Crafts & Hobbies - Kids

Make some noise by creating your own homemade musical instruments. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts...

If you can build it, you can play it Create fun games just by making a simple circuit. Learn about what a circuit is by creating your own. Each project contains a list of easy-to-find supplies and step-by-step instructions.Author: Chris Harbo, Sarah SchuetteISBN-10: 1543539912ISBN-13:...

Artwork that moves and glows and turns on and off. Make one for yourself and one to give as a gift. The possibilities are endless when you're making artwork with circuits. Learn about what a circuit is by creating your own. Each project contains...

An uplifting and empowering illustrated anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices, including chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley, scientist Dr. Raven the Science Maven, and award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. Curated by award-winning author Jamia Wilson, A Year of Black Joy celebrates the joy,...

This unique, fun and informative introduction to the publishing world shows young readers how a book makes its journey from the writer's notebook to the reader's hands. What's missing from the world of children's books? A book about how a book gets made! This...

Coding is an important part of creating video games. But the unplugged activities in this title teach important coding skills without a computer! From problem solving to variables, readers can level up their knowledge by escaping a mummy's tomb and creating loops on an...

Mini Artists introduces young children to art through twenty fun and easy craft projects inspired by famous artworks. Each project has been prepared for children between the ages three and six years by author Jos駱hine Seblon, an art historian and mother of two young...

Scrumptious fun for fairies, friends, and families The fairies (and kids) are invading the kitchen. Following up on the popular Fairy House and Fairy Garden handbooks, Liza Gardner Walsh presents a new dimension in fairy-themed activities--Cooking! In this delightful book, there are lots of...

From the #1 most-read children's magazine in the U.S. and the creator of the best-selling The Highlights Book of Things to Do, this ultimate collection offers 200+ screen-free activities for kids ages 3-6. Kids and their grown-ups can use everyday household items to make...

Models that fly need to be more than just good-looking. They need to be shaped just right to move through the air. This engaging introduction to model making explains aerodynamics, the mathematics of scale, how gliders and models propelled by rubber band, electric motor,...

Explore an old trunk full of family treasure with Caroline and her Grandma. Letters saved from the war lead Caroline on an adventure with her Grandma to learn about calligraphy, world history, and how special her family is. Now Caroline is in charge of...

Broken crayons, fabric scraps, and other old art supplies find new life in this fun-filled crafts title! Readers will follow along with step-by-step instructions and photos to make a picture frame, jump rope, and more. The title opens with an introduction to upcycling and...

From sequencing to debugging, this title teaches readers important coding skills through fun, dino-centric activities such as drawing a stegosaurus and escaping a T-rex. Each activity includes text on how the activity showcases a coding skill. A follow-up after each activity encourages readers to...

Get ready to head deep into the rain forest and learn about unplugged coding! This engaging title uses activities with rain forest animals to teach readers pertinent coding skills, all without using a computer! Readers can follow a sequence to draw a toucan and...

All it takes to create your own exciting puppet show is the right lighting and a good stage. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities....

Long before "danger" was a book for boys, there was The American Boy's Handy Book by Daniel Beard--a beloved classic by one of the original founders of the Boy Scouts of America. The American Boy's Handy Book was designed to provide hundreds of activities...

Learning coding skills without a computer isn't just a myth! This unplugged coding title teaches readers important skills such as critical thinking and optimization through fun activities like guiding the Minotaur through the labyrinth and teaching Cerberus fetch, all without a computer! Short paragraphs...

From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on activities such as making a robotic hand from cardboard and creating a function for a room-cleaning...

Just like a haunted house, coding can be a scary thing to explore. But unplugged coding can make it fun! In the hands-on activities in this book, readers will use problem-solving to construct a tower to search for UFOs and use loops to rid...

Learning coding skills without a computer isn't just a myth! This unplugged coding title teaches readers important skills such as critical thinking and optimization through fun activities like guiding the Minotaur through the labyrinth and teaching Cerberus fetch, all without a computer! Short paragraphs...

Coding is an important part of creating video games. But the unplugged activities in this title teach important coding skills without a computer! From problem solving to variables, readers can level up their knowledge by escaping a mummy's tomb and creating loops on an...

Get ready for a thrilling trip into the world of unplugged coding! This exciting title pairs different coding concepts with activities that plunge the reader into various extreme sports. Readers must use problem-solving to climb a mountain and choose the right conditionals to win...

From sequencing to debugging, this title teaches readers important coding skills through fun, dino-centric activities such as drawing a stegosaurus and escaping a T-rex. Each activity includes text on how the activity showcases a coding skill. A follow-up after each activity encourages readers to...

