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iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Children & Teens 2024-08-05

Brenda Priddy - The Mason Jar Scientist artwork The Mason Jar Scientist
30 Jarring STEAM-Based Projects
Brenda Priddy
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: November 06, 2018
Publisher: Racehorse
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Fun, STEAM-based experiments and activities to do at home—all within a mason jar! Scientific learning doesn't have to stop when kids hop off the school bus. With The Mason Jar Scientist , you and your kids can have a blast together while learning about fascinating scientific topics! This book provides dozens of practical, hands-on experiments illustrating scientific principles—that can all be done within a mason jar. Each experiment also includes discussion questions and great ideas for STEAM-based extension activities. You and your child will learn about: • Clouds • Why the sky is blue • Tornadoes • The greenhouse effect • Light refraction • Sound vibrations • The solar system • Biomes • And much more! All you need for each activity is a mason jar, some household ingredients, and a desire to learn! Packed with colorful photos, clear, information, and easy-to-follow instructions, The Mason Jar Scientist is the perfect book to get kids excited about science and to spend some quality time together.



Kay Carter - Cedric The Shark Learns To Count artwork Cedric The Shark Learns To Count
Kay Carter
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: March 03, 2015
Publisher: Kay Carter Bedtime Stories For Children
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Cedric loves school now and is learning and having lots of fun. He has learned how to paint and is doing so well. He gets so excited when he learns new tasks and Mummy helps him practice when he arrives back home on the seashell schoolbus.  Tomorrow's Lesson Is Counting 1 to 5 - Will Cedric Be The Star Pupil? Mummy helps him with a little rhyme which may just help with his counting in a line.  Find out how well Cedric and his friends get on with their counting and learn Mummy's rhyme! All Kay Carter's toddler development picture book stories contain an educational message within the magical story world of cartoon friends and their adventures while growing up. A favorite Bedtime Story for children and adults alike.  Suited to ages 3-6 years old but will often remain a favorite once children start reading for themselves. Scroll back up and add to cart today! Don't Miss Out On The Other Books In This Series: Book 1 - Cedric The Shark Get's Toothache.  Book 2 - Cedric The Shark Has His First Day At School.  Book 4 - Cedric The Shark - School Sports Day. Book 5 - Cedric The Shark Joins Cub Scouts. Book 6 - Cedric The Shark's School Trip. Book 7 - Cedric The Shark's Birthday Party. Book 8 - Cedric The Shark Becomes A Big Brother Book 9 - Cedric The Shark And His Best Friends



Jon Woodcock - Coding Games in Scratch artwork Coding Games in Scratch
A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
Jon Woodcock
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: December 01, 2015
Publisher: DK
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. With Coding Games in Scratch , kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps - Improve Your Skills - Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much more Computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.



World Almanac Kids™ - The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids artwork The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids
World Almanac Kids™
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: October 19, 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From the #1  New York Times  bestselling World Almanac™ comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" questions that will keep readers guessing as they turn every page. TRUE OR FALSE? • Toenails grow at the same rate as fingernails. • Mount Everest is the closest point on Earth to the moon. • No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times. Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more than 250 others with The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids . Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer––and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager at every step with essential facts on on food, history, science, pop culture, and more.



Alex A. - Le journal méga secret de Mini-Jean 1 artwork Le journal méga secret de Mini-Jean 1
Alex A.
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: July 12, 2017
Publisher: Presses Aventure
Seller: Messageries A.D.P. Inc.

Ceci est MON journal méga secret. Je jure solennellement, moi, Mini-Jean, de garder ces informations confidentielles et ne jamais, jamais, JAMAIS, montrer ce cahier à qui que ce soit. À l'intérieur se trouvent mes super secrets: • Le détail de mes expériences les plus prodigieuses • Les dessous de mes célèbres expéditions • Mes plus beaux dessins • Et toutes les autres choses que personne ne doit savoir (surtout Henry!)



Color Vidobia - Mandalas and More - E-Coloring-Book artwork Mandalas and More - E-Coloring-Book
Color Vidobia
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: March 07, 2014
Publisher: Vidobia
Seller: Libreka GmbH

Color the book like a real coloring book day by day. The pictures will be stored in the eBook. Use different styles and colors, make a coloring movie or use the magic self-coloring feature. Includes 40 different drawings. The book is optimized for iPad.



