New Releases by Alan Tiegreen

You've heard of these yo-yo tricks, but can you perform them yourself? If not, here's your chance! With clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for more than thirty tricks, this book can teach anyone to yo like a pro. Troubleshooting tips and sections on the fascinating history and science of the toy make this book a must-have for yoers who want to know it all. So are you ready to amaze your friends with dazzling tricks? On your mark ... get set ... yo!

Includes simple stories and poems, labeled pictures, and rebuses to help young children discover the pleasure of reading.

A collection of rhymes suitable for writing in autograph books.

Introduces the different suits and face cards in a deck of cards, explains how to hold, shuffle, and deal them, and provides instructions for such games as Aces Up, Go Fish, and Spit.

Provides instructions for such party games as Musical Chairs, Giant Steps, and Peanut Hunt.

A collection of nursery rhymes and action rhymes, in such categories as finger and hand rhymes, tickling rhymes, and knee-and-foot-riding rhymes.

What do you want to know about sex?Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is not always a healthy or accurate view of sexuality.Now revised and updated with current facts, Joanna Cole's Asking About Sex & Growing Up is the perfect book to provide answers to questions about sex. Writing especially for preteens, the author uses a question-and-answer format to offer straightforward information on a wide variety of subjects related to sex and puberty.

Traces the history of marbles and marble making, gives instructions for playing various kinds of games, explains related terms, and suggests further activities.

Gives directions for games and amusements of all kinds, including riddles, tongue-twisters, card games, street rhymes, brain teasers, and fun with string.

A collection of rhymes used in street games remembered from the compilers' childhoods and those of their friends. Includes basic instructions for the activities.