Crafts & Hobbies - Kids

Kids will love getting grossed out with Super Gross Germ Projects They'll learn about different germs and what they can do to your body. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by these gross germs. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos...

Kids will love getting grossed out with Super Gross Creepy-Crawly Projects They'll learn about some of the creepy-crawly critters in the world. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by these and other gross critters. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos...

Kids will love getting grossed out with Super Gross Animal Projects They'll learn about some of the world's most gag-worthy creatures. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by gross animals. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos to create slimy snails,...

With Technology You Can Taste kids will learn how technology has advanced from the steam engine to the computer and beyond. Then they will explore technology further by making delicious science-themed snacks. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos make the recipes easy for kids to...

Young makers will discover their limitless potential with this Super Simple DIY title. Kids will explore Make a Spaceship Your Way to imagine their own spaceship. Maybe one that flies to Mars or another galaxy? Then they will use makerspace tools and learn how...

Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Wind Energy Projects from the history of wind energy, to how we use it today. They'll move a car with a balloon, use wind to play a music box, and more. Each project includes...

Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Geothermal Energy Projects from the history to how we use it today. They'll make a geyser that shoots steam, build a tin can power plant, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy...

Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Biofuel Energy Projects. They'll read about the history of biofuel, where it comes from, and how we use it. They'll make candles out of butter, create ethanol from different types of sugar, and more....

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Robotify It Robots You Can Make Yourself, kids will make a mini monster robot that responds to light, a spinning robotic pencil holder, and more Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques...

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to...

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Construct It Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again, kids will build a working wrecking ball, pulley elevator, bridge, and more Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help...

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Light It Creations that Glow, Shine, and Blink, kids will make a wearable mask that glows, a working lamp, and more Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot...

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Code It Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself, kids will make a computer key out of a banana and use popular software programs to code music, game characters, and more Step-by-step photos bring...

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself Comics & Graphic Novels Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will develop characters, write stories, create graphic novels, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special...

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself Bots & Circuits Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will create LED constellations, build robots, make flashlights, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special techniques...

Learn how to develop your characters, setting, and plot in this workbook designed for ages 8 and up You can create your own magic while harnessing the storyteller in you.Author: Bobbie PalmerISBN-10: 1530548047ISBN-13: 9781530548040Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/13/2016Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.02h...

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...