Books with title The Ultimate Book of Card

Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.Join this amazing underwater adventure to track the sharks of the world, from the teeniest dogfish to the everfeared great white. This ultimate book features every species of shark on the planet, with awesome photos, fascinating facts, the latest science, and firsthand stories of real-life encounters with these incredible creatures. Learn how sharks live, how they eat, the challenges they face, and whether or not you are actually on the menu!

Pick a card game—any game! Everyone loves to play cards, and this ultimate collection has all the fun favorites, including rummy, spades, war, old maid, go fish, snip snap snorem, and hearts. There are over 50 games in all, organized by type and difficulty, and complete with instructions, rules, strategies, color illustrations, and a brief note on each one's origins.

"A fun book to ignite curiosity about the solar system." — School Library JournalLearn all about rocket ships, astronauts, and the fascinating world of space exploration: The rover Curiosity lands on the surface of Mars, astronauts prepare for takeoff... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring space shuttles, satellites, and planets to life. Readers will learn about the Milky Way and the universe, explore the International Space Station, and help astronauts complete their NASA training. Any child who has ever dreamed of space exploration will adore this extraordinary look at outer space.• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 40 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of space and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Space.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 4–8 • Science books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

The Ultimate Cigar Book is a classic on the subject, covering everything from how cigars are made, to storage, etiquette, and accessories.Richard Carleton Hacker’s category bestselling is often credited with helping to create a new generation of cigar aficionados. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future!Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars.Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak!The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.

"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." — Publishers WeeklyLearn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring a vibrant city to life. Readers will learn what traffic signs mean, see all that goes on in big buildings, and visit a fire station. Any child who is interested in how cities work adore this extraordinary book. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 55 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the city and the magic of books to life in young minds"There's lots to see and do in this big city." — Kirkus ReviewsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Cities.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

Entertain and challenge your brain with this bonanza of puzzles. Thirty mind-boggling mazes, created by a master maze designer, include labyrinths involving 3-D constructions, directional arrows, over-and-under structures, as well as key mazes, surface mazes, designated stops, and much more.The puzzles are designed around clever themes and are categorized by difficulty into five levels--from "No Brainers" that take about five to ten minutes to solve, to "Full Brain Overload," mazes that might take hours to find a solution. (A picture of a brain with varying amounts of gray matter appears next to each maze to indicate its level of difficulty.)There's also a "hints section" that provides clues for all but a few of the easiest puzzles. Use the hints section if you get stuck, but working the easier mazes will help you solve the more difficult ones. So grab a pencil and a-Maze yourself!

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar-smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. Now we present an audio edition of the beloved fourth edition for the audio-loving aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B.C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today's popular and growing cigar-smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker's well-known wit and wisdom will keep the listener enthralled with every minute, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine-made), divulges the secrets of finding the "perfect" cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar-smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world's first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author's HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Connect-the-dots puzzles aren't just for kids anymore. These 45 complex and artistically appealing conundrums are fun to do and a pleasure to behold when completed. You'll find yourself guessing what the picture will be when you start and then be totally amazed when you’re finished.Designed for gamesters of all ages, the full-page brainteasers combine letters of the alphabet with numbers that go well over 100. They also invite puzzle fans to complete and color an entertaining array of pictures — from illustrations of animals, buildings, and vehicles to portrayals of humans, sea life and varieties of food.

Connect-the-dots puzzles aren't just for kids anymore. These 45 complex and artistically appealing conundrums are fun to do and a pleasure to behold when completed. You'll find yourself guessing what the picture will be when you start and then be totally amazed when you’re finished.Designed for gamesters of all ages, the full-page brainteasers combine letters of the alphabet with numbers that go well over 100. They also invite puzzle fans to complete and color an entertaining array of pictures — from illustrations of animals, buildings, and vehicles to portrayals of humans, sea life and varieties of food.

The Ultimate Dog Book is the book every dog-lover has been waiting for. Never before in one volume have the beauty, majesty, warmth, and winning qualities of dogs been so dramatically and evocatively captured. Superb specially commissioned full-color photographic portraits of each of the top breeds and varieties -- in their most natural and characteristic light -- reveal more clearly than in any other book why so many millions of people have loved and revered dogs through the ages. More than 100 international breeds and varieties are given these stunning full-page profiles, along with a detailed description of each breed's history, temperament, physical characteristics, and unique personality traits. But The Ultimate Dog Book is even more; it is practical. Not only does it offer expert step-by-step guidance on all the basics of dog care, from puppyhood to old age, it also provides specific advice on how to enter the world of breeding, training, and showing, and how to master the professional tricks of the trade. There is fascinating information on the instincts that "make a dog tick," plus special photographic sequences illustrating dog development, training, grooming, and more. Expert advice on raising puppies, grooming, diet, and health care make this a truly comprehensive volume. The Ultimate Dog Book is the perfect gift and an essential companion for dog-lovers everywhere -- truly the "ultimate" guide to man's best friend.

Learn all about the lives and history of horses: Mustangs run wild through the plains, a veterinarian cares for a horse's injured hoof... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the world of horses to life. Readers will learn all about the different horse breeds, the different types of work that they do, and how to care for and train horses. Any child who loves animals will adore this extraordinary look at horses. - Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again - More than 40 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged - A captivating adventure that brings horses and the magic of books to life in young minds Fans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Horses. - Great family read-aloud book - Books for kids ages 5-8 - Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children