connect animals in a drawing to its favorite food or to its shadow, circle objects that are giving light, lool for a letter in a picture, etc. There are also mazes and games to find the right order of some pictures. These are very educational tasks, and children are learning while playing.  (less)

lots more. Also includes spy and secret code trivia, stories about famous codes and recipes for invisible ink! Will kids remember facts better if they Translate them instead of simply reading them? Will kids be more responsive to activity-oriented learning? Will the invisible-ink recipe add a whole new dimension to passing notes in class? S.= (that's YES in dingbat code, by the way.) Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.  (less)

well as crossword puzzles, mazes, a word search, fun food facts, and more.  (less)

All that is needed are some simple materials, most of which can be found around the home or school and in a toy store. Students will then be ready to investigate gravity, friction, electrical charges, and more. Includes many ideas for science fair projects.  (less)

teens. Need to amuse a child on a trip or alone on a rainy afternoon? Try Accordion, Beat the Clock, or Klondike. Want to get the party hopping? Chase the Ace, Funny Farm, and Spoons will do the trick. And youngsters will love prize-winning games that feature betting with sweets or pebbles. An introductory section covers card-playing basics, the educational value of cards, facts about numbers and sequence, advice on strategy and tactics, ideas for encouraging lateral thinking, and more.  (less)

Activities range in level of difficulty, making this book appropriate for children ages 5-10.PBoth interesting and educational, these activities and bulletins combine to create a book that is versatile in its application. The reproducible pages are packed with themes, illustrations, puzzles, games, and activities. Activities and Bulletins for Everyday Fun also includes a set of down-to-earth guidelines and teaching hints, a collection of sample bulletins, and approximately 150 line drawings.PThe activities and bulletins were drawn from the Children's Bulletin Idea Book, previously published by Baker.  (less)

future are two of your primary concerns. Combine that with the fact that you spend loads of time in the car with them going from here to there, and your family is perfect for carschooling!briCarschooling/iis all about turning travel time into learning time. Created especially for kids ages 4 to 7, inside there's something fun for everyone with games, group activities, suggested resources and audiobooks, journaling ideas, and more. Kids will love the countless road-worthy games, such as:br·Dashboard Decimal Drills and Rock 'n' Roll Multiplication Tablesbr·Eighteen-Wheeler Chemistry, Windshield Entomology, and Road-Cut Geologybr·Drive-By History and Glove Compartment Geographybr·Rest Stop Olympics and Car Seat Calisthenicsbr·And many other funiand/ieducational activities!brThis crafty brain-building book transforms your family's same ol' road trips into journeys down the information superhighway. Going for a spin will never be the same!br"You'll be staggered by the ingenuity and imagination captured in these pages. What a brain bath!"b— John Taylor Gatto,/bauthor ofiDumbing Us Down/iandiThe Underground History of American Education/ibr"A veritable roadmap for learning from one of the country's learning experts."b— Heather Frederick,/bpublisher, Audio Bookshelfbr"Fun, educational, and takes the whine out of drive time."b— Rebecca Kochenderfer,/bsenior editor and cofounder of Homeschool.com and coauthor ofiHomeschooling for Success/i"You'll be staggered by the ingenuity and imaginat@TÊ=p£×ÿ¾Û€  (less)