Children's Parties (Collins Need to Know?)

Sean Callery

HARPER COLLINS PUB. (UK)

<p>From classics such as pass-the-parcel to new ideas for sports day, over 200 fun family and party games are explained. Tired of the same old charades played at every family gathering? Looking for fresh ideas for a child's birthday party? Need to know? "Party Games" clearly explains and illustrates over 200 games for every occasion, so you'll never quibble over rules or be lost for inspiration again. The book suggests appropriate games for all ages and numbers, whether it's a holiday, car journey, children's party, Christmas family gathering or just a rainy afternoon. It includes information on: rules; number and age of participants; how to prepare for the game; equipment required; how long the game lasts; and great games for specific occasions, for example, birthday parties or sports days.</p>

Party Games (Collins Need to Know?)

Harpercollins Reference

From the history of codemaking to practical examples and tips for cracking your own codes, "Need to Know? - Codes and Ciphers" covers everything you have ever wanted to know about this area in a clear and easy to understand way. Why do we use codes? Why do we need them? From the moment we began communicating, we have looked for ways to make our messages concise and clear; but with the advent of wars and trading, it has been necessary to find ways to keep some of that communication secret. "Need to Know? - Codes and Ciphers" touches on everything from the smoke signals used by the Native Americans to the encryption devices used by government agencies and the military. As well as covering the history of the development of codes and ciphers, this book will also have practical information and advice on how to make codes (whether by pencil and paper, or by computer) and, more importantly, how to break codes! The topics covered are: Native American smoke signals, Masonic signals, flags, and semaphore; Morse code, Braille, ASCII computer language; Letter substitution, both mono-alphabetic and poly-alphabetic; Computer algorithms; The role of codes and ciphers throughout history, for example the American Civil War, the First and Second World Wars; The development of code-breaking devices such as the Enigma machine, which was developed by the Allies during the Second World War to decipher German communications.

Codes and Ciphers (Collins Need to Know?)

Computers & Technology

Collins

5-Minute Memory Workout

Parenting & Relationships

HarperCollins, Publishers

Rainforest (Life Cycles)

scholastic

There's a Hole in the Sky (I Wonder Why): And Other Questions About the Environment

Kingfisher Books Ltd

CodeQuest

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

Pan/Macmillan

Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten animals in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

Ocean

Kingfisher

Rainforest

Polar Lands

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