Crafts & Hobbies - Kids

This colorful book will inspire the budding comic book artist in every reader, and encourage students who've wanted to take the pencil to the page. Easy-to-follow instructions show readers how to create life-like characters while the narrative inspires the inner storyteller.Author: Mark BerginISBN-10: 1448816041ISBN-13:...

Manga-style warriors will seem to leap off the sketchpad when readers follow the easy step-by-step drawing instructions in this book. Drawing terms are shared and defined as well.Author: David AntramISBN-10: 1448815819ISBN-13: 9781448815814Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2010Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.42h x 9.16w x...

Christmas can be made even more fun with lovely decorations and homemade gifts. For readers who love crafting, this book of fantastic, easy projects with a Christmas theme is perfect. With just a few basic craft supplies and even recycled materials from around the...

There's more to making St. Patrick's Day crafts than the color green! Of course, this craft book with a St. Patrick's Day theme features plenty of green, but readers are also led through making shamrock necklaces and bracelets, leprechaun hats filled with candy gold...

Ghosts, pumpkins, spiders, and witches are great subjects for Halloween craft projects. Through the step-by-step directions in this book, readers can take on a plethora of fun crafts to celebrate the spookiest holiday, including a witch's hat pita, a spider bracelet made from duct...

Instead of wood or plastic, imagine a woven Easter basket made of duct tape! Using materials from around the house, including recycled items, the crafts in this book are sure to make preparing for Easter even more fun. Readers are guided by detailed step-by-step...

Christmas can be made even more fun with lovely decorations and homemade gifts. For readers who love crafting, this book of fantastic, easy projects with a Christmas theme is perfect. With just a few basic craft supplies and even recycled materials from around the...

If readers aren't interested in getting creative in the kitchen, they might enjoy making decorations for the Thanksgiving meal! Needing just a few basic craft supplies and some recycled materials from around the house, the crafts in this book use step-by-step instructions to guide...

There's more to making St. Patrick's Day crafts than the color green! Of course, this craft book with a St. Patrick's Day theme features plenty of green, but readers are also led through making shamrock necklaces and bracelets, leprechaun hats filled with candy gold...

Instead of wood or plastic, imagine a woven Easter basket made of duct tape! Using materials from around the house, including recycled items, the crafts in this book are sure to make preparing for Easter even more fun. Readers are guided by detailed step-by-step...

Creating handmade costumes is fun, and it's also easy when the process is summarized in steps that are easy to follow. Readers are able to follow along with accessible, step-by-step instructions as they make amazing costumes, including a pirate, a fairy, an alien, and...

People will marvel at these fantastic money tricks! With some practice, you'll soon be leaving audiences puzzled and amused. Simple step-by-step instructions and photos will teach you how to make money appear out of thin air, transform coupons into cash, and more!Author: Norm BarnhartISBN-10:...

Readers will get creative with origami, the fascinating Japanese art of paper folding. This high-interest title introduces the history and origin of origami, and prompts readers to put their creative skills to use by making simple origami projects that can be completed in 10...

Valentine's Day is all about love. Whether sharing love with friends, family, or a special someone, there's a great origami project that would be the perfect gift! Step-by-step instructions guide readers through folding hearts, bookmarks, boxes for chocolate, and even a bunch of flowers....

It's time for a masquerade! Readers will enjoy making their very own masks out of paper-mache. This book teaches readers to create several paper-mache projects, such as a superhero mask and monster mask. Readers will also learn how to make masks of animal faces,...

A picture is worth a thousand words, and our world is more full of pictures than ever before. Selfies, snapchats, advertisements, news stories; photography is everywhere. Whether silly or serious, photographs are works of art. This introductory guide gives readers the tools, techniques, and...

The ancient art of origami comes from ancient Japan, but birds come from the dinosaurs! This unique book teaches budding origamists how to fold beautiful origami creations while providing fascinating facts on birds. Readers will love making winged paper creatures by following clear step-by-step...

Author: Ruth OwenISBN-10: 1499433506ISBN-13: 9781499433500Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2017Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 11/01/2017

Capturing creativity on paper is one of the most satisfying pastimes, but it can also be one of the trickiest. This accessible guide to drawing introduces readers to the basic skills they'll need to master this timeless art form. Simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by...

Are you searching for a Halloween costume that will get you noticed? Then How to Create Spectacular Halloween Costumes is the book for you From a guitar playing vampire to the floor of a movie theater, these easy to make costumes are sure to...

You might recognize firecracker JoJo Siwa from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, or maybe you fell in love with her on Dance Moms. Now, just in time for Valentine's Day, JoJo presents us with Things I Love, a creative journal with writing activities based on...

From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets, to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians through more than25 hands-on building projects and activities. Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself gives readers...

Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9-12 to colonial America through hands-on building projects. From dyeing and spinning yarn to weaving cloth, from creating tin plates and lanterns to learning wattle and daub construction. Great Colonial America Projects You...

The My First Sewing Book kit includes the book, two sets of bird shapes precut from quality felt, three yards each of four colors of crochet thread, and an additional 43 shape patterns. This is the first book in the six-book My First Sewing...

