Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World

Children's Books

Carlson, Laurie

History

Demco Media

Kids explore the globe with more than 30 exciting recipes and activities about the history of bread.

More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life

Biographies

Boss of the Plains

A picture book biography illustrated by a Caldecott Honor winner tells the story of John Stetson, a hat maker who moved to the American West and created the "Boss of the Plains," a popular cowboy hat still worn today.

Boss of the Plains: The Hat That Won the West

DK PUBLISHING

DK Pub.

Narrates how John Stetson left his family's hatmaking business in New Jersey to join goldminers in the West, and designed a hat that became popular among cowboys.

Arts, Music & Photography

A collection of art and craft projects for creative self-expression using readily available materials and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions

Kids Create!: Art & Craft Experiences for 3- To 9-Year Olds (Kids Can)

Education & Reference

Gareth Stevens Pub.

The bestselling author of Kids Create! combines her intuitive sense of each child's need for self-expression and interaction with nature with her wealth of imaginative experiences. All the projects use recyclable, reusable, household materials and/or items found in nature.

Ecoart! Earth Friendly Art (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

WorthyKids

Thomas Edison For Kids: His Life And Ideas, 21 Activities (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Turtleback Books

Review\n“The project directions, tips, and supplies are clear and precise, with line drawings to suggest the idea behind the project without being prescriptive, encouraging creativity without focusing on results. 
All in all, this seems like a solid all-in-one resource, like all your salt dough recipes in one place, sparing your iPhone from floury fingerprints as you check the recipe for the fifth time. With a little preparation and a good sense of humor, this could be a book to involve kids and parents in some memorable crafts and experiences.” -- Axie Barclay ― Kids Book Buzz Published On: 2021-05-01\nUnplug and get creative with more than 150 craft and art activities for kids. 
PubWest 2021 Book Design Award: Bronze Winner, Crafts Books 
Kids Create features more than 150 engaging and thought-provoking art projects and crafts for kids, ages three to nine. Arranged by craft medium, and ranging from beginner to advanced, these projects, including seasonal options, are great for homeschooling, school projects, and weekends. 
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate each activity and what it should look like along the way. 
Activities include shadow silhouettes, sponge art, a windsock recycling craft, a globe-making activity, and many more, including holiday themed-decorations. Also included is an informative section for parents on the stages of a child’s artistic development. This is a perfect book for creative families who want to make something great together.

Kids Create: Art and Craft Experiences for Kids

Gibbs-Smith

Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as well as persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex. In addition to his inventions and experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Thomas Edison for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

Paw Prints 2008-04-18

Kids discover traditions and skills from the people who first settled this continent, including gardening, making useful pottery, and communicating through Navajo codes.

More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life (Hands-On History)

Chicago Review Press

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