World Almanac Kids™ - The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals artwork The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals
World Almanac Kids™
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: February 08, 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From the #1  New York Times  bestselling World Almanac™ comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" facts about the animal world that will keep critter-loving readers guessing as they turn every page. TRUE OR FALSE? • Butterflies taste with their feet. • Dolphins have names for each other. • Cows have best friends and like to hang out together. Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more than 300 others with The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals . Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer––and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager to find out more about animals––from aardvarks to zonkeys––at every step.



Daniel Lipkowitz - The LEGO Ideas Book artwork The LEGO Ideas Book
Unlock Your Imagination
Daniel Lipkowitz
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: September 19, 2011
Publisher: DK
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Be inspired to create and build amazing models with your LEGO® bricks! The LEGO Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm and send space shuttles out of this world! This awesome ideas book is divided into six themed chapters - transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure, and useful makes - to inspire every member of the family to get building. With over 500 models and ideas, this book is perfect for any LEGO fan - young or young at heart - who want to make their models cool, fun and imaginative. ©2020 The LEGO Group.



Theresa Ann - Toddler Games artwork Toddler Games
Theresa Ann
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: July 23, 2013
Publisher: Theresa Ann
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Children are adorable and though they hit milestones at a different stage, development is greatly enhanced through fun and games. It is proven that children who are active with play tend to hit their development milestones faster than those that do not play enough.



Orianne Lallemand - P'tit Loup attend le Père Noël artwork P'tit Loup attend le Père Noël
Orianne Lallemand
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: November 25, 2021
Publisher: Auzou
Seller: EDITIONS AUZOU

P’tit Loup a été très sage cette année. Il écrit donc une belle lettre au Père Noël pour lui commander des jouets. Un circuit de voitures, une bande dessinée et des crayons de couleur. Mais ce que P’tit Loup souhaite par-dessus tout, c’est rencontrer le Père Noël !



Color Vidobia - Animal ABC – E-Coloring-Book artwork Animal ABC – E-Coloring-Book
Color Vidobia
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: July 30, 2014
Publisher: Vidobia
Seller: Libreka GmbH

Color the book like a real coloring book day by day. The pictures will be stored in the eBook. Use different styles and colors, make a coloring movie or use the magic self-coloring feature. Includes 27 different drawings. The book is optimized for iPad.



Jeremy Telford - Balloonology artwork Balloonology
Jeremy Telford
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: July 01, 2010
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Seller: Gibbs M. Smith, Inc.

Professional balloon twister Jeremy Telford provides 32 projects-a flamingo, a princess, a jet with pilot, and many more-with easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photos that teach not only the most useful twisting techniques, but also how to design new balloon sculptures. Telford also gives information about twisting balloons professionally, including how to find and book gigs, what supplies are necessary, and how to entertain an audience.



L.J. Elder - Big Truths for Little Ones, Parents, and People artwork Big Truths for Little Ones, Parents, and People
L.J. Elder
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: December 08, 2020
Publisher: FriesenPress
Seller: FriesenPress Inc

This book is written for parents to read to their kids, but also for people who think about the possible futures for all of us, the children of this planet.  The book holds direct and indirect messages touching on the varied realities of life, relayed in careful and thoughtful ways. The nature based images and words communicate multiple meanings that are both honest and ever present. Multiple themes are covered reflecting the many reasons that prompted the writing of this book.  The images and words communicate meaning in an honest, yet gentle, way. The messages are for the world, about our world, in all of its fragilities and delicate beauty.



Alex A. - Le journal méga secret de Mini-Jean 2 artwork Le journal méga secret de Mini-Jean 2
Alex A.
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: February 21, 2018
Publisher: Presses Aventure
Seller: Messageries A.D.P. Inc.

Ceci est MON journal ultra méga secret. Je jure solennellement, moi, Mini-Jean, de garder ces informations confidentielles et ne jamais, jamais, JAMAIS, montrer ce cahier à qui que ce soit.



Gilles Tibo - Noémie 24 - Le livre des records artwork Noémie 24 - Le livre des records
Le Livre des records
Gilles Tibo
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: September 03, 2014
Publisher: Québec Amérique
Seller: Les Editions Quebec Amerique Inc.

