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Family Fun Month

Books to inspire activities to try during Family Fun Month.

Schneider, Howard, author.
J 523.8 SCH
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.

Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977, author.
J 523.8 REY
Provides information on the mythology of constellations and which ones are visible in each season, and discusses the brightness of stars, light years, and the solar system.

Boursin, Didier.
J 736.98 BOU

J 641.5 COM
"For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your friends, or your family, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has delicious recipes that will wow!"--Publisher's description.

Cohen, Whitney.
J 635 COH
In The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, Whitney Cohen and John Fisher draw on years of experience in the Life Lab Garden Classroom and gardening with their own children to teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty. 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities are also featured, from making Crunch-n-Munch Vegetable Beds and Muddy Miniature Masterpieces to harvesting berries for Fresh Fruity Pops.

Westing, Jemma, author.
J 745.54 WES
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating objects out of such cardboard materials as boxes and tubes, including a zebra mask, a theater, a penguin family, and a pirate ship.

Dunleavy, Deborah.
J 780 DUN
A guide to music for children, providing instructions for creating over fifty unique instruments, and including a variety of music-related activities, as well as the notes and lyrics to several songs.

Latham, Donna.
J 570 LAT
"...Invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living things, especially in yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. Trivia and fun facts bring animals, plants, and microorganisms to life, in all their wonder."--Back cover.

Arnosky, Jim.
J 796.51 Ar
Crinkleroot the forest dweller provides tips for walking in wild places and avoiding such hazards as ticks, poisonous plants, and wild animals.

Jeffery, Josie, author.
J 796.5 JEF
Provides suggestions for different outdoor activities, including bug hunting, counting stars, planting a garden, and building a woodland hideout.

Sampson, Sally, 1955-
J PC 641.5973 SAM
Simple, healthy, delicious dishes for children and parents to make together.

Lagasse, Emeril.
J 641.5 LAG
Provides tips for having fun and keeping safe in the kitchen, along with dozens of world-famous chef Emeril Lagasse's favorite recipes that families can make and eat together.

Manlapig, Leslie, author.
J 745.5 MAN
"Inside you'll find: 20 different adventures across four exciting themes, 60 easy-to-make projects that use everyday items, step-by-step instructions with helpful tips and ideas"-- Provided by publisher.

Smith, Heather, 1974-
J 745.5 SMI
Provides instructions for using recycled materials to create fifty different crafts and offers tips for an earth-friendly lifestyle.

Polinsky, Paige V.
J 537.078 POL
Describes the scientific method and offers instructions for conducting experiments involving electricity, such as the static balloon push and pull and making your own circuit.

Romaine, Garret, author.
J 550.78 ROM
"Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth's surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth's crust, and how layers of rock reveal a record of time."--Back cover.

Brown, Tricia.
J 917.94 BRO
A tour guide to the landmarks and interesting sights of San Francisco.

Taggar, Sam.
J 793 TAG
A collection of indoor and outdoor games--including tag games, board games, ball games, neighborhood games, word games, and more--with tips on how to choose who goes first and game-playing strategies.

Ripoll, Oriol.
J 790.1922 RIP
Tells how to play more than one hundred games that are played by children throughout the world, ranging from board games and jacks to jumping and hand games.

Wilson, Karma.
J 811.6 WIL
A collection of over one hundred poems includes such amusing entries as "Balloonaphobia" and "Aliens Under My Bed."

Dziengel, Ana, author.
J 507.8 DZI
Preschoolers will love tackling these 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with mirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action with tie dye towels, structural framing and bracing with marshmallow structures, and electrical currents with salty circuits. This cross-subject approach to learning will prepare young children for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. Each project features simple instructions and large, full-color photos, to make each one enjoyable and fun for both kids and parents.

J 635 LET
Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants. With step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways. They will build a mini nature reserve, turn old rain boots into plant pots, grow fruit and vegetables that they can really eat, plant a bee-friendly space, create a ladybug sanctuary, and much more. Help nature with every activity and discover the joys of growing plants from seeds.

J 641.815 BAK
Young chefs will find sweet and savory recipes for everything from pies and breads to muffins, cookies, and cakes.

Challoner, Jack, author.
J 507.8 CHA
Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.

Handford, Martin, author.
JEASY HAN
"Join Waldo and his friends on a whirlwind tour. Explore airports, oceans, outer space, time travel, and magic. Then end with a huge party! Plus there are bonus five-minute challenges on every page for hours of extra fun. The clock's ticking! It's the ultimate boredom buster! Have you found Waldo yet?" -- Back cover.

Heinecke, Liz Lee, author.
J 745.5083 HEI
Offers young Star Wars fans projects and experiments inspired by the Star Wars universe, including instructions on making Jabba slime, Kyber crystals, and an Ewok catapult.