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A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit!  Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play!  In A Kid's Guide to Chess, you’ll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players!  With this comprehensive guide, learn:  • The rules of the game• Tactical moves• Openings• Vulnerable routes• The history of chess• And much more!  Additionally, inside you’ll find exclusive tips from some of the world’s best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or—if you’re really good—maybe even your grandpa! If you’re up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap—your brain’s got some work to do!

Do you love everything about farms?Would you like to learn what amazing animals, plants, and fabulous machines you may encounter on a farm?Would you like to become a farmer and see everything with your own eyes? Kiwi bird Karl is interested in just that! He wants to find out how to grow his own food!Alongside Karl, you’ll learn many interesting things about tractors and other farm machinery. You’ll discover the inner workings of a farm, from harvesting to everyday chores! Not only will you learn some fun facts, but you’ll also find out where the food we eat comes from.Join Karl in his tractor and have a peek at what goes on at the farm and even beyond it!

A panorama of Christmas traditions around the world, from France to Iran, Egypt to Mexico.Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists.In Germany, Anna opens the first window of her advent calendar and wonders if Christmas will be here soon.In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he'll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and potatoes for the naughty ones).In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two other men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown but special destination.In Italy, St. Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determined to share with his local friends the story of Jesus in the manger. His Nativity scene goes on to inspire generations to come.In Japan, Shusaku makes paper cranes in preparation of Christmas and in honour of Sadako.In the United States, Trinity revises her mother's to-do list to put the highest priority items at the top as they get ready to welcome friends and family. Whether you choose to read one story a night leading up to Christmas, or multiple in one sitting, you're sure to learn something new about Christmas and the many different ways it's celebrated around the world every December.

Get to know your glasses and become a proud glasses-wearer!Kitty and Joe wear glasses, and thanks to that, they can see the world in full detail, beautiful and clear as it is.Maybe you’re getting used to your own new pair of glasses right now, and maybe you’re not sure what to think about this funny thing on your nose. Will it really be as useful as adults tell you? Will it ever stop feeling funny? Will you ever be able to see past the frames?And what if other children mock you?But there’s nothing to fear—really!With glasses, your life will be awesome.In this book, you’ll learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about your new aid—how eyesight works, how the doctor figured out you see poorly, who invented the very first glasses and what they looked like, what glasses of the future will be able to do, and much more.

Cow and his friends love telling jokes. Some are funny, some are gross, and some are just plain silly.Cow, Horse, Goat, Duck, Chicken, Pig, Big Mouse, Little Mouse, and even Frog and Squirrel keep each other giggling with their farm-inspired puns, knock-knock jokes, and silly quips. And now this feisty group of barnyard friends are sharing their favorite jokes with you.Q: What do you get when you cross an angry goat with a grumpy cow?A: An animal that’s in a baaaaaaaad moooooood. Q: Who is the greatest pig painter? A: Pigcasso. “Knock, knock!” “Who’s there?” “Cows go.” “Cows go who?” “No, silly! Cows go moo.” After you've had a good laugh, learn how to "ham" it up with your own farm-tastic jokes. Record your favorites on the pages provided. Look who's a comedi-hen now!

You’re never too small to be a part of God’s big plan! Dream, persist, and you will shine!“The Crown Jewel of Children’s Books.” —Rick Nau, Dancing Pen Books“An inspirational Christmas story which will brighten your holiday season year after year!” —Reverend Robert H. Schuller, former host of Hour of PowerStarlet is the smallest star in the sky, much too small to ever be seen by anyone on earth. Though she wants to twinkle and sparkle like the other stars around her, it doesn’t seem like it will ever be possible, even though the wise, old moon assures her it will be so. One night, Starlet begins to fall to earth . . . and there she finds that even the smallest stars can play a big role.First published in 1989, this timeless story will warm hearts of both parents and children alike. Included in this new edition are sheet music to Starlet's Theme Song written and composed by the author, bright illustrations by renowned illustrator Pat Schories (The Biscuit series), The 12 Big Messages of the book, and links to the music and author's website.