Laurie M Carlson
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
ix, 174 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
More than 100 illustrated crafts, projects, and games help recreate the culture and world of the Middle Ages, when books were handmade and read by candlelight, sundials told the hour, and going barefoot was illegal.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xii, 148 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Dive into the wonderful and creative world of fiber arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 70 projects across a variety of fiber arts including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and dyeing. Clear instructions and illustrations guide you in creating these cute, useful crafts. Learn to: felt a handy bag, braid a small rug, weave a colorful tapestry, knit comfy slippers, crochet...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c1994
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 190 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kids discover traditions and skills from the people who first settled this continent, including gardening, making useful pottery, and communicating through Navajo codes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c1997
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 142 p. : ill., maps ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Gives instructions for preparing foods, making clothes, and creating other items used by European settlers in America, thereby providing a description of the daily life of these colonists.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
186 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates life in ancient Greece and Rome, and the contributions of those cultures to modern civilization, through hands-on activities such as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, and weaving Roman sandals.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c1995
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
171 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Activities to help young campers build an awareness of the environment, learn about insect and animal behavior, boost their self-esteem, and learn the basics for fun, successful camping.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
©2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
vii, 136 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Synopsis: Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
157 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
More than 150 fun and creative projects. Projects range from easy to complicated. A clock illustration lets you know if a project will take a long time to create. Most can be made from basic craft supplies. --back cover.
