Math Games & Activities from Around the World
by Claudia ZaslavskyChicago Review PressMore than 70 math games, puzzles, and projects from all over the world are included in this delightful book for kids.
101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels (SmartFun Activity Books)
by Kim RodomistaHunter HouseThe benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it’s never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child’s overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.
More Math Games & Activities from Around the World
by Claudia ZaslavskyChicago Review PressMath, history, art, and world cultures come together in this delightful book for kids, even for those who find traditional math lessons boring. More than 70 games, puzzles, and projects encourage kids to hone their math skills as they calculate, measure, and solve problems. The games span the globe, and many have been played for thousands of years, such as three-in-a-row games like Achi from Ghana or the forbidden game of Jirig from Mongolia. Also included are imaginative board games like Lambs and Tigers from India and the Little Goat Game from Sudan, or bead and string puzzles from China, and Möbius strip puzzles from Germany. Through compelling math play, children will gain confidence and have fun as they learn about the different ways people around the world measure, count, and use patterns and symmetry in their everyday lives.
Magic and Perception: The Art and Science of Fooling the Senses (Single Title)
by Robert FriedhofferFranklin WattsPresents step-by-step instructions for a variety of magic tricks, explaining how the tricks work by affecting people's perceptions.
The Everything Kids' Football Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams, today's superstars--and tips on playing like a pro (Everything Kids Series)
by Greg JacobsAdams MediaDo You Know:
What team has won the most Super Bowls?
What a screen pass is--or a zone blitz?
Who is the only defensive player ever to win the Heisman Trophy?
Score a touchdown with these game-winning fun facts, strategies, and puzzles!
Completely revised and updated, this guide answers these questions and more! Filled with the latest stats, tackle-worthy trivia, and 30 fun puzzles, this pass-rushing book shows you how to:
- Set up defensive and offensive plays like a pro
- Master the rules of tackle football
- Keep tabs on your favorite players? stats
- Predict what teams will play in the Super Bowl
- Understand and map out on-field strategies
- Start a fantasy league with your friends
STATS reporter Greg Jacobs gives you all you need to know about your favorite sport--so you can gain those first downs like a pro!
Mensa Secret Codes for Kids (Mensa Children's Titles)
by Robert AllenCarlton Books LTD.Over 100 secret messages to solve and crazy codes to crack. Each story involves some sort of code, such as a mystery letter or secret message, which you need to crack to find the hidden meaning.
Origami Games: Hands-On Fun For Kids!
by Joel SternTuttle PublishingOrigami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami book. At its heart a book of games, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both competitive and cooperative games, building both individual skills and teamwork. The book also encourages readers to come up with and document their own games using a template provided in the back of the book.
By using models made from regular letter size (8+ x 11-inch) paper, Origami Games overcomes a common barrier—the difficulty in finding perfectly square paper—to the art of folding paper. The models in this book are simple, quick to make, easy to learn and will be particularly appealing to children in a school setting. There's even a section for parents and teachers that discusses the educational and developmental benefits of origami, along with suggested classroom activities.
By using models made from regular letter size (8+ x 11-inch) paper, Origami Games overcomes a common barrier—the difficulty in finding perfectly square paper—to the art of folding paper. The models in this book are simple, quick to make, easy to learn and will be particularly appealing to children in a school setting. There's even a section for parents and teachers that discusses the educational and developmental benefits of origami, along with suggested classroom activities.
Funny Bones: Comedy Games and Activities for Kids
by Lisa Bany-WintersChicago Review PressKids love to be funny! Every classroom or neighborhood has a kid whose greatest ambition is to make people laugh—and all kids love to laugh at the jokes and antics of their friends. Funny Bones is designed to bring out the humor in every kid. For those who already have a comic streak, it provides wonderful new material for routines and scenes. For shyer children, it boosts self-confidence and a sense of fun. The first few chapters tackle the idea of comedy and what makes it funny, introducing famous comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Lily Tomlin and a variety of ways for young comics to create a trademark style. Later chapters offer hilarious improv games and valuable tips—for instance, don’t ask questions in improv routines, but instead make statements that other actors can build on. The book concludes with comedic scenes for young people and suggestions for comedic play that kids can perform.
Sidewalk Games Around The World
by Arlene ErlbachMillbrook PressDescribes various games played by children in countries around the world, describing the places where the games are played and the directions and equipment needed for each game.
The Everything Kids' Baseball Book: From baseball history to player stats - with lots of homerun fun in between! (Everything (Sports & Fitness))
by Greg JacobsAdams MediaFrom the ballpark to the backyard and beyond, this book captures all the action, fun, and excitement of America's favorite pastime. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about:
- The history of baseball
- Your favorite American and National League teams
- Stats and records
- Ballparks around the country
- Baseball legends and current players
- How to play like a pro
- Fantasy baseball teams
