Download or read book Knack Treehouses written by Lon Levin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part dreambook and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes the reader a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Replete with 450 full-color photographs, it covers all there is to know about designing, building, and enjoying unique elevated dwellings—both for kids and for adults. It also includes extensive information on materials and building techniques, including tips on tree selection and evaluation. Specific plans are given for trunk treehouses, branch treehouses, and treehouses between two trees, with each plan including step-by-step instructions for safe construction.

Download or read book Knick knack Paddywhack written by Harriet Ziefert and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional cumulative rhyming song. Bright cheerful illustrations. 1-4yrs.

Download or read book The Tree House written by Katherine Eakle and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-09-18 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maisy and Tom Holden and their family have been on the run for months during a hostile government takeover. A sadistic ploy to control the country's most prominent figures and their constituents has been implemented in the form of a deadly vaccine. While government agents proceed to hunt down the unvaccinated, the Holden family discovers and takes sanctuary in a large tree house. In providing aid to other refugees, they unlock the secrets of their new dwelling and realize this massive compound embedded in a network of trees is meant to house the workings of a rebellion. Together they learn the identity of the elusive dictator pulling all the strings and formulate a plan to free the president and his family from tyranny. While exploring on a large scale what can happen when corruption is given free rein, allowing for a pervasive culture of deception and greed, The Tree House also celebrates shared human connection in times of crisis. This fast-paced thriller provides a glimpse into a terrorist-run society, melding crime, mystery, and suspense into one novel you won't want to put down.

Download or read book The Whispering Treehouse written by Sawyer Wonder and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-09-27 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ""The Whispering Treehouse,"" young readers are whisked away on a captivating adventure with Lily, a curious girl who stumbles upon a magical treehouse with an extraordinary secret: it can communicate with animals! As Lily befriends the woodland creatures around her, she's drawn into a world of wonder and responsibility. The forest comes alive with whispers and chatter, revealing the challenges faced by its inhabitants and the delicate balance of nature. Lily and her newfound animal companions embark on thrilling quests to protect their beloved forest home from looming environmental threats. Together, they use creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and preserve the habitat they cherish. Along the way, young readers will learn fascinating facts about ecology and animal behavior, fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world. With interactive puzzles and riddles woven throughout the story, this enchanting tale invites children to join Lily in her mission, encouraging critical thinking and a hands-on approach to learning about nature conservation.

Download or read book The 169 Story Treehouse written by Andy Griffiths and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy and Terry live in a 169-story treehouse. (It used to be a 156-story treehouse, but they've added 13 more stories.) It now has a kangaroo-riding range, a WHATEVER-WEATHER-YOU-WANT dome and a hall of funhouse mirrors—the perfect place to hide from the truancy officer who is trying to catch them and make them go to school! Unfortunately, the hall of funhouse mirrors is also the place where their evil trouble-making twins, Anti-Andy, Terrible Terry and Junkyard Jill live in a doppelgänger mirror, and they take advantage of the confusion to escape and wreak havoc in the treehouse. Can Andy, Terry, and Jill escape school, save the treehouse from the doppelgänger mirror gang AND get their book written on time? Read the whole series! The 13-Story Treehouse The 26-Story Treehouse The 39-Story Treehouse The 52-Story Treehouse The 65-Story Treehouse The 78-Story Treehouse The 91-Story Treehouse The 104-Story Treehouse The 117-Story Treehouse The 130-Story Treehouse The 143-Story Treehouse The 156-Story Treehouse The 169-Story Treehouse

Download or read book The Mystery of Yew Tree House written by Lesley Thomson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Lesley Thomson at her considerable best - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never guess.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Always a treat reading Lesley Thomson.' IAN RANKIN Eighty years of secrets. A body that reveals them all. 1940. At Yew Tree House, recently widowed Adelaide Stride is raising her two daughters alone – but it's not just the threat of German invasion that keeps her up at night. She is surrounded by enemies posing as allies and, while war rages, she grows sure that something terrible is about to happen. 2023. Soon after Stella Darnell begins her holiday at Yew Tree House, a skeleton is found in a pillbox at the bottom of the garden. The bullet hole in the skull tells her that the person was murdered. This triggers the unravelling of a mystery eighty years in the making. Soon, Stella will learn that Adelaide was right to worry – the fighting might have been happening abroad, but the true enemy was always much closer to home... A unique take on the traditional murder mystery from critically acclaimed author, Lesley Thomson, for fans of Elly Griffiths, Val McDermid and Mari Hannah. 'Fiercely unique, it's a whodunnit on an epic scale.' SUN 'Thomson has created a complex mystery full of psychological suspense, worthy of Barbara Vine. She makes you feel the presence of evil.' THE TIMES 'Elegant and spooky... A gripping demonstration that the past is never really the past.' MAIL ON SUNDAY Praise for The Detective's Daughter series: 'Cunningly plotted.' Mick Herron 'One of the most original characters in British crime fiction.' Sunday Times

Download or read book Magic Tree House Books 9 12 Ebook Collection written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook collection includes Dolphins at Daybreak (#9), Ghost Town at Sundown (#10), Lions at Lunchtime (#11), and Polar Bears Past Bedtime (#12). This time Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, challenges Jack and Annie to find the answers to four riddles. To do so, they must travel under the sea and to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. It’s a difficult and dangerous task, but if Jack and Annie succeed, they will become Master Librarians!