In this collection there are four magnificent dragons and a paper sculpture mobile of St. George and the Dragon, all in full colour. Fun to make and with lovely results.Author: Anne WildISBN-10: 0906212103ISBN-13: 9780906212103Publisher: Tarquin GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1980Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.30w...

This colorful art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works in mixed media. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the...

This interesting art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works in printmaking. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's...

This beautiful art book inspires readers to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original paintings. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of...

Historically, model figures tended to be military ones, such as soldiers. Today, gaming has brought a new popularity to building favorite characters from fantasy games, both people and animals. This exciting introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, using the Internet for...

Model trains are about more than building each car. It is also about building realistic surroundings for the train to travel through. This compelling introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, how clockwork, electric, and steam trains work, and the difference between...

Readers will reach to the sky in this important book, which introduces children to yoga using reader-friendly text and clear, step-by-step instructions. From breathing techniques and meditation to yoga poses and flows, readers can explore the mind-and-body benefits of practicing yoga regularly. Dynamic photographs...

Readers will reach to the sky in this important book, which introduces children to yoga using reader-friendly text and clear, step-by-step instructions. From breathing techniques and meditation to yoga poses and flows, readers can explore the mind-and-body benefits of practicing yoga regularly. Dynamic photographs...

Take to the skies with How to Build Aircraft. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions, handy templates, vibrant photographs, and easily accessible materials, this title shows readers how to build their very own aircraft that can really fly! Projects include a hot-air balloon, roto-copter, a variety...

It is amazing what children can do with recycled cardboard boxes, paper tubes, and other easy-to-find materials! Instructive text and photos guide readers as they create dioramas, models, and structures. Engaging questions prompt young builders to unleash their unique creative design skills to make...

Knitting projects are more than just scarves and hats! Creative readers will "get into" knitting with this title, which offers a clear and easy-to-follow look at knitting techniques, opening readers' eyes to the fun possibilities of extreme knitting projects! A comprehensive guide to knitting...

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your own paper kinara pop-up card! The kinara, mkeka (the mat used in Kwanzaa celebrations), and ear of corn are important symbols of Kwanzaa. Follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Kwanzaa in CELEBRATE KWANZAA WITH PAPER CRAFTS. Learn to make...

Young readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to astrology. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.Author: Megan AtwoodISBN-10: 0756561043ISBN-13: 9780756561048Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 10.10h...

Do you love animals? Then check out this book, where you can learn to draw roaring lions, crazy monkeys, or giant elephants. You'll have lots of fun being an artist!Author: Jannie HoISBN-10: 1404862757ISBN-13: 9781404862753Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2010Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.27h x...

Great coloring book for kids who love Easter. There are plenty of bunnies, baskets, chicks and eggs to color in.Author: BookmaniaISBN-10: 1093598697ISBN-13: 9781093598698Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2019Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Feathers, Flowers, Dreamcatchers and Cactus This coloring book for teens is a whimsical bohemian dream With 40 Bo-Ho themed teen coloring pages there is sure to be something for any kind of free-spirit This zendoodle anti-anxiety coloring book is designed with tweens, teens and...

These 18 punch-out models are easy to make, and they really fly All are based on actual airplanes and feature fascinating facts. Models include the Bl riot X1, the first to cross the English Channel; the combat-ready Eurofighter Typhoon; the Bell X-1, the first...

Babysitters' Club guides students as they set up and operate their own babysitters' club for their community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to...

This is a wonderful coloring book that introduces children to the beautiful world of colors. Packed with 365 bold images, this coloring book enhances the child's creativity and improves their motor skills. Different concepts like plants, animals, princesses, etc., are introduced to the kids...

A classic book of photos, memories, and writings from centuries of Minnesota life--updated and in a new format. The earliest European visitors to Minnesota marvel at the area's flora and fauna. A soldier at Fort Snelling contemplates deserting. Swedish settler Andrew Peterson makes a...

For readers looking for a new crafting project, creating with pipe cleaners is a simple, fun introduction to crafting. Readers will learn how to make figures such as dogs, cats, and flowers out of pipe cleaners. They will also learn how to make bracelets,...

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...

50 Halloween Patterns for Pumpkin CarvingAre you a Halloween enthusiast and want to pass on your love of anything spooky to your kids? If 'YES' this book is for you With our Book, you can create the best jack-o-lantern on the block The book...

Highlights everything needed to learn about classical music.Author: Mary LindeenISBN-10: 1599289695ISBN-13: 9781599289694Publisher: Checkerboard LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 7.91h x 8.15w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.4Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 121043 / Cool Classical Music: Create & Appreciate What Makes...

Introduces readers to basketball, with an emphasis on the sport's rules, equipment, and safety guidelines. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR...

Looking to add a quick burst of color to your meals and snacks? Become a 15-minute foodie! Blend your favorite fruits into a layered rainbow smoothie. Roll up vibrant shrimp and vegetable spring rolls. Serve up a Southwestern bowl filled with bright pops of...