February 21, 2017

Keep Exploring During March Break with DK Canada Books


March Break is a time to play, relax and explore and break the school days' routine for a week! Children will have lots of time to relax and try different activities. Having fun and exciting books to refer to can help children get inspired to explore. Here are three books from DK Canada that will help children build exciting computer projects, including games, music, and designs on the computer, or learn to draw, or do science experiments.
The DK Workbooks: Raspberry Pi Projects is perfect for children ages 7-11 who are new to programming, this highly visual workbook is a fun introduction to Raspberry Pi, an affordable credit-card-size computer that is revolutionizing the world of computing and can help boost kids' computer skills in a new and innovative way. 

With easy-to-follow directions and fun pixel art, DK Workbooks: Raspberry Pi Projects helps kids understand the basics of computers, programming, and how to create cool projects in Scratch, Python, and Sonic Pi through fun, hands-on learning experiences. All they need is a Raspberry Pi computer, an SD card, an HDMI cable, a USB power supply, and a standard monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

After they learn how to program their Raspberry Pi, kids can make their own music using Sonic Pi, craft amazing designs using Python, and build and play their own computer games and projects with Scratch. They can even test their coding knowledge with written vocabulary and programming quizzes at the end of each project.

Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.
How to Draw is a practical, inspirational, educational, and fun step-by-step guide to drawing. The book begins with simple skill instruction and build to more challenging projects to draw surroundings, people, animals, and more. It is packed with practical activities and techniques, including how to draw lines, shade, sketch, and trace. A cutout jacket even lets kids draw their own cover so the book really is their own unique piece of art.
The book has 16 pages of blank drawing space for children to try different approaches, such as illustrating stories and creating comic-book characters, and be inspired to explore and experiment with different styles. This book supports STEAM education initiatives, as it encourages picking up a pencil, crayon, or pen, use their imagination, and learn how to draw the things they love.
101 Great Science Experiments is a fun and comprehensive step-by-step science experiment resource that has photos, illustrations, and instructions that make the process clear. 
This book is organized into 11 different science subjects and includes experiments for almost any interest area with experiments adults and children to do together, and experiments that can be done by children independently. 
Giveaway
If you are in Canada and would like to win a copy of the How to draw DK book enter the giveaway through the rafflecopter below. This giveaway ends March 10th. Please leave comments and follow my social media networks to be eligible to win. 
Update: The winner is Julie
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25 comments:

  1. These are all awesome books My daughter loves to draw and would like this book for her

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  2. I am in Ontario and would love to win this for my grandson who loves to draw!

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  3. I'm in Alberta and if I was lucky enough to win this would be for one of my grandchildren. :-)

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  4. I live in Ontario and would like to win this for my grandson.

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  5. I live in Ontario and My grandkids would love to draw.

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  6. I live in BC. I'd love to win this for my daughter. She is always getting drawing books out from the library.

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  7. I live in Ontario and I would love to win this terrific book for my grandson, because he enjoys drawing and it would inspire him.

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  8. I live in NS and I would give the book to my granddaughter.

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  9. I live in Ontario. I'd like to win because my whole family loves to draw. I'd gift this to my little cousins.

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  10. I live in Ontario. My daughter loves to draw and is always asking me for help. All I can do is stick figures so this would be very useful.

    Besos Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

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  11. I am on Vancouver Island and would love to share this with my grand daughter

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  12. I live in BC and my granddaughter is really just starting to be interested in drawing so this should suit her well
    jan

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  13. I am in Calgary and I would give this to my son!

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  14. I live in Newfoundland Canada. I would love to give this to my son. He is 8 and loves to draw new things. Thanks!

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  15. I live in BC. My kids love your books and I would give it to them to explore and create with.

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  16. I live in ON and I want to win because we love to read!
    ~Andrea

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  17. I live in ottawa and my daughter would like to win this to learn how to draw

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  18. I'm from Sarnia, ON and I would love to win this for my grandchildren.

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  19. I live in BC, and I want to win this book because my kids love to draw and I am hopeless at drawing so if they need any help while my husband is away (he is artistic but travels a lot for work) then I need to refer them to a book or the internet for guidance! I would give this to my oldest daughter.

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  20. Hi,i am in Newfoundland. I want to win this book because reading at a young age is so important,i would give this prize to my granddaughter.

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  21. I live in Nova Scotia. My granddaughter loves to draw so I would give this to her.

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  22. I live in Nova Scotia. I'd like to win this book to give to a friend who has children who like to draw.

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  23. I live in Manitoba, would love to win this so I can improve my drawing skills. My niece says I need help in that department lol

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  24. I live in Winnipeg, Manitobe and I would love to win because my almost 12 year old daughter absolutely loves to draw. She is always going to our local city library and taking out how to draw books. So, if I were to win, I would be gifting the win to her. :D

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  25. I live in Toronto, ON and would love to win this for my oldest son who is really into drawing.

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