New Releases by Diego Jourdan

From the editors of the New York Times bestselling World Almanac and Book of Facts comes a new annual collection of large-print word searches to delight and engage every puzzle enthusiast For more than 150 years, The World Almanac has been the authoritative source of information about hundreds of topics––and now it''s the source of a fun and fascinating annual collection of word search puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp and your interest piqued. Thanks to boldface large print, puzzle enthusiasts of all ages can keep their eyes at ease as they dive into this satisfying new collection of themed word search puzzles on topics ranging from history and sports to geography, culture, and much more! Improve concentration, focus, memory, and attention span while enjoying the stress relief and relaxation that come from getting lost in a great puzzle.

From the editors of the New York Times bestselling World Almanac and Book of Facts comes a new annual collection of large-print word searches to delight and engage every puzzle enthusiast For more than 150 years, The World Almanac has been the authoritative source of information about hundreds of topics––and now it''s the source of a fun, fascinating collection of word search puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp and your interest piqued. Thanks to boldface large-print, puzzle enthusiasts of all ages can keep their eyes at ease as they dive into this satisfying new collection of themed word search puzzles on topics ranging from history and sports to geography, culture, and much more! Improve concentration, focus, memory, and attention span while enjoying the stress relief and relaxation that comes from getting lost in a great puzzle.

Fully illustrated stories from the New Testament about the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, son of God, that can be shared with children in five minutes or less—The Birth of Jesus, John the Baptist, The Holy Spirit, Jesus’s Miracles, The Resurrection, The Ascension, and many more! 5 Minute Jesus Stories is a wonderful hardcover collection of classic stories from the Bible all abridged to inspire love for Jesus Christ and understand more about His life and the beginning of Christianity. Rewritten especially for very young children in straightforward and engaging language, these forty abridgements will captivate readers both young and old and provide a marvelous early introduction to the Lord’s good news. Featuring beautiful and imaginative illustrations, let the child in your life experience the life of Jesus for the first time. It’s perfect to read to oneself or aloud with the whole family!

Abridged to read in 5 minutes or less, this is an invaluable collection of lavishly illustrated nursery rhymes, fables, and tales for young children! Perfect for a quick read together at bedtime or anytime, these famous stories and nursery rhymes will captivate your child with their playful illustrations of cute animals and engaging storylines—and best of all, they can be read in just five minutes! Whether you''re on the go, trying to calm kids down before bed, or just need an activity to beat boredom, this treasury of tales is sure to be a welcome addition to any child''s library. Crack it open, and enter a world of magic, imagination, and wonder with your little ones. Included are well-known and time-honored stories such as: The Tortoise and the Hare (Aesop) The Ugly Duckling (Hans Christian Andersen) Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo (Mother Goose) Hickory, Dickory, Dock (Mother Goose) The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Mother Goose) Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Joseph Cudnall) The Three Little Pigs (Joseph Jacobs) Puss in Boots (Giovanni Francesco Straparola) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) And many more!

Thousands of thrilling facts and trivia from murderous cults to UFOs! Did you know legendary skyjacker D. B. Cooper was most likely a Boeing employee? How about the fact that the Manson Family’s killing spree was meant to incite racial rioting? Or that rather than arriving from outer space, UFOs have been operating from deep within Earth’s oceans for centuries? Learn true, confidential information about these and other—even stranger!—subjects in this mammoth volume. With mind-boggling facts from the most varied sources, find out all about monsters, magic bullets, and mass hysteria, in five unsinkable chapters: • Puzzling Places • Befuddling Beliefs • Strange Subcultures • Peculiar People • Mystifying Mysteries Whether you’re interested in conspiracies, ghosts, lucha libre, or the Bermuda Triangle, there is an anti-boredom list, entry, or chronology for everyone in this freakishly huge toilet (or travel) companion. Plunge into the Bizarre Bathroom Reader to find answers to all of those lifelong questions you may have! Featuring interviews with Elizabeth Gracen, J. M. DeMatteis, John H. Newton, Bruce A. Smith, and Preston Dennett!

Introduce your kids to the power of sight words! Perfect for beginners learning to read.u200b Sight words are high-frequency terms that children can memorize to improve reading comprehension and writing ability, and make up more than 50 to 80 percent of the words found in children''s books and early readers. Kids can memorize these words to automatically register their meaning and avoid having to decode them each time they appear in text. This popular learning strategy will help your child to boost their skills and make them a speed reader in no time! Included within this awesome activity workbook: Over 300 common terms used in everyday language; Fun perforated practice pages; Coloring and tracing activities; Bonus activities including word searches, mazes, and more! This book is perfect to give as a gift to young beginning readers or as a supplement for gaps in education caused by remote learning. The knowledge gained from this book is ideal for school kids in pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade, and second grade, but will last a lifetime!

