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I Know That Building! : Discovering Architecture With Activities and Games; Jane D'Alelio, Jane D'Aleio; Paperback; $13.45

The Great Pirate Activity Book; Deri Robins, George Buchanan; Paperback; $5.35

Green Beans & Tambourines : Over 30 Summer Projects & Activities for Fun-Loving Kids; Jennifer Storey Gillis, Patti Delmonte; Paperback; $8.95

Growlab : Activities for Growing Minds; Paperback; $24.95

Hands On, Thumbs Up : Secret Handshakes, Fingerprints, Sign Languages, and More Handy Ways to Have Fun With Hands; Camilla Gryski, Pat Cupples; Paperback; $8.05

Dance and Grow : Developmental Dance Activities for Three- Through Eight-Year-Olds; Betty Rowen; Paperback; $11.65

Creative Activities for Young Children; Raymond J. Wlodkowski, Mary E. Mayesky; Paperback; $32.00

Creative Activities for Young Children (Delmar Early Education); Mary Mayesky; Paperback; $37.95

365 Afterschool Activities : Tv-Free Fun for Kids 7-12; Sheila Ellison, Judith Gray; Paperback; $11.65

Chess for Juniors : A Complete Guide for the Beginner; Robert M. Snyder; Paperback; $12.60

Child's Play 6-12 : 160 Instant Activities, Crafts and Science Projects for Grade Schoolers; Leslie Hamilton; Paperback; $9.00

365 Tv-Free Activities You Do With Your Child; Steven J. Bennett, et al; Paperback; $7.15

450 More Story S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-R-S for Primary Grades : Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books; Shirley C. Raines; Paperback; $17.96

50 Nifty Magic Tricks; Elizabeth Wood, Neal Yamamoto; Paperback; $5.35

50 Nifty Things to Do After School; Beth Kneeland Pickett, Eric Angeloch; Paperback; $5.35

The Ancient Egyptians : Activity Book; Lise Manniche; Paperback; $5.35

The Ancient Greeks : Activity Book; Jenny Chattington; Paperback; $5.35

Around the Year With 'the Cat at the Door' : Affirmation Activities for Ages Five and Older; Louise B. Weldon, Anne D. Mather; Paperback; $14.35

Basketballmath : Slam-Dunk Activities and Projects for Grades 4-8; Jack A. Coffland, David A. Coffland; Paperback; $8.95

Batman Forever : Activity Book/Super Puzzles, ,Mazes & Activities; Devra Newberger Speregen, Troll Associates; Paperback; $2.66

Big Book of Fun : Creative Learning Activities for Home and School, Ages 4-12; Carolyn Buhai Haas, Jane Bennett Phillips; Paperback; $10.75

Detective Science : 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids; Jim Wiese, Ed Shems; Paperback; $11.65

Developing Independent Readers : Strategy-Oriented Reading Activities for Children With Special Needs; Cynthia Conway Waring; Paperback; $26.96

Estimation Investigations : More Than 65 Activities to Build Mathematical Reasoning and Number Sense/Grades 4-6; Marcia Miller, et al; Paperback; $9.85

Exploring Mathematics : Activities for Concept and Skill Development, K-3; Jean M. Shaw; Paperback; $11.65

Exploring Spring : A Season of Science Activities, Puzzles, and Games; Sandra Markle; School & Library Binding; $14.40

Exploring the Numbers from 1 to 100 : Activities, Learning Center Ideas, and Celebrations; Mary Beth Spann; Paperback; $8.95

Games to Keep Kids Moving : P.E. Activities to Promote Total Participation, Self-Esteem, and Fun for Grades 3-8; Bob Dieden, Robert C. Dieden; Paperback; $26.96

Getting Along : A Fun-Filled Set of Stories, Songs and Activities to Help Kids Work and Play Together/Book and Audio Cassette; Childrens Television Res, et al; Audio Cassette; $15.26

Gobble Up Math : Fun Activities to Complete and Eat for Kids in Grades K-3; Sue Mogard, et al; Paperback; $8.95

Gobble Up Science : Fun Activities to Complete and Eat; Carol Johmann, et al; Paperback; $9.85

Grandmother Time Again : Activities, Games, Stories for Grandmothers Near and Far; Judy Gattis Smith; Paperback; $9.45