Download or read book Backyard Treehouses written by Dan Wright and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on treehouse building An inspirational and informative guide to building treehouses The author’s company, Tree Top Builders, has built more than 400 treehouses worldwide. Includes plans, tips, and more than 100 color photographs Backyard Treehouses is an inspirational how-to book for those who want to build their own treehouses while minimizing the impact on their trees and building something that is safe and enduring. It’s designed for do-it-yourself builders with limited time and money who still want to build something great for their families. With step-by-step color photos, building plans, helpful tips and sidebars, master carpenter and treehouse builder Dan Wright demonstrates the range, from simple to more complex, of what a treehouse can be, and how it can enhance the backyard lifestyle. Dan Wright is a master carpenter and an ISA certified arborist who founded Tree Top Builders, Inc., based in Pennsylvania. He also owns Treehouse Supplies, Inc., which is the leading supplier of treehouse plans, treehouse attachment hardware, and treehouse accessories worldwide.

Download or read book Zen Master Next Door written by Edward Kardos and published by Green Dragon Books. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These modern day parables in Zen Master Next Door send positive messages that are simple and inspiring. Based in the truth, they are an insightful means to explore our many relationships and how they touch our soul. Relevant and timely, these stories underscore our yearning to live an inspired life and they show that deep-rooted and ancient ideals are as mainstream as our exchanges with our neighbor next door. These parables are gentle but strong. They embrace but let go. They are simple and complex just like our own lives. They are, of course, parables. What others are saying about this book: What an inspiring way to learn about our very soul. These modern day parables in Zen Master Next Door are compelling and left me wanting more. - Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind

Download or read book Knack Magic Tricks written by Richard Kaufman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple to advanced, and using household and inexpensive props, Knack Magic Tricks includes tricks using cards, coins, handkerchiefs, and fruit, as well as mental tricks, anytime tricks, standup tricks, and tricks especially for kids (to be performed both for them and by them).

Download or read book The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Fun Filled Frightfest written by Matt Groening and published by Harper Design. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cryptkeeper of comedy, Matt Groening, the creator of 'The Simpsons', presents his newest collection of hell–arious humour. Join Matt Groening, the King of Comic Chaos and the creator of America's favourite family, 'The Simpsons', as he cooks up a creepy cornucopia of knee–knocking, white knuckling, knee–slapping knick–knacks. Brace yourself for beer–bellied beasties, frozen cavemen, ghoulish groundskeepers, price–gouging Kwik–E clerks, wonderful wizards, drooling aliens, banned books, talking horses, defective duplicates and parallel worlds. If you have a taste for terror and a hankering for humour, satisfy your appetite with this deliriously delicious treat not for the faint of heart or the very ticklish!

Download or read book Bridge for Everyone written by D. W. Crisfield and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridge is a famously challenging card game, one that’s next to impossible to learn without a whole host of visual aids. But books on the subject all too often seem to ignore this. Enter Bridge for Everyone, which takes a step-by-step, visual approach to explaining the game clearly to beginners and intermediates. With 400 full-color photos, it begins with the rules and the fundamentals of bidding, play, defense, and scoring. Not only does it give you what it takes to hold your ground no matter what your hand, it then takes the bidding up a notch by introducing more techniques—and strategies for winning.

Download or read book Magic Tree House Books 1 4 Ebook Collection written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures that started it all! Newly bound together, the first four books of the fan-favorite chapter-book series are the perfect introduction to the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the Magic Tree House will take the brother-and-sister team next. The story begins with Dinosaurs Before Dark, when Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house filled with books and a trip back to the time of the dinosaurs follows. In The Knight at Dawn, Jack and Annie are in the Great Hall of a castle; a feast is under way, but they aren't exactly welcome guests. When the tree house whisks them back to ancient Egypt in Mummies in the Morning, Jack and Annie must help a long-dead queen solve a puzzle. And in Pirates Past Noon, Jack and Annie find a secret map that leads to buried treasure and ruthless pirates! Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination of history, magic, and fast-paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents, teachers, and librarians all over the world with her New York Times bestselling series.

Download or read book Adventures of the Curious Kids Tales of Mystery and Wonder written by Robin Wickens and published by Rob's Books. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a whirlwind of wonder and excitement with the "Adventures of the Curious Kids," a collection of 50 short stories that will enchant readers of all ages. Follow a spirited group of inquisitive youngsters as they delve into mysterious realms, unravel perplexing puzzles, and discover the magic hidden within everyday moments. From daring escapades to heartwarming discoveries, each tale in this captivating book invites you to join the intrepid Curious Kids on their unforgettable adventures. A delightful blend of whimsy, curiosity, and friendship awaits within these pages, making this a must-read for anyone who craves a touch of enchantment in their day.

Download or read book Night of the Ninjas written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master. Will they learn the secrets of the ninja? Or will the evil samurai warriors get them first? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Download or read book Night of the New Magicians written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #35, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #7: Night of the New Magicians. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Download or read book Polar Bears Past Bedtime written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! It's icicle city…when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie to the frozen Arctic. Luckily, a seal hunter on a dogsled lends them warm clothes. Unluckily, they get stuck on cracking ice. Will the giant polar bear save them? Or will Jack and Annie become frozen dinners? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures