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And, right now Quarto Knows is having an amazing Thanksgiving sale on their books. You can save 35% off each book by entering promo code TURKEY16 at checkout. I wanted to share a selection of educational books I was recently sent from the publisher, that would make for great holiday gift ideas. While I know Santa brings toys to most children, I grew up in a home where education is important and Santa would always bring me a sampling of books to enjoy when the toys going boring. :-) Even on birthdays and special occasions, books popped up alongside toys, and I didn't mind as I loved to learn new things. And, now that I have a family of my own, which I homeschool, I am always looking for great books like the ones below that make learning a new topic/subject fun.
About this Book:
"A garden can be a place for discovery, creativity and fun, and a space that encourages children to enjoy and engage with the natural world.
Through 52 exciting family projects, this book inspires parents and their children to play and learn in the garden, with activities including nature trails, cooking, crafting and growing plants and vegetables.
Ex-primary teacher Matthew Appleby (author of The Allotment Planner, 2013) is the expert voice behind the book. Appleby has two sons and has tapped into his first-hand experience of parenting and teaching to devise these seasonal projects for every week of the year. The Children's Garden is the perfect companion for families looking to discover the magic and adventure their gardens have to offer."
Format: Hardback, 144 Pages
ISBN: 9780711236332
Size: 8.268 in x 0.327 in x 5.906 in / 210 mm x 8.3 mm x 150 mm
Published: Mar. 3, 2016
My Thoughts:
About this Box Set:
"When the sun comes out, it’s time to get outside and explore. All around you are extraordinary things in nature, waiting to be discovered.... and collected! This box is your one-stop guide to finding, observing, collecting and exhibiting your discoveries, from shells and feathers to animal tracks and trails. Discover and create your own collections and be amazed at the wonder of life around you."
Format: Hardback, 24 Pages
ISBN: 9781847807731
Series: Little Collectors
Size: 11.26 in x 0.443 in x 7.087 in / 286 mm x 11.26 mm x 180 mm
Published: Jun. 2, 2016
Age Range: 5-8 years
My Thoughts:
About this Box Set:
"It's spring! So it’s time to get outside and explore. All around you are extraordinary things in nature, waiting to be discovered.... and collected! This box is your one-stop guide to finding, observing, collecting and exhibiting your discoveries, from flowers and blossoms to to pebbles and plants. Discover and create your own collections and be amazed at the wonder of life around you."
Format: Hardback, 24 Pages
ISBN: 9781847807724
Series: Little Collectors
Size: 11.26 in x 7.087 in / 286 mm x 180 mm
Published: Mar. 3, 2016
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About this Book:
"Welcome to Bug Camp, where every day's an adventure!
Every summer, entomologists around the world offer bug camps to kids, hoping to share the wonders of insects with the next generation of explorers and creative thinkers. Now, biologists Tim Forrest and Jen Hamel bring their decades of bug camp experience to a book filled with games, experiments, cool facts, stories, and good, old-fashioned fun. Rain or shine, indoors and out, Bug Camp is filled with adventures and wonder.
Discover insect mouth parts that chew, siphon, pierce, and absorb and antennae that smell and hear. Learn how to identify crickets and katydids from their songs and how to find firefly signals and honeybee waggle dances. Collect caterpillars, and watch them morph into butterflies and moths. Go on scavenger hunts to find cool predators, prey, and parasites. Conduct experiments and collect Citizen Science data. With hundreds of insect photos from around the world and millions of real insects in every neighborhood, kids will never get bored with Bug Camp. Start packing!"
Format: Hardcover Book , 96 Pages
ISBN: 9781633221161
Illustrations: 300+ color photos and 15 illustrations
Size: 9 in x 10 in / 229 mm x 254 mm
Published: Sep. 15, 2016
Age Range: 8-12 years
My Thoughts:
About this Book:
"From Monet to Renoir and from Boston to Paris, kids search famous paintings to complete a checklist of things to find in each.
Are You an Art Sleuth? You probably are.
Each of the twenty full-page paintings, drawn from museums around the world, are fun, lively, and full of small details, that can be spotted, counted and checked off a list of things to find. Invite children to see what they can discover when they look at art very closely.
Following each close-up is an accompanying spread full of fun facts and activities related to the painting and the story it tells. Prepared by a member of the education staff of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the facts and historical bits are specially selected and written to engage young children and encourage them to come in closer and have fun looking at art.
Some of the artists included in the book are Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, Fra Angelico, Vittore Carpaccio, William Hogarth, Quentin Metsys, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, William Holman Hunt, Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Breughel, and Henri Rousseau."
