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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 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.
101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety: Simple Tips, Techniques and Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety, Worry and Panic Attacks
by Dr. Thomas McDonagh Jon Patrick HatcherA QUICK, HANDS-ON BOOK OF EXERCISES CLINICALLY PROVEN TO MANAGE ANXIETYTeens today are more stressed than ever. Whether they face problems with school, friends, parents or all of the above, teens need help. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, the mostwidely used and popular anxiety therapy among clinicians, 101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety offers dozens of beneficial quizzes, activities, tips and illustrations to help teens:• Identify the most common anxiety triggers• Learn essential skills to prevent anxiety attacks• Redirect risky behavior, including substance abuse and self-harm• Understand the options of therapy and medication• Overcome the spike-and-relapse cycleFrom mindfulness meditation and the repetition of positive mantras to diaphragmatic breathing and nature walks, the activities in this book both calm the body and keep thoughts from spiraling.
102 Days of Lying About Lauren
by Maura JortnerAfter being abandoned by her mother in a most unusual place, a defiant heroine sticks to her plan for staying hidden—even though getting caught could mean saving her life.Twelve-year-old Mouse calls an amusement park home.Nobody notices her, and that's the way she likes it. Mouse sweeps the streets and wears a uniform she &“borrowed&” and sleeps on the top floor of the Haunted House of Horrors. She knows which security guards to avoid, eats the bagel left out each morning for the Ghost of Summer (a popular theme park legend), and even has the taco guy convinced that her lunch is paid for. She has her special hiding methods down to a science. But one morning, a girl named Cat comes looking for Lauren Suszek. Cat notices her, and Mouse doesn&’t like it. Mouse cannot let this nosy pest find out who she really is! If Mouse gets discovered living in the park, Mama might come back for her, and Mouse doesn&’t want that. Or—even worse?—Mama might not come back at all. Mouse knows she can lose this girl without blowing her cover. She just has to follow her rules. A carefully constructed life in the park is all she needs. Right? Anchored by memorable characters and an extraordinary setting, Maura Jortner&’s brilliant debut novel is bursting with grit, humor, and heart.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
11,000 Years Lost
by Peni R. GriffinWhat does it mean if you die before you were born? An eleven-year-old Texan girl finds out what it was like to live in the Ice Age in this action-packed time-travel adventure. As Esther participates in an archaeological dig in Texas, she is accidentally transported back in time. Living among the Clovis, the mammoth hunters, she learns of a very different childhood in which play is practice for survival and humans are prey for megafauna, scimitar cats, giant bears, and others. Will she ever get back to her own time? Peni R. Griffin has delivered her greatest time-travel story yet, a thrill-a-page adventure that's also an affecting look at family and what makes a home. Kids will be riveted by this richly imagined vision of prehistoric North America from a writer whose work has been called expertly plotted (Kirkus Reviews) and fascinating (Booklist). Discoveries of early American artifacts, clues to this little-known time, appear in the news frequently. The detailed bibliography in this book invites young readers to read and, like Esther, make discoveries of their own.
The 11:11 Wish
by Kim Tomsic“A pawsitively magical twist on middle school mayhem.”—Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of SavvyMegan Meyers has a foolproof plan to reinvent herself at her new school. Good-bye, dorky math nerd; hello, friend magnet! But her first day at Saguaro Prep starts off weird to the tenth power.When she’s dared to “make something exciting happen,” Megan is thrown into the middle of an epic power struggle between the two seventh-grade Spirit Captains. So with nothing to lose, Megan wishes for “some magic” as her classroom’s cat clock chimes 11:11—and is granted an enchanted teen magazine promising miracle makeovers and sure-fire secrets for winning friends and crushes.But magic can have dangerous side effects, and as her social life grows exponentially worse, Megan begins to wonder if wishing was ever a purrfect idea.
11 Before 12: 11 Before 12 (Friendship List #1)
by Lisa GreenwaldFans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwald’s new duology about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party. The first day of middle school means trading in freeze tag at the pool for new schedules, fabulous outfits, and a fresh start. But for eleven-year-old Kaylan, the chaos of new locker combinations, cafeteria cliques, and potential first kisses is more than she can handle. She dreads the start of sixth grade and feels like she wants—no, needs—a winning game plan.Luckily, Kaylan and her effortlessly chill BFF, Arianna, have a fool-proof plan for tackling transitions: a list of eleven things they need to do to totally transform themselves before they both turn twelve in November. But between making guy friends, getting detention (and makeovers!), helping humanity, and having super-candid conversations with their moms about their flaws, the first 100 days of school turn out worse than Kaylan ever imagined. Kaylan and Ari forget to focus on their friendship and soon their loyalty to the list—what was meant to help them keep it together—becomes the very thing tearing their lives apart.
