Children’s / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts
Candlewick Press,U.S. Get Cooking
Book SynopsisFavorite ingredients from cheese to chocolate provide the theme as teen chef Sam Stern returns with a third cookbook full of fun, healthy recipes.With two cookbooks under his belt, Sam Stern was up for a new challenge. So when seven of his friends asked him to conjure up great-tasting recipes based on their one favorite food, he went for it. The result? Get Cooking — one fabulous cookbook with eight sections (including one for Sam), focusing on tomatoes, cheese, pasta, vegetables, meat, potatoes, sweets, and chocolate. Feeling healthy? Try out the Leek and Onion Soup. Eating on the run? Boil up Spaghetti with Oil, Garlic, and Chili. Augmented by helpful tips from Sam as well as nutritional advice, these slightly more advanced recipes, from tasty appetizers to delectable deserts, are sure to offer something for everyone.Back matter includes an index.
£16.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Victorian Doll House
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Windmills Activity Book
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£6.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd U.S. Life Saving Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThe history of the nation''s Life Saving Service comes alive in this 50-page activity book, with scenes of life on the sea and water rescues depicted. Color the pages while learning about efforts to aid shipwrecked sailors and the fates of wrecked ships. From Massachusetts, to the Great Lakes, and the East and West Coasts, the history of lifesaving stations can be preserved through this fun and colorful activity. Middle gradesages 8-12 (great for use with colored pencils).
£6.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Felting
Book SynopsisBasic felt techniques are thoroughly explained and illustrated with over 550 step-by-step photographs. Twenty-eight original projects presented use both industrial felt and felted wool. As a fabric, felt comes from wool and is set apart from other woolen fabrics in that it is not woven. This book explains in simple, easily followed, illustrated instructions the techniques for making felt from wool and working with it, both wet and dry, to create felt flowers, balls, and cords,how to use felting with molds, and more. Projects for children, home decoration, and clothing accessories are all provided, including finger puppets, table runners, sunflower bowls, rings, and purses. Enjoy these techniques, originally discovered thousands of years ago by Asian nomadic tribes and passed down from generation to generation. In the modern day, there are artisans in every corner of the world who work with felt in art. This extensive book is complemented by a gallery of work by international felt artis
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Clay
Book SynopsisFind out how easy it is to make a wide range of clay objects using only the most commonly available materials and simplest techniquesno baking required! In 5 easy steps, children can make the air-dry clay models. These whimsical designs allow kids to get their hands messy modeling clay immediately, with rewarding results. Sculpt balls of colored clay into a friendly Martian, a funny cow, a jewel-like necklace, a pear jar, and other unusual objects. For children five years and older.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cloth
Book SynopsisGuaranteed to spark children''s imagination, this book shows how easy it is to make a wide range of whimsical cloth objects using commonly available fabrics such as wool, felt, burlap, and cleaning cloths. In five easy steps, kids will have fun crafting everything from a three-dimensional dog, to a marionette, pompom keychain, and textile collage. These experiments in color, texture, and shape will provide hours of hands-on entertainment.Trade Review"Cloth" is a craft projects book with 5 step instructions for 14 cloth projects which can be easily assembled by kids age 8 and up with adult supervision. Each project begins with a list of materials and contains no more than five color illustrated steps to the completion of the project. Project titles include Little Fishes, Tray, Turtle, Clown, Flower, Purse, Necklace and Bracelet, Puppy, Marionette, Owl, Felt Doll, Pompom Keychain, Gull, and Textile Collage. Each project ends with a beautiful photo of the finished project. Some of the skills used are cutting felt and fabric from a pattern, gluing with PVA glue, sewing with yarn and plastic needle, and using stick on Velcro patches. At the end of the book is a star system ranking of the difficulty levels of the projects, from one star to four stars. This section is almost completely conveyed by images, a very attractive communication technique. "Cloth" is an exciting crafts book for kids that can open a world of creativity from inexpensive materials. Also highly recommended is the following title from the same series, 5 Step Handicrafts for Kids: Clay (9780764356445, $9.99), by Anna Llimos. -- Midwest Book Review
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Plastic
Book SynopsisIn just five simple steps, children can make fun, memorable crafts out of plastic, including an octopus, a hairy bug, a puppet theater, and gifts for friends. Fourteen projects make clever use of plastic items we find in our everyday lives, such as cups, plates, hair curlers, and drinking straws. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for items we often see as disposable.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wood 5Step Handicrafts for Kids 4
Book SynopsisIn just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as race cars, a rabbit, a puzzle, and a marble run out of wood. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning clothespins, corkboard, and wooden blocks into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everyday objects.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cut It
Book SynopsisThis seriesplants a long-term love of craft.Each book is by an established artist in the craft medium. Featuring 15 projects with clear step-by-step instructions,Cut It!teaches kids how to enjoy the craft traditions of paper. How? By cutting flat into an imagination-rich new idea!Patricia Moffett offers her expertise in professional design and crafting to kids in a way that they love, and helps you share the joy of creating beautiful paper items with a new generation of young crafters.