Get ready to head deep into the rain forest and learn about unplugged coding! This engaging title uses activities with rain forest animals to teach readers pertinent coding skills, all without using a computer! Readers can follow a sequence to draw a toucan and...

From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on activities such as making a robotic hand from cardboard and creating a function for a room-cleaning...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in the fast-food and fast-casual industries. Included are the history and cultural significance of fast food; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a fast-food professional; and career...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a chef in the farm to fork movement. Included are the history and cultural significance of sourcing foods locally; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a...

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a pastry chef. Included are the history and cultural significance of frosting and icing; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a dessert decorator; and career paths...

This book would be good for child to color.It is cute and easy to color. This color book was scary fun.The drawings are cute and your child will enjoy coloring them. This coloring book is wonderful. Sharpened colored pencil and check them out and...

Don't wake up with stickers in your hair (Or other places you don't want them ) Get your kids to use this great album to save their favorite stickers in one place. There are over 100 pages, size 8.5 by 11 inches in this...

Create everything from blankets to smartphone cases with the fun crochet projects in this book. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new...

How to Make Ice Cream is designed to help young learners observe, question, and implement ideas to reach a successful outcome. Featuring a step-by-step format, this 24-page book offers students the opportunity to reach conclusions by following simple, organized directions. With a designated teaching...

A fantastic write-in book that helps children learn to write their own stories. Includes lots of different writing activities including a fictional school journal, writing a comic strip, and forming a story around a picture. Packed with writing tips and a "storywriting toolkit" to...

Inspired by the beloved Little House series, these beautiful paper dolls will transport you back to pioneer life. From baking with Ma to dancing to Pa's fiddle music, now you too can be a part of Laura and Mary's fun in the Big Woods....

Written by Grandmaster Daniel King, How To Win At Chess is the essential guide to the game for young players. It introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as...

Story Quilts: Appalachian Women Speak Trade Book (Hardcover)Author: Shannon HitchcockISBN-10: 1478875372ISBN-13: 9781478875376Publisher: Reycraft BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 11.52h x 9.25w x 0.41dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 07/25/2022Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2022

This book is a perfect blend of fun activities, puzzels, and educational games. The beautifully illustrated activities promote relaxation, improve critical thinking, and develop motor skills of your child.Author: Wonder House BooksISBN-10: 9388369793ISBN-13: 9789388369794Publisher: Wonder House BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/25/2019Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 10.94h x...

Keep your mind engaged while you create silly art with Sticker by Letter: Silly Snacks. Includes 10 cute snack images to sticker by letter. ​Images range in difficulty. Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use! 8 x 10 inch pages....

It's the most amazing origami book for kids ever! From a fairy bookmark and a frog finger puppet to a peacock, piano, Christmas tree, and so much more, the paper craft projects featured in this must-have origami book is unlike anything you've ever seen...

It's time to transform your bath with fizzy bubbles, fun color, and a fantastic fragrance. With this kit, you'll learn the science behind creating the perfect fizz and make up to 12 colorful bath bombs in five different shapes-right in your own kitchen. Then...

See what kids can make with paper and tape--easy, at-home crafts for ages 8 to 12 From Washi Tape Stickers to a Paper Bag Puppet Show, there are so many toys and games kids can build with things you probably already have at home....

Fall is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create yarn apples for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Mix soothing slime to mark World Mental Health Day. It's always the season for crafting!Author:...

A refreshing source of ideas to help your children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book features 52 plant-related activities set into weekly lessons, beginning with...

"The image is clear. Or is it? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently-like an image that shows two different things, depending on how you look at it. Explore ambiguous images and learn...

With our six water-based, non-toxic, peel-off paints, kids can have style at their fingertips-not to mention bumblebees, berries, balloons, bears and bubbles-and that's just the beginning. From happy faces to spotted monsters, there's something here to please even the most finicky fingers. Comes with:...

STEAM Lab for Kids is an art-forward doorway to science, math, technology, and engineering through 52 family-friendly experiments and activities. While many aspiring artists don't necessarily identify with STEM subjects, and many young inventors don't see the need for art, one is essential to...

"What is that color? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently-like colors that switch to their opposites when you stare too long or sneaky shades that are really the same. Explore cool color...

Teachers, parents, and kids will adore this funny and instructive book for sculpting clay! Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes is a step-by-step guide that shows children how to create more than 40 adorable clay animals (and helps teachers and parents guide them!)Modeling Clay...

This title makes social-emotional learning approachable and easy! The book profiles the intellectual dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support intellectual wellness, including a think journal, curiosity collage, and more. Woven throughout the main text are...

This title makes social-emotional learning approachable and easy! The book profiles the physical dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support physical wellness, including yoga flow, sip in time water bottle, and more. Woven throughout the main...