From lifting 50 times their own body weight to traveling for 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers), insects are capable of great feats! Readers can learn about these incredible animals while following easy instructions to create origami versions of honeybees, ants, and more! Tips and tricks sidebars offer insight into origami techniques in this hands-on title.
Some buildings take years or even centuries to construct! But the buildings in this book take much less time. This title teaches paper architects how to fold origami versions of some of the world’s most famous structures, as well as teaching them facts and history about each building. Tips and tricks sidebars help readers hone their paper folding skills!
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 basics and trouble-shooting will allow any reader to let their creativity shine in knitting!
Let's sew and get crafty! Read all about dewing in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. Children who would love to learn to sew or are interested in fabric and other craft materials will learn all about sewing in this book. Crafty kids will learn all about the art of sewing and the different tools required to sew their own project. Simple sentences for early elementary students provide a basic understanding of needles, thread, thimbles and more.
Love to sew? Want to learn how? Images of sewing equipment with simple titles pop from each page of this picture book. This book is a perfect way to introduce early readers to the beautiful craft of sewing. Used as a jump start for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.
Teaches readers how to make their very own dancing slime through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own water balloon cannons through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own room alarms through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own stomp rockets through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly alphabets.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly 3-D sketches.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly holiday sketches.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly sketches of bugs
Teaches readers how to make their very own LED flashlights through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Teaches readers how to make their very own mini rocket cars through simple supply lists and clear, step-by-step instructions and images.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly sketches of animals dressed like people.
Through step-by-step instructions and images, learn to draw silly sketches of superheroes.
Panda's knitting project turns out to be just the right size after it shrinks in the dryer.
Molly finds a way to give new life to old crayons.
Shares the story of Carmen, who wants to make a jack-o'-lantern with her family for Halloween. First her father cuts the top off the pumpkin. Then Carmen pulls out the pulp. What comes next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Carmen's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about jack-o'-lanterns and Halloween. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
The jungle food web connects animals large and small, both predators and prey. In this beginning origami title, the animal crafts show this diversity of species well, from spider to monkey. Kids will learn all about the jungle biome as they fold some of the coolest wild animals.
Crafting! The Timbertoes are a handy bunch, especially Pa! Pa makes a whistle for Tommy, and a doggy door for Spot. His plans don't go exactly as he wanted when he makes a snow buggy. Finally, all the Timbertoes join in, and have a fix-it day at their house. Stories by Rich Wallace, and Marileta Robinson.
Holiday crafts! Tex, Indi, and Charlie help decorate for Christmas. Arizona, Tex, and Indi play with Halloween costumes. Arizona helps her little siblings make Thanksgiving treats. Tex and Indi, host a magic show. For Valentine's day Tex and Indi make something special for Gran and Poppy. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Finding solutions! See what Elijah can do with only a cardboard box and a little creativity. Learn about the difference between building a Lincoln Log cabin and a log home. Watch as Tex and Indi rescue their cat Cow from a tree. Find out how the three little worms make a beautiful bookcase. Discover all that you can build with toothpicks, glue, and your imagination. Stories by David L. Roper, Linda Haas Manley, Lissa Rovetch, and Highlights for Children.
Find out how board games and card games have changed over the years. Then learn how to play some of the more popular games as well as make several of your own.
