From the common Barn Swallow and American Goldfinch to the dangerous Australian Cassowary, birds' distinct personalities and colorings make them a favorite fascination of kids of all ages. A bevy of bird species soar across each page of Soaring, Singing Tattoo Birds, which animal-loving kids will love to wear right on their skin! 50 vibrantly colored, illustrative temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water. Plus, each bird species is accompanied by fun and fascinating facts. Did you know that the Scarlet Ibis’s brilliant color comes from the large amount of shrimp and red shellfish in their diet? Or that the yellow feathers on the Macaroni Penguin’s head gave them their name, since “macaroni” is a historical slang term for male fashion? Kids will love quizzing their friends on newly learned avian trivia while showing off their interesting ink.
"James Crews, editor of two best-selling poetry anthologies, presents an all-new collection of highly accessible poems on the theme of celebrating moments of wonder and peace in everyday life. The anthology features a foreword by Nikita Gill and a carefully curated selection of poems from a diverse range of authors"--
This big, colorful poster activity book invites kids ages 4–8 to complete the scene by adding 50 sticker puzzle pieces, all featuring creatures who inhabit rainforests around the world. From insects like fireflies, praying mantises, scorpions, and Hercules beetles to mammals and reptiles like the squirrel monkey, pangolin, poison dart frog, and jaguar, and birds such as the sparkling violet-ear hummingbird and the harpy eagle, kids will love following the clues to match the creature to its place on the poster. The completed poster, measuring 15 x 28 inches, makes a stunning piece of wall art that kids can proudly display on their bedroom wall.
This big poster activity book for kids ages 4-8 features 50 colorfully illustrated stickers of the most amazing creatures that live in and around the ocean, from sharks and sea turtles, to penguins, puffins, fish, whales, and dolphins. Solving the puzzle of what sticker goes where invites kids to learn about the wonders of ocean life while making their own wall art.
Dressage is the ultimate achievement of oneness between horse and rider. Featuring a full arena diagram and step-by-step instructions for each exercise, this sturdy book is designed to allow the rider to hang it on a hook and refer to it from the saddle. You’ll learn how to improve your riding position; master looseness, balance, and suspension; and perfect flying changes as you work toward dressage success.
The Ringside Guide for Any Rider at Any Level Softness - Looseness - Engagement - Adjustability - Ground WorkCLASSICAL DRESSAGE MEETS WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP in the growing equestrian discipline of Western Dressage. Dressage work demands that horses be responsive, supple, and balanced - desirable qualities whether your horse is navigating trails, working cattle, or performing in a dressage competition. Following a comprehensive training path, these 101 exercises, presented as full arena diagrams with step-by-step instructions, develop your horse's natural ability to carry himself correctly. Practicing them will also improve your own riding skills and strengthen your relationship and communication with your horse. Western Dressage can make your horse the best he can be, whether the goal is pleasure riding, the highest levels of competition, or somewhere in between.
"Sweet to savory, breakfast to dinner, Zucchini Love proves how versatile this summer favorite can be! James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Cynthia Graubart brings her passion for producing veggie-forward family meals to over 40 recipes. Full-color photos and step-by-step instructions accompany each recipe-plus there are tips for picking, freezing, and preserving-making the book easy to use and highly browsable"--
For the burgeoning number of backyard gardeners aspiring to grow a rich array of fresh food for their families, The Seven-Step Homestead offers a doable, incremental program for turning any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants, and medicinal herbs over the course of several years.
Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment.
Popular cheesemaking author Claudia Lucero shares 60 creative recipes for using whey, a nutrient-rich byproduct that too often goes to waste in the making of cheese, yogurt, and kefir.
Show Off Your Horse's Good Looks. Braiding is the final touch that gives your horse a polished, well-turned-out appearance. When it's not show day, braiding can preserve a long mane or full tail, or provide a fun, calming activity for horse and rider. Learn the details that can help you master 30 braids suiting every discipline, including hunter, dressage, saddle-seat, Western, and draft.