Hooked on American History! : 101 Crossword Puzzle Activities Based on U.S. History from Pre-Exploration to the 1990's; John H. Thompson; Paperback; $25.16

Hooked on Books! : Activities and Projects That Make Kids Love to Read; Patricia Tyler Muncy; Paperback; $25.16

Hooked on Fitness! : Fun Physical Conditioning Games and Activities for Grade K-8; James C. Harrison; Paperback; $26.06

Hooked on World History! : 101 Ready-To-Use Puzzle Activities Based on World History from Prehistoric Times to the Present; John H. Thompson; Paperback; $26.06

Hooked on Writing : Ready to Use Writing Process Activities for Grades 4-8; Carol H. Behrman; Paperback; $25.16

Hopscotch Around the World Vol 1; Mary Lankford, Karen Milone; Library Binding; $15.93

How to Develop Your Child's Gifts and Talents in Reading (Gifted & Talented); Martha Cheney; Paperback; $13.50

How to Hunt Buried Treasure; James M. Deem, True Kelley; Hardcover; $15.26

How to Make Pop-Ups; Joan Irvine, Barbara Reid; Library Binding; $12.93

How to Maximize Your Child's Learning Ability : A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using the Best Games, Toys, Activities, Learning AIDS and Tactics Fo; Lauren Bradway, Barbara Albers Hill; Paperback; $8.95

Huzzah Means Hooray : Activities from the Days of Damsels, Jesters, and Blackbirds in a Pie; Laurie Carlson; Paperback; $11.65

Indoor Action Games for Elementary Children : Active Games and Academic Activities for Fun and Fitness; David R. Foster, et al; Paperback; $22.46

Instant Math Storymats : With Hands-On Activities That Build Essential Primary Math Skills; Mary Beth Spann; Paperback; $14.35

Janice Vancleave's Dinosaurs for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Vancleave; Paperback; $9.85

Janice Vancleave's Ecology for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning About the Environment Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Vancleave; Paperback; $9.85

Janice Vancleave's Ecology for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Vancleave; Hardcover; $24.95

Janice Vancleave's Geography for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Geography Fun; Janice Vancleave; Paperback; $10.75

Janice Vancleave's Geometry for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Geometry Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Vancleave; Hardcover; $27.95

Janice Vancleave's Geometry for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Geometry Fun (Science for Kid Series); Janice Pratt Vancleave; Paperback; $10.75

Janice Vancleave's Math for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Math Fun (Janice Vancleave's Science for Every Kid Series); Janice Vancleave, et al; Library Binding; $24.95

Janice Vancleave's Math for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Math Fun (The Janice Vancleave Science for Every Kid Series); Janice Vancleave; Paperback; $9.85

Janice Vancleave's Oceans for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid Series); Janice Vancleave; Paperback; $10.75

Janice Vancleave's Oceans for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid Series); Janice Pratt Vancleave; Hardcover; $27.95

Janice Vancleave's the Human Body for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Vancleave; Hardcover; $27.95

Janice Vancleave's the Human Body for Every Kid : Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid); Janice Pratt Vancleave; Paperback; $10.75

Kid's Book of Magic Tricks; Michael Smith, Watermill Press; Paperback; $4.45

The Kidfun Activity Book; Sharla Feldscher, Susan Lieberman; Paperback; $11.70

Kids + Dogs = Fun : Great Activities Your Kids and Dogs Can Do Together; Jacqueline O'Neil; Hardcover; $17.96

Kids and Weekends! : Creative Ways to Make Special Days; Avery Hart, et al; Paperback; $11.65

Let's Make Magic : Over 40 Tricks You Can Do; John Day, et al; Paperback; $8.95

Light Fundamentals : Funtastic Science Acticities for Kids (Wood, Robert W., Funtastic Science Activities for Kids.); Robert W. Wood, Steve Hoeft; Paperback; $13.45

Light Magic : And Other Science Activities About Energy; Trudy Rising, et al; Paperback; $8.95

Look What I Made Paper Playthings and Gifts (On My Own Adventures); Amy Purcell; VHS Tape; $14.99

The Magic Pencil : Teaching Children Creative Writing : Exercises and Activities for Children, Their Parents, and Their Teachers; Eve Shelnutt; Paperback; $8.05

