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Lightning Bolt books. Minecraft 101

"It's easy for kids to get dejected and believe they're not as smart as the people around them. Maybe they got a low grade on their math test last week, or maybe they have a difficult time making new friends, but what kids may not realize is that math skills and people skills are just two types of smarts. There are actually eight types of smarts: words smarts, music smarts, number smarts, picture smarts, body smarts, people smarts, self smarts, nature...

2) Minecraft creative mode: an unofficial kids' guide

Author

Leed, Percy

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English

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"Explore one of the most popular aspects of Minecraft: creative mode. From flying high to designing unique structures, readers will learn all about the many opportunities in Minecraft's creative mode"--

3) Make & play arcade

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English

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Do you like to play games at arcades? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your arcade.

4) Make & play restaurant

Author

Borgert-Spaniol, Megan

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English

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Do you like to eat in restaurants? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your restaurant.

5) Make & play pet supply store

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English

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Do you like to shop at pet supply stores? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your store.

6) Make & play hardware store

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Series

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English

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Do you like to shop at hardware stores? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your store.

7) Beautiful hands

Author

Otoshi, Kathryn

Publisher

Blue Dot Press

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colorful concept book rouses childrens to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.--Publisher.

8) Make & play post office

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English

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Do you like to go to the post office? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your post office.

9) Courageous creativity: advice and encouragement for the creative life

Author

Zarr, Sara

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English

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"Expert advice and encouragement are paired with exercises to help you face down your fears, let go of expectations, stop comparing yourself to others, and make your art with courage"--

10) Make & play grocery store

Author

Borgert-Spaniol, Megan

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English

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Do you like to go grocery shopping? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your store.

11) Think for yourself: the ultimate guide to critical thinking in an age of information overload

Author

Debbink, Andrea

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English

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Knowing what to make of topics like immigration and climate change can be tough. THINK FOR YOURSELF teaches middle schoolers how to ask questions, evaluate evidence, and consider all sides of an issue to come to a well-informed conclusion. From learning how to recognize doctored articles online to avoiding common pitfalls like stereotyping, this is a nonjudgmental and nonpartisan guide to how to think in a world dominated by fake news, social media,...

12) Aaron Slater's big project book for astonishing artists

Author

Beaty, Andrea

Series

Questioneers

Language

English

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"Aaron Slater shows readers how art is everywhere in our world--from the famous paintings and photographs that we know so well to places you may not think as much about, like on stamps or coins--and encourages them to make art of their own based on what they see. Activities will help to spark creativity, encourage curiosity, and show some of the traits most important to being an artist: being observant, being persistent, and being flexible. From coloring...

13) Exploring careers in the creative arts

Author

Nardo, Don

Publisher

ReferencePoint Press

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

Description

"Creative people tend to have a difficult time building a career based on their artistic passions. This is partly because there are usually far fewer job openings in the arts than there are creative people to fill them. Yet in spite of the widely-recognized difficulties of making a steady living as an artist, there is never a shortage of individuals in each new generation who vigorously and earnestly try to do so"--

14) I see a song

Author

Carle, Eric

Publisher

Thomas Y. Crowell Co

Pub. Date

Language

English

Description

Brightly colored forms represent music played by the violin.

15) Junior maker: experiments to try, crafts to create, and lots to learn!

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

Description

Offers instructions for interactive activities, crafts, and experiments designed to supplement what young readers learn in school, including creating marshmallow constellations, a lion mosaic, and fizzing balloons.

16) Star Wars maker lab

Author

Heinecke, Liz Lee

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

Description

Offers young Star Wars fans projects and experiments inspired by the Star Wars universe, including instructions on making Jabba slime, Kyber crystals, and an Ewok catapult.

17) How to be a genius

Author

Woodward, John

Language

English

Description

Making a complex subject fun, accessible and exciting, this exploration of the brain and how it works features mind-bending puzzles, games, and optical illusions to sharpen the wits.

18) Wreck this picture book

Author

Smith, Keri

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

2020.

Language

English

Description

Illustrations and easy-to-read text encourage the reader to explore how books can engage all five senses--and why books prefer that they do so.

19) A kids book about: Imagination

Author

Burton, LeVar

Series

Kids book about

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2023.

Language

English

Description

"What is imagination? Most of us think of it as playing pretend or what happens when we're dreaming, but imagination takes us to worlds and galaxies beyond that. Imagination helps us travel between time, space, and reality. It gives us the power to dream up the world in our own vision and encourages us to think of not just what is, but what could be. Imagination is a superpower that unlocks endless possibilities, and all by asking one simple question:...

20) Play with clay

Author

Pinkerton, Jenny

Series

lil' smARTies

Publisher

Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

[2020]

Language

English

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