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This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to
book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with
UCL Institute of Education (IOE) This is not Rubbish is a
non-fiction text exploring how different objects may be reused and
recycled. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the
opportunity for a very first independent reading experience with
the support of the illustrations. Reading Champion offers
independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce
their developing reading skills. This non-fiction text is
accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book
has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's
reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and
accessories--no previous origami experience necessary! Origami, the
Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft
activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children
will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in
this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding.
This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared
specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese
culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step
instructions, and 8 sheets of origami paper, beginning folders can
master the straightforward designs. The 19 origami projects
include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill
Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And
many more... Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares
into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop
hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's
whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of
Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural
differences in children.
Show-How Guides are joyful primers for curious minds - collectible,
visual, step-by-step handbooks that teach the skills every kid
should know! This pocket-sized 101 series introduces kids of all
ages to the perennial talents, hobbies, skills, and hands-on
activities they'll treasure for a lifetime. Each book includes a
curated collection of essential skills and every step is
illustrated, allowing kids to truly and easily master the basics,
regardless of how they learn. Finally, fun and friendly tutorials
you can understand at a glance! Show-How Guides are an affordable
stocking filler, birthday gift, or impulse buy.
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Alexandra Robinson; Illustrated by Beverly Hopwood
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Ever wanted to personalise your space with awesome and quirky creations
that can also be practical? Ever wanted to bring party decorations and
presents to the next level? Then Zap! Extra Mini Piñatas is for you!
Packed with everything that you need to make and decorate your own
collection of mini piñatas, this kit contains a 48-page book with
easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how to make
12 awesome piñata masterpieces, and more.
What's Included
- 1 roll of 4-metre-long (13-foot) jute cord
- 3 rolls of 10-metre-long (33-foot) crepe paper
- 8 balloons
- 6 jiggly eyes
- 4 sheets of card
- 48-page book
Whether you call it gimp, lanyard, scoubidou, or boondoggle, vinyl
craft lace is the perfect activity for home, camp, school or party.
And Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners is the perfect way to get
started in this easy-to-learn craft. This book shows readers all of
the essential stitches and skills they need to master the art of
plastic lacing, with easy-to-follow weaving diagrams and colorful
photos of finished projects. 17 simple but fun projects are
provided for making cool zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets,
decorations and more. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so
instructions are a cinch to follow. The projects include
imaginative columns, fishtails, ankhs, hearts, and free flow
designs, and use fun accents like beads and pom poms. The authors
begin by teaching the fundamental 4-strand technique, then move on
to more complicated 6-strand designs.
This title helps you discover the rich heritage of the Indus Valley
and the Mughal Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and 340
pictures. You can step back in time to explore India's dramatic
history. You can trace the origins of the subcontinent's wide
variety of beliefs and festivals, art and culture, and see how they
developed over time. It features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by
traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader in
understanding the past - sculpt an Aryan offering cup, tie a sari,
make a golden fly whisk, and cook a delicious chickpea curry. It
includes fascinating fact boxes that provide extra insights and
highlight links with the present. It is packed with over 340
photographs and illustrations, including cross-sections, maps and
timelines, this is perfect for school or home use by children aged
8 to 12. This wonderful book delves into the distant past to one of
the earliest civilizations on Earth - in the Indus Valley - and
continues through to the glittering Mughal empire. There are
insights into how emperors, priests and ordinary people lived, what
they ate and wore, and how magnificent palaces and awe-inspiring
temples came to be built. Practical projects include a Hindu
garland of flowers, a beautiful lacquered storage box, a pair of
pretty anklets, and a helmet fit for a mighty Mughal warrior,
making learning stimulating, exciting and fun.
Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design,
build and create! Get ready to build your very own theatre and film
set! From set design to special effects and red curtains,
step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need
to make every element a model theatre or film set requires. Learn
about principles of design and engineering as well as craft
techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been
designed to work using things you can find lying around at home,
like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft
equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models
series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating
various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space
centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere
or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute
them. For children aged 9+, this photographic series will be great
for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT
classes and clubs.
Embark on your very own dinosaur adventure with this awesome LEGO
(R) Jurassic World (TM) set. Included inside are a double-sided
pop-up play scene, two dino-packed books and two super-cool LEGO
minifigures. In The Dinosaur Trainer's Survival Guide, learn
everything you need to know about Jurassic World's most famous
dinos! Then enjoy the puzzles and comics in Dinosaurs at Large.
Build your Owen Grady and Rainn Delacourt minifigures to create
stories of your own against the backdrop of the two pop-up scenes.
Fans of Jurassic World: Dominion will love this opportunity to
bring their favourite characters and dinosaurs to life through
imaginative play and fun activities. Jurassic World Dominion (c)
2022 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All
Rights Reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob
configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.
(c)2022 The LEGO Group.
Gather up your empty toilet rolls, cereal boxes, egg cartons and
even old socks to give them a new life as a shark, a dragon, a
pirate ship and more! These 24 simple craft projects offer the
perfect boredom-busting activity for rainy days and future pandemic
lockdowns (you never know!). Encouraging reuse and recycling with
stuff you already have around the house, these fun crafts are sure
to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of imaginative play.
Includes clear step-by-step instructions and handy cut-outs at the
back of the book to customise and decorate your makes.
A fresh and fun introduction to sewing on a machine for kids, this
guide is perfect for budding little crafters. From threading up, to
filling a bobbin, award winning author Jane Bull uses clear
step-by-step instructions and photos to walk you through everything
you need to know to get to grips with your machine. My Sewing
Machine Book is packed with easy sewing projects, templates, and
patterns to try, and your newly learned skills can then be put to
the test with 20 creative and original projects to make - from bags
and accessories, to colourful cushions and fabric toys.
Full of original and fun activities and crafts for your child to
make and create! Brimming full of ideas for crazy costumes,
glorious games, delightful decorations and perfect party food, this
book could also help you host the perfect party or fill a rainy
day. Bright and buzzing illustrations support the step-by-step
instructions, plus there are fun facts and joyful jokes to boot.
Perfect for all budding craft makers, but especially suited to the
7-10 age group.
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