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From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman and his fellow champion creator Lee Buchanan (who is also not averse to delicious meats), an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family

Are you a parent or an otherwise amply sized Woodchuck interested in making projects with, or for, your kids? Or are you an aspiring small Woodchuck ready to get into some quality mischief that involves a hammer, nails, and your very own pocketknife? Well, do we have a guide for you!

Offerman Woodshop is opening its avuncular doors to woodworkers of all ages in the form of twelve brand-new, family-friendly undertakings perfect for kids, from beginner offerings like a handmade box kite to more challenging structures like a garden planter. 

All projects are achievable and fun and encourage eye contact, giggles, handshakes, and other old-fashioned familial engagements, while introducing young woodworkers-to-be to the satisfaction and good clean fun of hands-on crafting.

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.

The eighth book in the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs explores some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.

Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze and the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, in this impressive collection that showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs.

This impressive bug anthology for kids offers:

• A wide selection of insects featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
• The 8th book in the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, selling more than130,000 copies in the US.
• A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.

An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.

More in the series

Anthology of Exquisite Bugs is part of the beautiful and informative Children's Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

An epic guide to the history and mythology of dragons from around the world for fantasy-mad kids by medieval historian Cait Stevenson, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon.

For thousands of years humans have feared or revered dragons, be they winged fire-breathing monsters from Europe or slithering water gods from Asia. In this book, featuring beautiful illustrations courtesy of Cinthya Alvarez, readers will be charmed by ancient myths and learn about the cultures that gave birth to these legendary monsters. Includes the stories of:

• Fáfnir, a dragon from Norse mythology whose greed gets the better of him
• The female dragon-slayer from the Arabic folktales One Thousand and One Nights
• Apophis, the dragon god of ancient Egyptian myth who stalks the underworld

Readers will also learn about the link between dragons and dinosaurs, meet real-life dragons such as Komodo dragons and bearded dragons, study dragon constellations, encounter the dragons of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, and wonder at the popularity of games such as Dungeons & Dragons.

It’s everything kids who love dragons could ever want to know!

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes comes this heart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics."

In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems...

Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics.

Until she discovers a horrible secret.

Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlin in an iron grip of terror and violence--and war is brewing. When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help steal Nazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hidden passageways, never knowing who she can trust.

With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Evie has to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing up to evil... before it's too late.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz is back and better than ever with this heart-racing, plot-twisting story about the roots of World War II and the sacrifices we make for what matters most.

"This delightfully silly story subtly guides kids through the art of broaching new friendships and careful listening." -- The Washington Post

A love letter to making friends from unexpected places, If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone is silly, wise, and surprising all at once.

If you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer What will you talk about Will you share secrets or ask questions No one knows what will happen, really. This very silly story is full of the joy and wisdom that comes from making new friends from unexpected places.

Go ahead, pick up a banana and make a call. You'll be glad you did.