This is an original collection of practical projects and activities from a range of fabulous contributors and craftspeople. Projects vary from making a bottle xylophone and crazy popcorn, to how to perform magic tricks and illusions. Fun ideas include juggling and clown activities, fancy dress masks, friendship bracelets, and fantastic party games. You can try out all kinds of amazing things to do from T-shirt design and face painting to gardening and tasty treats. It is a book for kids of all ages with hundreds of appealing photographs and clear step-by-step instructions on how to make and do hundreds of activities. Here are hundreds of things to make, play and do that will entertain children and young people every single day of the year. This mind-boggling selection of ideas will inspire, excite and entertain the reader, with explanations of how to hold musical jamborees, perform magic tricks, carry out scientific exploration and much more. This fabulous book has clear easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for every project, including templates to copy and an introduction to the equipment so that no child can go wrong. It is the ideal project book for both home and school - the perfect one-stop shop for fun, activities and learning projects.

This title features 13 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. It is all about the amazing substances in the world! It introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. You can discover which materials are hard or soft, smooth or rough, strong or stretchy, and much more. It contains lively photographs and illustrations that show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. It is perfect for home or school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes a full glossary that explains all the scientific terms used. Where does metal come from? How are crystals formed? Do all materials melt when you heat them? Why does sugar seem to disappear in water? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores all the super materials there are in the world. Test which substances float or sink in water, and create your own crystals. Draw an invisible picture that appears as if by magic, and transform chocolate from a solid into a liquid and back again. The enjoyable activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

This adorable first gardening book taken young ones through sowing and growing delicious fruit, vegetables and edible flowers on their very own Flowerpot Farm. Simple step-by-step instructions are presented in a delightful picture-book style. There are a mix of projects on offer, suitable for gardening spaces of any size, from large gardens to small window ledges. To achieve the best harvest, the young farmer is shown how plants are pollinated, and how to encourage good garden guests, and discourage garden pests. There are cute craft ideas for customising your flowerpot farm, such as decorating pots and making a bird feeder, and tasty recipes for making the most out of your homegrown harvest are included.

Little princesses will adore the delicious products of this how-to book, which features 24 jewellery-making projects. Easy instructions and dozens of illustrations show how to transform pretzels, gumdrops, and other candies into radical rings and wonderful wands, princess pins and heavenly headbands, knockout necklaces and excellent earrings, and beautiful bracelets and glamorous glasses.

Every title in this series is packed full of interesting facts and amazing photographs and illustrations. Each chapter is short so even the most reluctant reader won't be daunted by the amount of text.

This title includes gardening projects for kids shown step by step. It offers sixteen enjoyable, attractive and stimulating step-by-step projects cover all the basic growing skills - harvest your own juicy strawberries and salad vegetables, have a race to see whose sunflower grows the tallest, and pot up a delicious-smelling chocolate plant! It offers a comprehensive introduction that explains gardening terms, techniques, and all the tools and equipment. It includes over 200 photographs, including all the stages and beautiful finished pictures to inspire and delight. It includes large-scale and small-scale projects suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, for all climates and all growing conditions. It is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 years, for older readers to use with minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help. Plants, flowers, soil and gardening tools are endlessly fascinating to youngsters, and getting their hands dirty in the garden can be great fun! This exciting book contains 16 easy-to-follow projects suitable for every child. An informative introduction covers all the basics, including watering, weeding and materials, while helpful tips and ideas provide inspiration and encourage experimentation. Bursting with expert advice, clear instructions and fabulous fun ideas, this is an ideal guide for all children, from budding beginners to green-fingered growers.

Little Belly Monster is the newest little chef to teach children and their families how to make a delicious, healthful recipe. Wrapped in an adorable story with lots of food pictures and easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions, this cookbook is sure to become a family favorite.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own castle! From battlements to jousting grounds and secret rooms, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model castle 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 illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

It's kids' cooking night - and they're in charge of making dinner! This selection of 25 easy, budget-friendly dinner recipes from the best-selling Cooking Class series teaches kids how to make tasty, healthy meals with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos. The recipes feature a range of kid favorites, including Popcorn Chicken, Easy Cheesy Quesadillas, Pasta with Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella, Black Beans & Rice, Pizza, Meatballs with Creamy Sauce, Super Sliders, and Supper Salad have been specially selected for their budget-friendliness and use of easy-to-find pantry staples, as well as their nutritional value. With instructions on basic cooking skills, like chopping vegetables and stir-frying, grocery shopping, and kitchen safety, Kids Cook Dinner offers aspiring chefs ages 8 to 12 everything they need to know to successfully - and proudly - put a healthy, home cooked meal on the table that the whole family will love.

Fossils provide a valuable look into our ancient past. By examining fossils and the rocks they are found in, scientists understand the effects that events such as mass extinctions, meteroite impacts, and climate change have on Earth's history. This fascinating book explains how plants and animals become fossils, how they are extracted from excavation sites, and how paleontologists and geologists piece together Earth's history by studying these ancient clues.

