Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain, A: A Brain and Psychology Coloring Book

Book Description

Thousands of people inquire about and buy a competitor to this book each year.
Unique layout compared to the competition! Text is on the left page with illustration on facing page. A cover flap can cover the illustration's labels for easy self-testing.
Up-to-date information covers the latest findings.
Available now!

Acknowledging the difficulty many readers have when first attempting to learn about the brain's psychological functions, the authors of A Colorful Introduction to the Human Brain have created a book that makes the fascinating world of brain psychology research accessible to readers with little or no background in neuroscience. Readers learn the material in several steps. First they read through the introduction and definitions on the left page; then they color the illustration on the facing page; and finally they use the special cover flap to conceal the illustration labels while checking their knowledge, until they feel they have completely learned the material. Review exercises at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for self-assessment, with answers provided at the end of the book.

John Pinel, a professor of biopsychology at the University of British Columbia, is an award-winning teacher and the author of over 200 scientific articles. However, he is best known for his reader-oriented writing. His clear concise introductions to behavioral neuroscience have inspired, enthralled, and amused a generation of students and lay people.

Customer Reviews:

Finger paint your way through neuroanatomy.......2006-07-11

If you loved your third grade art class, you'll love this brain coloring book. The truth is we learn by doing, using our hands, applying colors. Many areas of the brain are involved in what we think of as simple learning tasks. Adding manual tasks to learning the complicated anatomy of the brain strengthens the learning process - forces you to linger over the page and get involved in learning the structures.

I feel the text on each facing page is quite useful but could have been a little more detailed on the clinical end. You will come out of the 'coloring book' experience with far greater confidence in your understanding of neuroanatomy than you expected. You may find reading on neuropsychology a good deal easier, now that you have, in effect, overstudied the anatomy and physiiology underlying it.

For those who want to go beyond this text to a really superior text in this subject, I highly recommend Clinical Neuroanatomy by FitzGerald and Fokan-Curran published by W. B. Saunders. It is already marvelously colored and illustrated with much greater detail and clinical information. It is an exceptional medical text (and priced accordingly). The medical illustration, scans, photos and other teaching aids are excellent and profuse. The coloring book is just a sort of 'boot camp' to prepare you for this. I have not seen a better text on neuroanatomy. If you are seriously in need of learning or reviewing your knowledge of this subject, this is the one.

ADDENDA: I have just read Pinel's other excellent work called BIOPSYCHOLOGY. Illustrated by his partner (sic) Maggie - superbly and contributing greatly to the success of the book as a great teaching medium in neuropsychology and neurology. It is a textbook for undergraduates in Psychology and assumes little in previous physiology and anatomy, using extensive explanations of vocabulary and concepts. Frankly, you might as well buy this one instead of the coloring book. It will cost more but you will get a lot more out of it along with the same high quality of illustrations necessary to understand this challenging subject. John Pinel has an engaging writing style, some surprising personal anecdotes, and many case histories. I highly recomment BIOPSYCHOLOGY.

Very helpful.......2006-03-16

This is a must for anyone interested in learning about the anatomy of the human brain.

It is also essential for anyone studying physiological and / or biopsychology.

Good for students.......2006-02-18

I bought this book to help my bachelor level students learn the parts of the brain. They found it helpful in their learning process to color the parts of the brain. Although, because they are bachelor level students, there were only a few pages that were surface knowledge...lots of detailed pictures that would be more appropriate for doctorate level.

Good focus on functionally important structures.......2005-11-24

I teach an interdisciplinary course in psychology and neuroscience, and my psych students have found this book helpful for getting up to speed on neuroanatomy. I've also started using some of the pages as overheads during my lectures, since the diagrams are uncluttered and easy to draw on.

I'm writing a review because I thought I should mention that I found this book *much* more useful than its better-known competitor. The other book has more fine-grained anatomical detail, of the sort that would be most useful to someone studying to be a neurosurgeon - but the result is that it's very hard for a casual student to tell what's worth studying or remembering. This book does a much better job of focusing on the important structures, the ones that you're likely to see mentioned in popular science books and articles. The second half (Functional Neuroanatomy, with chapters devoted to the systems subserving different functions) is especially useful.

For anyone interested in self-study, or who just wants a quick reference source for neural structures that they see mentioned in other texts, I'd strongly recommend this book.