Format: Hardcover Book , 104 Pages
ISBN: 9781631591310
Size: 8.25 in x 10.75 in / 210 mm x 273 mm
Published: Jul. 1, 2016
Age Range: 4-7 years
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About this book:
"Following the success of Creaturepedia, Adrienne Barman returns with this companion color and activity book, bursting with rainy-day activities. Informative and fun, this book is filled with facts, creatures to color in, 50 stickers and a double gatefold poster at the rear."
Format: Trade Paperback , 40 Pages
ISBN: 9781847808356
Series: Creaturepedia
Size: 8.7 in x 11.8 in / 221 mm x 300 mm
Published: Jun. 7, 2016
Age Range: 5-8 years
My Thoughts:
About this Book:
"Learn physics, chemistry and biology in your own backyard!
At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own backyard, it's simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments from nature. Science can be found all around in nature. Outdoor Science Lab for Kids offers 52 fun STEM activities for families to do together. The experiments can be used as individual projects, for parties, or as educational activities for groups. Outdoor Science Lab for Kids will tempt families to learn about physics, chemistry, biology, and nature in their backyards. Learn scientific survival skills and even take some experiments to the playground! Many of the experiments are safe enough for toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together."
Format: Flex-Bind, 144 Pages
ISBN: 9781631591150
Series: Lab Series
Illustrations: 200 color photos
Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in / 216 mm x 216 mm
Published: Jun. 1, 2016
Age Range: 7-10 years
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About this Book:
"A refreshing source of ideas to help your children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book features 52 plant-related activities set into weekly lessons, beginning with learning to read maps to find your heat zone, moving through seeds, soil, composting, and then creating garden art and appreciating your natural surroundings. Author Renata Fossen Brown guides your family through fun opportunities learning about botany, ecology, the seasons, food, patience, insects, eating, and cooking. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on outdoor experiences. The lessons in this book are open-ended to be explored over and over - with different results each time! Garden Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new gardeners. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. So, slip on your muddy clothes, and get out and grow!"
Format: Flex-Bind, 136 Pages
ISBN: 9781592539048
Series: Lab Series
Illustrations: 250 color photos
Size: 8.75 in x 8.75 in / 222 mm x 222 mm
Published: Apr. 1, 2014
Age Range: 7-10 years
My Thoughts:
About this Book:
"Introduce your children to the wonders of the galaxy in a fun, hands on way!
It can be hard to explain and understand what lies beyond what you see in the beautiful night sky. Astronomy Lab for Kids teaches children the basics of outer space in 52 lessons that can be done with everyday items from around your house. Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennis balls, how to measure the speed of light with a flat candy bar and a microwave, how to make a simple telescope with magnifying glasses, and so much more! Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises."
Format: Flex-Bind, 144 Pages
ISBN: 9781631591341
Series: Lab Series
Illustrations: 200 color photos
Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in / 216 mm x 216 mm
Published: Oct. 1, 2016
Age Range: 6-99 years
My Thoughts:
About this Book:
"An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children!
Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as the inspiring work of a prominent artist. The projects can be used independently throughout the year or as a curriculum for hands-on art experiences. This is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new teachers. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. Paint Lab for Kids is an excellent resource to get your kids working and creating with paint.
"Any artist of any age will find an overflowing toolbox in Paint Lab for Kids. Stephanie's new book makes me want to drop everything and paint. Paint Lab for Kids is overflowing with new ideas that I can't wait to try out in my own studio before I even share them with my kid. I love that the project techniques are ones my daughter can build upon and use throughout her entire creative life." - Ashley Hackshaw, founder of LilBlueBoo.com
"What fantastic assignments--all paired with inspiring art from contemporary artists. What a treat!" - Lilla Rogers, owner of artist agency Lilla Rogers Studio and author of I Just Like to Make Things"
Format: Flex-Bind, 144 Pages
ISBN: 9781631590788
Series: Lab Series
Illustrations: 200 color photos
Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in / 216 mm x 216 mm
Published: Dec. 15, 2015
My Thoughts:
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Aren't the above mentioned books for kids great? I couldn't believe the selection of educational books for children of all ages available through Quarto Knows. And, once I started to receive review copies and really look at the books, I fell in love with Quarto Knows. Now, I can't stop raving about them to family and friends looking for fun and unique books for themselves and kids, or to give as a gift for a birthday or this upcoming holiday season.
Stay tuned as I will be sharing a fun Christmas Book Advent post featuring 8 wonderful holiday-themed books from Quarto Knows, that would be perfect to help your family count down to Santa's arrival, one book at a time. :-)
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Disclosure: I was sent samples from the publishing in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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