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Birthday Music Book

Birthday Music Book

Eckford, Jennifer
$24.99
An interactive story book with eight musical clips, including "Happy Birthday" and other classical masterpieces

Get ready to celebrate with eight touch-activated sound chips, join sing along to "Happy Birthday" and discover seven other iconic pieces of classical music, as you follow one little mouse who wakes up on her birthday, goes out to pick flowers in the woods, then returns home to discover all her friends and family are ready to surprise her with a birthday party! Simply press the stars on the pages to hear the songs in this interactive sound book, which also includes sheet music for budding musicians.

Music includes: "Happy Birthday," Bach's Cello Suite No 1 "Prelude," Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King," Offenbach's "Can-Can," Rossini's "William Tell Overture," Strauss's "The Blue Danube," and Mozart's "Overture from the Marriage of Figaro."

My First Tackle Box (With Fishing Rod, Lures, Hooks, Line, and More!)

My First Tackle Box (With Fishing Rod, Lures, Hooks, Line, and More!)

Editors of Applesauce Press
$29.95

Introduce your little one to the joys of fishing in this interactive activity book full of fishy fun! Use the cardboard cut outs to build a fishing reel and cast your line for the big catch.


My First Tackle Box has everything young anglers need for fishing fun. Catch fish with the fishing rod, organize your gear, measure your catch with a ruler, and more! This uniquely designed sturdy activity book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn about all of the tools in the tackle box.


This interactive book features:

  • Lift-the-flap peekaboo panels and removable cardboard cut-outs that pop up, including a fishing rod, fish, lures, and more
  • A fold out pond page to go fishing
  • Sturdy board book style format
  • My First Tackle Box is:

  • Perfect for anglers, fishermen, or fisherwoman who want to introduce their child to fishing
  • A fun game for children and adults alike
  • Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or Father's Day
  • Don't miss out on the other activity books in the series: My First Campout, My First Golf Bag, and more!

    Speedy Knots

    Speedy Knots

    Editors of Applesauce Press
    $14.95

    Little climbers, campers, sailors, and adventurers alike will become knot-tying pros with Speedy Knots.

    This visual guide answers all of your knot-tying questions. Simple, straightforward language makes it easy to master the basics without getting tied up. Knot tying is a fundamental skill that will help your child through life's adventures. Use these practical knots both indoors and out. Whether you're going camping, fishing, or helping tie down a canoe, you'll be able to choose the right knot for the job. This manual uses detailed, step-by-step illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to follow along. The unique format includes rope and offers a hands-on approach to learning so readers can practice each knot as they read the diagrams. Readers will master 24 essential knots, including the:

  • Figure eight knot
  • Crossing knot
  • Trident loop
  • Lobster buoy hitch
  • Englishman's loop
  • Scaffold knot
  • Slip knot
  • Chain knot
  • Running bowline
  • Reef knot
  • With this guide, you will learn: how to choose, care for, and store your rope; when to use each knot; and how to tie knots safely and securely. Never get in a tangle again with Speedy Knots.

    Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

    Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

    Editors of Kingfisher
    $34.99

    Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it!

    History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day--including the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and the latest space exploration--this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context.

    Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. No more hunting and pecking all over the internet for incomplete or un-vetted information. With 3,500 indexed references and more than 2,000 full-color illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.

    Who Is Barack Obama?

    Who Is Barack Obama?

    Edwards, Roberta
    $5.99
    As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.
    Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

    Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

    Edwards, Roberta
    $6.99
    Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time--Italy during the Renaissance.
    Water

    Water

    Fadeeva, Olga
    $18.99

    A curiosity-sparking book about water in rainstorms, the Great Lakes, the drip from our taps, and other places in our world.

    Water is everywhere, and we rely on it every single day. But do you ever wonder about water? How much water is on our planet? What happens when there is too much water or too little water? Why does it rain? What are lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans? Why are the seas and oceans blue and salty? What lives underwater? What about water in human history--how did people get water in ancient times? How do we get water today? What do humans build to travel on the water, and how have we harnessed waterpower? How do we protect this amazing resource for the future?

    Gorgeous and informative, Water invites children to tour through science and history with two characters they may recognize from Wind: Discovering Air in Motion. Colorful acrylic art and energetic text help readers learn about the natural resource we have depended on since the beginning of life itself.

    Deep Dive into Deep Sea

    Deep Dive into Deep Sea

    Flannery, Tim
    $17.95

    Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy?

    Can you see ghosts in the deep sea?

    What in the world is a headless chicken monster?

    Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there.

    Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers.

    Sharks

    Sharks

    Forster, Miriam
    $24.99
    An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A Honeyed History--all about sharks and their prehistoric predecessors

    Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth (or, rather, in its waters). This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today.

    Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks from different points in history. They will get an up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a shark--like their skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash course in archeological time, as the book mostly covers prehistoric sharks or modern-day sharks who have been around much longer than humans. Like the hammerhead, who has been patrolling tropical coastlines for more than 20 million years!

    With lush illustrations from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster, Sharks: A Mighty, Bite-y History is sure to delight shark lovers, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new wonders about the world around them.

    How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

    How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

    French, Jess
    $17.99
    A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr. Jess French. Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer, or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible animal jobs you could do, from training to becoming an animal behaviorist or a wildlife rehabilitator to working at a zoo or even becoming a bug wrangler! This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in animals.

    How to Be a Vet is the first in the How to Be a... series, authored exclusively by women, which explores a wide range of careers for young readers to aspire to.