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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Never be bored again! This book contains more than 250 awesome things you can make and do. Put down your electronic device and unleash the power of your brain with games, challenges, crafts, and creative learning. Build a mini gold course, set up a treasure hunt, or learn how to become a spy. It s time to unlock your imagination!"-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with gentle scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us - and in everything we make and do! Crafty Science contains over 20 fun-filled projects, each accompanied by a 'What's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this fourth book in the Busy Little Hands series, preschoolers get ready for a science adventure! Preschoolers wonder and explore with 20 hands-on experiments using everyday household objects and making daily activities such as snack time and play time into learning opportunities"--
Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Unlock the power of imagination! Using easy-to-follow instructions and materials that can be found around the house, Making Make-Believe offers over 125 projects and activities sure to foster children s creativity. Little ones will learn to see the world in a new way as they transform things like old sheets, rubber gloves, egg cartons, and pebbles into toys, costumes, forts, and storytelling games." -- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
An activity book with a contemporary twist, Think and Make Like an Artist explores how artists find ideas and turn them into finished artworks. First, children discover how artists think, research and experiment, then they try out art projects for themselves. Children are encouraged to set their imaginations free and to respond to clever visual prompts and suggestions, enabling them to create entirely unique artworks. Moving beyond the traditional,...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Fairground Physics: Motion, Momentum, and Magnets with Hands-On Science Activities, readers 9 to 12 learn about the forces that rule our world and everything in it by examining the rides, games, and even food you might find at a county fair. Interesting trivia, fascinating sidebars, links to online material that supplements learning, and hands-on science activities all bring learning to life as kids make text-to-world connections and discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"If you could build a spaceship, what would its mission be? To fly to Mars? To travel between galaxies? Explore MAKE A SPACESHIP YOUR WAY! to imagine your own spaceship. Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with other books in the SUPER SIMPLE DIY series to make your own castle, dinosaur, and more!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to spring on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature, and embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, spring-themed activity book. Discover fun ways to celebrate the season, learn new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature's gift"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're home with the chicken pox or stuck inside on a rainy day, this lively picture book offers 26 fun suggestions for what to do when there's nothing to do. It's the ultimate boredom buster, with engaging suggestions from A to Z!" -- Book jacket
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Young makers will discover their limitless potential with this Super Simple DIY title. Kids will explore Make a Race Car Your Way! to imagine their own race car. Maybe one that is pushed by a balloon or pulled by a magnet? Then they will use makerspace tools and learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as their race car comes to life" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Super SandCastle, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Young makers will discover their limitless potential with this Super Simple DIY title. Kids will explore Make a Dinosaur Your Way! to imagine their own dinosaur. Maybe one that would swim or breathe fire? Then they will use makerspace tools and learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as their dinosaur comes to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Get ready for creepy crafts and spooky snacks! Kids will learn all about Halloween and its traditions with Super Simple Halloween Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate the Halloween season by making a mini cemetery, a ghost greeting card, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun.
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to Christmas and its traditions, and provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for holiday handicraft projects, including a handprint wreath, a sled ornament, and Christmas magnets.
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