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There's a lot to be learned from playing. It can teach children to understand new concepts, share, and get along with others. Learning about playtime in other parts of the world can open young people up to a whole new perspective on the global community and life around the world. This engaging volume gives readers a look at playtime in other countries, from the toys kids play with to the names they call the different games they play. Eye-catching...
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Designed to help teachers and group leaders create dynamic and supportive play environments, this book features completely different games than the first one. These improvisational, noncompetitive games encourage involvement and cooperation--the participants gain as much as they contribute. By expressing themselves physically and emotionally and by exploring a range of possibilities, players gain self-confidence and a greater awareness of the feelings...
63) Tetherball
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Tetherball was invented in Ireland in 1875. It was initially played using a tennis ball and rackets. Find out more in Tetherball, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
64) Bocce
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Bocce is one of the most inclusive sports in the world. About 25 million people play bocce in the United States alone. Find out more in Bocce, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
65) Cornhole
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According to legend, cornhole began as a children's game in Europe. It was brought to the United States by immigrants. Find out more in Cornhole, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
66) Croquet
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Croquet is a stylish backyard game. Its hoops and colored balls turn a normal lawn into a country club. Find out more in Croquet, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
67) The Fossil Factory: A Kid's Guide to Digging Up Dinosaurs, Exploring Evolution, and Finding Fossils
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A fun and fact-filled activity book about discovering and collecting, about the history of the Earth, and the record of life we find on its surface, children will revel in this guide to over 50 sites where they can find something Paleozoic. Also included are a dozen amazing science activities and a complete guide to fossil hunting.
Ages 5-8
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Experiment with cryptography - the science of secret writing. Cipher and decipher codes: transposition and polyalphabetical ciphers, famous codes, typewriter and telephone codes, codes that use playing cards, knots, and swizzle sticks...even invisible writing and sending messages through outer space. Hours of intrigue and challenge. 45 diagrams.
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This action-packed compendium offers parents, teachers, and anyone else who works with kids a wide array of ingenious sound and dance activities from a variety of cultures to get kids singing, dancing, listening, interacting, and involved. 101 More Music Games for Children includes games that facilitate musical development, such as sound games, rhythm games, game projects, and card and board games. All of them have simple, clear rules, and they stress...
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Packed with creative suggestions for both indoor and outdoor activities, this illustrated deck will provide inspiration when boredom strikes. Try Treasure Hunt, Secret Writings, Science Cubes, and Nature Wind Chimes. Perfect for any day-rain or shine-these cards will keep kids engaged and entertained.
72) Favorite Games
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Kids love to play games. Let's learn about kids' favorite games to play together. Paired to the fiction title Hide and Seek.
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Everybody loves paper airplanes. The Easy to Make Paper Airplane Book has 16 designs ready for your children or grandchildren. Makes a great birthday or Christmas gift. It even teaches the basics of flight. So, get those kids off the couch and into the fun of paper airplanes.
Your children's fun will take off, while they learn the basics of flight from this easy-to-use book. All designs have step by step instructions and are tested by children all...
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Readers develop their deduction skills in an interactive way through this engaging collection of brain-training puzzles. Each activity is explained clearly, and readers are able to independently check their results with a helpful answer key. Colorful illustrations and a bright design captivate readers as they make their way through games, puzzles, and other activities that are created to challenge them without intimidating them. Each set of activities...
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Games are fun to play with your friends, family, or on your own. From video games you can play on your TV, computer, or smartphone, to board games and traditional games played for generations, they can teach you good sportsmanship and how it isn't always important to win but just to have fun. Grab your favorite game and get ready to play! This title will allow students to ask and answer questions about key details in a text.• World map• Bold keywords...
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Readers are challenged to think deep through a series of carefully created activities designed to support critical thinking skills. As they explore the wide variety of puzzles, games, and other activities presented alongside vibrant illustrations, they are able to challenge themselves to further their cognitive development. A helpful key allows readers to independently check their results as they complete each activity. In addition, the activities...
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Logic and reasoning are essential for success in a wide variety of subjects-from science to language arts-as well as life outside the classroom. Readers develop these skills through the completion of a series of exciting and age-appropriate activities, including games and puzzles. Colorful illustrations accompany each activity, and a clear answer key allows readers to check their work as they go. In addition, each set of activities is marked by a...
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