Exactly What You Need To Know Whether your goal is to tap a single tree in your backyard or to set up a full commercial tubing system, Alison and Steven Anderson ably guide you through the process, from collection through cooking and bottling. With a family tradition as syrup makers, the Andersons have first-hand knowledge of commercial production: cooking with evaporators, grading the syrup, building a sugarhouse, pricing, and marketing. They share all this and more in their beginner's guide to the rustic tradition of making syrup.
Do you have an old grapevine that needs training? A forsythia that has become too leggy? Evergreen shrubs that threaten to push through your first-floor windows? Have you just purchased a new home and feel mystified by the pruning chores ahead? If so, help is here in Pruning Trees, Shrubs & Vines.Pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants and trees, if it's done the right way. When pruned regularly and properly, your plants stay vibrantly healthy. Flowering shrubs and vines produce more blossoms, fruit trees and berry patches yield more fruit, and hedges and evergreens remain full and well-shaped.Pruning Trees, Shrubs & Vines offers all the advice you need to start pruning fruit and shade trees, evergreens, grape vines, berry bushes, ornamental shrubs and vines, hedges, and roses like a professional. You'll learn how, where, and when to prune as well as what tools to use. For quick reference you'll find a pruning timetable, a condensed plant-by-plant pruning guide, and an A-to-Z glossary of pruning terms.
250 colorfully illustrated stickers of barnyard animals, along with laminated fold-out covers with farm scenes, promise hours of fun creating their own barnyard pictures, for kids ages 4 to 8.
This colorful activity book invites kids ages 3 to 6 to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities developed by City Sprouts, a leading educational organization focused on introducing urban kids to the wonders of the garden and promoting equity in science education.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
The award-winning children's storytelling podcast, Circle Round, shares some of their most popular folktalkes in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully-illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. A Taste of Honey, a story with roots in India, invites kids to explore the value of learning to use your smarts and develop confident problem-solving abilities. The rich, colorful illustrations of Indian illustrator Chaaya Prabhat bring to life the narration of Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Enjoy the Outdoors Inside Bring the beauty and serenity of a walk in the woods into your home. Hand-gathered collections of acorns and moss, twigs and bark, and leaves and wildflowers are the main elements in natural home decorations, lending texture, scent, and warmth to interior settings of every style.Marlene Hurley Marshall's "Woodland Style" is a beautiful tour through the possibilities for living with nature. From the wonderful creations of a talented array of woodland artists and designers to Marshall's personal interpretations of woodland chic, here are dozens of lovely ways to enhance any home with treasures from the woods.Use one perfect pinecone and a length of fabric to make a simple curtain tie or gather enough velvety moss to transform a small garden table -- the ideas and instructions are here for you to explore. There are also tips and techniques for collecting, cleaning, and preserving woodland materials and a delicious chapter on foraging and cooking with morels, fiddleheads, ramps, and other wild plants.The woodland elements you love outside now have a lovely home inside.
This informative and encouraging guide offers proven solutions to all of your most stubborn sewing problems. With a question-and-answer format that makes it easy to find what you need, Barbara Weiland Talbert includes tips on selecting the perfect patterns, choosing the right size needles, comparing seam types, and much more. No matter your sewing experience or whether you prefer to use a machine or sew by hand, The Sewing Answer Book will help you hone your skills while inspiring you to try new and exciting techniques.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Walk, trot, canter, and gallop your way through a variety of mazes and word puzzles-all related to playful ponies! Jackie and Barney will help you unsnarl four ponies' tangled Lead Lines (page 30) and fill out a Check List for going to a show (page 52), as well as bring you plenty of jokes, riddles, and other fun activities.
It's here! The only book you need to brew great-tasting beer at home. If you can boil water and combine ingredients, you can learn the skills you need to make top-notch beer. Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide is a simple yet complete overview for brewers of all levels. Brewmaster Dave Miller offers up-to-date advice on cutting-edge techniques and successfully guides you through the entire brewing process.
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