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Sent outside by their mother, two rambunctious children explore their own garden, deserts, mountains, oceans, and jungles and encounter many species of animals that are endangered or nearly extinct. Includes an index of the animals and each one's level of vulnerability to extinction.

"Rhyming, playful alphabet book for young children about different ways to play actively and move their bodies. Includes a guide for adults featuring movement activities"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] is a compilation of fifty . . . toys and games from American history. As the amount of leisure time available to children has increased in the United States, the number of toys available to them has also dramatically increased"--Provided by publisher.

"A child plays with various toys and pets"--Publisher.

"It's that special time of evening, when the hours and the possibilities seem endless as sunlight is fading to dusk. A buzz of excitement and wonder takes over the neighborhood . . . what outdoor adventures await? Join a diverse group of suburban kids as they dash and dodge in classic street games, like tag and kick-the-can, and reconnect with nature's simple pleasures of catching frogs, hunting fireflies, and climbing trees. These explorers play, laugh, and make the most of their own front yards right up until their parents call out, 'It's time to come home!'"--Publisher.

"A girl imagines amazing adventures she will have when her brother arrives home"--Provided by publisher.

Text and images examine the diversity of how people play games around the world.

A prince planning a feast in his castle and a pirate preparing her ship for a treasure hunt clash after learning they share a fort, but soon imagine a new adventure for two.

"Determined to build 'the biggest, fanciest, most excellent sandcastle' to impress her sister, Jules is foiled again and again by the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

"Children whirl, climb, slide, float, and jump as they go from house to house for playdates"--OCLC.