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What do tic-tac-toe, Pilolo, and hookey have in common? They're all games! Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?

Looking for quick, engaging art projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From kindness rocks and unicorn dust to foil and cube art, these amazing 10-minute art projects will have kids making in no time!

Need some quick and easy paper makerspace projects? They're all here! From flip books and dream catchers to lanterns and locker magnets, these 10-minute paper projects will have kids making in no time!

Need some fast and easy duct tape projects for your makerspace? You're in luck! From spinners and beads to wallets and bookmarks, these engaging 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!

Looking for science-themed makerspace projects that won't take too long? Look no more! From bots and goo to lava and cells, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!

Got extra yarn in your makerspace? Put that yarn to use with some quick and easy makerspace projects. From dolls and animals to plant holders and dragon eggs, these 10-minute yarn projects will have kids making in no time!

Learn all about what it takes to run for—and win—the U.S. presidency in this fascinating guide for young readers, part of the trusted What Was? series. It’s the perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! What are the differences between America's two major political parties?...

The Adventures of Mooty was first published as a 10-part series of children's stories in 1980, depicting the adventures of a loveable little mouse who endears himself to a community of animals, birds and insects and becomes their hero. Four decades on, Mooty continues to charm children and...

The Adventures of Mooty was first published as a 10-part series of children's stories in 1980, depicting the adventures of a loveable little mouse who endears himself to a community of animals, birds and insects and becomes their hero. Four decades on, Mooty continues to charm children and...

Do you know how the first pizza was made? Learn how ancient civilizations started to make the first pizza—baked flat bread! See how pizza ingredients like cheese and tomatoes were discovered throughout history. Find out how pizza has become a worldwide favorite food.

Als Bibiane Biber von der erfolgreichen Präsentation ihres Naturschutzprojektes nach Hause zurückkehrt, herrscht Chaos: Schmutzwäsche und gebrauchtes Geschirr, so weit das Auge reicht. Bevor die Feierlaune verschwindet, kommt Giovanni Giraffe vorbei und hilft Bibiane Biber, den Blick auf das Wesentliche zu richten. Prompt stellt sich die ersehnte Leichtigkeit ein. Was für ein Glück! Auch Eusebius Eule und Rea Reh wünschen sich im Advent dasselbe wie ihre Kinder, nämlich jede Menge Weihnachtsstimmung und Harmonie in Hülle und Fülle.

Temika and her family are big on recycling paper. Temika and her brother Tyler are ready to argue about where paper comes from–trees or recycled paper. Mom says they’re both right! Dad suggests they make their own paper so that Temika can use it for her Grandma’s birthday card. Mom teaches them how to make homemade paper from scraps of white paper, colored construction paper, and even flowers!

Patterns are an important and often beautiful part of our world. One such pattern is a tessellation, or a series of shapes that is arranged in a manner that repeats itself with no gaps. Learn how to make your own tessellation with a fun craft!

Hunter is very sad. He’s growing so much, he grew right out of his favorite pair of rocket pajamas! Luckily for him, his aunt makes amazing crafts. He learns you can use your imagination for just about anything—even making patterns for sewing quilts!

Every country may have different foods, but almost all of them have a dish with noodles. All around the world, kids share their favorite regional pasta dish. What is your favorite sauce and noodle recipe? Do you share the same favorite as other kids from your country?

Have you ever wondered how pasta is made? While pasta only takes a few ingredients—flour, water, salt, and sometimes eggs—the process can be quite complex. Luckily, modern technology has greatly simplified the process from grain to flour, to dough, and finally to the pasta you find at the grocery store.

What foods did you eat for breakfast today? Do you eat different breakfast foods on the weekend? Children of every culture eat breakfast, but the foods they choose depends on the region.

Bloomsbury presents The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions by Isabel Thomas, read by Olivia Forrest and Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy 'The perfect present for any inquisitive child.' The Sunday Times 'Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that...

There are many types of sugar used in the foods we eat. To stay healthy, we can't consume too many of those pesky added sugars!

Lucas and Samia decide to use the scientific method when helping Grandma bake cookies. They change ingredients one by one to result in a unique cookie each time. Samia tries adding more flour for softer cookies, and Lucas tries adding melted butter with dissolved sugar for crispier cookies.