Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature! Offering clear and concise instructions, What's That Bird? is the ideal birdwatching manual, allowing you to identify with ease the feathered wild creatures in your backyard. With labeled photographs and information on identifying bird species handy, the budding birdwatcher need look no further. This illustrated reference guide contains details of over 150 common bird species found across North America. Learn to identify birds by color, size, shape, flight pattern, and sound, and find out the best season for spotting them as well as how to tell similar birds apart. What does a song sparrow look like? Where can you find a ruby-throated hummingbird? What markings does a dunlin have? Find answers to these and much more here. In this updated edition, the uncomplicated descriptions are accompanied by new vibrant images that bring even more clarity and detail. The useful bird-finder section clubs birds together according to color for your convenience. With a simple visual approach for quick learning, What's That Bird? is a must-have for beginners and a nifty reference for seasoned birdwatchers.

This unique, colorful deck of 52 playing cards features stunning illustrations of beloved animals that live in the U.S. National Parks—plus instructions for three fun and family-friendly games for 1 or more players. Do you have any loggerhead sea turtles? Do you have any brown bears? Any jackrabbits? Play Take a Hike, a fun spin on Go Fish, with 13 wild and wonderful animals of the National Parks, including the flying squirrel, orca, snowy egret, red fox, and zigzag salamander. Want to raise the stakes? Then try your hand at Parks!, an alternative to Snap. Test your brain with Memory, a modified version of Concentration—or use the 52 oversized cards (which are perfect for little hands) to play your own games. Animals of the National Parks Take a Hike includes 54 cards—52 playing cards and two cards with instructions for Take a Hike, Parks! and Memory. Featuring colorful illustrations of America’s most recognizable animals organized into thirteen-card suits, this deck is fun for the whole family. Bring the cards on a camping trip or pull them out on a rainy day for an exciting way to connect with nature and discover the wonders of our national parks.

Delight in the art of cheese with this set of six 70-piece puzzles showcasing delectable boards from The Cheese Board Deck — plus a reference booklet featuring recipes and tips for making the spreads at home! Perfect for food enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike, this set of six puzzles features mouthwatering cheese-filled arrangements from Meg Quinn’s celebrated The Cheese Board Deck. Invite a group of friends over for a wine and cheese night as you each put a puzzle together or challenge yourself to do all six on your own. Each of the 8 x 5.5 inch puzzles has a unique color on the back so you can easily sort the pieces, or you can attempt the puzzles by just looking at the clues on the images. Use the included booklet to guide your progress with the reference photos of each puzzle. And you can use the included recipes to recreate the boards in the puzzles as an impressive and delicious centerpiece while entertaining at home. Whether it''s for an activity with friends, a date night in, or a cozy solo evening, you''ll brie having a great time.

Weave your own fairy tale through sun-dappled cottages and moss-covered castles with this exquisite tarot deck, featuring a guidebook to help strengthen your spiritual practice and inner wisdom. Cottage Magic Tarot offers a cute and cozy deck for anyone who finds inspiration in the enchanting world of cottagecore. Featuring beautifully illustrated cards with unique suits—teacups, biscuits, quills, and candles—this tarot deck brings the charm of pastoral simplicity to the spiritual world of tarot reading. Ann Shen''s magical artwork imagines The Lovers as a pair of swans, Strength as a woman gently taming a bear, and the Queen of Teacups as a mermaid. The accompanying booklet explains how to tarot cards in various ways along with interpretations of each card in the deck to inform your readings. Perfect for both seasoned tarot enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Cottage Magic Tarot invites you to explore the magic and tranquility of cottage life, providing guidance and insight with every draw. Uncover and explore the cozy, the mystical, and the magical in your life with this one-of-a-kind tarot deck.

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now starring in “a dynamic new graphic ­novel series that stays true to the curious, ­energetic Junie of years past” (School Library Journal, starred review). “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . only how's she supposed to figure out what that is?! Hurray, hurray! It's Job Day in Room 9! Only Junie B. doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up. But guess what's even worse? Junie B. told everyone that she's going to have the bestest job. Only what kind of job is that?! Can Junie B. figure it out fast . or is everyone in Room 9 going think she's a big fibber?! After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, the world's funniest kindergartner is coming to graphic novels—with brand-new, full-color adaptations that bring to Junie B. to life for a new generation of readers and give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones! Look for more Junie B. Jones graphic novels: • Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel • Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel

Hold fast to hope and trust in God with this coloring book featuring comforting designs and inspirational quotes from writers, hymns, and Scripture—curated by the creators of the bestselling Whatever Is Lovely and Choose Joy. When you feel overwhelmed, want to give up, or can’t get anything to work, color your way to hope with the truth of God’s promises and the comfort of encouraging words. With its beautifully calming illustrations and quotes meant to inspire and uplift even the most despairing souls, Confident Hope offers an essential resource to those longing for firm foundations when the future feels uncertain. Each page features a hope-filled quote and corresponding design from one of six talented artists. Confident Hope includes: - Large format 9.75" x 9.75" (25x25cm) pages- 45 single-sided coloring pages- High-quality, bright white paper stock—heavy enough to use pencils, pens, or markers—and perforated for easy removal- Quotes from the Bible, hymns, films, and a variety of inspirational writers, such as Faith Eury Cho, C. S. Lewis, Desmond Tutu, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Jodi Benson, Harriet Tubman, Rebecca Ross, and more- Illustrations by Jennifer Tucker, Ann-Margret Hovsepian, Laura Marshall Denny, Holly Camp, and others—all artists previously featured in Whatever Is Lovely and Choose Joy Hope is always a choice. So when you're feeling hopeless, reach for this coloring book and choose to cling to hope. Whether you are traveling this path by yourself or in a group, pick up your favorite art supplies and color your way to a new understanding of what it means to be confidently hopeful in a God who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Create a three-year keepsake time capsule of your romantic relationship by writing just one sentence a day in this thoughtful guided journal. A charming journal for you and your significant other, Our Q&A a Day provides a variety of questions that you can answers together or individually, with enough space for you and your partner to jot down a one- or two-sentence response. Simply turn to the day's date and respond to the writing prompt. When the year ends, go back to the beginning and start again.! Questions about your relationship goals, history, and moments big and small include: - Where would you like to travel with your partner?- What does your partner's laugh sound like?- What is your top priority today? Over a three-year period, you can see how your answers compare, contrast, and change as you create a lasting keepsake of your relationship. Our Q&A a Day offers a unique opportunity to capture the myriad moments and milestones that you experience together year after year.

Get ready for a zany adventure filled with aliends, dinosaurs, and even more aliens! This hilarious and heartwarming middle grade graphic novel series reaches an out-of-this-world conclusion when Earth is invaded...again! Everything on Earth is perfect. Jeff the alien has his best dinosaur friends, a working space ship, and a whole planet to explore! Nothing can go wrong!Until the aliens Jeff works for have finally decided to check in on their missing invader. Determined to protect his friends, and his new home, Jeff finds himself dealing with bullies he never thought he would see again. Will Jeff be able to save the day? Or is this goodbye to Earth and to the only friends he's ever known?

Every kid is shaped by their family—but not every kid has a brother like Rob. In this bright and thoughtful middle grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Gina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside their autistic and nonverbal brother. So much is changing in Gina Chadderton's life. Her family is moving, she's about to start middle school., and her brother Rob has just escaped out a playroom window ended up over at the new neighbor's house! This coming-of-age memoir explores Gina and Rob's lives. As a nonverbal autistic boy with an intellectual disability, Rob doesn't communicate his thoughts and feelings like most people do. Despite the difficulties that come with that, the Chadderton family has never failed to show each other kindness and love. But as Gina begins to grapple with her own growing body and whether or not to shave her legs, she struggles with how hard it is to take care of her brother while also taking care of herself. Compassionate, informative, and emotionally nuanced, Oh Brother is a heartfelt story about the good days and bad days that come with growing up with someone who will always need help. But more than that, it's about how you can fill even the most challenging of days with joy.

The New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day—but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized adventure and fun! Welcome to Willow City—home to the one and only Miranda Luna! Miranda loves her life in Willow City exactly as it is. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body! (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from?!) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she was born to be? With Hilo Presents, Judd Winick, the beloved creator of Hilo, brings his signature action-packed storytelling, laugh out loud humor and irresistible heart to brand new stories and worlds—perfect for fans of Hilo and for anyone who has ever needed a hero!

“Exploding with energy and mystery, this clever caper had me at the edge of my seat!”—John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series Being a kid is HARD...but being a kid detective is the BEST! Join Harper, a fifth grade genius, in the start to this laugh-out-loud and action-packed graphic novel series! Harper Sharp is like most fifth graders—he's juggling homework, friendships, video games, and...oh yeah, he's busy solving major mysteries! When Starview Elementary announces their annual Young Inventor's Fair, everyone's minds start whirring. What will they make? A new trading card game? Collectible slugs? Suddenly, ominous fliers appear all over school, warning kids and teachers to "BEWARE THE FAIR!" Can Harper figure out who's behind this terrifying threat and foil their nefarious plans? Or will these young inventors' sparks be extinguished forever?! Find out in the start to the next great graphic novel series sensation!

The return of a classic book about games and play that illuminates the relationship between the well-played game and the well-lived life. In The Well-Played Game, games guru Bernard De Koven explores the interaction of play and games, offering players—as well as game designers, educators, and scholars—a guide to how games work. De Koven’s classic treatise on how human beings play together, first published in 1978, investigates many issues newly resonant in the era of video and computer games, including social gameplay and player modification. The digital game industry, now moving beyond its emphasis on graphic techniques to focus on player interaction, has much to learn from The Well-Played Game.

A comprehensive guide to the design and development process of games for impact. Serious games—or games for impact—encompass everything from educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitative games to games for social, scientific, and cultural impact. While the field is flourishing, the practice of actually designing such games is not readily understood. Filling this gap, Designing Serious Games provides a comprehensive guide to the design and development process of this unique interdisciplinary field. The book guides readers through a user-centric design process that includes methods to define the game’s goal, understand its target audience, design accordingly, and evaluate outcomes. Featuring diverse case studies, actionable advice, and incisive interviews with transformational game practitioners and industry leaders, this practical book is an essential resource for anyone interested in designing serious games. - Provides game design instruction tailored to the needs of serious games- Offers step-by-step activities and guidance on concept design, preproduction, production, and postproduction- Highlights industry perspective through interviews sharing real-life insights of development practice- Includes extensive exercises and case studies- Suits both students and professionals