A good neuroanatomy resource.......2005-09-30

A very good resource for the beginner neuroanatomy student. Coloring makes learning such complex material fun and if you study the coloring book along with textbook notes and lecture notes, you can really get a great handle on the material.

The Captive Marine Aquarium: A Colorful Photographic Resource for the Aquarist, Special Edition

Average customer rating:

Very impressive!
Not a Resource; Not Helpful; But Nice Pictures
Serene, exotic and overwhelmingly beautiful!
Great accomplishment
Two thumbs up!

The Captive Marine Aquarium: A Colorful Photographic Resource for the Aquarist, Special Edition
Wayne Shang
Manufacturer: Pine Orchard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

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The Inspired Aquarium: Ideas and Instruction for Living with Aquariums

ASIN: 193058069X

Book Description

NATURE / HOBBY / REFERENCE.
A collection of over 200 eye-opening colorful photographs taken from Wayne Shang's 700-gallon reef aquarium and his 300-gallon marine fish-only aquarium. Included with this special edition is a 70-minute DVD "Mass Spawning of Tridacna Clams in Captive System" containing footage believed to be one of the only few documented mass spawning of Tridacna clams in home marine aquaria.

View the large and small angelfish of 10 years, and the butterflies and cleaner wrasses of over 5 years. See in full color the Tridacna clams, small poly stony corals, and reef fishes. Included in this page-to-page color-filled hardcover book are the author/photographer/aquarist's notes on captive behavior, propagation, breeding, and growth sequence; lighting and current requirements; health and disease, feeding and diet; chemistry and temperature.

Discover how one hobby/expert aquarist set up his marine aquarium system, the equipment that he uses, and how the system is maintained.

A must-have reference for all marine aquarists.

Customer Reviews:

Very impressive!.......2007-07-07

A total of 37 titles in my library on how to keep marine aquarium, this one has to be the most impressive by far.
It is really a no nonsense book. The author does not throw you lots of technical information that you might not need. Instead, this book simply shows how he did it and ties that to over 200 stunning color photographs all taken from his own reef and marine fish aquariums.
There are information on how his systems are set up, the equipment he uses, and how his systems are maintained.
There also pictures of his colorful clams (a 40 pounds Tridacna gigas raised in captivity for the past ten years and still growing!) and growth stages of several gigantic stony corals that is truly amazing.
I was a little confused by mixed reviews here until I receive my own copy. I soon realized that how much time and efforts the author has devoted to this hobby, and very much appreciate his willingness to share the knowledge and experience with others.
Someone call it "one of the most outstanding home reef tanks ever created". The pictures inside this book say it all.
Don't forget the bonus DVD - a long sequence of clams spawning in home marine aquaria... It is very cool!

Not a Resource; Not Helpful; But Nice Pictures.......2007-05-22

This book has lots of great pictures of aquarium life as well as aquaria. It describes in simple terms the stocking and setup of the aquariums, but not to any great detail. This book may be a good resource if you are simply looking for ideas or if you want to gawk at nice aquariums but shouldn't be used by a beginner as it leaves way too many details undiscussed, and for anybody with any experience, the information provided is possibly helpful, but it mostly just describes what the author does to accomplish his tanks. The information is very specific to the author and his multiple tanks.

I'm not saying that this is a bad book at all, just that it isn't a resource in the typical sense. Just be aware of what you are buying. It is basically the author, a successful aquarist, sharing what he does in his particular tanks.

A nice coffeetable book or inspirational resource for those with too much money. But probably not something you need to add to your own library.

Serene, exotic and overwhelmingly beautiful!.......2006-03-28

Keeping a marine aquarium can be an intensely rewarding experience, especially if you have the right tools. This book, The Captive Marine Aquarium, is one of them!

Great accomplishment.......2005-09-28

The author might have set a new standard for anyone who is interested in writing or publishing a book about captive marine aquarium. The readers should at least have an opportunity to see how successful the author's own aquarium is.
Great accomplishment!

Two thumbs up!.......2005-08-21

Finally a marine aquarium book that is full of beautiful photographs all taken from the author's captive systems instead of diving trip.
Whether you are a beginner or long-time saltwater enthusiast, this nicely formatted book will provide you with plenty of important details and expert secrets for keeping a beautiful, thriving marine aquarium.
Two thumbs up!