£16.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Print It
Book SynopsisThis seriesplants a long-term love of craft.Each book is by an established artist in the craft medium. Featuring 15 projects with clear step-by-step instructions and colorful photography,Print It!teaches kids how to enjoy the craft traditions of printing. Amy Appleyard offers her expertise in professional design and crafting to kids in a way that they love, and helps you share the joy of creating beautiful prints of all kinds with a new generation of young crafters.
£16.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cardboard
Book SynopsisFourteen fun and simple cardboard-based projects, each only five steps, help develop fine motor skills. In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical cardboard objects, including a snake, a watch, and more. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available cardboard materials such as egg cartons and paper towel rolls, and card stock, along with other simple tools, turning them into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everyday objects.
£9.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Paper
Book SynopsisIn just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as a bowl, a basket, and a hand puppet out of paper. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning paper bags, streamers, and crepe paper into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and discover new uses for everyday objects.
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Paper
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£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Get Into Dioramas and Models Get Into It Guides
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£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Get Into Knitting Get Into It Guides
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£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Company How to Improve at Drawing
£10.76
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Look What I Did with a Leaf Naturecraft
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£7.59
Tuttle Publishing Origami for Beginners
Book SynopsisThis is a quick and easy introduction to the world of paperfolding. With over 40 objects, you can learn to make animals, objects, ornaments and gifts. A creative and fun pastime, this offers a starting point for origami fans of all ages and abilties.Trade Review"Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so Origami for Beginners is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities.There is something for everyone in Origami for Beginners. Over 40, easy-to-make origami models with clear easy-to-follow direction and color diagrams that will appeal to a wide-ranging audience. Projects include jumping mice and adorable kittens as well as beautiful Christmas ornaments and gift boxes. This is the perfect origami paper craft book for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands." --About.com Family Crafts"This book is a very welcome guide and pretty damn useful for getting you started." --Tokyo Beer Drinker blog
£8.63
Tuttle Publishing Girligami Kit A Fresh Fun Fashionable Spin on
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£13.29
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Ukiyoe Bird Prints 8 14 48
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This paper package features 8 breathtaking bird prints reproduced from Japanese woodblocks in the ukiyo-e style of art. These large 8 1/4" squares are perfect for folding…Each bird print has a contrasting solid color reverse…A booklet with an origami symbols key and instructions for several folding projects is included. This paper folds very well and may also be used for other craft projects." --Handmade by Deb blog
£7.00
Tuttle Publishing Origami Fun for Kids Kit 20 Fantastic Folding and
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£11.99
Tuttle Publishing Origami Zoo Kit Origami Kit with Book 40 Papers
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£13.49
Tuttle Publishing Origami Games for Kids Kit
Book SynopsisKids will love to fold the papers in this kit and decorate them with stickers.But that''s just the beginning! The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep them engaged for hours and allow them to collaborate as well as compete. Everything you need is in this box—a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding papers plus over 50 stickers to decorate the 14 finished models. It only takes just a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you use them to play the following exciting games: Balancing Act—Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer? Basket Bombs—Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult! Bowl ''Em Over—How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time? Can You Top This?—Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can! Chip Toss—How many triangle
£14.99
Tuttle Publishing Asian Kites
Book SynopsisKids will learn how to make colourful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow crafts for kids bookTrade Review"Likely to please both armchair enthusiast and outdoorsy types, this survey offers brief anecdotes and legends along with carefully annotated construction diagrams for 15 simple kites." --School Library Journal
£9.97
Tuttle Publishing Origami Activities for Kids
Book SynopsisFold simple origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this step-by-step easy origami book.Trade Review"This book starts with a short introduction of origami (literally 'folded paper'), then talks about the paper used in origami. There are then short sections on how to read the diagrams in the book, the importance of folding the paper neatly, and learning how to do inside-reverse folds…Inside the back cover you will find eight colorful pieces of origami paper to start you on your way to brilliance…" --Japan Visitor blog"Consider as a bright addition to social studies or math classes or makerspaces if additional origami paper is available, and there is a foundation of interest in paper folding." --School Library Journal"Children will learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects that are not only fun, but help to develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging the child's whole brain." --Midwest Book Review
£9.99
Tuttle Publishing Instant Paper Airplanes for Kids
Book SynopsisPrepare for take-off! With this new collection of high-performance paper airplane models from master designer Andrew Dewar, paper planes are easier to make and fly than ever before.Trade ReviewPraise for Andrew Dewar's Previous Origami Kits: "An excellent kit to build together by a parent-child team. Building and flying them together could lead to a great bonding experience." --Yuki's Origami Blog"Once you've got the hang of it […] you'll love this." --WIRED"For the summer, don't just let your kids sit in front of video games all day. Let dad have fun with them and keep the kids busy this summer with these paper airplane books and kits. They'll be having fun, all while keeping their brains active and learning some great STEM skills…shhhh, don't tell them!" --JavaJohnz.com
£15.78
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper in a Box Rainbow Patterns
Book SynopsisMake decorative papercraft models with this beautiful origami paper pack!
