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The Highlights Book of Things to Do: Crafts, Recipes, Science Experiments, Puzzles, Outdoor Adventures, and More Learning Activities for Kids Who Do Great Things (Highlights Books of Doing)

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Over 120,000 copies sold! Crafted by childhood experts, The Highlights Book of Things to Do is a craft book, science book and childrens activity book all in one! Designed for pure creativity and inspiration, the book includes over 500 screen-free things to do with kids. From future chefs and scientists to budding humanitarians, children ages 7 and up will be inspired to explore, invent, create and do great things! The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the winner of the: 2020 National Parenting Seal of ApprovalNational Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)Mom's Choice Award, Gold This highly visual, hands-on book will banish boredom, foster imagination and unlock new interests. Explore fun learning activities for kids like starting a bucket garden; tasty projects like making rock candy; science activities like building a water microscope; and so much more. Organized by interest and covering all aspects of childhood, topics include things to build, things to do in the kitchen, the way things work and more. The final chapter, Do Great Things, encourages kids to become caring individuals, confident problem-solvers, and thoughtful people who can change the world. With sturdy hardcover binding and a ribbon bookmark, this 372-page deluxe activity book is a perfect gift for kids 7+. Read more Read less

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Highlights Press; Illustrated edition (September 22, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 372 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684376424


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 21


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.04 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.88 x 1.38 x 10.31 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #11,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Children's Craft & Hobby Books (Books) #142 in Children's Arts, Music & Photography Books (Books) #146 in Children's Game Books (Books)


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  • Great variety
Great variety of activities for kids to do. Even the adults were finding the activities fun!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024 by Stefunny

  • AWESOME BOOK!
LOVE THE MANY IDEAS! What a great book! My 8 year old loves looking through here to find ideas to keep her busy and entertained. I highly suggest this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Great activity book for the grandkids.
Wow, very nice. So many activities for the kids to learn from and get ideas. Perfect for spending quality family time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024 by T.H.

  • My daughter likes it
My daughter is reading it everyday after dinner
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023 by lydia

  • Excellent buy
I bought this item twice because it was such a good book. Purchased as gifts this book went over very well with the kids. So many fun activities
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024 by SayRay

  • Amazing activity book for kids
Ordered for my grandkids to have special activities to do at my home. When they come over they agree on one activity per day that I have all the necessary supplies to do & we do the activity! Lots of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023 by Rhondamk

  • Multiple activities to last year long
This is perfect book for a child that likes to stay busy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024 by Sylvia

  • Great book for ideas to do.
I bought this for my grandson who is high functioning autistic. I absolutely know he will love trying some of the ideas & experiments and reading the information.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023 by librarylinda

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