The Everything Soapmaking Book: Recipes and Techniques for Creating Colorful and Fragrant Soaps (Everything: Sports and Hobbies)

Average customer rating:

The Best
Alicia has done it again!
Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition
Good Book
Good book with lots of information

The Everything Soapmaking Book: Recipes and Techniques for Creating Colorful and Fragrant Soaps (Everything: Sports and Hobbies)
Alicia Grosso
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Soapmaking for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! (For Fun & Profit)
Soapmaking
The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps

ASIN: 1598692291

Book Description

Home soapmaking is not only more economical than buying premade soaps--it's also a lot more fun! With The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition, you will be making homemade soaps for yourself and your friends in no time!

Completely revised and updated, The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to making all kinds of soap from simple bath soaps to beautiful, aromatic gifts, right in the comfort of your own home. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of making soap, from buying the right kind of equipment to developing unique soap recipes. The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition shows you how to:

Find the right ingredients and equipment
Experiment with different types of soap--from basic kitchen soap to the perfect facial soap
Make and package soaps for holidays and special occasions
Add special scents and colors to please the senses
Master artistic techniques for unique shapes and sizes

Customer Reviews:

The Best.......2007-08-12

This is an ultra-complete soap making book. It's my bible. It even touches upon the HP technique that other books leave out.

The BEST part is that the recipes come in batch sizes. And there are no shortages of recipes.

Color photos would have been preferred. 5 star book regardless.

Alicia has done it again!.......2007-06-26

I've been an artisian soaper for over seven years. I found this book wonderful! Very well written with up-to-date 21st century information. The essential oil section is especially useful for knowing which essential oils that "come through" in cold process or hot process soap. I had to learn most of this the hard way through trial and error, and spending alot of money on research.

There is so much information in this book that was very well researched and a great benefit to the soap maker at any level. There are several techniques that are simplified from other books and information on the internet such as liquid soapmaking in a slow cooker.

There are discussions of soap casting, making geodes, swirling, gemstones, hand milling, and so much more to make this a VERY complete discussion of soap making.

Once you have mastered soap making and want to start selling, Alicia has added a very well written section on selling. Where to sell how to sell and useful information on what to expect when selling.

The only drawback is that the publisher did not use color photographs and add more of them to the book. This really would have enhanced the overall quality of the book if they had used all of Alicia's photos and in color.

Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition.......2007-06-10

Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, "The Everything Soapmaking Book" offers the non-specialist general reader with a complete and easy-to-follow guide for making and creating all manner of soaps ranging from simple bath soaps to lovely and aromatic gift soaps. Thoroughly 'user friendly', "The Everything Soapmaking Book" takes the aspiring soap maker through every step of the process of making soap, including buying the right kind of soap making equipment, securing the proper ingredients, developing unique soap recipes, packaging soaps for holidays and special occasions, adding scents and colors, and the artistic techniques to make soaps in unique shapes and sizes. "The Everything Soapmaking Book" is enthusiastically recommended for anyone of any age wanting to try their hand at making soaps for themselves, their family, or their friends!

Good Book.......2007-06-09

This is a better book for intermediate and above soap makers. I will wait until a find a book designed for the very beginner soap maker and then come back to this.

Good book with lots of information.......2007-05-09

I think I have every soapmaking book ever published and this one ranks very close to some of the best I've read. The recipes look to be good ones and you are taken thru the entire process of soapmaking, from the equipment you will need to make your soap to information on how to take the recipes the author gives you and tweak them to develop your own unique recipes.

Chicken Soup for the Little Souls: 3 Colorful Stories to Warm the Hearts of Children (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Average customer rating:

Chicken Soup for Little Souls
One of our favorite books (and we have LOTS)
A very nice story about sharing
Clear Values for Families of all Faiths
Presents Animals in an archaic manner.

Chicken Soup for the Little Souls: 3 Colorful Stories to Warm the Hearts of Children (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Lisa McCourt , Pat Grant Porter , and Bert Dodson
Manufacturer: HCI
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul: 101 Stories of Courage, Hope and Laughter (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback Health Communications))
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Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul - 101 Stories of Changes, Choices
The Never-Forgotten Doll (Chicken Soup for Little Souls)
The Goodness Gorillas (Chicken Soup for Little Souls)

ASIN: 1558748121

Book Description

As an original hardcover, each of these books sold over 150,000 copies. Due to frequent requests, HCI is now re-releasing the stories in one paperback, complete with a Chicken Soup for the Soul look and size. Each offers a lesson on how to make the world a better place. These inspirational stories are sure to put smiles on the faces of children everywhere. In "The Goodness Gorillas," the friends of the Goodness Gorilla Club have lots of great plans! But what will they do about Todd, the meanest kid in the class? In "The Best Night Out with Dad," Danny has a new friend, and an important decision to make. Will he get to see the circus after all? In "The Never-Forgotten Doll," Ellie want s to give a special gift to Miss Maggie, the best babysitter in the world. But everything is going wrong! How will she show Miss Maggie how much she loves her?