£11.70
Tuttle Publishing My First Origami Animals Kit
Book SynopsisAge range 6 to 9 My First Origami Animals Kit Here are just a few of the endearing animal models included in the kit: Cheddar the Mouse - This fuzzy little farmhouse denizen comes together in only 6 folds! What could be simpler? Eli Elephant - This impressive two-piece model has color-reverse tusks - approach with caution! And many more!
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Dots 6 34 49 Sheets
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£5.44
Tuttle Publishing Origami Games for Kids Kit
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£7.99
Tuttle Publishing Star Fleet Paper Airplanes for Kids
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Andrew Dewar's Previous Origami Kits: "An excellent kit to build together by a parent-child team. Building and flying them together could lead to a great bonding experience." --Yuki's Origami Blog"Once you've got the hang of it […] you'll love this." --WIRED"For the summer, don't just let your kids sit in front of video games all day. Let dad have fun with them and keep the kids busy this summer with these paper airplane books and kits. They'll be having fun, all while keeping their brains active and learning some great STEM skills…shhhh, don't tell them!" --JavaJohnz.com
£13.59
Tuttle Publishing Origami City Kit
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£8.54
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 200 Sheets Forest Green 6 15 CM
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£10.20
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 Sheets Modern Art 8 14 21 CM
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£10.56
WHITMAN ALBERT & CO Valentines for All
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£16.14
Chronicle Books Handy Dad
Book SynopsisOffers up 25 projects for dads to build with their kids. This title includes skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more.
£16.99
Holiday House Tool Book New Updated
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£15.19
Holiday House Tool Book New Updated
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£8.54
Floris Books The Wonder of Trees
Book SynopsisStories, songs, games and craft ideas as well as simple recipes and remedies, to help children engage with and learn about the secrets, magic and wisdom of trees.Trade Review'This is a fascinating book with beautiful illustrations as well as photographs. Althought the activities are designed for children, I think The Wonder of Trees can be an inspiration for everyone to reconnect with the deeper magic of trees.'--Juno
£13.49
Minnesota Historical Society Press Making History Have a Blast with 15 Crafts
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£17.05
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. Through My Eyes A Journal for Teens
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£9.49
Tundra Books The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew
Book SynopsisFor some families, part-time jobs for children are a way to impart all kinds of skills and experience. For others, it’s a matter of necessity if kids want spending money. Maxwell Newhouse, who is a plumber as well as an author and artist, understands this. The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew is a group of kids who have lots to offer their neighbors: from babysitting cranky toddlers to lending a hand in a garden, washing windows, and even helping an elderly lady who needs support to keep up with her friends online.Lively folk-style paintings work with a simple text to inspire kids to take part in their own communities.
£15.26
Palmer-Pletsch Associates My First Sewing Book KIT
Book SynopsisSuitable for ages 5 years & over, this title introduces sewing to young seamsters - from simple stitches and doll making to understanding and using a sewing machine. It introduces kids to sewing basics such as threading a needle, making knots, using pins, using dots, overstitching, and lock stitching.
£13.49
Wigwam Press Ltd Custard and Crayons With Polly and Jago Polly
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£12.34
83 Press Come to My Tea Party
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£22.46
Figures In Motion Famous Figures of the American Revolution
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£12.99
Figures In Motion Footsteps of Faith Queen Esther
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£9.49
