Thomas Canavan
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The 50 fun and engaging puzzles in this book will help students to hone their problem solving abilities. All of the puzzles are carefully designed to help young readers increase their speed, confidence, accuracy, and ability in solving mathematical problems both in the classroom and in real life. Each page of the book features a different puzzle intended to enhance the development of necessary math problem solving skills. The book's content and methods...
2) Table Magic
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Master a number of magic tricks with this manual of the mysterious! The illusions-made accessible with step-by-step instructions and amusing illustrations-will have young magicians defying the laws of physics, reading minds, and much more in no time.
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Hold on to your lab goggles! From a homemade lava lamp to a potato-powered battery, this book is bursting with fantastic experiments to impress your friends and bring science to life.
The fun projects have easy-to-follow instructions, and clear explanations of why each one works.
Science has never been so much fun!
4) Mental Magic
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Unlock the power of young readers' brains with this mystifying book of tricks. Magicians will learn how to read others' minds, develop X-ray vision, and even will hearts to stop as tricks are explained step by step with accompanying illustrations. The quick-to-learn, zany feats of magic will have budding illusionists using their minds in ways like never before!
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For junior magicians, this magic instruction manual will quickly have them sawing (paper) people in half, turning oranges into lemons, and bending spoons with their minds. Laid out in simple and fully-illustrated steps, these tricks will be just the beginning of a magical career.
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The 50 fun and engaging puzzles in this book will help students to hone their computation abilities. All of the puzzles are written in easy-to-follow language and carefully designed to help young readers increase their speed, confidence, and ability in solving computation problems both in the classroom and in real life. Each page of the book features a different puzzle intended to enhance the development of necessary computational skills. The book's...
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All of the 50 fun and engaging puzzles in this book are carefully designed to help young readers make connections between and among different kinds of math skills and types of mathematical reasoning as well as to increase their speed, confidence, and ability in solving mathematical problems--both in the classroom and in the real world--that require the use of several distinct skills to arrive at a solution. Each page of the book features a different...
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Plastic milk? Carbon dragons? Readers will explore these and other whacky experiments in this awesome book on the science of materials! Accessible language breaks down complex concepts, and hands-on activities allow readers to experience science firsthand. Using supplies from around the house, they'll stack liquids, slice ice, and build a tower on a base of eggshells! Readers will love learning about the real-life applications of scientific principles....
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Were there cannibals in Anglo-Saxon times? What's the stinkiest fruit you can eat? To find out the revolting answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside! Discover gruesome facts about foul food, horrid history, grotty bodies, scary science and appalling animals.
Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats,...
11) Number Magic
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The real trick in this book is that it will improve your young magicians' arithmetic skills while teaching them fun feats of magic. The simple, step-by-step instructions are fully illustrated and are sure to captivate your reluctant readers. And the mathematical tricks themselves will delight and astound.
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Disappearing coins, balloon megaphones, CD rainbows – the science of light and sound sometimes seems like magic! Readers will learn the amazing facts behind these phenomena that are more fascinating than fiction. Simple language explains the properties of light and sound, while hands-on activities give readers tangible examples to help them retain crucial science information. Helpful tips make experiments easy and safe, and step-by-step instructions...
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Reading about heat and cold is just the tip of the iceberg – this book lets readers create their own icebergs! Hands-on activities make learning about heat and cold both tangible and fun. Simple explanations help readers grasp complex concepts while step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs ensure they will master each experiment. Helpful tips keep readers safe and offer suggestions for improvements! Aspiring young scientists will enjoy...
14) Magical Escapes
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Keep your possessions close! This book teaches the magically inclined how to make things-from coins to a thimble to a wristwatch and beyond-disappear. The tricks are broken into simple steps accompanied by colorful illustrations. Your junior magicians' dexterity and self-confidence will improve as they practice these sleights of hand.
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Yeast can burp? Plants can solve mazes? Readers won't believe the amazing results of these fantastic experiments! This book introduces readers to the science behind plants and other living things through fun hands-on activities. Simple language explains complex concepts, and step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make experiments accessible. Nifty tips help readers safely reach the best results. They'll love trying recommended tweaks...
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Why does tickling make you laugh? What happens if you eat upside down? For the answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside!
This hilarious fact book is all themed around the human body. Featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations, What Makes You Hiccup? will help children name different organs and learn basic biological principles, all while laughing at the body's gross quirks.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy...
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Hold on to your lab goggles and get ready to have your mind blown!
From microwave soap monsters to make-your-own lava lamps, this book is bursting with brilliant experiments that will teach you everything you need to know about the appliance of science. All of the projects can easily be performed at home, and clear instructions are accompanied by entertaining images and informative text. It's the perfect how-to guide for young scientists aged 8+....
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Why are black holes black? Why can't you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside!
Young readers will be blown away by this book of crazy science facts. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons, What Does the Moon Taste Like? will introduce children to the basics of biology, chemistry and physics, in a fun and accessible way.
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Did you know that in a room of 23 people, it's more likely than not that two people share a birthday? And that everything from rock music to code-breaking is based on maths?
This book is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary maths-based facts that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating areas of mathematics.
Perfect for children aged 8+.