Books in Dover Children's Activity Books series

This entertaining and instructive activity book introduces English-speaking children to simple words in the Japanese language. Japanese youngsters just beginning to read and write also will find the easy-to-follow book helpful. Spaces are provided for drawing each hiragana symbol with one, two, or three strokes. Forty-six characters make up the basic Japanese hiragana, or alphabet, with each symbol of the hiragana depicting a syllable rather than a single letter. With these 46 characters, you'll be able to write hundreds of words in Japanese — from ahiru (duck), ame (candy)‚ and atama (head) to yuki (snow), yuri (lily), and yubi (finger).For each character, there is a selection of ready-to-color illustrations of items whose names begin with that character — more than 330 words in all — along with the word in Japanese characters. A separate list accompanies the Japanese word with a transliteration and an English translation. The book also lists 58 hiragana "modified syllables" used to form thousands of additional words.

Solve the puzzles to discover fun facts about the U. S. Constitution! These mazes, secret codes, crosswords, and other puzzles offer an entertaining way to learn about the Constitution, the foundation of the supreme law of the United States. Thirty-four challenges reveal significant facts, such as who signed the Constitution, where and when the delegates gathered, how the document made the United States into a nation, and other fascinating historical details. Includes solutions.

Can you spot the differences? Look closely at these 25 pairs of colorful photos! The ones on the left are the originals and the ones on the right feature ten or more subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly images include a birthday party, lemonade stand, science classroom, shelves of cool antiques, and more. Complete solutions appear at the end.

These vintage craftwork projects date from a simpler time, when people were more likely to make their own amusements rather than buy them. Drawn from Popular Mechanics magazines of the 1940s, The Boy Mechanic features a tremendous variety of well-illustrated projects. They range from the practical to the fanciful, comprising everyday items such as birdhouses and bean shooters as well as unusual ventures, including ice gliders and magnetic theaters.Girls, boys, and adults of both genders will appreciate these engaging projects, which require only common tools and inexpensive supplies. Whether used as a manual or simply read for the pleasure of a look back at the good old days, this book promises hours of enjoyment.

Revolutionary War hero, first Secretary of the Treasury, framer of the Constitution — this educational activity book celebrates the inspiring achievements of Alexander Hamilton. Fascinating information about the early American statesman is presented in a timeline that traces his personal background and his public career. Along the way, challenging activities include word searches, mazes, spot-the-differences, secret codes, crosswords, and other puzzles. Solutions are provided.

"A terrific new drawing book about sharks! Clear simple directions — the kids are going to love this one!" — S. D. Spady Elementary SchoolWith this step-by-step guide on how to create images of the marine world's fierce predators, kids can learn to draw creatures from the top of the ocean's food chain in just a few simple steps. This easy-to-follow book illustrates the use of basic geometric shapes to form 31 varieties of sharks, from the great white and the hammerhead to the tiger, bull, and saw sharks. Blank practice pages offer plenty of room to perfect your style.

Where are the Spanish Steps? What is the modern-day name for Byzantium? Where is Wrigley Field? These and many more questions are answered in these fact-filled puzzles, making them an entertaining and informative way to learn about famous cities around the world. (Answers: Rome, Istanbul, and Chicago.)Scan the grids to discover groups of letters that spell — forward or backward, vertically, horizontally, or diagonally — the names of waterways, thoroughfares, airports, landmarks, government buildings, royal residences, and other notable aspects of 50 cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Mecca, Oslo, Montreal, Hong Kong, Athens, New York, and many more. All subjects are listed and identified in a section below the letter grids. And if you're stumped, you'll find solutions in back — but try not to peek!

Toys that fly and the magical fascination of mythical monsters make this collection of cut and assemble dragons doubly appealing. Papercraft expert David Kawami has created eight colorful beasts — complete with scales, batlike wings, and ferocious stares — that beginning as well as advanced model builders can easily construct and set into motion.By following simple step-by-step instructions and explanatory diagrams even the most inexperienced hands can fashion imaginative and delightfully harmless creatures such as the sky blue Draconis zephyr — otherwise known as Windy. Or, bring a bright green Woody (Draconis sylva) to life — along with such scaly companions as Sunny, Stormy, and four other legendary creatures out of the past.Simply cut out each wing and body structure, fold and score along broken lines with a straightedge and glue the parts together. Only a few common household items are needed: scissors, paper clips, a sharp knife, and toothpicks or a fine brush for applying glue.Designed not only for flying, these serpentlike monsters of mythology also make eye-catching decorations and whimsical mobiles. Paper engineers, dragon lovers as well as youngsters of all ages can look forward to hours of fun-filled entertainment with this easily affordable collection.

Winner of a Bronze 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Award! Discover the workings of the body's most complex organ! How does the brain control the rest of the body? How does it enable the senses to function, regulate speech, affect balance, and influence sleep and dreams? These 25 illustrations to color explain every aspect of the brain's important jobs, from communicating with the central nervous system to retaining memories. Suitable for ages 8–12.

This coloring book is a fun-to-follow guide for every family that owns a cat or is considering adopting one. Simple pictures and clear, concise captions teach smart, safe ways for children to interact and bond with their pets. Tips include the importance of vaccinations, fresh water and food, and litter-box cleanliness, as well as suggestions for grooming and training.