Customer Reviews:

Chicken Soup for Little Souls.......2005-11-04

Although I am a bit over the age this book was directed at, I still find this book really great. The illustrations are simply beautiful, and the story is simple but powerful.
It's about a boy who goes to his annual trip to the circus with his Dad. He meets a new friend who has never gone to the circus before. When his friend meets a problem, the boy has to help him out.
It's really an example of what we all should be like.

One of our favorite books (and we have LOTS).......2001-10-04

I get teary every time I read this with my children. It is a wonderful story and teaches a great lesson in sharing and giving something love so that someone else can experience that joy -- and how wonderful you feel for having given it away.

A very nice story about sharing.......2000-04-28

On his way to the circus, Danny makes a new friend. The meeting leads up to an important decision. This tender story pulled at my heart strings as well. I'm sure it brought tears to my eyes the first time I read it.

Lively illustrations accompany the tender story. Definitely a must for any little boy or girl's bookshelf.

Clear Values for Families of all Faiths.......1998-11-28

This set of books wonderfully illustrates the values of putting others ahead of yourself and the joy that can come from making others happy. The illustrations are engaging to children and the stories hold their attention. I have used these three books with children from three years to twelve years of age in a childcare setting and was very pleased with the way they held the children's attention and at the discussion generated during and after the story.

Presents Animals in an archaic manner........1998-11-26

Although I liked the idea of the child and the father enjoying themselves at the circus, the kind of circus displayed is slowing, thankfully dying out. Using elephants, bears and tigers to entertain humans is becoming less accepted as they are replaced with domestic animals. Presenting to the children in the 90's images of wild animals performing gives this practice a stamp of approval it shouldn't get.I feel the authors and publishers of children's books should be more responsible for the images and ideas they project to children. Putting a light-hearted spin on what is basically the imprisonment and forced performance of wild animals is wrong. If they were to research it a bit, they would find the elephants are shackled 22 out of 24 hours a day, let off their chains only for the daily performance and many end up going insane from their lack of freedom. The dancing bears were taught this un-natural act in cruel ways, especially if they are from Russia and were tortured with yanks on a nose ring until bullied into these jigs for profit. Tigers are simply whipped, poked, shocked and caged.A modern type of circus would be a more aware and humane choice to present,like the troop from France that uses mostly people for the acts,like contortionists, jugglers, clowns with the occasional poodle who jumps hurtles.The same basic story could have been told and the same opportunities would exist for colourful illustrations, without continuing to validate the idea of using wild animals for our means to our children. Thanks, LeeAnn Baker email:montel@interlog.com

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What a fun and entertaining book!
Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!
Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips
This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti
Beautiful Book

Cocktails In Tahiti
Richard Bondurant
Manufacturer: Tahiti Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Insight Compact Guide Tahiti & French Polynesia (Insight Compact Guides)

ASIN: 1933850078

Book Description

Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

Customer Reviews:

What a fun and entertaining book!.......2007-08-05

Not only does this book have a wealth of information on a destination we long to travel to, but it offers a wide variety of fun and DELICIOUS drinks.
We love to entertain and it has been great having 'Cocktails in Tahiti' out at our parties...quite a conversation piece! Everyone loves the stunning photos of Tahiti, the scrumptious drinks, and the intriguing facts of the islands. Thank you!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!.......2007-04-28

Always looking for new and exciting cocktails to try, I purchased this book. Each page became more interesting, not only for the drinks presented but for the knowledge that Mr. Bondurant shares about Tahiti, it's culture, local accomodations, etc.

The photos are exceptional and each drink I have mixed has been better than the last. I have bought several as gifts for coworkers and friends. You won't be disappointed!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips.......2007-02-06

"Cocktails in Tahiti" is a must have for any lover of spirits with a tropical flair. The author has artfully put together a wonderful collection of cocktails, both old and new, from the scenic paradise of Tahiti. Colorful photographs and descriptions of each drink will have your mouth watering to imbibe several of these treats from the South Pacific. If you are looking for something new to bring some tropical flavor to your cocktail library, then you need this book!

