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Let's make mini-magazines (or 'zines' for short)! From animal
safaris and recipes to you and your family, pick your favourite
topics and get going! This book contains 10 zines for you to write,
illustrate, and put together. Each one has a distinct theme, with
lots of ideas for stories, features and pictures - the rest is up
to you! With fully-illustrated instructions and hints and tips
along the way, this brand new book from zine publisher and comic
artist Kristyna Baczynski will get you making your own brilliant
zines in no time.
Build a rainbow maker that attaches to the window and casts
rainbows around your room on a sunny day! With the materials
included, build a triple-crystal, motorised rainbow maker that
hangs to your window.You'll learn all about the best weather
conditions to find and record rainbows in the wild. This fun STEM
kit lets you have fun while learning about the subjects you may
encounter in school: reflection/refraction, light and prisms. The
kit includes: an instruction book faceted crystals silver rings
motor suction cups alligator clips holographic sheet Requires 2x AA
batteries, not included. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of
book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every
child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom
tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100%
guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions
Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on
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Create your own magical artefacts with this official craft book of
projects from the Harry Potter films! From your very own Hogwarts
acceptance letter to a golden snitch and a pop-up Goblet of Fire,
this official book of craft projects from the Harry Potter films
covers a whole range of magical artefacts that fans know and love.
With five levels of difficult rating, and detailed instructions and
step-by-step photographs for each project, you will soon be able to
create an elder wand, a crystal ball, a time-turner and more!
Organised into chapters, the book covers the journey to Hogwarts,
recognisable books and potions from the classroom, magical objects
from sports clubs and competitions, and of course, the dangerous
restricted section of the library! This it the perfect book for
Harry Potter fans looking to immerse themselves in the Wizarding
World.
This title explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history
and civilization. It vividly portrays key periods from the past,
with glimpses into art, fashion, crafts, trade and warfare. It
contains inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and
insights into the everyday lives of monarchs, priests, farmers,
traders and children of long ago. It includes 60 practical projects
for historical models, costumes and recipes - construct a miniature
Parthenon, don the uniform of a Roman legionary, and bake pastries
from an age-old Egyptian recipe. It features an exciting and
authoritative reference for home or school use by 8- to
12-year-olds. This authoritative reference and project book will
enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past. Witness the
progression of human civilization, and see what gave each culture -
from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire - its particular identity.
Over 1500 photographs and illustrations include inside-view
artworks of important buildings from history, such as a Pharaoh's
tomb, an ancient Greek home and a Roman bath. Projects include a
model Egyptian boat, a miniature stonehenge, a Roman toga and the
Greek game of knucklebones.
You can learn all about the inhabitants of the frozen north, with
15 step-by-step projects and over 350 exciting pictures. You can
discover the origins of the different people who live in the most
northerly reaches of the Earth - including the Inuit, Nenet, Saami
and Chukchi races - and how they have managed to survive in such
harsh conditions. It includes 15 step-by-step projects: build a
model igloo, make a Nenet tent, create a shaman's drum, fashion
some warming mittens and a traditional Saami hat, and construct
your very own Inuit hunting boat. Fact boxes provide extra insights
and highlight links with the present day. It includes more than 350
photographs and illustrations include cross-sections, historical
maps and a pictorial timeline. It is perfect for home or school use
for 8- to 12-year-olds. In one of the world's most extreme
environments, mankind has developed unique methods of survival.
This fact-filled book examines Arctic habitation through the ages.
Find out about the amazing ways in which humans have learned to
hunt, herd and farm in harmony with nature, using the wildlife
around them for food, fur, transport and even racing! Read of their
centuries-long struggles against freezing winter winds and whalers
from Europe. Marvel at their beautiful carvings and hand-crafted
tools - many of which you can make yourself!
This title helps you step into the spectacular world of ancient
South America, with 340 exciting pictures and 15 step-by-step
projects. You can journey back through the centuries to a time
before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land. You can
explore the Inca way of life high up in the Andes Mountains,
including their study of the stars, their burial rituals, and the
intricate rope bridges they wove. It features 15 easy-to-do
projects actively involve the reader in understanding the past -
make a reed boat that really floats, eat a delicious Inca bean
stew, sculpt a Tiwanaku pottery jaguar, and design a dazzling sun
god mask. It contains fascinating fact boxes that provide extra
insights and highlight links with the present. It is packed with
over 340 photographs and illustrations, including historical maps
and a pictorial timeline, this is perfect for school or home use by
children aged 8 to 12. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the
Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire
South America has ever seen. The so-called Land of the Sun God was
bright with treasure houses of precious metals, the most fabulous
clothes and huge stone buildings. A variety of step-by-step
projects enable you to bring this past age to life - beat on an
Inca drum, make a model granary, and recreate a Chimu ceremonial
knife. This is the ideal introduction to South American history,
for study, reference and practical learning.
