games

All children love to play. How does playtime differ for children from different countries? How is it the same? Readers are exposed to a wide range of interesting sports and games played in various countries around the world. Learning about these activities enhances knowledge of other cultures and encourages readers to appreciate differences but also look for common ground. This relevant critical-thinking exercise also complements elementary curricula and is enhanced by fact boxes and relatable, full-color photographs of children at play around the world. -- amazon.com.

Learn about toys and games from the past to the present.

The fifth activity book for Big Nate fans includes puzzles and games ranging from create-your-own comics, crossword puzzles, and mazes to fill-in-the-blank silly stories, Sudoku, and trivia.

Simple text and photographs look at different games from around the world.

Adventurous readers can construct a pirate hook, a message in a bottle, gold doubloon cookies, and more using the step-by-step instructions and charming illustrations in this crafter's guide.

Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.

"Here are classic games, songs, stories, and more, recalled from the author's own childhood in the American South and loveingly passed down to a new generation."--Trade bdg. dust jacket.

"When Frog and Goat turn a simple game into an all-out competition, things get out of hand...until finally, they're over it"--Provided by the publisher.

"Rebecca Zamolo is on a mission to save her summer. Instead of going to camp like she'd planned, she's been stuck in summer school. But today is the day! She's going to present her final science assignment--using her Nana's borrowed vintage zoetrope--and then she'll be free to have fun. But as Becca and her classmates wait for her teacher to arrive, a menacing voice comes over the intercom claiming to be the Game Master! The kids quickly discover that the Game Master has locked the doors, scared off the teachers, and made it clear that if Becca and her friends don't solve the clues that have been left behind, they'll never get back Becca's irreplaceable zoetrope, never finish summer school, and never get to enjoy what's left of their summer vacations. Becca doesn't know who is behind this, but she won't let the Game Master win. But will she and her classmates be able to work together to solve the puzzles and escape their school before time runs out?"--Provided by publisher.

". . . explore the processes of both playing and creating games while developing critical--and creative--thinking skills"--Back cover.