Around The World Crafts: Great Activities For Kids Who Like History, Math, Art, Science And More!

More than 30 hands-on projects for ages 7 and up that teach history, science and art by the author of the popular activity books Robotics and Geek Mom. Easy to follow step-by-step photos show you how to make realistic-looking crafts, suitable for gifts or school presentations. Includes interesting background information, along with related activities and print and Internet resources. Kids and adults can learn how to add on an abacus, design a Medieval gargoyle, compare different solar cookers, and find out why boomerangs fly and try an Early American paper craft. Crafts include a working electrical telegraph, African and Scandinavian baskets, flipbook animation, prehistoric cave drawings, and Mexican-style yarn paintings. Great for home, school, scouts, 4-H -- and anyone who loves making crafts

Author: Kathy Ceceri
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 08/19/2008
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.80w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9781438278001
ISBN10: 1438278004
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Crafts for Children
- Art | Folk & Outsider Art

About the Author
Kathy Ceceri is co-creator of the GeekMom blog on Wired.com and the Geek Mom, as well as author of several activity books for kids, including "Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future with 20 Projects." She is also About.com's Homeschooling Guide. Visit her at craftsforlearning.com, geekmom.com and homeschooling.about.com.

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