Step into the world of the classical Greeks, with 15 step-by-step
projects and 350 exciting pictures. You can delve into everyday
life in the past to find out what the ancient Greeks ate, where
they lived, the games they played, the clothes they wore, the
heroes they admired, and the people who made history. Fact boxes
provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is
packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including
cross-section diagrams, historical maps and a pictorial timeline.
It features 15 simple and enjoyable projects that enable you to
recreate the past - construct a miniature Parthenon, paint a
dolphin fresco, make a comic mask, and learn the ancient Greek
alphabet. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to
12-year-olds. You can discover the spectacular achievements of this
ancient civilization. You can learn about the creation of the
Olympic games; the beginnings of modern medicine and philosophy;
travel, trade and warfare; and the dawn of democracy. A selection
of 15 practical projects help to bring the past to life - make a
vase, sculpt a scary Medusa, and play the Greek game of
knucklebones. The projects are shown in specially commissioned
step-by-step photographs and will make learning stimulating,
exciting and fun, either at home or in the classroom.
Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their
executive function skills thrive. The Guide to Woodworking with
Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe's four-decade career
in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students
K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear
Spring School in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This
comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers,
parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to
their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of
valuable life-skills. Based in part on the philosophies of
Froebel's Kindergarten and Educational Sloyd, this book illustrates
the importance of doing real, hands-on activities in school and at
home that enable students to: Think things through for themselves
Develop skill, originality and inventiveness Explore their own
self-interests Plan, organize and execute meaningful work Prepare
to profitably employ leisure time Be handy and resourceful Develop
both character and intellect Create useful beauty to benefit
family, community and self The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is
more than a woodworking book, it's gives parents, grandparents and
teachers the confidence, encouragement, and the insight needed to
safely engage children in life-enhancing creative arts.
This title helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with
15 step-by-step projects and over 400 exciting pictures. You can
step back in time to the world of the ancient Egyptians and uncover
the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old
civilization. It includes fact boxes that provide additional
information and highlight links with the present. It is ideal for
home or school use and for ages 8 to 12. It features 15 easy and
fun projects that allow you to bring the past to life - make a
miniature pyramid, build a model boat suitable for sailing on the
Nile, create your own water clock, sculpt a canopic jar, and bake
pastries from an age-old Egyptian recipe. More than 400 photographs
and illustrations include specially commissioned cross-section
diagrams, historical maps and hieroglyphs. You can learn what life
was like for the people of the Nile Delta. You can delve into the
dark secrets of their funeral rites, mummies and tombs, and the
many strange gods they revered. You can learn about their love of
fine art and crafts, and their amazing architectural skills. A
variety of practical projects will help you to experience how
ancient Egyptians lived. You can make a crown fit for a pharaoh,
build a scale model of an Egyptian house, and play a traditional
board game. This accessible book is ideal for fun and learning, at
home or at school.
Step into the time of the Roman Empire, with 15 step-by-step
projects and over 370 exciting pictures. You can travel back
through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in
history - the Roman Empire. You can discover fascinating facts
about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the
entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat. Fact
boxes provide extra information and highlight links with the
present. More than 370 photographs and illustrations include a
pictorial timeline, cross sections and historical maps. 15 easy and
fun projects enable you to bring the past to life - make a toga,
put on a Roman show, and create a writing tablet like those used
hundreds of years ago. It is ideal for home or school use for ages
8 to 12. The modern world owes a great deal to ancient Rome,
including many principles of democratic government, law, poetry,
drama, art and architecture. You can find out for yourself how the
Romans forged the mightiest empire the world has ever known, and
discover the techniques that their builders used to create vast
cities, towering aqueducts and roads that survive to this day.
Amazing projects allow you to construct a model Roman home, make a
legionary's uniform, and fashion a headdress that will leave you
looking fit to rule an empire!
