Science Magic Tricks for Kids

Author: Kathy Gendreau

Category: Children & Middle Grade

Regular price: $11.99

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Deal starts: October 09, 2025

Deal ends: October 09, 2025

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Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks!Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time.Science Magic Tricks for Kids features: 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8?12 using common household materialsA new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magicEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trickDetailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show“Ask the Audience” questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance)“Run with It!” sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions: How will the results of the trick change?Written by the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children’s education center dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages, Science Magic Tricks for Kids is the perfect science book for budding scientists and magicians.

No Books for Benjamin?

Author: R.G. de Rouen

Category: Children & Middle Grade

Regular price: $2.99

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Deal starts: October 08, 2025

Deal ends: October 08, 2025

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When suddenly books disappear, one little bookworm takes action in a fun, uplifting way!Benjamin the worm loves his job at his favorite library - reading, organizing, and receiving letters from kids who share their favorite books. Yet, everything changes when a strange illness sweeps across the world. Schools close. Libraries shut their doors. And suddenly ... no more books!With the help of his clever and determined friends, Benjamin sets out on a mission to bring books back into children's hands.Because stories matter. And heroes come in all shapes ... even squiggly ones."This book is a wonderful choice for parents, families, and teachers who want to celebrate the magic of reading and the importance of helping others." - NetGalley Reviewer

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids

Author: Diana Reinhart

Category: Children & Middle Grade

Regular price: $3.99

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Deal starts: October 07, 2025

Deal ends: October 07, 2025

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Think nothing can tear kids away from their screens? Challenge accepted.

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids isn't just another fact book. It's a collection of surprising, real-life stories told through fun characters and dialogue that make kids forget they're actually learning.

From a teenager who found a planet during his summer internship to mushrooms that put on their own light show, each tale proves reality is more incredible than fiction.

Inside Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids, you'll discover true stories that make perfect "Wait, that actually happened?!" moments:

The octopus that pulled off the greatest aquarium escape in history

How a frustrated chef's revenge on a picky customer accidentally created potato chips

Why your head is literally older than your feet (thanks, Einstein!)

The bird that perfectly mimics chainsaws, car alarms, and camera shutters

How a moldy sandwich forgotten in a lab saved millions of lives

The lake where you literally cannot sink, no matter how hard you try

The day it rained frozen lizards in Florida

How broken guitar equipment created Queen's stadium anthem

What makes this book actually cool:

7 themed chapters: Wild World, Accidental Inventions, Sports & Gaming, Future Tech, Pop Culture, Mind-Blowing Science, and Unstoppable People

Bite-sized stories (2-4 pages each) perfect for kids who think reading is "too long"

Something for everyone: Stories span diverse interests from sports to science, technology to history, animals to art and pop culture

Screen-time alternative that actually works: Stories just as engaging as digital content but builds reading skills and gives kids impressive knowledge to share at school, with friends, or at the dinner table

Each story is written in kid-friendly language with just the right amount of humor and dialogue to keep even the most tech-distracted young reader engaged. The perfect gift for curious minds who need a reminder that reality is often stranger—and way more interesting—than fiction.

Formatted with an accessible, easy-read font to support readers with dyslexia and visual fatigue.

Target readers: Ages 9-14, especially kids who think books are "boring" and usually choose quick videos over longer reads.

Reading level: Upper elementary and middle school readers (Grades 4-8)

Grab your copy today and watch your child discover there's a whole incredible world beyond their screen!

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The Boy, a Dragon, and the Cave of Shadow

Author: Christopher Guhl

Category: Children & Middle Grade

Regular price: $2.99

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Deal starts: October 04, 2025

Deal ends: October 04, 2025

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A young boy finds himself in a dark cave, alone and afraid. He doesn't feel good. He doesn't know why. Then a small green dragon appears and tells the boy that it isn't his fault he's in the cave, but a great task has been set before him -- defeat an ancient evil known as the Shadow. To do so, the boy must pass several trials and obtain a powerful magic called the Light. But the Light, while powerful against the Shadow, comes at a cost. Each spell harms the boy. Racing against time, the boy and his new friends must confront the Shadow before it consumes his entire world.

Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal

Author: Ryan Cowan

Category: Children & Middle Grade

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Deal starts: October 02, 2025

Deal ends: October 02, 2025

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Elliott attends his third-grade class like any other boy, except that Elliott isn’t like any other boy. Endowed with magical powers, Elliott belongs to a secret world called Moonstone—and trouble is brewing. When the evil witch Noir steals The Halloween Crystal, it’s up to Elliott and his third-grade teacher, Mr. Moonbeam, to stop Noir from invading the non-magical world on Halloween night. But can Elliott learn to master his powers in time?

The Day I Had a Dinosaur

Author: Ashley Wall

Category: Children & Middle Grade

Regular price: $2.99

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Deal starts: October 01, 2025

Deal ends: October 01, 2025

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A fun-filled friendship story about our favorite prehistoric reptiles … Dinosaurs!When Luke and his friends have “real-life” dinosaurs for a day, there can only be one outcome, thebest-osaurus day ever! Join these kind-hearted friends as they adventure through their day, ensuring that no dinosaur is left out, and everyone has fun working together. Help your child learn about friendship, encouragement, perseverance, and inclusion with this fun and imaginative group of friends.Kids will love turning the final page of the story to discover a sneak peek at book three (coming in 2025).ENGAGING & FUN CHILDREN’S BOOK: Having your toys come alive is every kid’s dream. Build your child’s imagination with these kindhearted friends and their learning adventures.BOOK 2 IN THE HIT SERIES: The Day I Had … where Luke and his friends use their imaginations to have larger than life adventures all while showing kindness, teamwork, and inclusion.TEACHES TEAMWORK AND ENCOURAGEMENT: Through learning about their dinosaurs to helping others, this delightful story presents real-world skills delivered by young friends your child can relate to.Perfect for:Young dinosaur fansPreschool and kindergarten childrenGifting for birthdays, holidays, and all occasionsReaders with big imaginations and big dreams