Quand Noémie s’étouffe avec ses céréales en essayant de battre un record de vitesse, ses parents en ont assez. Même si elle a déjà battu plus de 300 record, ils lui confisquent son chronomètre. Elle doit trouver moyen de s’en procurer un nouveau. En revendant les vieux objets de sa grand-maman, elle parvient à amasser l’argent nécessaire à l’achat d’un nouveau chronomètre, mais pas plus sage, elle s’épuise à battre des records sous le froid et la pluie. Heureusement, son bon ami Francis vient à sa rescousse, mais même alitée, Noémie continue d’imaginer des records à battre ... le moins de temps avant de s’endormir... le temps écoulé entre deux rêves… le rêve le plus long, etc.



Samantha Lewis - Nature Activity Book for Little Ones artwork Nature Activity Book for Little Ones
100+ Activities for Everyday Outdoor Fun
Samantha Lewis
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: April 12, 2022
Publisher: Zeitgeist
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Introduce your little one to the wonders of nature with 100+ outdoor learning activities! Give your child all the benefits of nature with this activity book designed for children ages 2-5. Whether you’re planning an afternoon in a local park, a day in the backyard, or a morning hike in a nature preserve, you and your child will find more than 100 ideas in these pages for observing, exploring, creating, and playing in nature. Nature Activity Book for Little Ones features:     • 100+ outdoor activities for kids ages 2-5, geared toward their interests and developmental milestones—with little or no preparation required   • Bonus activities for additional learning, including numbers, letters, shapes, and colors   • School prep: the activities teach problem-solving, communication, and responsibility, important skills for school succes   • Less screen time and more nature time together to fuel your child’s curiosity and creativity and help them build an early connection with nature Best of all, this entertaining book provides more than a hundred ways to keep your child moving and occupied and for you to bond with your child, all in nature!



Keith Zoo & Odd Dot - Show-How Guides: Friendship Bracelets artwork Show-How Guides: Friendship Bracelets
The 10 Essential Bracelets Everyone Should Know!
Keith Zoo & Odd Dot
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: August 25, 2020
Publisher: Odd Dot
Seller: Macmillan

SHOW-HOW GUIDES: FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started weaving and braiding friendship bracelets. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 20 essential designs. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to create macramé, zipper, twist, wrap, butterfly, box, fishtail, diagonal, chevron, and braid designs. SHOW-HOW GUIDES offers visual, step-by-step introductions to skills that every kid should know―from hair braiding and paper airplanes, to drawing animals, pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, and more! Whether you’re a second grader learning to make friendship bracelets for the first time or an adult looking to master the art of knots, these comics will give you the skills you’ll treasure through childhood and beyond.



Marie Potvin - Zoélie l’allumette, tome 17 : Une seconde moi artwork Zoélie l’allumette, tome 17 : Une seconde moi
Une seconde moi
Marie Potvin
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: August 23, 2023
Publisher: Éditions Les Malins
Seller: De Marque, Inc.

La fille qui parle à ma mère est ma doublure ! Mais d’où vienti elle ? Que faiti elle chez moi ? Connaîti elle mon passé et toutes mes aventures avec Cléo et Baptiste ? C’est ce qu’il faut découvrir ! Le grimoire, encore fragile, nous informe que cette seconde Zoélie est réellement une autre moi, qui s’est matérialisée quand Baptiste et moi avons été séparés lors du voyage qui nous a projetés en 1940. Non seulement une autre Zoélie a été créée, mais en plus, son monde parallèle est aussi apparu, où elle a une vie bien à elle, et où tout est à l’inverse du mien ! Elle s’appelle Lizoé, elle est mon miroir, et nous devons la faire retourner dans sa dimension sans qu’elle connaisse tous nos secrets. Or, par accident, c’est moi qui tombe dans son monde… et j’y rencontre un certain Tistebap !



Paul Moran & Gergely Forizs - Where's the Llama? artwork Where's the Llama?
An Around-the-World Adventure
Paul Moran & Gergely Forizs
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: February 05, 2019
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Move over unicorns, llamas are taking over the top spot in this Where’s Waldo -style activity book that is around-the-world fun for the entire family. Word has reached the Andes that llamas are about to become the next big animal sensation. This intrigued and intrepid herd has decided to “alpaca” their bags and embark on an incredible around-the-world adventure to meet their adoring fans in this seek-and-find activity book. Can you find these elusive llamas as they travel the globe? From an extravagant Mexican carnival and a magical Indian palace to an enchanting Russian ice festival and a hip street market, there are seventeen intricately illustrated scenes to search, and ten terrific llamas to spot in every location. Get ready for a whole llotta drama!