Make and wear three pairs of magical animal ears! Includes rainbow
unicorn horn. Create your own fuzzy headband ears without gluing,
sewing or cutting! Klutz exclusive hair clips let you rock your
animal styles on or off the included headband. Works for all hair
textures and skin sensitivities. Kit includes more than 50 pieces:
24-page book four metal hair clips rainbow fabric unicorn horn with
clip attached headband three colours of pre-cut fuzzy stems pre-cut
giant pipe cleaner pieces foam ear makers foam ear guide glitter
foam accessories a pair of pre-made bows six jewels foam tape
Fold your favorite origami animals--from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens
and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus
Rex. The step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to
fold 120 amazing animal origami models. Once you're done folding
them, you can decorate your creations with eye stickers to create a
truly lifelike collection of creatures. The following are just a
few of the unique origami projects your whole family will enjoy
creating with this book: Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and
Cats A pride of Lions A floppy-eared Elephant, complete with
pleated trunk and pile of poop! A spiny-but-cute Porcupine--watch
your fingers! A sleepy-eyed Sloth--hang him upside down for a nap A
Panda parent and baby--including bamboo to munch on! A playful
Otter with her fishy snack A friendly Flying Squirrel An adorable
pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots! Snakes, Lizards,
Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more! The
folded animal projects range from easy to challenging, and each one
is clearly labeled with the difficulty level. Start with simple
models and move on to the intermediate and challenging animals as
your build your origami skills! Japanese author Fumiaki Shingu is
one of the world's leading origami experts, having published over
20 books on the subject. Fumiaki is an avid proponent of the art of
origami in Japan, and he specializes in creating fun and
easy-to-fold original origami models.
Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger
Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to
make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a
bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them
through a series of delightful projects ranging from simple knitted
hair ties and head bands to braided scarves and caps. This book
provides easy-to-follow instructions for 15 fun knitting projects
for kids, including: A sweet fringed scarf with matching rectangle
beanie; A colourful hair tie bracelet; A stylishly slouchy unisex
hat; A neat little throw that can be worn as a shawl; A braided
scarf with pompom ends a great way to mix favourite colours; And so
much more! Lessons on making and adding embellishments like
pompoms, tassels and loops introduce kids to the wonderful world of
yarn crafting. And once they learn the basics, they'll be able to
try these techniques with other materials as well ribbons, strips
of fabric and other fibres. With a wide range of projects,
interests and skill levels throughout the book, crafty kids 5-12
will be making original knitted creations in no time!
Find out how reading just one book can lead to a brand-new library
in this lively chain-reaction story about actions and their
consequences - however unintended they may be! Violet has searched
her room high and low, but just can't find a book she hasn't read
before. She wishes her town had a library; a magical place full of
adventure where she would never run out of stories to discover. But
alas, on this particular rainy day, the only unfamiliar book she
can find is the one propping up the kitchen table. Dad won't miss
it, right?... . With a CLATTER and a CRASH, Violet's actions set in
motion an unstoppable chain of events that soon has the whole town
in chaos! Young readers will delight at the playful, colourful
illustrations, while learning an important lesson about how actions
lead to consequences. The story also introduces children to the
wonder of libraries, while highlighting their vital role in
fostering literacy. . One Book Was All it Took is the perfect
tongue-in-cheek adventure story to share with budding bookworms.
From the hilarity of the chaos that Violet causes, to the
heart-warming reminder of the important role libraries have played
in many of our lives, readers of all ages will find joy in this
vibrant book. It is also an excellent introduction to the concept
of how our actions can affect others, an important lesson for all
young ones - especially Violet! .
Look no further than your recycling bin to ignite your child's
imagination! Featuring more than 20 sustainable art projects (with
more than 75 different variations), Cardboard Creations shows you
how to inspire creativity without having to buy fancy art supplies.
Whether you're a parent or caregiver in search of activities for
just one child, or a seasoned art teacher looking for new projects
to engage a group of children, this book is for you. Start reusing,
exploring, and inventing today!
Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and
construct a superb model of a Roman fort crammed with authentic
detail. The base of the model measures 61 x 46cm.
Discover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep!
Gardens can be found all over the world, from the giant to the
tiny. But, did you know, the gardens near you are brimming with
life? This book uncovers the science and wonders of life in
gardens. The Great Outdoors aims to get kids looking at nature on
their doorstep. Instead of larger biomes, the series looks at
places children are most likely to have access to, such as the
local park, their back garden or a beach. It encourages them to
observe the wildlife and the ecosystems at work within these
places, while taking in broader concepts. Each volume contains a
minimum of 6 activities, which vary from observation to crafts,
suitable for ages 7+.
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