Brain Quest just keeps getting smarter! Brain Quest America has been thoroughly updated with fresh and appealing designs for the cards and revised content—that’s hundreds of brand-new questions. Drawn from first-through sixth-grade curricula, the material aligns with state and national standards and is vetted by an award-winning teacher. Delving into notable events and famous people, literature, laws, inventions, and more, Brain Quest America presents 850 questions and answers all about the U.S.A. Test your knowledge about a kite-flying scientist from Philadelphia (Ben Franklin) and the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” (Minnesota). And which came first, the Post-it or the Band-Aid? Brain Quest proves it’s not just fun to be smart—it’s smart to be smart.
Young readers first met the Pigeon, a beleaguered birddesperate for a shot behind the wheel of a bus, in 2003. Don't Letthe Pigeon Drive the Bus! went on to sell millions of copies,receive a Caldecott Honor, and spawn additional picture books,apps, games, and even silly bands. But did you know the Pigeon was born many years earlier in thepages of a sketchbook? In Don't Pigeonhole Me! Two Decades of the Mo Willems Sketchbook,readers are given a rare glimpse into the mind of the man the NewYork Times described as "The biggest new talent to emerge thus farin the '00s." Since he was a teenager, Mo has been creatingcharacters and scribbling ideas in the pages of sketchbooks. In theearly 1990s, he started self-publishing collections of hisdrawings, and The Mo Willems Sketchbook was created. What began asa calling card for his work has morphed over the years from a formof therapy, to an opportunity to explore and experiment, to a giftfor friends and loved ones. But these sketchbooks have always be
Who better than Waldo to be pictured on a postcard boasting of world travels? Armchair tourists, real-life travelers, and Waldo aficionados will want to get their hands on these thirty pull-out postcards, featuring artwork from some of the best-loved spreads in the Where’s Waldo? books. True to form, each postcard features prompts on the back to get the recipients searching for the bespectacled traveler and a few other items as well.
In Halo 5: Guardians, game developer 343 Industries continues to enthrall fans worldwide with the exploits of the legendary Spartan super soldier, the Master Chief, as well as new characters in the Halo universe, including Agent Jameson Locke and others. This deluxe art book chronicles the creative and breathtaking art of the worlds, vehicles, and characters of Halo 5: Guardians, with exclusive details behind the creation of returning characters, such as the Arbiter and the Master Chief himself. Complete with commentary from 343 Industries, The Art of Halo 5: Guardians is the ultimate exploration of the intricate creature design and groundbreaking gameplay that define the Halo experience. ,
Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game s development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan. Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! Introduction and commentary provided by the game s development team! Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! Produced in close partnership with Blizzard Entertainment! Overwatch creation revealed! Behind-the-scenes look at your favorite characters! Never-before-seen artwork!,
As the Great War wages, heretofore inconceivable engines of destruction shake the ground and pierce the sky. Cavalries charge across the smoky landscape, legions of riders and beasts locked in a fierce new form of combat. This is the war to end wars. This is Battlefield. Dark Horse Books is proud to present The Art of Battlefield , collecting hundreds of pieces of art chronicling the production of EA DICE's latest entry in the iconic first-person action series. Visit the scenes of the history-shaping conflicts of World War I and examine the gear of some the 20th century's most intimidating soldiers. This is a volume that will thrill gamers in a stylish package that collectors will adore. This official Art Book for EA DICE's Battlefield contains: An intimate look into EA DICE's new Battlefield opus! The Battlefield franchise travels back in time to World War I! Featuring Hundreds of never-before-seen art!,
A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids-paper airplanemeet origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenonthat's hot among graphic designers and illustrators around theworld, now comes to kids in the coolest new book. Created by BrianCastleforte, a graphic designer and papertoy pioneer who rounded up25 of the hottest papertoy designers fro around the world (Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Italy, Croatia, Chile, etc). PAPERTOYMONSTERS offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that areready to pop out, fold, and glue. The book interleaves card stockwith paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics arecolourful and hip, combing the edginess of anime with the goofy funof Uglydolls and other collectibles. Plus each character comes withits own back-story. The results are delicious: meet Pharaoh ThothAmon, who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices darkmagic in his sarcophagus. Or Zumbie the Zombie, who loves nothingmore than a nice plate of brains and yams. NotSoScary, a litt
It's the easiest and most fool-proof tree identification guideavailable. Four visual keys--die-cut leaf, bark pattern,distinguishing flower, seed, or nut, and photo of the fulltree--and de*ions of height, shape, habitat, and more combineto give a complete picture of North America's forest and backyardtrees. In addition, TREES is a cultural history--of the mightyWhite Oak and California Redwood, the tree that grows in Brooklynand the important White Ash, as useful for Native American bows asfor the powerful bats of our national pastime. 50 individuallydie-cut cards, full-color throughout.
This deluxe limited edition comes packaged in a beautiful clamshell box with magnetic closure and includes an acetate slipcover featuring the game s most popular hero, Tracer, as well as two portfolios containing a total of three prints chosen by the Overwatch team! Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game s development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan. Deluxe limited edition comes packaged in a beautiful clamshell box with magnetic closure and includes an acetate slipcover featuring the game s most popular hero, Tracer. Two portfolios containing a total of three prints chosen by the Overwatch team! Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch!
A celebration of America's #1 pet, breed by breed, from thefriendly neighborhood Silver Classic Tabby to the exotic Korat, theCornish Rex Cat to the Somali, the Chartreux and the Egyptian Mau,once worshipped in ancient Egypt as the living form of thecat-goddess Bastet. Learn all about their mysterious ways,fascinating and often legendary history, unusual quirks--one breed,the Norwegian Forest Cat, has special claws allowing it to climbrocks; another the La Perm, is a face-kisser--appearance,temperament, and more. 50 individually die-cut cards, full-colorthroughout.