600 pages of fascinating facts about everything from science to history to pop culture Did you know the longest mountain range on earth is under water? How about the fact that June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage? If not, don’t worry! You can learn details about these facts and more useful (and useless) trivia in this gigantic collection. With subjects from across the spectrum, read all about the presidents, planets, ball games, and more in six overflowing chapters: Gassy Universe Loaded Science Jamming History Clogged Culture Bursting Sports Flushing Phenomena Whether you’re interested in cannibalism, classic movie quotes, or the Milky Way, there is a list, factoid, or timeline for everyone in this epic compendium. You’ll never be bored on the toilet (or in the car or in bed) ever again. Crack open the Astonishing Bathroom Reader and read all about everything you didn’t think you needed to know!

Hundreds of Puzzles to Test Your Intelligence, Develop Your Logic, and Keep your Mind Sharp! With over 500 puzzles and games, The Big Book of Brain-Boosting Puzzles will be sure to keep your brain healthy, alert, and at peak performance level! Keep yourself busy for hours with these fantastic puzzles and word games. Occupy your downtime, relax in the evening, or entertain yourself on a long car ride with plenty of different types of puzzles, logic activities, and brain teasers to choose from, including: Crosswords Word searches Trivia Wordoku Quotes And more! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this collection is for you! Challenge yourself to reach new heights in your puzzle-completing journey. There is no word too long or puzzle too complicated for you to solve. Brain health is important, no matter what your age. These puzzles will give your logic, memory, and cognitive skills the workout they need to keep your mind flexible and stimulated, whether you’re a teenager or a senior citizen. Keep your brain in its best condition with The Big Book of Brain-Boosting Puzzles!

2nd place winner of 2021 Purple Dragonfly Award for Activity Book! One of the best and biggest activity books around! Over 1000 Activities! In this gigantic book of fun, kids can challenge themselves to a wide variety of fun games and puzzles. With four hundred pages of content, this book is brimming with varying levels of activities that will provide hours and hours of entertainment for both younger and older children. Giant Games and Puzzles for Smart Kids will include everything from mazes to connect-the-dots to coloring pages, as well as activities that will help children develop their reading, writing, and math skills, so your little learn is sure to never run out of fun things to do! The activities included are designed to cultivate creativity and growth all while simultaneously providing an enjoyable, encouraging learning experience! It’s the perfect gift for those rainy days or when parents want their children to disconnect from technology with some wholesome entertainment. Learning has never been so easy and so fun.

Dog lovers will adore these realistic portraits of a German shepherd, Labrador, beagle, and other popular breeds. Use the simple color guide to complete 46 heartwarming images — finished thumbnail images on the inside covers offer additional guidance. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Dogs Color by Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

A travelogue of great American vistas includes scenes from Yosemite National Park, Monument Valley, Boulder Mountain, Fossil Butte National Monument, and many other landscapes of rugged beauty. Forty-six illustrations, plus thumbnails on inside covers.

From a towering bull moose to a tiny leopard toad, this color by number coloring book features 46 animals from around the globe, including a baboon, jaguar, kangaroo, wombat, python, and many others.

You''ll surprise everyone when you give them the thumbs-up with these cute miniature tattoos. Safe and easy to apply, Thumbuddies fit perfectly onto thumbs of all ages. The tattoos depict a pirate, jester, princess, witch, vampire, and other winsome personalities. Includes two each of 18 different images for a total of 36 tattoos.

All princesses look pretty in pink, and this little fairy is literally glowing. Specially tinted so that she''ll shine when you place her in the shadows, the magical paper doll comes with seven reusable sticker garments and accessories, including a ruffled gown and dainty shoes in her favorite color.

This undead teen comes with 23 reusable sticker garments and accessories, including shades to conceal his wide-eyed gaze. All stickers are tinted in glow-in-the-dark hues for a touch of creepy fun.

Jake, Chris, Tammy, and Tommy get lost while on a field trip to the Rooty Tooty Toy Company and stumble across four military robots, who follow them home; now they must deal with the very angry owner of the toy company, who is willing to do anything to get them back.