Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Kids | 13 March 2010
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Parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for ideas on how to get children outdoors and instill in them a love of nature can find more than 75 creative crafts, games, and activities using objects that kids can collect from nature in this idea book. As children make race cars out of rocks, create paint from plants, and assemble funny grass masks, they learn to be environmentally friendly—absorbing information on recycling, reducing waste, and inspiring others to protect nature.
Words matter. And good writing matters. Especially in the information society, in which more writing than ever is disseminated and read. There may be a lot of dross out there, but we can also find writing that stands out from the rest. It lodges in our heads because of its simplicity and style, and because it says something worth reading. This is 'word byte' writing, a term that the authors in Word Bytes coin, define, explain and encourage readers to achieve.
An A-Z of cricket as it is played around the world, this book not only defines the terms of the game but illustrates them with lively quotations and provides a wealth of additional information. Fully up to date, it includes entries on sledging, ball-tampering, and the third umpire.
Representing outstanding value for money, this stylish and contemporary series has been specially created for everyone with a busy lifestyle. Highly practical and inspiring, the DK Living series embraces every aspect of a wide range of popular topics, from gardening and cookery to beauty and sports.
Each title covers both basic and more advanced information, including a clear explanation of the subject, equipment, and preparation. Detailed, step-by-step photographs and instructions take the reader systematically through all the techniques.
This text's unique and comprehensive coverage includes: general advice on practical work; basic laboratory skills, classical and instrumental techniques; analysis and presentation of data; information technology; library resources; and communicating information.
