"Put on your puzzling hat and your strongest shoes, because you're off on not one but eight, fantastic, puzzle-filled adventures. From solving puzzles in the jungle to finding your way through dark dungeons, this book takes you all around the world and even into space"--Back cover

This book contains three titles from the Usborne Young Puzzles series: Puzzle Island, Puzzle Town and Puzzle Farm. Each one combines an exciting story with lots of fun picture puzzles. Detailed color illustrations, packed with things to spot, ensure that these stories can be read again and again. Young children will enjoy this challenging and entertaining book whether reading alone or sharing with an adult. Puzzle Island follows the adventures of junior pirate Sam Swashbuckle in his search for buried treasure. Puzzle Town joins Time and Katy in their search for a special puzzle party. Puzzle Farm finds Beth and Harry chasing Patch the naughty puppy as they prepare for the great farm fair. Book jacket.

Embark on a cosmic adventure with "The Puzzle Planet," a delightful bedtime story picture book where Alex and his friends navigate a world made entirely of puzzles. Join them as they solve enchanting challenges and uncover the secrets of this whimsical planet. This captivating book offers: A Colouring Page: Colour the vibrant and intricate scenes from Alex’s puzzle-filled adventure. An Interactive Puzzle: Enjoy a fun and engaging puzzle that mirrors the challenges faced on the Puzzle Planet. Perfect for children aged 6-8, "The Puzzle Planet" blends imaginative storytelling with interactive elements to spark creativity and problem-solving skills. Turn bedtime into an exploration of a magical, puzzle-packed world with Alex and his friends!

The perfect family getaway is closer than you think. This easy-to-use, affordable guide helps parents transform their own backyards into unforgettable family escapes-from insect safaris to sports camps, artist colonies to pet parades and block parties. * Great activities for kids of all ages-can be adapted for use by camp counselors, Scout and other group leaders, teachers, day-care workers, and home-schooling parents * Provides the perfect alternative to vacations plagued by high gas prices, flight cancellations, and budgetary constraints * Goes beyond the literal backyard to include other close-to-home adventures

Embark on a thrilling adventure with "The Jigsaw Jungle," a delightful bedtime story picture book that invites young readers to explore a jungle like no other—a jungle made entirely of jigsaw puzzles! Join Alex as he ventures into this captivating ecosystem, where each puzzle piece holds a clue to unlocking its secrets. In this enchanting tale, children will be transported to a world of imagination and discovery as they follow Alex on his puzzle-filled journey. From piecing together clues to navigating through intricate landscapes, readers will join Alex on a quest filled with excitement and wonder. Filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, "The Jigsaw Jungle" is the perfect bedtime story to spark imaginations and inspire dreams of adventure. Ideal for ages 5-9, this captivating book will ignite a love for puzzles and exploration in young readers. Plus, inside the book, enjoy coloring pages featuring scenes from "The Jigsaw Jungle," as well as fun puzzles that will challenge young minds and keep them entertained long after bedtime. Don't miss out on the excitement! Add "The Jigsaw Jungle" to your bedtime story collection today and let the adventure unfold in your dreams.

Technology has increasingly become utilized in classroom settings in order to allow students to enhance their experiences and understanding. Among such technologies that are being implemented into course work are game-based learning programs. Introducing game-based learning into the classroom can help to improve students’ communication and teamwork skills and build more meaningful connections to the subject matter. While this growing field has numerous benefits for education at all levels, it is important to understand and acknowledge the current best practices of gamification and game-based learning and better learn how they are correctly implemented in all areas of education. The Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning is a comprehensive reference source that considers all aspects of gamification and game-based learning in an educational context including the benefits, difficulties, opportunities, and future directions. Covering a wide range of topics including game concepts, mobile learning, educational games, and learning processes, it is an ideal resource for academicians, researchers, curricula developers, instructional designers, technologists, IT specialists, education professionals, administrators, software designers, students, and stakeholders in all levels of education.

When making games for kids, it’s tempting to simply wing-it on the design. We were all children once, right? The reality is that adults are far removed from the cognitive changes and the motor skill challenges that are the hallmark of the developing child. Designing Games for Children, helps you understand these developmental needs of children and how to effectively apply them to games. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, a children's media professional, or an instructor teaching the next generation of game designers, Designing Games for Children is the first book dedicated to service the specific needs of children's game designers. This is a hands-on manual of child psychology as it relates to game design and the common challenges designers face. Designing Games for Children is the definitive, comprehensive guide to making great games for kids, featuring: Guidelines and recommendations divided by the most common target audiences – babies and toddlers (0-2), preschoolers (3-5), early elementary students (6-8), and tweens (9-12). Approachable and actionable breakdown of child developmental psychology, including cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, as it applies to game design Game design insights and guidelines for all aspects of game production, from ideation to marketing