Holly Homer, Jamie Harrington & Brittanie Pyper - The Big Book of Kids Activities artwork The Big Book of Kids Activities
500 Projects That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever
Holly Homer, Jamie Harrington & Brittanie Pyper
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: June 01, 2021
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Seller: ECW Press Ltd.

500 Easy, Creative and Fun Activities That You and Your Family Will Love Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, conducting backyard science experiments or playing Family Four Square, there are super fun activities for children aged 3 to 12. This incredible compilation of bestselling kids’ activities books is perfect for parents, grandparents and babysitters looking for new ways to entertain kids for hours on end. Not only are there great group games and crafts, but there are also dozens of learning games to help kids brush up on reading, writing and math in a fun and engaging way. With outdoor and indoor activities plus tips for adjusting each one according to your child’s age, you’ll have an almost never-ending supply of activities that will keep your children laughing and learning—no television needed.



Annette Whipple - The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion artwork The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide
Annette Whipple
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: August 04, 2020
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Seller: Chicago Review Press, Inc. DBA Independent Publishers Group

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.



Ieda Hawron - Nilo and Kairo's Trip to Mars artwork Nilo and Kairo's Trip to Mars
Ieda Hawron
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: January 09, 2019
Publisher: Miniature City Inc.
Seller: Miniature City Inc.

Embark on exciting adventures with Nilo and Kairo, two young friends who are discovering the world. In “Nilo and Kairo’s Trip to Mars”, they explore a fantastic reddish landscape - is it Mars? Join them as they learn about the environment with Professor Green. Together, we can save our precious Earth!  With interactive glossary and images, and fun activities at the end of the book.



Andrea Beaty & David Roberts - Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects artwork Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects
Andrea Beaty & David Roberts
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: August 15, 2017
Publisher: ABRAMS
Seller: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects , the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect ; Rosie Revere, Engineer ; and Ada Twist, Scientist . Iggy Peck has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? This empowering workbook book features art and the characters from the picture book Iggy Peck, Architect , and it will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds. Iggy Peck takes readers through more than forty exciting STEM and design projects, from drafting and doodling to building and blueprints. Aspiring architects and young dreamers will get a sense of the unique mix of science, technology, and art skills used to create lasting structures. Packed with the same quirky humor and gorgeous illustrations that made Iggy Peck, Architect a favorite with kids, parents, and educators, the project book will appeal to fans who crave more from Miss Lila Greer’s clever class. In this interactive activity book, kids will have the chance to:Imagine a brand-new cityscapeInvent energy-saving gizmosDesign a dwelling on MarsDraw a gargoyleBuild a bridge out of marshmallows and spaghettiAnd much more!Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and Ada Twist have earned their places among the most beloved children’s book characters, and they have inspired countless kids and adults to follow their dreams and passions. In Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects , the follow-up to Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers , kids will continue their STEM education and strengthen their spatial reasoning skills. Old fans and new readers alike will find inspiration and encouragement from everyone’s favorite precocious young architect, Iggy Peck.    



Alicia Aiken - 101 Bible Trivia Questions for Children artwork 101 Bible Trivia Questions for Children
Alicia Aiken
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: December 11, 2014
Publisher: Alicia Aiken
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

****Please Note: This is the original eBook entitled 101 Bible Trivia Questions for Children************ This eBook entails 101 questions and answers for the eBook entitled 101 Bible Trivia Questions for Children. Whether it is preparing for a Bible Quiz Bowl or a fun game of Bible trivia, coming up with questions to test your knowledge on the Bible can be challenging. This book is designed to make coming up with the questions the easy part. You still have to find; study and make sure you know the answers. The answers are located at the end of the book. These questions are varied from easy to intermediate so everyone can have fun, even adults!



Chuck Whelon - Where's Santa? artwork Where's Santa?
Chuck Whelon
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: October 25, 2014
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Seller: Michael O Mara Books LTD

He's making a list, he's checking it twice ... Santa's preparations for Christmas are going well - until his elves go missing! Santa launches a global search, and the hunt is on to find the cheeky helpers in time to save Christmas. Can you spot Santa and his ten elves on each delightfully detailed, hilarious scene?