Lenka Chytilova

Unlock the wonders of STEM in a festive adventure, exploring physics and math while planning a birthday party, blending real-world applications and engaging content for curious young minds. Join Teresa, Cooper, and the Bright family in Planning Grandma's Party: Measurements, Fractions, and Fun, the exciting sequel in the Everyday STEM series for kids aged 6-9. Defying the notion that physics and math are dull, this non-fiction adventure unfolds against the backdrop of planning Grandma's birthday party. Dive into the marvels of STEM as you explore why a kilo of feathers takes up more space than a kilo of iron, unravel the secrets behind thoughtful gift choices, and ponder the mysteries of feeling hot in a cap one day and cold the next. Through a story-based exploration, this book seamlessly integrates physics and math into everyday scenarios, transforming complex concepts into an engaging and relatable journey. This book is a gateway to infusing STEM into festive occasions. With a focus on real-world applications and hands-on activities, this book not only supports STEM learning in the classroom but extends it beyond school hours. Perfect for kids eager to unravel the mysteries of physics and math, this book promises an educational journey filled with curiosity, discovery, and the joy of preparing for a special celebration. Ideal for classroom use or at-home exploration, it is a valuable addition to any young reader's collection, encouraging a love for learning in an exciting and interactive way.

Embark on a STEM journey with a family camping trip, uncovering the marvels of physics and chemistry in everyday activities, promoting real-world applications and hands-on learning. Set against the backdrop of a family camping trip, Our Camping Trip: Physics, Chemistry, and Fun from the Everyday STEM series is a captivating exploration for young minds aged 6-9. Join Teresa, Cooper, and the Bright family as they reveal the wonders of STEM concepts in everyday life. From the physics behind trampoline jumps to the chemistry of dough rising in the oven, this story-based journey seamlessly weaves science into the fabric of holidays and celebrations. Through engaging content and real-world applications, the book not only supports STEM learning in the classroom but extends it beyond school hours, inviting children to discover the science in their surroundings. Packed with activities for kids to try at home, this book transforms theoretical concepts into hands-on adventures, making learning an exciting and immersive experience. Our Camping Trip is more than a book; it's a key to unlocking the world of STEM for curious young minds. Designed to connect theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios, this book ensures that STEM becomes a part of everyday adventures, from cooking to traveling. The story-based exploration makes complex physics and chemistry concepts accessible, fostering a love for learning in an engaging and relatable way. Whether for classroom use or at-home exploration, this book is a valuable addition to any young reader's collection, promising an educational journey filled with curiosity and discovery.

Experience the classic fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel like never before in a board book for young readers shaped like scenes from the story. In the heart of a mysterious forest, where secrets lurk behind every tree, a timeless fairy tale comes to life. Join Hansel and Gretel as they venture deeper into the woods and stumble upon a house made of gingerbread. All is not as it seems as the story unfolds through this inventively crafted board book. Shaped to resemble scenes from the story, each page introduces a new setting, adding a hands-on and visual dimension to this beloved tale that teaches kids to be resourceful in the face of danger and to beware of deception. This unique board book, aimed at kids ages 3–5, brings the classic fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel vividly to life for the smallest readers. With its highly tactile format, it offers a freshly interactive way to experience an age-old folk story. Designed to fit perfectly into small hands, it's both a book and a toy, providing hours of entertainment. Its durable construction ensures that it can withstand enthusiastic young hands, making it a lasting addition to any child's library.

