Books in Imagine series

A gallant guide to knightly know-how. The life of a knight is not an easy one. It takes bravery and skill to battle a dragon...and a really fast car doesn't hurt. Charge into Imagine You're a Knight! and enter a kingdom of imagination, knightly secrets, and fun. Aspiring squires will learn the importance of a well-equipped quest: armor (as many as twenty pieces), polish for making it shine, sword and shield, and carrots for their trusty steed. They'll also discover the difference between quests, tasks, and adventures, the downsides of dragon-battling, and the need for tournaments when dragons are in short supply. Charmingly linked with tales of bravery (meet the Knights of the Round Table), laudable activities (design a coat of arms, feast on Eggscalibread), and details of knightly life, Imagine You're a Knight! also dazzles with daring illustrations.

Have you ever laid on the ground at night looking up at the twinkling stars? Those stars are the millions of planets, moons, suns and space dust that make up the Milky Way Galaxy. Our Solar System lives in this galaxy and we are viewing Earth's neighbors when we look at the night sky. Sometimes you might see a shooting star streak across the sky. This is usually a meteoroid, small rock or ice that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up. Imagine what it must be like to zip through space and look back to Earth where kids around the globe are gazing into the night sky. Includes the most up-to-date findings from the New Horizons satellite.

A graceful guide for make-believe ballerinas. The life of a ballerina is not just about looking lovely and dancing divinely. There are feet to care for, tutus to fluff... And just what is the secret to preventing dizziness from all that spinning? Leap into Imagine You're a Ballerina! and take center stage in an elegant ballet of the imagination. Budding ballerinas will learn important vocabulary (know your prima from your pirouette), costume tips (Swan Lake outfits should, in fact, never get wet) and hairstyle suggestions (beware long locks that tangle other dancers). They'll also find advice on accessories, more "do's" and "don'ts" of ballet, and some fascinating facts from the history of dance. Complete with story snippets of famous ballets, ballet-themed crafts for aspiring artists, and tongue-in-cheek details of all things ballerina, Imagine You're a Ballerina! is sure to lift young readers' imaginations.

Have you ever seen an elephant in a zoo? You know they are very big and can weigh as much as a school bus! Millions of years ago there was a dinosaur on Earth called Brachiosaurus. One Brachiosaurus weighed as much as 17 elephants! Can you imagine how big some dinosaurs must have been? In this book, readers explore a world where dinosaurs roam. And learn fascinating facts about dinos along the way.

Presented as a ship's log and captain's diary, this book features the beginnings of several Pirate tales that are illustrated using the swashbuckling Disney Pirates characters. Children are encouraged to finish writing and illustrating the stories with the enclosed pens and colorful stickers. The audio CD includes a read-along of the beginning of each story and provides questions and hints to prompt ideas on how to end each one. Also included are two colorful pens.

Set in the magical world of Fairies, this book features the beginnings of several Fairies adventures that are illustrated with fanciful Disney Fairies characters. Children are encouraged to finish writing and illustrating the stories using the enclosed pens and colorful stickers. The audio CD includes a read-along of the beginning of each story and provides questions and hints to prompt ideas on how to end each one. Also included are two sparkle pens.

A playful guide for potential princesses. Princesses live in fairytale castles and spend their days doing important things. There are ships to launch, knights to reward, and marriage proposals from persistent princes to decline. Potential princesses can explore the full panoply of princess practices in Imagine You're a Princess! They can claim the coolest bedroom in the palace (no peas under the mattress, please), learn to care for princess pets (unicorns are a perennial favorite), and practice essential life skills (helping others, being fascinating and intelligent). They can also create some princess paintings (bright colors only, of course), meet some famous faces (Rapunzel really lets her hair down, but Sleeping Beauty's always napping), and even sneak a peak at a royal diary. Complete with step-by-step tips to becoming a princess, regal recipes for royal occasions, and other activities worthy of their highnesses, Imagine You're a Princess! is a jewel of a book.

Presented as a ship’s log and captain’s diary, this book features the beginnings of several Pirate tales that are illustrated using the swashbuckling Disney Pirates characters. Children are encouraged to finish writing and illustrating the stories with the enclosed pens and colorful stickers. The audio CD includes a read-along of the beginning of each story and provides questions and hints to prompt ideas on how to end each one. Also included are two colorful pens.

A merrily alluring guide to the realm of mermaids. If you've ever heard the call to be such a creature, Imagine You're a Mermaid! is the guide for you! Awash with information on all things mermaid, this book offers tips on what to wear (seashell tiaras and seaweed hair extensions), where to live (in coral castles with turrets of pearl), and what to do (look beautiful and maybe make some mischief). Dripping with mermaid tales, sea scenes, and even some treats to try (mer-ingues, anyone?), and saturated with stunning artwork (including watercolors, of course Imagine You're a Mermaid! is guaranteed to drown your boredom. Key Features: Fun to read, look at, and do activities Eye-catching illustrations complement delightfully silly descriptions