Alix Wood

Rocks and pebbles are easy to overlook in our world since they're often underfoot, but when they're transformed into an emoji pendant, tic-tac-toe game, or refrigerator magnet, they become inspiring materials to craft a variety of attractive and entertaining objects. This exciting collection of projects shows readers how to use rocks they find to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Each clever project is made achievable with accessible directions...

Karate is a form of martial arts that has been around for hundreds of years. Readers will be introduced to basic techniques such as blocks, strikes, and locks to beat their opponents. Readers also learn that self-control and respect are very important aspects of karate.

This valuable resource will teach readers everything they need to know to read a map. They'll get lost in this book as they read fun facts about real-life pirate shipwrecks and buried treasure. They will also learn about scale, longitude and latitude, relevant vocabulary, and how to read a legend. Call-outs throughout the text will challenge them to think fast and test their newly acquired skills.

"Young readers often love learning about prehistoric creatures like dinosaurs, mammoths, dodos, and sabertooths. In this interactive volume, fun facts about these creatures are paired with engaging activities to make learning about this high-interest topic even more enjoyable. Essential information is presented through achievable text, and colorful illustrations of these creatures fill the pages. In addition, readers are presented with a wide variety...

Get hands on with exciting science activities and experiments, and be a plant scientist.

Some of the most famous artists of all time were from the impressionist school. Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, and Edgar Degas all created works that have stood the test of time, and they were impressionists. Readers learn about the characteristics of impressionist art and the techniques used to create it. Master impressionists are profiled throughout the book, including information about their beautiful works. Readers can use this new knowledge to...

Discusses the military use of pilotless aircraft as both weapons and surveillance devices, and describes how they work, what it is like to pilot one, and defenses against them.

Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas's life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degas's masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about...

Glow sticks are a blast to wave around at a party as the sun is going down, but what do you do with them after that? This resourceful book offers several creative projects to reuse these objects as light sabers, a lantern, and even a bowling alley. Young artists will love gathering materials to complete each engaging activity and show off their creations to friends. Step-by-step instructions and colorful how-to photographs make each project a snap...

Jujitsu is a form of martial arts that encourages all useful skills for self-defense. Readers will be introduced to the history of Jujitsu and its main techniques.