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti.......2006-12-18

I have always wanted to go to the Tahitian islands but have never had the opportunity. Now, after reading "Cocktails in Tahiti", I am planning a trip to Tahiti for next Summer. I originally thought "Cocktails in Tahiti" would give me some good ideas for entertaining, but soon found out it contained many intersting nuggets about the islands and their history. To sum it up, I am packed and ready to go to these beautiful islands.

If you've ever dreamed of a tropical vacation or just need to brighten up your winter, you should read this book.

Beautiful Book.......2006-12-09

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs (Minerva Louise)

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Cute, Clever and Reasonably Fun Easter Story

Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs (Minerva Louise)
Janet Morgan Stoeke
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0525476334

Book Description

Minerva Louise, the feather-brained fowl Publishers Weekly called "unquestionably a star," is enjoying springtime on the farm . . . until she finds some very peculiar eggs. Blue eggs, pink eggs, striped and spotted eggs.And they're in the strangest places—which hen is laying her eggs on top of fence posts and under the picnic table? Minerva Louise solves the mystery, and fans will delight in the hilarious and triumphant return of their favorite daffy chicken.

Customer Reviews:

Cute, Clever and Reasonably Fun Easter Story.......2007-03-13

"Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs" features a hen who loves the springtime. She loves all the beautiful colors, the blooming of trees and the farmers on her farm. What she can't understand is the sudden appearance of brightly colored eggs in places she wouldn't expect to see them. Where did they come from? Why has their mother left them there? Are they in danger?

Readers will know where these eggs are coming from, and so do her fellow hens, but Minerva is clueless. All she knows is that there are eggs that apparently need caring for. A cute story with simple but brightly colorful illustrations fit for the season. Happy Easter!

Average customer rating:

Brilliant, again.

America's Colorful Railroads
Jr. Don Ball
Manufacturer: Bonanza Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Railroads Across America: A Celebration of 150 Year of Railroading

ASIN: 0517304880
Release Date: 1988-11-30

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant, again........2001-12-18

Don Ball, Jr., photographer, artist, poet. More photos than in Railroads, as well as more text. Railroads is more of a "coffee table" book, with larger photos and only one per page. This one gives you twice as many photos and more description. The two books complement each other well. About half of the photos in this one are by other train photographers, but since they were chosen by Mr. Ball, you can be sure they're good. Another gorgeous, beautiful book by the master!

Colorful File Folder Games: Grade 1: Skill-building Center Activities for Language Arts and Math (Colorful Game Book Series)

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File Folder Games Grade 1

Colorful File Folder Games: Grade 1: Skill-building Center Activities for Language Arts and Math (Colorful Game Book Series)
Lynette Pyne , and Debra Olson Pressnall
Manufacturer: Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Puzzles & Games | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

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Colorful File Folder Games: Grade 2: Skill-building Center Activities for Language Arts and Math (Colorful Game Book Series)
Colorful File Folder Games: Grade K: Skill-building Center Activities for Language Arts and Math (Colorful Game Books Series)
File-Folder Games in Color: Phonics: 10 Ready-to-Go Games That Motivate Children to Practice and Strengthen Essential Reading Skills-Independently! (File-Folder Games in Color)
Instant File-Folder Games for Math (Grades 1-3)
Colorful File Folder Games: Grade Pk: Skill-building Center Activities for Language Arts and Math (Colorful Game Books Series)

ASIN: 1594410895

Customer Reviews:

File Folder Games Grade 1.......2007-02-01

Book arrived promptly and in good condition. Useful activities for teaching math and reading.

Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting (Picture Puffins)

Average customer rating:

Don't forget the sounds
Wonderful book to teach colors & counting to ten!!
Great book!
LOVE this book!
A fun way to learn colors and counting

Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting (Picture Puffins)

Manufacturer: Puffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0142500194

Book Description

Dog starts off the day with one black spot on his ear. But it seems that wherever he goes, he runs, rolls, and trots right into colors. As he wanders around town, Dog collects spots made of red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and more. When he finally arrives back home, Dog has ten different colored spots. And then it's bath time for this colorful canine, who makes learning colors and numbers easy, messy, and fun!

Customer Reviews:

Don't forget the sounds.......2006-12-08

In addition to the other review I read, I would like to add that this book has a third component: sounds. There are 1) colors, 2) counting, and 3) sounds. Some of the sounds are splat and squish. There is a different sound for each spot. The other nice thing is a double page review of each spot's color and sound at the end before dog gets a bath.