Making Words : Multilevel, Hands-On Developmentally Appropriate Spelling and Phonics Activities; Patricia M. Cunningham; Paperback; $15.99

Maps and Mapmaking : Facts, Things to Make, Activities (Craft Topics); Anita Ganeri, Raymond Turvey; Hardcover; $17.19

Math Blaster Adventures & Activities : Danger in the Dark Nebula; Roger Stewart; Paperback; $8.99

Math Mysteries : Stories and Activities to Build Problem-Solving Skills; Jack Silbert; Paperback; $13.45

Math Wise! : Hands-On Activities and Investigations for Elementary Students; Jim Overholt, James L. Overholt; Hardcover; $26.96

Mental Math : Computation Activities for Anytime; Richard S., Ph.D. Piccirilli, Richard Picirilli; Paperback; $11.65

Messy Activities and More; Virginia K. Morin, David Sokoloff; Paperback; $8.95

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Activity Book; Osa Brown; Paperback; $11.65

Midnight Science : Science Games & Activities to Keep You Up All Night; Russell Ginns, Dan Brawner; Paperback; $6.25

Miles of Smiles : 101 Great Car Games & Activities; Carole Meyers; Paperback; $8.05

Mind Joggers : 5 to 15 Minute Activities That Make Kids Think; Susan S. Petreshene, Sue Petreshene; Paperback; $25.16

Mind-Opening Training Games : Cover Copy : Activities to Help Groups Learn, Tap Their Right-Brain Power and Think 'Outside the Box'; Rex Davies, David McDermott; Paperback; $62.95

Miss Mary MacK : And Other Childrens Street Rhymes.; Stephanie Calmenson, et al; Library Binding; $11.88

A Mother's Manual for Schoolday Survival; Kathy Peel, Joy Mahaffey; Paperback; $8.99

Mudpie Olympics and 99 Other Nonedible Games; Debra Ball-Kilbourne; Paperback; $12.55

The Mudpies Activity Book : Recipies for Invention; Nancy Blakey, Nancy Blakely; Paperback; $8.05

Museum of Science Activities for Kids; Tanya Gregoire, et al; Paperback; $9.85

National Gallery of Art Activity Book : 25 Adventures With Art; Maura A. Clarkin; Paperback; $15.26

Operation Art Crafts and Activities for Ages 4-14 ; Diane Grebing; Paperback; $8.09

Paint Adventures! (Art & Activities for Kids); Kathy Savage-Hubbard, Rose C. Speicher; Hardcover; $10.79

Paper Magic : Creating Fantasies and Performing Tricks With Paper; Ormond McGill, Anne Canevari Green; Library Binding; $14.40

Playing Smart : A Parent's Guide to Enriching, Offbeat Learning Activities for Ages 4 to 14; Susan K. Perry; Paperback; $13.45

Playing Together : 101 Terrific Games and Activities That Children Ages 3-9 Can Do Together; Wendy Smolen; Paperback; $9.00

Playtime Crafts and Activities : Fun Things to Make and Do; Liz Dwyer, Ron Lehew; Paperback; $4.45

Playwise : 365 Fun-Filled Activities for Building Character, Conscience, and Emotional Intelligence in Children; Denise Chapman Weston, et al; Paperback; $14.35

Pocketful of Puppets : Activities for the Special Child (Puppetry in Education); Debbie Sullivan, Merily H. Keller; Paperback; $10.95

Poems Just for Us! : 50 Read-Aloud Poems With Cross-Curricular Activities for Young Learners; Bobbi Katz; Paperback; $9.85

Science As It Happens! : Family Activities With Children Ages 4 to 8; Jean Durgin, Ph.D. Harlan, Carolyn Good Quattrocchi; Paperback; $9.85

Science in the Kitchen (Usborne Science Activities); Rebecca Heddle, K. Woodward; Paperback; $4.45

Science Puzzlers! : 150 Ready-To-Use Activities to Make Learning Fun, Grades 4-8; Robert G. Hoehn; Paperback; $25.16

Science Surprises! : Ready-To-Use Experiments & Activities for Young Learners; Jean R. Feldman, Rebecca Feldman Foster; Paperback; $25.16

Science With Air (Usborne Science Activities); Helen Edom, et al; Paperback; $4.45

Science With Magnets (Usborne Science Activities); H. Edom; Paperback; $4.45

Science With Water (Usborne Science Activities); Helen Edom, Simone Abel; Paperback; $4.45

