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Mind-Boggling Word Puzzles
by Martin Gardner V. G. MyersReady to have your mind boggled? World-famous puzzle master Martin Gardner has provided more than 100 ways to give your little gray cells a workout. These unusual puzzles, many of them original, include palindromes, anagrams, rebuses, and logic puzzles. Their whimsical illustrations contain occasional clues and plenty of humor. If you're stumped, you can consult the back of the book for complete solutions. Martin Gardner was renowned for his "Mathematical Games" columns in Scientific American, which he wrote for 25 years. Acclaimed by Newsweek as "The Magician of Math," he published more than 70 books on subjects ranging from science and math to poetry and religion.
Mindbenders
by Nicholas FiskVinny and Toby can make things happen just by using their minds. As Vinny stares at a box of ants, she feels as though she is plugging into a giant power socket. It is then that she hears a voice, letting her know that the ants plan to take over the Earth. Can Vinny stop it before it's too late?
Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions
by Kristina Marcelli-SargentMindful Games for Kids is an engaging book of activities for children ages 4-8, teaching them how to use all the principles of mindfulness including calming themselves, focusing on the present, and being kinder to others. Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it's easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. 50 colorfully illustrated, imaginative exercises keep the fun coming while showing kids helpful techniques like deep breathing, visualization, meditation, and more. Many of these off-the-page games take 10 minutes or less, making it easy to practice the magic of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.Inside Mindful Games for Kids, you'll find:50 fantastic games—Discover mindful games like My Big Bat Ears, Hearing My Breath, As Cool as a Snowflake, and Sing My Emotions—all created for kids ages 4-8.Imagination invitation—Explore activities themed around breath, senses, thoughts, emotions, and the body—most don't require supplies, just an imagination!Mindful together—Kids can play these mindful games alone or with other people (grown-ups are invited too!) —the supportive guidelines include ways for anyone to win.Kids can find a peaceful mind through fun and games—with Mindful Games for Kids!
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: 30 Mindful Moments For Kids To Feel Calm And Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids)
by Kira WilleyPart of the Mindfuless Moments for Kids series, this mindful meditation exercise featuring a sweet bear cub helps kids feel calm, wherever they are. With this board book, kids will learn to control their breathing and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation! Best of all, it can be performed anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at a child's desk at school. Based on Kira Willey's Parents' Choice GOLD Award-winning writing, this board book series (Listen like an Elephant and the upcoming Bunny Breaths) is the first of its kind and is the perfect tool to help children and parents develop a fun and consistent mindfulness practice.Adapted from the successful Breathe like a Bear hardcover/trade paperback--a collection of mindful moments and exercises for kids--this board book is an easy-to-follow breathing exercise kids can use to manage their bodies, breath, and emotions.
Mindfulness Workbook for Kids: 60+ Activities to Focus, Stay Calm, and Make Good Choices (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids)
by Hannah ShermanFun activities to help kids ages 8 to 12 learn mindfulnessMindfulness can help kids overcome challenges, take care of big feelings, and learn from their experiences and the world around them. This book about mindfulness for kids provides fun exercises and easy strategies to help your child find focus, develop coping skills, and handle tough situations.Kids will start their mindfulness journey with practical tools that help them act with kindness toward themselves and others, live with greater positivity and joy, and deal with common issues like impulsiveness, anxiety, and concentration.This mindfulness workbook for kids includes:Intro to mindfulness—Explore what mindfulness is, how it can benefit kids, and simple ways to tune in to thoughts and feelings.Calming exercises—Discover more than 60 engaging mindfulness activities that encourage movement, meditation, breathing, and introspection.A range of topics—Take a deep dive into topics like staying calm in tough situations, working with worries, making good decisions, showing compassion, and starting and ending the day on a positive note.Empower kids with mindfulness tools that will benefit them for their entire lives with the Mindfulness Workbook for Kids.
Mindfulness for Children: Help Your Child to be Calm and Content, from Breakfast till Bedtime
by Uz Afzal'There's never been a better time to encourage the little people to develop their natural abilities to be wise, calm and mind. This book is full of approachable yet effective ways to makemindfulness part of family life, whatever that looks like for you.' - Rohan Gunatillake, Creator of buddhify This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it's becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children. Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a really negative effect. Mindfulness for Children is a positive and practical tool that will give children the skills to manage their feelings, increase their confidence and concentration levels as well as aiding their transition to secondary school. And it can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.
Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day: Simple Exercises to Feel Calm, Focused, and Happy
by Maura BradleyFeel calm, happy, and focused with 10-minute exercises for kids ages 8 to 12 Just like baseball, dancing, and math, mindfulness is a skill that kids can build with practice. Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day is full of simple meditations, breathing exercises, and more to help kids make mindfulness a habit. With just a few minutes of practice each day, kids will discover how mindfulness can boost their mood, improve their focus, and empower them to let go of their worries—so they can thrive no matter what life throws their way!This standout among mindfulness books for kids encourages them to:Be mindful all day—Help kids start their mornings right, check in with themselves throughout the day, and reflect on their thoughts and feelings before bedtime with mindfulness exercises organized by the time of day.Explore 4 key themes—Kids will practice every area of mindfulness with activities built around its main themes: calming, focusing, reconnecting, and responding to negativity.Dive deeper—Bonus exercises included with each activity allow kids to expand their mindfulness practice, from writing a reflective journal entry to breathing mindfully while they're going about their day.Inspire kids to make mindfulness part of their daily routine with the simple, 10-minute exercises in this book about mindfulness for children.
Mindscape
by Iacopo Bruno M. M. VaughanTelekinetic preteens use their powers for good--and evil--in this mind-bending sequel to The Ability, which Publishers Weekly called a "fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel."Everywhere that Christopher Lane turns, he sees the face of the boy he killed. There is no escape from the guilt, not even on his return to Myers Holt--the secret London academy where he and five others are being trained to use their mental powers, their Ability. But now that the threat of Dulcia Genever has been dealt with, his friends are too busy working for the police, entering the minds of some of the country's most dangerous criminals, to sympathize. Chris's teachers are already concerned enough about him, especially when Chris starts to wonder if the boy may not be a figment of his imagination after all. Meanwhile, alone in Darkwhisper Manor, Ernest Genever is enjoying watching Chris's torment. Yes, he will keep his promise--Christopher Lane will die--but not until he has watched Chris lose his mind waiting for Ernest to appear. For, if nothing else, Dulcia Genever did teach her son one valuable lesson: Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Mindy Kim Makes a Splash! (Mindy Kim #8)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this eighth novel, Mindy learns to swim.Mindy Kim can&’t wait to learn how to swim with her best friend, Sally! But during her first swim lesson, Mindy isn&’t so sure she can keep up. With a little help from Sally and Theodore the Mutt, can Mindy learn how to make a splash?
Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge (Mindy Kim #6)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this sixth novel, Mindy enters a delicious pizza competition!Mindy Kim loves food—from her beloved Korean staples to pizza! When a local pizza place advertises a trivia competition, Mindy can&’t believe that the big prize is unlimited pizza for a whole year! Mindy is confident she and her dad can take the top spot. But Dad is worried he might not understand all the cultural references. And he wants Mindy to know that the most important thing is to always try your best, even if you don&’t win. Can Mindy and her Dad have fun together, win or lose?
Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy (Mindy Kim #3)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this third novel in an adorable chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who wants a puppy for her birthday!All Mindy Kim has ever wanted is a puppy of her very own. After all, having all the toy dog plushies in the world isn&’t quite the same thing as a real one! She wants a dog to take on walks, teach tricks, and cuddle with. She knows she has what it takes to be the perfect pet owner, and she thinks a dog would be a perfect gift for her upcoming birthday. But her dad isn&’t so sure she&’s ready for the big responsibility. Can Mindy prove to her dad that she can handle a new addition to the Kim household?
Mindy Kim and the Fairy-Tale Wedding (Mindy Kim #7)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this seventh novel, Mindy&’s dad and Julie get married!It&’s time for a big celebration in Mindy Kim&’s family: Dad and Julie are getting married! Mindy can&’t wait to be the flower girl, wear her new hanbok, and officially welcome Julie into the family.
Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation (Mindy Kim #12)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this twelfth and final novel, Mindy and her family vacation to South Korea.Mindy is so excited to go back to Korea—not only are she, Dad, and Julie going to the popular tourist spot, Jeju Island, it&’s baby Charlie&’s first big international trip! Mindy can&’t wait for some lazy days on the beach and to see the natural sites unique to the island. But the trip gets off to a rocky start, and Mindy finds herself hoping this first vacation together won&’t be memorable for all the wrong reasons!
Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade (Mindy Kim #2)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this second novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year!Mindy is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Even though it&’s the first one without her mom, Mindy is determined to enjoy the day. She decides to make traditional Korean New Year food, a rice cake soup that&’s her favorite. But things aren&’t going quite to plan, and the celebration doesn&’t feel the same as it did before. With the help of her family and friends, can Mindy find a way to still enjoy her old holiday traditions, and create new ones along the way?
Mindy Kim and the Mid-Autumn Festival (Mindy Kim #10)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this tenth novel, Mindy honors the fall harvest with the Korean mid-autumn holiday Chuseok.After Mindy&’s beloved haraboji (grandpa) passes away, Mindy, Dad, and Julie decide to go to Korea to be with family for the annual Chuseok celebration. The traditional mid-autumn festival is all about family and honoring one&’s ancestors. And while everyone has gathered for a very sad reason, Mindy is determined to make her first official Chuseok one to remember.
