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Books published by publisher Appleseed Press

  • The Super Duper Water Balloon Launcher Kit: Ready! Aim! Splash!

    H. Too Oh

    Novelty Book (Applesauce Press, March 18, 2013)
    Get ready to get wet!Sure, tossing water balloons around is a fun way to spend a hot summer afternoon. But what if you could launch water balloons the length of a football field? The launcher included in this kit allows for exactly that, and is constructed with heavy-duty hand grips, rubber tubing, and a cloth launch pocket. Whether three people control the launcher or one person wraps it between two trees, there are dozens of ways to use this creative tool at pool parties, camping trips, picnics, and anywhere a good time (and wet fun) is desired. The included book provides how-to and safety information, fun science experiments and explanations, and suggestions for ten original games, such as water balloon bowling, golf, and more.
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  • The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Little Apple Classic

    Beatrix Potter, Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Sept. 10, 2019)
    Beatrix Potter's best-known children's story now in the perfect size for little hands and big imaginations. Hop into this classic, heartwarming Beatrix Potter’s story about her most beloved character, colorfully rendered by best-selling illustrator Charles Santore. Great for Easter baskets and baby showers, this is the perfect way to share everyone’s favoriteBeatrix Potter story with friends and loved ones. This edition of Peter Rabbit is now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations.
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  • The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real

    Margery Williams Bianco

    Hardcover (Appleseed Press, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real has charmed children—and adults—for nearly a century. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams’ original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come.
  • Discovering Dinosaurs Activity Book

    Cider Mill Press

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, June 25, 2019)
    Featuring mega mazes, stunning stickers, and fun foldouts, the Discovering Dinosaurs Activity Book is a sure hit with junior paleontologists everywhere.Featuring mega mazes, stunning stickers, and fun foldouts, the Discovering Dinosaurs Activity Book will entertain junior paleontologists everywhere. Thanks to scientifically sound information and stunning illustrations, this activity book is as educational as it is fun. Whether it is the glorious illustrations on the coloring foldouts or the stunning, tactile cover, the Discovering Dinosaurs Activity Book is sure to draw in kids of all ages.
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  • The Little Chunky Book of Dinosaurs: Hundreds of Fun Facts Spanning Millions of Years

    Kelly Gauthier

    Paperback (Applesauce Press, July 28, 2020)
    Boredom is Extinct: From fun facts to cool fossils, kids of all ages will be entertained by this little book of big learning that features full color throughout. Get ready to discover the largest reptiles to ever walk the earth with The Little Chunky Book of Dinosaurs. This is the perfect gift for the junior paleontologist in your life. With scientifically accurate illustrations and profiles, kids will learn all about dinosaurs like the T. Rex and the Triceratops. This compact book is perfect for tucking in backpacks for outdoor safaris. From fun facts to cool fossils, kids of all ages will be entertained by this little book of big learning that features full color throughout.
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  • What's Missing: Look and look and look-can you find what's missing?

    Cider Mill Press

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Nov. 22, 2011)
    Where’s Waldo meets I Spy in this great can-you-find-it book that comes with a built-in magnifying glass! How sharp are your eyes?Where’s Waldo meets I Spy —a great can-you-find-it book that comes with a built-in magnifying glass! This totally intriguing book features thirty-two pages that contain nearly identical images—in which just one element of the picture is different from the others. How sharp are your eyes?
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  • Message in a Bottle

    Susan K Hom, Philip L. Richardson

    Paperback (Applesauce Press, June 7, 2016)
    This exciting kit includes everything you’ll need to send a message out to sea, with a bottle, tracking website and waterproof logbook, making it the perfect summer activity that is both fun and educational! This new edition of the popular, hands-on kit is the perfect way for kids to learn about oceans and ecology! Written by Susan K. Hom with one of the world's leading oceanographers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, this unique gift set sends young conservationists on a virtual adventure as they track the where-abouts of their bottle on our newly-launched website, while learning how the tides work! The kit contains everything you need to track your bottle around world, including a watertight bottle with sealable cork, 96-page book, waterproof two-sided travel document of a map and log book, marker pen and a label on the inside of the bottle, bearing "Message in a Bottle" in several languages.
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  • Grimms' Fairy Tales

    Don Daily

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Oct. 21, 2014)
    Don Daily’s legacy continues as his lavish illustrations of five beloved tales make up the classic treasury of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, enchanting a new generation of readers.In 1812, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published a collection of German fairy tales widely known as Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The original collection of 86 stories (which later expanded to multiple volumes totalling 170 tales) has evolved over the years, through the founding of Western culture, and through various adaptations and illustrations, passed on from generation to generation with widespread influence. Now, these five selected children’s tales are brought back to life with original Don Daily illustrations, reproduced in the highest quality yet: • The Frog Prince • Hansel and Gretel • Rapunzel • The Old Woman in the Forest • Brier Rose
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  • How to Text Girls

    Kelli Dunham, Steve Bjorkman

    Paperback (Applesauce Press, July 12, 2016)
    From the publisher that brought you THE BOY'S BODY BOOK–the bestselling handbook for adolescent boys–comes an all-new guide to friendship, crushes, texting, and social media, for the modern, tech-savvy pre-teen!This fun and accessible illustrated guide is for preteens who are ready to take their first steps into the unchartered territory of crushes, social media, and texting in the digital age. Kelli Dunham gives tips on navigating the digital landscape while keeping "reputation safety" in mind. Not just about texting, this handbook doles out advice for successful communication in settings like classrooms, after-school activities, and hang-outs among friends. With tips and advice from experts and fellow preteens alike, this is the perfect guide for any adolescent who’s ready for their first cell phone, first Facebook profile, or first crush.
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  • Side Splitters: Over 600 Funtastic Jokes and Riddles

    The Laugh Factory

    Paperback (Applesauce Press, March 13, 2012)
    Laughing till it hurts has never felt so good—and with more than 500 jokes, the fun never ends!Lots of laughter is the inevitable outcome once readers crack the pages of this handy, comprehensive collection of jokes created to split the sides of audiences everywhere. With more than 500 hilarious jokes and riddles, readers will never be at a loss for a laugh!
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