This title is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old. 'The Japanese Gilded Panel Kit' was inspired by a pair of six-panel folding screens in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which were painted and embellished by Suzuki Kiitsu, a Japanese artist who was considered the last master of the Rinpa style of painting. This kit includes a pre-printed cardstock panel, two sheets of gold-leaf paper, a wooden burnishing tool, four tubes of paint, a paintbrush and a museum label, plus instructions, photographs and information about the design.

This title features 17 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about flight and how weather works! You can test whether air weighs anything, see how the shape of a dart helps it to fly, make a parachute, and much more. Fun photographs and illustrations show youngsters carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and enjoyable. It is perfect for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It contains guidance notes for grown-up helpers using the book to teach children at home. A full glossary explains all the scientific terms used. Does hot air rise? Can air be used to lift things? Can it keep things warm? How do wings work? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the wonders of our atmosphere. Make a miniature windmill, see bubbles of air in water, and create your own weather vane to test the wind's direction. This series introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Each book explores a different aspect of science. Fun activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

Complete step-by-step instructions teach the basics of how to sew, embroider, crochet, felt, knit and weave, including basic tools and techniques needed to get started. Each craft features three kid-tested projects, graded from total beginner to something a bit more sophisticated. Kids will learn how to sew bean bags (and what games to play with them), create a T-shirt dress, embroider their own "scout" badges, make toasty felted mittens and fingerless gloves, create a funky "monster" zippered change purse, knit a padded cover for their phone or table, crochet an elegant beaded bracelet or necklace, make and play with hacky sacks, and weave decorative patches on their jeans or jackets. Pop-out gift tags are provided to encourage sharing of their one- of-a-kind creations.

A recipe story for children, this book clearly and simply teaches how to make a simple pizza, from dough to toppings. Simple illustrations help to demonstrate the techniques.

An illustrated collection of stories and activities to celebrate traditional Pagan festivals and the changing of the seasons * Shares original stories, based on traditional folktales and designed to be read out loud, for each festival, such as Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Beltaine, Lughnasad, the solstices, and the equinoxes * Includes traditional games, hands-on projects special to each holiday, and seasonal recipes to enjoy the tastes and smells of each feast day * Discusses the sacred symbolism, magical lore, and cultural practices within each story and the healing and magical uses for the trees and flowers featured Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year turned, these tales also served to teach the children about holy days and festivals and the Gods and Goddesses who reigned over the changing seasons. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ellen Evert Hopman shares rich stories drawn from traditional folktales, hands-on crafts, and seasonal recipes to help families and classrooms learn about and celebrate traditional holy days and festivals of the sacred earth year. Designed to be read out loud, the stories are complemented with pronunciation guides and translations for foreign words. You will learn of the Cailleach, the ancient Goddess of Winter; La Befana, the Italian new year's witch; Eostre, the Goddess of Spring; Kupalnocka, the Polish feast of wreaths at midsummer; Yule among the Vikings; and many other deities and celebrations. For each story, the author includes hands-on projects special to the holiday--from crafting magical wands and brooms to flower crowns and Brighid's Crosses--as well as seasonal recipes, such as Magical Peppermint Chocolate Tea, Beltaine Bannock, and La Befana Cake, allowing families to enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds associated with the feast days and celebrations.

Fun robotics projects that teach kids to make, hack, and learn!

There′s no better way for kids to learn about the world around them than to test how things work. Building Your Own Robots presents fun robotics projects that children aged 7 11 can complete with common household items and old toys. The projects introduce core robotics concepts while keeping tasks simple and easy to follow, and the vivid, full–color graphics keep your kid′s eyes on the page as they work through the projects.

Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid–focused book offers your child a fun and easy way to start learning big topics! They′ll gain confidence as they design and build a self–propelled vehicle, hack an old remote control car to create a motorized robot, and use simple commands to build and program a virtual robot all while working on their own and enjoying a sense of accomplishment!

- Offers a kid–friendly design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics

- Focuses on basic projects that set your child on the road to further exploration

- Boasts a small, full–color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader

- Introduces basic robotics concepts to kids in a language they can understand

If your youngster loves to tinker, they′ll have a whole lot of fun while developing their creative play with the help of Building Your Own Robots.

This title features fantastic projects to make with threads and beads, including 12 different designs for friendship bracelets. It shows you how to create knotty, dotty bracelet designs, groovy sunglasses straps, badges and scrumptious scrunchies. It features simple instructions and over 280 stunning photographs that show you what to do every step of the way. It is ideal for 7- to 11-year-olds, with easy projects to start off with, and more sophisticated ones for older kids. Friendship bracelets are a symbol of companionship, which is why they make such great gifts for your friends and family. They do not need much equipment and they are not expensive or difficult to create. In fact, you can braid a bracelet almost anywhere! Make them to match your best outfits, or try experimenting with different shades of material. You could also fashion identical bracelets for you and your best buddies to wear. The fun doesn't end there, though. In this book you will also learn how to decorate your creations with dangling beads and how to weave beads into bracelets and necklaces. You can even decorate your hairband, bags and shoes. These look very professional and are sure to impress your pals. Once you have learned the knack of braiding and beading, you can let your imagination run riot and design your very own range of accessories.