likely to encounter. Covering everything from substandard performance reviews to personal hygiene to termination meetings, this handy guide helps managers treat their people with dignity, focusing not just on what to say but also on how to say it. This helpful bookprovides proven techniques managers can use to protect themselves and their organizations. . . and get the very best from their people.
101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
by Paul FalconeThis second edition of the bestselling guide by top human resources author Paul Falcone provides guidance for managers, including sample dialogues for how to broach uncomfortable conversations across a wide range of issues.Inappropriate workplace conduct, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, productivity and communication issues . . . these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics bosses must sometimes discuss with their employees. 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees offers realistic sample dialogues managers can use to facilitate clear, direct interactions with their employees, helping to sidestep potential awkwardness and meet issues head-on. This practical, solution-oriented book walks readers through some of the most common—s well as the most serious—employee problems they are likely to encounter. While covering everything from substandard performance reviews to progressive disciplinary warnings and termination meetings, the second edition of this bestselling resource offers readers twenty new scenarios covering current hot-button issues like FMLA abuse and ADA accommodations, wage and hour challenges, team turnarounds, and compensation conflicts. This handy guide helps managers treat their people with dignity and respect, focusing not just on what to say but also on how to say it. It provides proven techniques managers can use to protect themselves and their organizations—and get the very best from their people.
101 Unofficial Roblox Story Starters: Get Kids Writing with Fun and Imaginative Video Game-Inspired Prompts
by Sara ColemanWrite imaginative and awesome stories with prompts inspired by Roblox!Elementary-age kids will learn just how fun writing can be with this collection of 101 story starters, all based on their favorite video game. This book will provide prompts paired with blank lines for journaling, so everything needed to jumpstart the writing process is all in one place. Plus, with a friendly introduction on how to use the book and begin story writing, kids&’ creativity will be flowing in no time. Kids will enjoy hours of screenless activity time thanks to the sometimes hilarious sometimes fascinating story prompts based on the most popular Roblox games! Plus, they'll be able to keep up their writing skills and prevent summer learning loss in a way that's fun, funny, and creative.
11 Experiments That Failed
by Jenny Offill Nancy Carpenter"This is a most joyful and clever whimsy, the kind that lightens the heart and puts a shine on the day," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup--and nothing else--all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step-by-step instructions, kids can discover the answers to such all-important questions along with the book's curious narrator. Here are 12 "hypotheses," as well as lists of "what you need," "what to do," and "what happened" that are sure to make young readers laugh out loud as they learn how to conduct science experiments (really!). Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter--the ingenious pair that brought you 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore--have outdone themselves in this brilliant and outrageously funny book.From the Hardcover edition.
12 Days of Christmas (LEGO)
by Margaret WangJoin in a super-silly Christmas celebration based on an all-new LEGO® holiday song!The holiday season can get a little kooky—especially when LEGO® friends come to visit. Get ready for Christmas with an ever-growing cast of merry guests, including festive robots and pirates. Inspired by an all-new video that puts a silly LEGO® spin on &“The Twelve Days of Christmas,&” this full-color hardcover picture book is sure to thrill boys and girls ages 3 to 7—and collectors of all ages. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group.Manufactured by AMEET Sp. z o.o. under license from the LEGO Group.
The 12 Days of First Grade (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first 12 days of first grade with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas." Perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like!Count the first 12 days of first grade! On the first day of first grade, a teacher shares ONE favorite book. On the second day, she shares TWO guinea pigs. The third day? THREE cool crowns! The first 12 fun-filled days of first grade are illuminated and celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Those about to start first grade and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun classroom activities and accessories. The fun-to-read text and bright, colorful illustrations will help calm first-day-of-school jitters by teaching children what to expect. And the book includes stickers--perfect treats for the first 12 days of school!
The 12 Days of Halloween (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days leading up to Halloween with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series!On the first day of Halloween, ONE very eager kid starts trick-or-treating a little too early! On the second day, he and his brother create TWO scarecrows for their front porch. The third day? Let&’s carve THREE pumpkins! Each of the 12 busy days leading up to Halloween are celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on &“The 12 Days of Christmas.&” Excited trick-or-treaters will love spotting all the fun ways a family gets ready for Halloween. Also available in the series: The 12 Days of Kindergarten.
The 12 Days of Kindergarten (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first 12 days of kindergarten with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series! On the first day of kindergarten, a new student finds ONE classroom cubby of his very own. On the second day, he sees TWO yummy snacks. The third day? THREE friends! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of kindergarten are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on &“The 12 Days of Christmas.&” Pre-kindergartners and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It&’s a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters by talking about what to expect once school is under way. Also available in the series: The 12 Days of Halloween."Warm and comforting, it shows kids what to expect during their first days at school."—ReadBrightly.com
The 12 Days of Kindness (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount out twelve ways to celebrate and honor our friends, family, neighbors, and first responders with small acts of kindness! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers!This festive edition to the 12 Days series features sweet, easily achievable acts of empathy like picking flowers for neighbors, writing thank you notes to first responders, and delivering baked goods to loved ones. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making these books the perfect summertime gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Lunar New Year (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers!This cheery addition to the 12 Days series celebrates tradition, culture, and family in the lead-up to Lunar New Year! Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities and honor their ancestors. This simple rhyming story is paired with warm illustrations and a full page of stickers, making these books the perfect gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Preschool (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first twelve days of preschool with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series!Celebrate the first 12 days of preschool! On the first day of preschool, all the kids learn how to share ONE fuzzy teddy bear. On the second day, the kids share TWO toy trains. The third day? THREE tricycles! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of preschool are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Preschoolers and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It's a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters and to reinforce the idea of sharing by talking about what to expect once preschool is underway.Also available: The 12 Days of Kindergarten, The 12 Days of Halloween, and The 12 Days of Valentine's.
The 12 Days of St. Patrick's Day (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days of St. Patrick's Day with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas"--perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers for a fantastic schooltime reward!Count the 12 days of St. Patrick's Day! On the first day of St. Patrick's, I was lucky to find... This festive story starts with a shamrock in a field of green, then adds TWO pots of gold, THREE top hats, and so on through twelve busy days leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making it the perfect springtime gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Thanksgiving (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days leading up to Thanksgiving with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series! How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days of Christmas".On the first day of Thanksiving, I was thankful for . . . This festive story starts with ONE cozy evening at home with family, then adds TWO sacks of apples, THREE fall squash, and so on through the twelve days leading up to Thanksgiving. Young readers and their parents will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day.