The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions


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Kids should have a ball creating such wonders as an edible ocean or a greenhouse grown in a plastic bag. Among the 78 recipes are instructions for making such revolutionary new artistic mediums as whipped cream finger paint, dryer lint clay, and toothpaste putty. Quite a few of the concoctions are edible while others make great party activities or simple gifts. Illustrations.




The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2


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The bestselling Kid Concoctions books bring families together around the kitchen table to create unique art projects and playthings using everyday household ingredients.




Kid Concoctions and Contraptions


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Creative recipes for exciting projects such as: super bubble ooze, shrinky doos, indoor hot air balloon, plus more.




Kids' Crazy Art Concoctions


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Provides instructions for making a variety of artistic concoctions involving water color cakes, soap paint, crazy dough, pastes, papers, and earthworks.




Super Science Concoctions


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Fizz, gurgle, bubble, and brew! Hours of outrageous science fun await kids with Jill Hauser's incredible science concoctions. Kids explore a world of amazing science--from capillary action to liquid density to emulsions to plastics--all while making magical mixtures they concoct themselves! * Over 50 safe inexpensive science mixtures, using household ingredients, encourage kids to discover and think creatively. *Explore density with hovering veggies, explode colors in milk to learn about molecular movement, and cross-link polymers to make plastic blobber. *Concoct sticky water, gooblek, jigglin' gelatin worms, lava, liquid lasagna, and creepy water ghosts. Simple experiments with spectacular results make the wonder of science accessible to every child.




I Am Not Joey Pigza


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Just when Joey Pigza's wired world finally seems to be under control, his good-for-nothing dad pops back into his life. This time, though, Carter Pigza is a new man – literally. After a lucky lotto win, Carter Pigza has a crazy new outlook on life, and he's even changed his name to Charles Heinz. He thinks Joey and his mom should become new people, too. Soon Joey finds himself bombarded with changes: a new name, a new home, and a new family business – running the beat-up Beehive Diner. He knows he should forgive his dad as his mom wants him to, and get with the new family program. But Joey is afraid that in changing names and going with the flow he will lose sight of who he really is. In this rocket-paced new chapter in Joey Pigza's life, a favorite hero discovers what identity and forgiveness really mean, and how to cook a delicious turkey burger. This title has Common Core connections.




Kid Concoctions of Biblical Proportions


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A book to bring families together around the table to create unique biblical art projects and playthings by using everyday household ingredients.




The Name of this Book is Secret


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I don't know how you got here but this page isn't for you. This is an extremely dangerous book with a very deadly secret. It is an alarming account of two extraordinary adventurers, a missing magician's diary, a symphony of smells and a deadly secret... If you're both curious and brave, visit www.thenameofthisbookissecret.co.uk - but remember - I warned you. "Many different types of readers will thoroughly enjoy this tale including fans of Anthony Horowitz and Lemony Snicket. The book is an interesting read where many types of emotions overwhelm you such as horror, grief, mystery, anxiety the lot. Mixed with a hint of sweet satisfaction that you have finally read the story. I honestly do not know how I lived without reading the book - it baffles me." - Guardian Children's Books Shortlisted Bedforshire Children's Book of the Year Award 2009, selected for the Premier League Reading Stars programme




The Apothecary


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It's 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows - a fascinating boy who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjamin's father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecary's sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia, in order to find him, all while keeping it out of the hands of their enemies - Russian spies in possession of nuclear weapons. Discovering and testing potions they never believed could exist, Janie and Benjamin embark on a dangerous race to save the apothecary and prevent impending disaster. Together with Ian Schoenherr's breathtaking illustrations, this is a truly stunning package from cover to cover.




The Ultimate Book of Holiday Kid Concoctions


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The Ultimate Book of Holiday Kid Concoctions is the festive new book in John and Danita Thomas's award-winning series. Inside you will find over 50 wild and crazy concoctions for every occasion. Add a fun-filled dimension to your next holiday celebration with family projects such as: Confetti Balloons, Giant Chocolate Kiss, Shamrock Glass Cookies, Mystery Message Eggs, Cinco de Mayo Corn Chips, Soap Sculptures, Mosaic Masterpieces, Magic Flower Stationery, Firecracker Paint Pens, Princess and Pirate Make-up, Harvest Rain Stick, Magic Reindeer Food, Edible Birthday Card, Pumpkin Candle Holders, Goofy Glowing Gunk. Book jacket.