New Releases by Ruth Thomson

This is a puzzle book, filled with optical illusions. Mistry, a young magician, has to complete nine magical tasks. The reader is invited to follow him and find the secret entrance to the world of illusion, spot all the cats hidden in the cottage garden, and unravel lots of other mysteries.

Instructions for a variety of printing projects using readily available materials.

Simple, clear instructions show projects relating to autumn, such as making a leaf collection, a fruit and seed collection, vegetable kebabs, woodland masks, and more.

Instructions show how to do a variety of painting projects using readily available materials.

Photographs and artwork look at the first Indians and various tribes throughout America, concentrating on the traditional way of life of the Indians of the Great Plains. Includes related craft ideas.

A bear who knows all sorts of things (how to knot a rope, how to play a game, where new ducklings hatch) wonders if the reader knows them too.

Argues that the hands are the busiest part of the human body, and looks at gestures, sign language, and other things we can do with our hands.

Jim and all the farm animals make sounds trying to wake up the cow sleeping in the middle of the road.

Text and photographs show, from start to finish, how colored pencils are made in a factory.

Introduces baby animals of Africa, the polar ice caps, and North America. Suggests activities for readers to find out more about non-domestic animals.

Special detective Peabody and his assistant, Humbug the dog, cleverly follow the clues to solve a bank robbery.

Illustrated instructions for constructing toys, games, and other amusements that recreate the fun of county fairs.

Special detective Peabody and his assistant, Humbug the dog, plan to a trip to the seaside but end up searching for the thieves of their ship''s missing valuables.