Mindy Kim and the Summer Musical (Mindy Kim #9)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this ninth novel, Mindy steps into the spotlight.Mindy can&’t wait to be in a local community theater production of Cinderella with her BFF, Sally! Mindy has her sights on the lead role. But instead of Cinderella, Mindy ends up being cast as the evil stepsister! Mindy is worried that means people might see her as mean. Can Mindy figure out a way to make the role her own?
Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea (Mindy Kim #5)
by Lyla LeeFresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl—in this fifth novel, Mindy goes to South Korea!Mindy is super excited to go to South Korea to visit her grandparents! She has never taken such a big trip before, and she can&’t wait to see her family again. Plus, Dad&’s girlfriend, Julie, is also going to meet the family for the first time. Mindy and Julie decide to make a traditional Korean meal for the family as a thank-you for hosting. But after a few mishaps, Mindy fears they are cooking up a big disaster in the kitchen! Can Mindy and Julie make sure their meal passes the most important taste test of them all?
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business (Mindy Kim #1)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this first novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is starting a snack business! <P><P>Mindy Kim just wants three things: 1. A puppy! 2. To fit in at her new school 3. For her dad to be happy again <P><P>But, getting all three of the things on her list is a lot trickier than she thought it would be. On her first day of school, Mindy’s school snack of dried seaweed isn’t exactly popular at the lunch table. Luckily, her new friend, Sally, makes the snacks seem totally delicious to Mindy’s new classmates, so they decide to start the Yummy Seaweed Business to try and raise money for that puppy! <P><P>When another student decides to try and sabotage their business, Mindy loses more than she bargained for—and wonders if she’ll ever fit in. Will Mindy be able to overcome her uncertainty and find the courage to be herself?
Mindy Kim, Big Sister (Mindy Kim #11)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this eleventh novel, Mindy welcomes her baby brother.Mindy is so excited to be a big sister—but also nervous, because she&’s never been one before! When her baby brother, Charlie, arrives, Mindy wants to be as helpful as she can. But as cute as he is, Charlie is a lot louder—and more stinky—than she could have imagined! Mindy tries her best but feels like she isn&’t going anything right. Still, if she can find her own special way to pitch in, she can still prove Charlie is lucky to have a big sister just like her!
Mindy Kim, Class President (Mindy Kim #4)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl—in this fourth novel, Mindy runs for class president!It&’s time to pick a class president, and Mindy really wants to win—and she&’s basing her entire campaign on snacks and being kind, so how could she NOT be chosen? But there is one big thing that Mindy is not sure she can do—make a speech to her class about why she would be the best pick for president. Can Mindy face her fears and show the class—and herself—that she can be the best class president ever?
Mine
by Delilah S. Dawson"A fiendishly creepy ghost story."--Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Dust & Grim "Gross, sweet, exciting, and absolutely hide-under-the-covers terrifying, I loved it.&”--Katherine Arden, bestselling author of Small SpacesA twisty, terrifying supernatural mystery about twelve-year-old Lily, her creepy new home in Florida, and the territorial ghost of the young girl who lived there before her.Lily Horne is a drama queen. It's helped her rise to stardom in the school play, but it's also landed her in trouble. Her parents warn her that Florida has to be different. It's a fresh start. No theatrics. But this time, the drama is coming for her.Her new house is a real nightmare. . .The pool is full of slime, the dock is rotten, and the swamp creeps closer every day. But worst of all, the house isn't empty . . . it's packed full of trash, memories, and, Lily begins to fear, the ghost of the girl who lived there before her.And whatever is waiting in the shadows wants to come out to play.
Mine for Keeps: Puffin Classics Edition (Canada Puffin Classics)
by Jean LittleAway at school, Sally Copeland has always dreamed of going home, but now that she&’s there, she feels frightened and unsure of herself.Will her brother and sister accept her? Will she be able to do things for herself? And what will it be like to go to a regular school and be the only one with cerebral palsy?
Mine!: (read Aloud Books For Kids, Funny Children's Books)
by Jeff MackStart with one rock. Add two mice. The end result? A never-ending battle! Or is it? Using only one word, along with many brightly colored and lively illustrations, Jeff Mack brings his hallmark humor to this rollicking book that will have readers of every age reconsidering whether "Mine!" is the best answer.
Minecraft Bite-Size Builds (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamDiscover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! Each build is accompanied by exploded views and step-by-step, fully-illustrated guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds.
Minecraft Festive Ideas: More Than 50 Wonderful Winter Builds
by DKYou won’t run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities! Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland. Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more! © 2023 Mojang AB.