Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads
Did you know that we have the same number of bones in our neck as a giraffe? That dogs can smell 25 times better than us and that sheep need about half as much sleep as we do? In Animals and Me, discover fascinating similarities and surprising differences between the human body and animals.
Up-close photos will grab children’s attention while fun facts will capture the imagination. Marvel at the amazing facts about how our brain sizes differ to various animals and how we share similar eating habits to reptiles!
This is a completely fresh and imaginative approach to studying the human body.
This reader will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about Dinosaur Dinners. It was to eat or to be eaten in the days of the dinosaurs. Step back in time with your child and read all about life with the dinosaurs. Dinosaur Dinners is part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 Readers have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes, a glossary, and a simple index. Read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers.
When Emily, Makayla, Jose, and Matt go bicycling, they witness what can happen if you do not wear a helmet. This book does a great job explaining how children should ride their bicycles and how important it is to follow the rules of safety.