A comprehensive guidebook for kids on proper houseplant care, featuring bold illustrations and engaging infographics. Houseplants can add a touch of green to any living space, and caring for them can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. For kids interested in learning more about plant care, this comprehensive guidebook covers all the basics and more, teaching kids all about the different types of houseplants, their growth habits, and the best practices to care for them. Divided into three sections, How Not to Kill Your Plant provides all the information kids need to ensure their houseplants thrive: The Basics of Care: Learn about the essential elements of plant care, including watering, lighting, and soil. Encyclopedia of houseplants: Identify and learn about common houseplants, including their ideal growing conditions and common issues to look out for. Cultivation practice: Discover tips and tricks for repotting, propagation, and other plant care techniques. Highlights include: A glossary of basic plant terminology (e.g., substrate, fertilizer, humidity, etc.)Step-by-step instructions for taking care of houseplantsAdvice on choosing the right plantVarious problems you can expect to encounter – and ways to solve them Images accompany the text in a fun yet logical and orderly fashion, such as this numbered list for repotting: Water the plant well the day before repotting. This will make it easier to remove it from its pot.Remove the plant from its pot.As you carefully release the roots, remove old, excess soil from the plant.Remove old, rotting roots.Having selected a pot with a drainage hole and of appropriate size, wash this pot in soapy water.Put a drain (e.g., a layer of expanding clay balls or pebbles) in the bottom of the pot. (Plants watered in a tray do not need a drain.)Add a small layer of the new substrate.Place the plant in the new pot.Fill any remaining space in the pot with the new substrate.Tamp the soil down gently with your fingers, ensuring that the plant is well anchored. Don’t fill the pot with soil right to the top, but to 1 cm below it – you must leave space for watering.Water the plant well (unless it is a cactus or succulent – in which case wait 2 weeks before watering).Your plant has been potted. Hurray! Plant care instructions are likewise fun yet clear and actionable, such as this one for the Cactus: Fertilize max. 1x per month with special fertilizer for cacti.In spring or summer, transplant to a terracotta pot. Do not water for 2 weeks after repotting.Propagate by offsets.It needs an airy, permeable substrate, like one with sand. Filled with clear and concise advice, this book is much more than just a practical guide. It features fresh, modern illustrations that bring the information to life, as well as engaging infographics that make the information easy to understand and remember. How Not to Kill Your Plant is suitable for children aged 6–9 interested in growing houseplants. Geared toward kids who love plants and want to develop a lifelong hobby of plant care, this guidebook is ideal for any young ones looking to green up their home, as well as adult readers and flower shop patrons.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to trudge through the jungle? Now you can find out! With each turn of the page, this engaging picture book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers that teach young children about the world inside a jungle. From plants and animals to people and the remains of ancient civilizations, children will love learning all about the busy jungle animals, the amazing lives they live and why they are so important to that ecosystem!

An original concept where geometry is explained on real life situations showing the practical usage of shapes in our everyday lives. Geometry is usually considered a demanding, boring or even a scary subject. But shapes are all around us and we use them constantly without even realizing it. Various usage of shapes in different environments is presented in 17 chapters and the book ends with a double-spread where kids can try out their newly gained knowledge. The aim of this book is to show geometry as a fun and useful subject that can be comprehensible and that helps us in many ways on a daily basis.

Have you ever thought about what life in nature is like long after you’ve gone to sleep? This gorgeous children’s book takes young readers on a unique adventure into the woods at night to spy on the amazing forest animals within. Featuring stunning illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers, each turn of the page reveals more and more stunning secrets of nature. From hunting foxes and croaking frogs to observing owls, howling wolves, singing nightingales, and so much more, discover how animals find their way in the dark and why being up after the sunset suits them.

Amusing illustrations metamorphosing into different objects from one page to the next. Lots of animals live on the farm, but it can be difficult for young children to name them all. What about the one with the yellow beak that lays eggs? Is it a hen? Or perhaps a duck? With this board book, kids will learn about the animals that live on the farm. This way, children can learn their first words with us! On every page, there is a little surprise waiting for them: thanks to cut-outs on every spread, one image transforms into another as the page turns. Combined with thoughtful and lively illustrations, this book is perfect for little ones!

What’s the weather like today? Is it hot or cold outside? Or is it windy or rainy? And what if a storm is coming? With the board book Sunny or Cloudy kids will learn to name various types of weather and observe how it affected a curious little fox, a cute rusty guide of this book. This way, children will learn their first words with us! On every page, there is a little surprise waiting for them: thanks cut-outs on every spread one image transforms into another as the page is turned. Combined with thoughtful and lively illustrations by Veronika Zacharová, this book is perfect for little ones!

What’s roaring and whirring over here? Cars zoom back and forth along the highway, ships roll over the water, and planes fly overhead. There’s so much to hear and see! With this board book, kids will learn to name various modes of transport that move in water and on land. This way, children will learn their first words with us! On every page, there is a little surprise waiting for them: thanks to the cut-outs on every spread, one image transforms into another as the page turns. Combined with thoughtful and lively illustrations, this book is perfect for little ones!

Books with a playful mechanism introducing young readers to some basic concepts. Is the house big or small? Is the ball clean or dirty? What’s the difference between old and new? In this board book, kids will learn the basic opposites they meet on an everyday basis! This way, children will learn their first words with us! On every page, there is a little surprise waiting for them: thanks to cut-outs on every spread, one image transforms into another as the page turns. Combined with thoughtful and lively illustrations, this book is perfect for little ones!

Have you ever wanted to explore a majestic mountain from a flourishing spring to a blistery winter? Now you can! See what life is like on a beautiful mountain range with every change of the season and how the animals who call it home live and adapt! This vibrant children’s book takes young readers on a one-of-a-kind adventure with its adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers that reveal so much to discover with every turn of the page. From which animals turn white when it snows to who is the best ice and rock climber, which baby animal endures a harsh early life, and so much more, young readers will learn all about the incredible mountain wildlife!

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