11 Birthdays (Willow Falls #1)
by Wendy MassThis hilarious novel from award-winning author Wendy Mass is now available in paperback! It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited---after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they haven't shared together. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating iself. What is going on?! And how can she fix it? Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. . .
11+ English Practice Papers: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Victoria BurrillPractice papers to test pupils ahead of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams. Includes six model papers, each containing a comprehension and a writing paper that includes a total of 67 comprehension questions and 12 writing tasks. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-tests and 11+ independent school exams including Consortium, CEM, GL and ISEB- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- A variety of exam paper styles to build exam-room confidence- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Builds familiarity of the way short-format 11+ tests are presentedThe brand new 11+ and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11+ English Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11+ English Practice Papers 111+ English Practice Papers 2Step 3) WorkbooksSpelling and Vocabulary Workbook Age 8-10 Reading and Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11 Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Age 8-10 Writing Workbook Age 9-11
11+ English Practice Papers 2: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Andrew HammondFollowing on from Practice Papers 1, these papers further test pupils in preparation for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams. Includes six model papers, each containing a comprehension and a writing paper that include a total of 104 comprehension questions, 31 spelling, grammar and punctuation questions and 15 writing tasks. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-tests and 11+ independent school exams including Consortium, CEM, GL and ISEB- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- A variety of exam paper styles to build exam-room confidence- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Builds familiarity of the way long-format 11+ tests are presented- Tackles comprehension questions to make pupils think closely about the textThe brand new 11+ and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11+ English Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11+ English Practice Papers 111+ English Practice Papers 2Step 3) WorkbooksSpelling and Vocabulary Workbook Age 8-10 Reading and Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11 Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Age 8-10 Writing Workbook Age 9-11
11+ English Revision Guide 2nd Edition: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Victoria Burrill Jenny Olney Erika CrossSecure the top marks in 11+ independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential revision guide. Complete coverage of the ISEB 11+ English syllabus and stretching extra content ensures that every topic is thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- This book covers everything required for the 11+ English exam- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Consolidates revision with all the key information in one place- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Tests understanding and technique with timed, levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11+ sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11+ English preparation: - Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook 9-11 9781471829642- Reading & Comprehension Workbook 9-11 9781471829659- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook 9-11 9781471829666- Writing Workbook 9-11 9781471829673- 11+ English Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849275Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, Science, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Peter Francis Sarah Collins Neil R WilliamsPractice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams. Includes 9 levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in Non-Verbal Reasoning- Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11+ independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to help build skills- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence by practicing with a variety of exam paper styles- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentaryAlso available for 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning preparation: - 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Revision Guide- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Peter Francis Sarah CollinsPrepare for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams with six levelled exam papers designed to test pupils' skills in Non-Verbal Reasoning exams for a better chance at getting into their school of choice. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-test and 11+ independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features levelled papers to help build skills for the top marks - Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence by practising with a variety of exam paper styles- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentaryAlso available for 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning preparation: · 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Revision Guide ISBN xxx· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 ISBN xxx· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 ISBN xxx· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 ISBN xx Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Peter Francis Sarah CollinsSecure the top marks in 11+ independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Non-Verbal Reasoning skills are thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- Explains and tests the full range of question types and skills met in Non-Verbal Reasoning in exams- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Builds on existing knowledge with clear cross-curricular links to English- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Prepares pupils for exam conditions with timed and levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11+ sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11+ Verbal Reasoning preparation: - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 - Non Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 - 11+ Non- Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1&2Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk
11+ Science Practice Papers: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Jackie Barns-GrahamPrepare for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams with five levelled exam papers designed to test pupils' ability across all Science topics for a better chance at getting into their school of choice.- Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-test and 11+ independent school exams including ISEB- Features levelled papers to help build skills for the top marks - Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence by practising with a variety of exam paper styles- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Prepares pupils for what they will face on exam day with a mock testAlso available for 11+ Science preparation: - 11+ Science Revision Guide ISBN 9781471849237Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk
11+ Science Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Sue HunterSecure the top marks in 11+ independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential revision guide. Complete coverage of the ISEB 11+ Science syllabus and stretching extra content ensures that every topic is thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- This book covers everything required for the 11+ Science exam- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Consolidates revision with all the key information in one place- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Tests understanding and technique with timed, levelled exam-style questionsAlso available for 11+ Science preparation: - 11+ Science Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849282Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Chris PearsePrepare for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams with 10 levelled exam papers designed to test pupils' skills in Verbal Reasoning exams for a better chance of getting into the school of choice.- Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-test and 11+ independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB - Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to help build skills to achieve the top marks - Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence by practising with a variety of exam paper styles- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Papers 1-4 build familiarisation of test conditions- Papers 5-8 are designed to increase speed to help with pre-tests and CEM 11+ exams- Papers 9 and 10 are long-style questions, which is perfect practice for GL examsAlso available for 11+ Verbal Reasoning preparation: - 11+ Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide ISBN 9781471849244- Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 ISBN 9781471849312- Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 ISBN 9781471849329- Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 ISBN 9781471849336Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Chris PearseExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Practice Papers 1 includes ten levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in verbal reasoning for a better chance of getting into the school of choice.- Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to build ability- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence with practice in a variety of exam styles- Identifies weaker areas and improved results with detailed answers and commentary- Timed papers 1-4 build familiarisation of test conditions- Questions 5-8 are designed to increased speed, which is good practice for pre-test and CEM 11 plus- Questions 9-1- are long-style tests - perfect practice for GLThe brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
11+ Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Andrew HammondSecure top marks in pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance exams for a better chance of getting into the school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Verbal Reasoning skills are thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- Explains and tests the most extensive range of question types and skills met in exams- Prepares pupils for a wide range of pre-tests and independent school exams with challenging extension material- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and expert advice - Prepares pupils for exam conditions with realistic timings and progressively stretching exam-style questions - Identifies strengths and weaknesses using a Summary Test with detailed answer guidance- Clear links between Verbal Reasoning and existing study of English- Includes topics such as constructing words, understanding word meaning, working with numbers and algebra, and developing logic skillsAlso available for 11+ Verbal Reasoning preparation: - Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 ISBN 9781471849312- Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 ISBN 9781471849329- Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 ISBN 9781471849336- 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849299Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
12 Again
by Sue CorbettIn this captivating novel, wife and mother of three Bernadette McBride makes a wish she never expects to have granted—to be young again. When she awakens—transformed into a twelve-year-old—on what should be the morning of her fortieth birthday, she is at first jubilant, and then quickly realizes how complex life has suddenly become. She enrolls in her son’s seventh-grade computer class in hopes of enlisting his help, but it’s not that easy.... <P><P> Patrick, Bernadette’s oldest son, has no idea what happened to his mother, but he refuses to give up hope. Unless he can get her back, he faces a life of waiting on his brothers. Can Patrick do the impossible? Can he rescue his mother... and return his family’s life to normal?
The 12 Dares of Christa
by Marissa Burt“Inspiring, cozy, and full of heart!” —Lisa Greenwald, author of 11 Before 12 and the Pink & Green seriesA thirteen-year-old girl spends her first holiday away from home completing a scavenger hunt that takes her across Europe in 12 Dares of Christa, the first contemporary novel from Marissa Burt, author of Storybound.Christa is a holiday junkie. What’s not to love? There’s decorations! Gifts! Caroling with friends! But thanks to her parents’ recent separation, Christa’s favorite time of year is now filled with heartache. And when her mom announces that she’s taking her on a mother-daughter trip to Europe over winter vacation, Christa knows she should be excited. She just can’t imagine spending the yuletide season without her dad.However, waiting at her hotel in Italy is a special package from her father: the first of twelve dares that take Christa to landmarks in three beautiful countries and introduce her to people who will show her that hope is alive in the strangest of places. Funny, genuine, and feel-good to the core, The 12 Dares of Christa is one fa-la-la-filled adventure that fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald will love.
12 Days of Richard Simmons
by Penguin Young Readers LicensesCelebrate the holidays with Richard Simmons!Celebrate the holidays with fitness legend Richard Simmons! This gift book is perfect as a stocking stuffer for fans who like to disco sweat to the Christmas oldies.
The 12 Labors of Hercules: A Graphic Retelling (Ancient Myths Ser.)
by Blake HoenaTo fulfill his quest and erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was ordered to complete 12 difficult labors. From wrestling the Nemean Lion to capturing the Erymanthian boar, Hercules achieved the impossible and became a legendary hero of ancient mythology. Follow Hercules' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.
The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
by Sherri Duskey RinkerSanta’s sleigh gets a makeover in this rhyming, vehicle-themed take on the 12 Days of Christmas from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author.Which elf will build the coolest sleigh for the Christmas ride? Santa will decide!When the elves discover that Santa’s sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more!The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon’s The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-charged read-aloud destined to become a holiday classic.Perfect for fans of Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.Praise for The 12 Sleighs of Christmas“A splendid choice for any holiday read-aloud collection wishing to incorporate STEM concepts.” —School Library Journal“Rinker’s zippy rhymes. . . . and Parker’s cartoons. . . . mix magic and mechanics as the elves’ imaginations and talents run wild.” —Publishers Weekly“Kids who are obsessed anything on wheels will especially enjoy this rhyming tale.” —Parents Magazine“Revels in imaginative detail.” —The Horn Book MagazineChicago Tribune Best Children’s Books of the Year