Great Kids

Imagine the sparkle in your child's eyes as they embark on a journey into the wild, armed with the knowledge and confidence to not only survive but to thrive in nature. This comprehensive guide transforms the great outdoors into an exciting and educational playground where kids can learn, grow, and excel.

Newbery Award–winning author Jack Gantos shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book. With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Gantos...

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the court with an all-star who reaches for new heights Blake Griffin is known for being a #1 draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner, and one of the best power forwards playing today...

50 Things to Know About Throwing a Kid’s Birthday Party, by Tina Wither, offers an approach to organizing a child’s birthday party that is practical and helpful in many different ways.

J.D. has a big problem - it's the night before the start of third grade, and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom.

Discover the courageous hearts and daring adventures of the Bible's most remarkable heroes in "Adventures in Scripture for Kids: Exploring The Great Men of the Bible"! Dive into a world where ordinary boys become extraordinary men through faith, obedience, and God's miraculous power. Perfect for young listeners aged 8 to 12, this book brings the Bible's epic tales to life in a way that's engaging and educational.

As an animal-talent fairy, there’s nothing Beck likes better than speaking Bird, or Chipmunk. So when a conflict breaks out between the hummingbirds and the chipmunks, she steps forward to act as a mediator, but nothing she says seems to help. Will Beck be able to bring peace to the animals?...

Are the Kids Okay? describes the life of John Early Stokes. John Stokes wasn't a rich man, he wasn't a famous personality. In fact, by most measures, he was an ordinary guy. But to those who's life he touched, he was so much more. John Stokes was a loving husband, a caring father, a devoted child of God, at his core a very good man, whose humanity and humility endeared him to all who knew him.

Have you ever found something so special you would do anything to keep it? Come sit by the sparkling Sea of Galilee and listen as Jesus tells two of His most wonderful stories. In this beautifully retold narrative, you'll meet Elian, a hardworking farmer who stumbles upon a dazzling treasure buried in a field, a secret that fills him with so much happiness he breaks into a joyful dance in the dirt! Then, travel to a bustling city and meet Liana, a merchant who has spent her whole life searching for the most perfect pearl in the world.

Do you need help learning addition? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn addition the fun way with Level 2 of Math Funland with Addition where you will learn addition facts with sums 5-15! And if you want to practice more addition facts, check out Levels 1 and 3 of Math Funland with Addition!

Dear parents everywhere—we get it, you love your kid. But, let's face it: no matter how much you praise them, your kid is most likely not the next child prodigy. Be that as it may, we are pretty sure the neighbors are tired of hearing about how the fruit of your loins got the lead in the school play or scored the most points in the last game when they are just trying to grab a burger at the barbecue.

Here are hundreds of fun ways to keep entertained and learning, having interesting conversations with others about thought-provoking subjects or silly topics, and creating and having fun! This is a book meant to give you ideas and inspire you. Whether you're the parent of a five-year-old and you're looking for some new ideas to entertain your little one, or you're a bored 12- or 15-year-old, you will find fresh new ideas and old forgotten favorites here.

These audiobooks introduce young listeners to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can’t help him this time - Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them?

The incredible true story of how Americans from all walks of life weathered one of the most turbulent periods in our nation's history--the Great Depression--and emerged triumphant. Crash tells the story of the Great Depression, from the sweeping fallout of the market collapse to the more...

Join Max and his trusty rabbit, Thumper, on a thrilling adventure in The Great Escape Kids Stories Book! When Thumper mysteriously disappears, Max's quest to find him leads to a hidden underground tunnel and an enchanting forest full of magical creatures. In this heartwarming tale, Max and his friends Lily and Ben encounter a clever fox, a warm-hearted bear, and a brave otter, each with their own unique gifts and challenges. They soar through the sky with a majestic eagle, navigate treetop shortcuts with a mischievous squirrel, and outwit playful monkeys in a jungle of surprises.

Have you ever been told you're too young to do something big? Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a true hero for God? Meet Timothy, a young boy with a heart full of faith and a love for God's amazing stories! Timothy's ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when a famous visitor named Paul arrives in his town. This meeting is the start of a grand adventure that will take Timothy across seas and along dusty roads to share the good news of Jesus.

Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn division the fun way with Math Funland with Division: Level 1, where you will learn division tables zero to three! And if you want to practice more division facts, check out Math Funland with Division: Level 2 and Math Funland with Division: Level 3!

Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn division the fun way with Math Funland with Division: Level 2, where you will learn division tables four to seven! And if you want to practice more division facts, check out Math Funland with Division: Level 1 and Math Funland with Division: Level 3!

Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn division the fun way with Math Funland with Division: Level 3, where you will learn division tables eight to 12! And if you want to practice more division facts, check out Math Funland with Division: Level 1 and Math Funland with Division: Level 2!

In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at - the felt - and hits the road.