The Book of Cards for Kids

The Book of Cards for Kids
Author: Gail MacColl
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761173404

The thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance of entertainment for children and their families comes the first book to focus exclusively on card games for kids-and to be paired with an over-sized, custom-designed set of playing cards.From such favorites as Baby Snap, Go Fish, Concentration, and Blackjack to the less well-known Chase the Ace, Racing Demon, Smudge, and Frogs in the Pond, here are over 35 games for two to six players, plus Solitaire for a rainy day.Specially created for the book, the Kids' Card Deck is a brightly colored, big and bold pack of 54 cards based on the standard 52-card playing deck plus two jokers. Each suit is a different color to make it immediately distinguishable; numerals and letters are large and easy to read. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.Suitable for ages 4-9. Over 1.1 million copies in print.

The Ultimate Book of Family Card Games

The Ultimate Book of Family Card Games
Author: Oliver Ho
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781454953753

Pick a card game--any card game! Everyone loves to play cards, and this ultimate collection has all the fun favorites (including rummy, spades, war, old maid, go fish, snip snap snorem, and hearts), plus some similar but less widely known games that families will love exploring. There are over 50 games in all, organized by type and difficulty, complete with instructions, rules, strategies, color illustrations, and a brief note on each game's origins. This is an active backlist title and will be refreshed with a new cover and interior design, as well as the Puzzlewright branding.

I Promise

I Promise
Author: LeBron James
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063017342

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

The Baseball Card Kid

The Baseball Card Kid
Author: Adam Osterweil
Publisher: Front Street, Incorporated
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1590785266

Brian and Paul venture back in time to try to rescue a collectible baseball card on the Titanic before the ship sinks.

Card Games for Smart Kids

Card Games for Smart Kids
Author: Margie Golick
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1998
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780806948874

Card games are great fun--and learning new games can magically enhance kids' skills! To play a game, children must master rules, develop mental strategies to compete successfully, understand the objectives, evaluate their own (and their opponents') strengths and weaknesses, learn routine procedures and probabilities, keep track of the goings-on, and make long-range plans. Plus, games force them to respond quickly and to deal socially with others. Try out activities that stress language skills and reading, number concepts, and divergent thinking.

Easy-to-Do Card Tricks for Children

Easy-to-Do Card Tricks for Children
Author: Karl Fulves
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486152804

30 mind-boggling maneuvers — arranged in order of difficulty — finding cards, mind-reading feats, many more. Diagrams, instructions for preparing and manipulating deck.

Card Games for Kids

Card Games for Kids
Author: Lindsay Small
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-15
Genre: Card games
ISBN: 9781500861599

Sometimes in these days of expensive toys and gadgets we forget that a simple pack of cards (or two) can provide hours of fun. Cards are inexpensive, easily portable and endlessly adaptable. Families can enjoy a game together, kids can play in groups on their own, and a solitary child can while away the hours playing solitaire games, practicing shuffling and dealing, or building card houses. Put a pack of cards in your pocket or handbag and this book onto your kindle and you'll always have entertainment ready! Card games also build all sorts of skills. Younger children will encounter number recognition, sorting problems, fine motor skills, taking turns, practicing patience. Older children will start to use their strategic thinking skills and can benefit from watching (and trying to remember) the cards that other players put down or play and working out odds. So get the cards out and have a go! There are easy instructions for 36 of the best card games for children and families in this book to choose from, and I know you'll find something fun - whether you are looking for a quiet game for 2 kids, a rowdy game for a family gathering, or a game which will keep a group of teenagers and younger children entertained.

A Kid's Guide to Collecting Baseball Cards

A Kid's Guide to Collecting Baseball Cards
Author: Casey Childress
Publisher: Harbinger House
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1994
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780943173931

Explains to kids how to start, build, and care for a baseball card collection.