Storey – Books – For Kids age 8+

For Kids 8+

Storey books foster curiosity, creativity, and independence with books that teach timeless, hands-on skills to the next generation.

Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book

The bestselling author and illustrator of Nature Anatomy presents a companion activity book where she invites her many young fans to try their hand at identifying, drawing, and learning aspects of the natural world.

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Food & Cooking for Kids Ages 8+

Cooking Class Global Feast!

by Deanna F. Cook

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Baking Class

by Deanna F. Cook

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Food Anatomy

by Julia Rothman, With Rachel Wharton

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Kids Cook Dinner

by Deanna F. Cook

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Cupcake Class

by Joy Howard, by Deanna F. Cook

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Cooking Class, 10th Anniversary Edition

by Deanna F. Cook

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Fantastic Fish Tacos from Kids Cook Dinner

Make taco night fun for the whole family with this easy, kid-friendly recipe by Deanna F. Cook. This Tex-Mex favorite starts with a rub—a simple spice mix that you spread on the fish before you cook it. You can also spread the rub on steak or chicken. Once the fish is cooked, wrap it up…

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Craft Books for Kids Ages 8+

Nature’s Art Box

by Laura C. Martin, Illustrated by David Cain

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Sewing School ® Fashion Design

by Amie Petronis Plumley, by Andria Lisle

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Wood Shop

by Margaret Larson

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Girls’ Home Spa Lab

by Maya Pagán

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Stitch Camp

by Nicole Blum, by Catherine Newman

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DIY Beanbag Toss Game

Sew your own simple beanbags for a super fun game you can set up and play anytime, anywhere! DIY Beanbag Toss Game Photo © Margaret Lampert This fun DIY project comes together quickly and makes for hours of summer fun. Make your beanbags as big or small as you like—or even vary the sizes for…

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Life Skills & Lessons Books for Kids ages 8+

A Kid’s Guide to Cats

by Arden Moore

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A Kid’s Guide to Dogs

by Arden Moore

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Make Your Own Money

by Ty Allan Jackson, Illustrated by Nicole Miles

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How to Be a Person

by Catherine Newman

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What Can I Say?

by Catherine Newman

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Five Ways for Kids to Lend a Hand at Home

When parents have a lot on their plate, kids can help! Here are five simple ways to lighten someone else’s load and feel good about being your best self. Illustration © Debbie Fong, excerpted from How to Be a Person Are your parents kind of . . . freaking out? We thought so. You can help!…

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Math & Science Books for Kids ages 8+

Human Body Learning Lab

by Betty Choi, MD

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Mason Jar Science

by Jonathan Adolph

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Cardboard Box Engineering

by Jonathan Adolph

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Sky Gazing

by Meg Thacher

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Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 10-12

by The Environmental Educators of Mass Audubon

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Tube-to-Tummy Experiment: What Happens in Your Stomach?

Build and observe a model of your stomach in action with this fun activity from Human Body Learning Lab. After food is squeezed down the esophagus, the first destination is the stomach. As stomach muscles churn, food mixes with a pool of strong acid and enzymes. Stomach acid is about as acidic as lemon juice. In…

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