Science With Weather (Science Activities Sereis); Rebecca Heddle, et al; Paperback; $4.45

Scribble Art : Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children; Maryann F. Kohl, et al; Paperback; $13.45

Six Sick Sheep : One Hundred One Tongue Twisters; Joanna Cole, et al; Library Binding; $14.93

Small Wonders : Hands on Science Activities for Young Children; Peggy K. Perdue; Paperback; $8.05

The Sneaky Square & Other Math Activities for Kids; Richard M. Sharp, et al; Paperback; $11.65

Special Moments : Daily Activities to Share With Children/Spiral; Diana W. Finley; Paperback; $8.95

Spelling Smart! : A Ready-To-Use Activities Program for Students With Spelling Difficulties; Cynthia M. Stowe; Paperback; $26.06

Sports Mazes (Dover Game and Puzzle Activities Books); Dave Phillips; Paperback; $0.90

Spy Science : 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids; Jim Wiese, Ed Shems; Paperback; $11.65

Squish, Sort, Paint & Build : Over 200 Easy Learning Center Activities; Sharon MacDonald, Rebecca Jones; Paperback; $17.96

State Smart! : Over 130 Ready-To-Use Puzzle Activities Based on the Geography & History of the 50 United States; John H. Thompson; Paperback; $25.16

Super Fun for One : 366 Solo Activities for Kids; Patricia Gordon, Reed C. Snow; Paperback; $11.65

Superwings : The Step-By-Step Paper Airplane Book; Peter Clemens, Jose Delgado; Paperback; $4.45

T-Shirt Painting (Make and Play Series); Clare Beaton; School & Library Binding; $14.01

Teaching Chemistry With Toys : Activities for Grades K-9; Jerry L. Sarquis, et al; Paperback; $17.96

Teaching Children About Life and Earth Sciences : Ideas and Activities Every Teacher and Parent Can Use; Elaine Levenson, Debra Ellinger; Paperback; $15.26

Teaching Children About Physical Science : Ideas and Activities Every Teacher and Parent Can Use; Elaine Levenson, Debra Ellinger; Paperback; $15.26

Teaching Children to Love : 80 Games & Fun Activities for Raising Balanced Children in Unbalanced Times; Doc Lew Childre, et al; Paperback; $15.26

Teaching Physics With Toys : Activities for Grades K-9; Beverley A.P. Taylor, et al; Paperback; $17.96

Telescope Power : Fantastic Activities & Easy Projects for Young Astronomers; Gregory L. Matloff, Grefory Matloff; Paperback; $11.65

Thematic Poems, Songs and Fingerplays : 45 Irresistible Phymes and Activities to Build Literacy; Meish Goldish; Paperback; $11.65

Things I Can Make; Sabine Lohf; Hardcover; $12.55

Three Hundred Sixty-Five TV-Free Activities You Can Do with Your Child ; Steve Bennett; Paperback; $6.25

Today I Am Lovable : 365 Positive Activities for Kids; Diane Loomans; Hardcover; $12.60

Turn Off the TV And...; Anne Rogovin; Paperback; $13.45

Two Dozen Dinosaurs : A First Book of Dinosaur Facts, Mysteries, Games and Fun; Catherine Ripley, Bo-Kim Louie; Paperback; $5.35

Voice Magic : Secrets of Ventriloquism and Voice Conjuring; Ormond McGill, Anne Canevari Green; Library Binding; $14.40

Wacky Cakes and Water Snakes : Four Seasons of Great Family Activities; Stacie Hill Barta, Hill Stacie Barta; Paperback; $14.35

Water (Science Activities); Graham Peacock; School & Library Binding; $21.40

Whats Inside Toys (Whats Inside); Angela. Royston, Dorling Kindersley; Hardcover; $8.05

When the Kids Are Home from School; Carol Van Klompenburg, Joyce K. Ellis; Paperback; $7.19

When the Well Runs Dry Again: Ideas and Activities for Grades 1-6 ; Broadman and Holman; Paperback; $6.29

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Infant/Toddler Activity Books

Preschool Activity Books

Activity Books for the Whole Family

Nature/Outdoor Activity Books

Multi-Cultural Activity Books

Religious Activity Books

Christmas/Hanukkah Activity Books

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