In Building a Birdhouse, readers are provided with step-by-step instructions on how to make their own birdhouse. Photographs show students how to glue the walls together, add the roof and bottom, and then paint their birdhouse.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different origami pets, including the fancy fish and precious pup. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different origami zoo animals, such as the happy hippo and cuddly koala. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different origami insects, such as the cruisin' caterpillar and lovely ladybug. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different origami dinosaurs, such as the brave brachiosaurus and plesiosaurus pal. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different origami farm animals, including the sweet sheep and pink pig. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers can get creative by practicing the art of origami. The book starts out with steps and explanations for basic origami folds. Students will move on to four different types of birds, including the proper penguin and traditional crane. Each project includes clear, colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. QR Codes in the book give readers access to more origami projects and book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Engineering can be tasty! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes baking fun. Follow along with four edible engineering recipes. Then, learn how engineers design and build just like you!
It's time to go all-in with art. Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes creating fun. Follow along to make five awesome art activities. Then, learn how artists everywhere are creating just like you!
Creating something new to wear quickly? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into wacky wearables. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making a tab-tastic bracelet, groovy glasses, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
Making a present in a pinch? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into groovy gifts. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making wonderful weavings, colorful sand art, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
Flower power in just a few minutes? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into floral masterpieces. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making blooms on a loom, totally tulips, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing plastic to make planters, pictures, and flowers.
Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing clothing to make bags, pots for plants, and new shoes.
Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing metal to make bird feeders, pots for plants, and tin-can phones.
Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing cardboard to make costumes, chameleons, and dollhouses.
Crafting crazy creatures quickly? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into unusual creations. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making a wacky robot, a mysterious monster, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
Clothing that you can quickly craft? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into cool clothes. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making rad hats, cozy leg warmers, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!
Miss Mary is beloved by her students. She makes learning enjoyable and easy, and her brightly colored knitwear brings a smile to everyone's face. Walking to school on the last day before the Christmas break, Miss Mary envisions all the fun students will have at recess. They'll make snow angels, build snowmen, and play other winter games. But recess isn't fun. No one wants to play. The snow is cold and the children don't have any mittens. Not to worry, thinks Miss Mary. She will knit mittens for her students as a Christmas surprise. But the store has run out of yarn, with no more deliveries before Christmas. Oh dear, where can Miss Mary find the yarn to knit mittens for her students? The clock is ticking on this holiday surprise. Brought to life in charming colorful artwork, this uplifting and gratifying story of generosity and love reminds readers of all ages that the best gifts come straight from the heart.
What do you make when bigfoot shows up at your door with an empty stomach? A meal that's tasty for your bigfoot guest (and pretty yummy for you, too)! Mix a mint and lemonade slushy and bake some crunchy fall leaf crackers and dip. Then, serve up a big bigfoot foot pizza for your new friend. Top it all off with a delicious woodland berry cheesecake that will make your guest think of home. Don't forget to explore more about bigfoot facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you make when a mermaid comes for dinner? A meal that's marvelous for your mermaid guest (and pretty tasty for you, too)! Start with a fizzy underwater-themed lemonade and some cheesy seashell-shaped crackers. For the main course, cook up some fresh seaweed (green pasta!) and shrimp. Then, end it all with an ice cream dessert that will remind your mermaid friend of home. Don't forget to explore more about mermaid myths and tall tails so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
How do you feed a hungry unicorn that has stopped by for dinner? Make a meal that's yummy for your unicorn guest (and pretty tasty for you, too)! Start with a carrot cake milkshake to serve your friend their favorite treat alongside an appetizer inspired by their famous horn. Then, feast on a rainbow veggie tart for the main course. When you're ready for dessert, whip up a batch of magical unicorn cupcakes. Yum! Don't forget to explore more about unicorn facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? A marvelous meal fit for your dragon guest (that you'll love, too)! Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend--complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush up on dragon myths so you'll have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you feed a hungry fairy that comes to dinner? A meal that is tasty for your guest and for you! Start your dinner with a fairydust frappe and a little fairy garden bread as an appetizer. For the main course, make a colorful noodle bowl that will drive your fairy friend crazy. Finish the meal with a mini dessert sized just for your guest. Don't forget to explore more about fairy myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
What do you make to feed a hungry gnome that stops by for dinner? A meal that's delicious for your guest and for you! First up, make a tasty forest berry smoothie and some deviled eggs with funny gnome faces as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Then, celebrate your guest's gnome relatives by serving traditional Cornish pasties. To top of your magnificent meal, finish with a tree branch dessert (also known as a delicious chocolate cake wrapped up to remind your friend of their woodsy home). Don't forget to explore gnome myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.