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Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.

Young readers can count down from 10 while discovering the many ways to make the world a kinder place.

This beautifully illustrated book will show young readers the many ways they can make the world a kinder place.

This supernatural historical mystery is the second title in the acclaimed and emotionally resonant 'Ghosts of Ordinary Objects' series.

Vikram Madan's ingenious poems take many forms, from limerick to rebus to a fill-in-the-blank poem that offers more than 13.8 billion funny combinations.

The first African American entomologist Charles Henry Turner shines in this nonfiction picture book, showcasing his ideas and discoveries about ants, bees, and other insects.

This jolly board book celebrates the fun of holiday festivities with simple, repetitive say-aloud words and colourful photos of animals and children.

Explore Henry Ford's little known quest to incorporate soybeans into his cars and every part of his life.

Word-writing practice and activities, including That's Silly!(TM) and Hidden Pictures® puzzles, combine with digital video tutorials in a practice pad developed with handwriting experts Zaner-Bloser aimed to help kids build vocabulary and handwriting skills, as well as lifelong learning confidence and success.Highlights infuses Fun with a Purpose® into writing and learning new words in this 80-page, full-color pad designed for kids ages first grade and up. It has easy-to-follow instructions and special QR codes on the pages which can be scanned with a mobile device to watch animated handwriting tutorials. The pad's horizontal format provides plenty of writing space for both left-handed and right-handed kids, and also has convenient tear-off pages.

This cursive handwriting practice pad, developed with handwriting experts Zaner-Bloser, combines Hidden Pictures® puzzles and activities with digital video tutorials that correspond to each page to make learning cursive easy and fun. While many schools no longer teach cursive, it is still an important life skill valued by parents.Highlights brings Fun with a Purpose® into learning cursive with this 80-page, full-color pad. It has easy-to-follow instructions and special QR codes on the pages which can be scanned with a mobile device to watch animated handwriting tutorials. The pad's horizontal format provides plenty of writing space for both left-handed and right-handed kids, and also has convenient tear-off pages.

It's no secret- kids tend to learn best when they are having fun. Alphabet Puzzles is a 64-page full-color pad packed with fun activities for kids preschool-age and up to build their confidence as they learn letters and build alphabet skills, which are important steps toward reading readiness.

Preschoolers will develop important pre-writing fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination through cutting and pasting activities, using That''s Silly(TM) puzzles, matching, and more, all in an affordable, travel-friendly pad format.Being able to cut and paste is an important step toward school readiness, and Highlights infuses Fun with a Purpose® into this essential learning skill. Cutting and Pasting is a 64-page full-color pad that gives preschoolers plenty of practice with scissors through interactive puzzles, cutting lines and shapes, cutting out and assembling simple toys, and other activities that improve manual dexterity.

The perfect gift for any Valentine, this collection of heart-filled Hidden Pictures® puzzles offers a unique puzzling experience. Kids can use the included hot-pink highlighter to find hundreds of hidden objects and create fluorescent scenes.This Valentine's activity book with inverted puzzles combines the fun of coloring with highlighters and the enduring popularity of intricate Hidden Pictures® puzzles. Valentine-themed images such as beautiful bouquets, crafty cards, and tasty treats pair with Highlights(TM) trademark humorous illustrations, creating a fun and engaging Valentine's puzzling activity perfect for the whole family.

A perfect lift-the-flap gift for children excited about starting school and those fascinated by trucks and construction.

This exuberant picture book demonstrates key maths concepts to children as ten maths-loving chicks make a new friend.

In this unique, fast-paced twist on the time-travel genre and the first book in a trilogy, sixteen-year-old Alex is a Spinner--one of a rare few who can rewind time to review past events. Alex's society uses Spinners to help solve crimes, but their powers come with a price: no Spinner ever lives past the age of twenty. This title is perfect for fans of author Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Naturals; Killer Instinct) and Vivian Vande Velde (23 Minutes). Sixteen-year-old Alex is a Spinner--she has the ability to rewind time to review past events. Hated and feared because of their ability to find the truth, the small population of Spinners is restricted to Centers--compounds created to house and protect them. Alex's society uses the Spinners' skills to solve major crimes, but messing with time comes with consequences: no Spinner lives past the age of twenty. At sixteen, Alex is in her prime--until time sickness strikes early. When she is offered an experimental treatment, Alex sees a future for herself for the first time. But the promising medication offers more than just a cure--it also brings with it dire consequences.

The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humour and vivid detail by an award-winning writer. For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong women, this riveting book shines a light on six powerful ancient queens.

Frank Lloyd Wright, a young boy from the prairie, becomes America's first world-famous architect in this engaging and inspirational non-fiction picture book introducing organic architecture and transformed the American home.

Oliver Wizard overcomes his night-time fears as his father gently helps him get ready for bed.

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Pigeon poop! Pigeon toes! Pigeons and Picasso! Explore it all in this funny, yet instructional, guide to all things pigeon.

Laurence Pringle's fascinating and informative book, with stunning illustrations by Meryl Henderson, introduces young readers to the life and behaviour of one of nature's most remarkable birds - the penguin.

Join Laurence Pringle as he introduces a variety of whales and describes efforts to save these magnificent creatures from extinction. With bold, realistic illustrations by Meryl Henderson, this journey to the undersea world unveils the mysterious world of these mammals in the ocean.

Featuring stunning illustrations, this is a great introduction to an extraordinary mammal. Readers can discover how bats can pluck insects from the air, fish from the water and help giant trees and other tropical plants to reproduce, among other fascinating facts.

Can you climb a tree without using arms or legs? Can you smell odours by wiggling your tongue in the air? Snakes can! Beginning with these simple questions, award-winning author Laurence Pringle invites readers to explore the remarkable abilities and lives of snakes.

Someone stole Otto's birthday!

A simple idea.