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From apples and grapes to pears and bananas, learn about the wonderful things fruits can do for your body! Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of fruit in a healthy diet.

Calcium in dairy helps us grow strong bones and teeth! Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are part of a well-balanced diet. Engaging text helps early learners explore nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.

People all over the world engage in different kinds of healthful eating. Learn more about what each country eats to stay healthy, fit, and strong! Engaging text teaches early learners about food and nutrition.

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Engaging text teaches early learners about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits.

It’s never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it’s hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What’s real news and what’s fake? And what role does social media play in all of this?

Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills—and a lot of ingenuity and persistence—to make life a little more fun.

Here are hundreds of fun ways to keep entertained and learning, having interesting conversations with others about thought-provoking subjects or silly topics, and creating and having fun! This is a book meant to give you ideas and inspire you. Whether you're the parent of a five-year-old and you're looking for some new ideas to entertain your little one, or you're a bored 12- or 15-year-old, you will find fresh new ideas and old forgotten favorites here.

When you do not know what I am, then I am something. But when you know what I am, then I am nothing. What am I? A brain teaser! Brain teasers have been around for thousands of years. Even in this age of video entertainment, brain teasers continue to be popular among kids and adults alike because they have some unbeatable benefits.

Wie backt man eigentlich eine Brezel? Willi wills wissen und trifft Bäcker Hans in seiner Bäckerei. Welche Zutaten nimmt man? Warum muss eine Brezel gären und warum bezeichnet man die Brezel als ein Gebäck, durch das drei Mal die Sonne scheint? Wie macht man eigentlich Schokolade? Willi wills wissen und besucht Elisabeth im Schokoladenmuseum. Woher kommen die Kakaobohnen und wie tranken die alten Azteken ihren Kakao?

Impress your friends by doing interesting facts about people, relationships, animals, and the world. Master trivia nights like a boss. Never be bored again, with hundreds upon hundreds of amusing fun facts that you never thought were true. I don't know about you, but I love learning new things every day. I have compiled some of the best facts in the world - some of which will literally blow your mind.

Riley is excited about starring in his first school play - but his nerves keep getting the better of him. His mummy and daddy will be in the audience and Riley is excited that they’ll be there to watch him in his starring role as the wise king. In addition, Riley can’t wait to put on his costume - a kingly cape and crown! But he keeps getting overwhelmed by the butterflies in his tummy! What if he walks on the stage and freezes? Or what if he walks on the stage and sneezes?

Computer programming may well be tomorrow’s “new literacy”. Coding offers children a creative avenue to express themselves through technology and opens the door to unlimited opportunities in the digital era. First Time Coders, written by an MIT Master Trainer for coding education and award-winning founder of a STEM and coding education institute, is the essential handbook for parents whose kids are starting their coding journey, or are already coding and eager to learn more.

Riddles for Smart Kids is a book that contains many original riddles. These riddles are all ordered in a simple way. They are entertaining and educational and can help your child develop the skills you want them to have in a world that doesn't encourage people to think outside the box. This book is what your child needs to have if you want him to have a good time while learning.

This audiobook for elementary-school children provides education on what minerals are and how we can obtain them through the foods we eat. Your kids will learn why junk food is not nutritious. The audiobook explains major minerals you need for a balanced diet and what the core food groups are.

The Try Not To Laugh Challenge isn’t your run-of-the-mill joke book. This book is meant to be shared and listened to by everyone in your household. Why should anyone miss the fun? Gather your family around the fire, call them into the kitchen, meet on the patio, and let the good times roll.

Would you rather...be yelled at by mom or dad? Are you looking to have a fun-filled family game night that gets everyone involved or something to break the ice at a party? Perhaps you're wanting to get to know your kids and loved ones better, or maybe something to do while on a road trip or sleepover? This Would You Rather game book made specially for kids and their families and friends will have hours feeling like minutes and have everyone thinking hard and laughing even harder!

Difficult Riddles for Kids offers 300 fun, challenging, and mind-bending riddles and brain teasers that children 9 years old and up will enjoy unraveling. Chockful of riddles for every skill level, this book aims to challenge and entertain children and their parents for hours on end. Starting at one star for simple riddles to five stars for more difficult riddles, every chapter is specifically designed to test logic, lateral thinking, and help children find patterns and see connections between various objects and circumstances.

Do you know why people choose the diets they do? Or how people on special diets can get all the nutrients they need? This book provides an engaging and balanced overview of the different ways of eating.

Location can be very important. We live our lives each day in a location. We spend time moving from one spot to the next. Locations can bring back special memories. In the future, you may go to new locations. Where are you right now? Where is your favorite restaurant? Where do you feel angry? Where do you see yourself in five years? Where would you like to take a cruise? Where is your favorite place to go on a day off?

Eating a balanced diet is important. Healthy foods give you energy to learn and play. Do you know what the five food groups are? Or how much food from each group you need to stay healthy? Listen to this book to find out! This helpful book introduces the five food groups, appropriate serving sizes, and how to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. What's on My Plate? will motivate kids to eat well.