Books published by publisher Reader's Digest Assoc.

It’s time to get moving with the Little People! Whether it’s tumbling in gym class, sledding in the winter, or dancing inside on a rainy day Eddie, Sarah Lynn, and all their friends know that it’s healthy and fun to find ways to Get up ‘n’ Go! Every page features lots of labels, healthy foods to find, and exciting flaps that will keep toddlers coming back to visit again and again.

Young readers will get a kick out of snapping open the mouth of the plastic animal head attached to each book, then letting it close with a SNAP! In Tiny Tyrannosaurus and her Fierce Teeth, Tiny Tyrannosaurus knows she should be a dinosaur feared by all who live in her land-- but no one is scared of her roar or her big sharp teeth! Children can SNIP-SNAP along with the story and discover how Tiny's fearsome teeth actually help her friends. Dimensions (inches): 3 7/8 x 6 3/8

Whether you have forgotten what you learned or are starting fresh, I Wish I Knew That Math is a great guide which teaches anything from basic operations to more complex mathematics, including geometry, money, logic and probability in a clear, concise manner.Math, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to: Basic operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division The math behind money The connections between math and music Irrational numbers – Why did Pythagoras have one of his followers killed just for talking about the square root of 2? The value of zero Angles – from acute, all the way to reflexive Coordinates and the Cartesian plane Probability – What is the likelihood of being struck by lightning? Logic – induction, deduction and Sherlock Holmes Computers and algorithms Code breaking – from ancient Rome to super computers With its readable style and engaging examples, I Wish I Knew That: Math can give children a head start or a helping hand in their understanding of math. Even grownups could learn a thing or two that they may have forgotten or maybe things they never learned at all!

How to select and apply the right finish, written by Bob Flexner. For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing. Now, from this best-selling author comes the long-awaited and completely updated second edition of Understanding Wood Finishing - the most practical, comprehensive book on finishing ever published. Features: Technical updates on materials and techniques More than 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides Updated second edition Detailed step-by-step instructions More than 300 color photos.

I Wish I Knew That: Science covers all the science basics, from biology to zoology, offering kids an entertaining introduction to the fundamentals. Experiments that you can do at home accompany each chapter!Why does matter matter? What makes the earth quake? Why does the moon shine? With I Wish I Knew That: Science, kids will learn the answers to hundreds of fascinating questions, alongside lighthearted illustrations and a bunch of experiments to make learning fun. Inside kids will find out everything they need to know about: Humans Animals Earth Weather and Climate Technology Space Chemistry Includes over 100 engaging illustrations!

Everyone’s favorite honey-loving bear is the star of this new magnetic buddy book. The enclosed Winnie the Pooh magnetic doll “sticks” to the storybook’s pages for interactive, playful adventures. Everyone’s favorite honey-loving bear comes to life in this storybook. Tucked into the cover is a magnetic Winnie the Pooh doll. The book includes a metal gatefold that tucks behind each page to enable kids to attach the Pooh doll to each scene and play out the story action. Kids can also carry Pooh with them everywhere they go. Unique and entertaining, this book will provide hours of creative play!

"English doesn't borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar." -James D. Nicoll Organized alphabetically for easy reference, A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi" is an accessible lexicon of foreign words and phrases used in English, containing everything from aficionado (Spanish) to zeitgeist (German). Inside you'll find translations, definitions, origins, and a descriptive timeline of each item's evolution. Entries include: À la carte: from the card or of the menu (French) Fiasco: complete failure (Italian) Dungarees: thick cotton cloth/overalls (Hindi) Diaspora: dispersion (Greek) Smorgasbord: bread and butter (Swedish) Cognoscenti: those who know (Italian) Compos mentis: having mastery of one's mind; with it (Latin) Attractively packaged with black and white illustrations, this whimsical yet authoritative book is a great gift for any etymologically fascinated individual. Use this book to reacquaint yourself with the English language, and you'll be compos mentis in no time.