Wonderful book to teach colors & counting to ten!!.......2006-11-10

I do the local library's storytime each Wednesday and since my audience is mainly toddlers and preschool children, I use this book to learn counting to 10 and colors. I use a felt white dog and felt dots of the colors used in the book and we count right along with the author to see how many spots Dog has now. Really cute illustrations. The kids love it!!

Great book!.......2006-03-07

This is one of my son's favorite books! It is fun and keeps his attention. Reading the book to him is good practice for him with colors and counting. I highly recommend!

LOVE this book!.......2006-02-24

This is the perfect book for the 2-year old set. Colors, numbers, dog - what's not to like? Kids love it for its colorful and fun illustrations and parents don't tire of reading it over and over and over and over. Highly recommend!

A fun way to learn colors and counting.......2004-05-28

My three year old son STILL loves this book which we have been reading for over a year. He now counts to ten and knows all the colors. This book is enjoyable to read to him and I highly recommend it.

Magpie Magic: A Tale of Colorful Mischief

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Illustrator's Magic.
Not just a children's book
A Great Book
A delightful "wordless"story. The pictures tell it all!

Magpie Magic: A Tale of Colorful Mischief
April Wilson
Manufacturer: Dial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0803723547

Book Description

Though every picture may tell a story, in this colorful caper the pictures are the story! A child's hand puts a brand-new drawing pencil to paper, sketching first a feathered head, then a sleek winged body...And suddenly the sketched bird lifts its head and flies off the page. What follows is a delightfully magical tale of art run amok as each newly drawn object becomes real, and fair game for the antics of the mischievous bird. Colorful chaos ensues as the resourceful bird takes pencil in beak and begins to reveal its own artistic talents. The beautifully detailed pictures invite children to observe carefully and tell the story themselves as the mesmerizing plot leads them to an astounding surprise ending. Along the way younger children will be introduced to the concept of color (eight are featured), older ones will discover the fascinating interplay between art and imagination, and all will be inspired to reach for their own drawing pencils.

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Illustrator's Magic. .......2006-01-11

"Magpie Magic" by April Wilson, sub-titled, "A Tale Of Colorful Mischief", Dial Books, New York, 1999.

The words in this book stop with the copyright page. Then, the entire story is told in colorful illustrations by April Wilson. The magpie, a black and white bird, first is drawn, and, with a backward glance, flies off the paper. The illustrator's hands attempt to catch the wayward bird, who soon returns to eat the luscious, red cherries that also pop up off the paper. The orange balloon is soon popped, too, but then the magpie helps the hands to draw with the yellow pencil. The story continues through the colors of the rainbow, green and then blue, and finally, to a purple (violet) cage into which the magpie is lured with more bright red cherries. A brown lock is drawn to secure the cage and the brown key is erased.

But! The magpie has seen how the gum eraser works, and uses it to escape from the cage. The bird then creates mayhem until the illustrator erases most of magpie with the white gum eraser. The magpie struggles to re-constitute itself , and does so using every color of the rainbow. A most colorful story, indeed!

Not just a children's book.......2002-03-22

I originally bought this book to give to my then 3-year old granddaughter. Then went back the next day to buy one for myself. It has given me pleasure every time I open it.

The 36 full page drawings are beautifully done and there are so many stories to be told and embroidered about each of them.
With the book on your lap, all the drawings are approximately life size, so there is an immediacy to the stories you will "write" about the pictures. As you tell the story, it is almost as though you are also drawing the pictures yourself.

A Great Book.......1999-12-31

I purchased this book for my 3 year old daughter for Christmas. It was one of two books that we had borrowed from the local library over the course of the year that we wanted to keep. (My wife tends to borrow about a dozen or two books a week as the library is right next to the preschool.) It was wonderful to provide my daughter with the chance to tell the story herself. The drawings and story line drew her in. The editorial reviews do a good job of describing the book, so I won't. This is one of two books out of the hundreds that we have borrowed that we elected to purchase, so my high rating isn't just inflated. ("The Lion and the Little Red Bird," by Elisa Kleven was the other.)

A delightful "wordless"story. The pictures tell it all!.......1999-09-22

A gift of a magical box of colored pencils produces some surprising situations. Your child will tell his own story from the emotions that are implied by the beautiful illustrations. You will see at the end of the story how the magpie "reinvents himself" to suit himself!

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