Books published by publisher Williamson Books

This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. With fun, hands-on activities, dramatic play, and creative thinking, children will discover the wonder of lighthouses and the geography that made lighthouses necessary, as well as the science that improved the strength of the light itself. See specific lighthouses of North America, while you light an (indoor) cliff, make a rocky reef and a rough current, name a lighthouse, write a captain's log entry and a lighthouse poem, learn the colour codes of lighthouses, and explore lighthouse shapes. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of tower lighthouses, screw piles, caissons, skeleton lighthouses, and more. Let it Shine! Learn all about the kinds of lights including the spider lamp, reflected light, fresnel light, lights of different brightness, occult lights, fixed and flashing lights, and making a blinking beacon. Let there be light! Explore the science of light and see how both sound and light travel, bend a light, reflect light, and diffuse light in water. Be a Keeper! Learn all about living in a lighthouse and growing up in one, too. Chronicle a storm, write about a daring rescue, imagine living far from all others, and write lighthouse poetry.

Intended for children aged 9 to 12 years, "Wordplay Cafe" is so imaginative that kids and adults will be laughing together before they even begin a word game! Kline has added his trademark "Pundits", a combination of art and word games for kids that encourage both visual and auditory thinkers. "Wordplay Cafe" is a serious vocabulary builder in disguise, but kids will see it as silly fun of the most wholesome kind.

This title is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. Beginning and skilled puppet makers alike will appreciate the crafting and performance techniques this book offers. Activities are presented as beginnings that children can then expand upon with their own ideas and creative touches. Puppet enthusiasts can explore 50 puppetry options to create puppets to use in oral book reports, history projects, and creative writing. Children will also discover fun activities on how to write scripts, construct a theatre, create scenery, and effectively use props and sound.

This book is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years. Fizz, gurgle, bubble, and brew! Hours of outrageous science fun await children with Jill Hauser's incredible science concoctions. Children explore a world of amazing science - from capillary action to liquid density to emulsions to plastics - all while making magical mixtures they concoct themselves! This book features: over 50 safe inexpensive science mixtures, using household ingredients, encourage kids to discover and think creatively; explore density with hovering veggies, explode colors in milk to learn about molecular movement, and cross-link polymers to make plastic blobber; concoct sticky water, gooblek, jigglin' gelatin worms, lava, liquid lasagna, and creepy water ghosts; and simple experiments with spectacular results make the wonder of science accessible to every child.

Little Hands will flourish as Judy Press shows that creative expression, learning fun, and respect for others can be the themes of engaging Christmastime activities! Quick & easy sections provide simpler activities & crafts for younger children to do in shorter time periods. Activities & games range from making Stand-Up Fir trees to a Hands-Together garland, playing countdown to Christmas games, and creating Pop-Up cards, Snowman wrapping paper, Jingle-bell wind chimes, and a wonderful festive Choo-Choo train!

This is the perfect introductory art book for children ages two to six. Author Judy Press introduces children to the use of key materials for creating art, including glue, clay, dough, paint, paper, markers and crayons. There is also a section on collecting and using recycled materials for creating beautiful art work. The book includes more than 80 art projects with introductory poems to stir children's imaginations. The Every child is certain to flourish as little hands are given the freedom to express themselves in the most amazing ways!

This book encourages children to learn about the universe through observation, experiments and crafts. Children will enjoy the spectacular photographs from NASA in this book. They will also learn about people important to the field of astronomy, from Galileo to Sally Ride. This is a great tool for fun learning for any child that is interested in the universe.

This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. With fun, hands-on activities, dramatic play, and creative thinking, children will discover the wonder of lighthouses and the geography that made lighthouses necessary, as well as the science that improved the strength of the light itself. See specific lighthouses of North America, while you light an (indoor) cliff, make a rocky reef and a rough current, name a lighthouse, write a captain's log entry and a lighthouse poem, learn the colour codes of lighthouses, and explore lighthouse shapes. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of tower lighthouses, screw piles, caissons, skeleton lighthouses, and more. Let it Shine! Learn all about the kinds of lights including the spider lamp, reflected light, fresnel light, lights of different brightness, occult lights, fixed and flashing lights, and making a blinking beacon. Let there be light! Explore the science of light and see how both sound and light travel, bend a light, reflect light, and diffuse light in water. Be a Keeper! Learn all about living in a lighthouse and growing up in one, too. Chronicle a storm, write about a daring rescue, imagine living far from all others, and write lighthouse poetry.

Ages 3 to 7 years. Jill Hauser guides readers toward what they can do to help unlock a child's potential. Using her own classroom experiences, she covers the full spectrum of the new kindergarten curriculum and state-mandated standards to help other teachers and parents cope with the sweeping changes. Loaded with fun child-centred games, projects, and activities, this comprehensive collection of playful and effective activities can be used to prepare and support children through their critical first year of school.