Books in Kids Can Do It series

Sun-loving robins like open-air houses. Homebody house sparrows prefer a roof over their heads. Friendly purple martins love to live together in sky castles. Just like people, birds need a space to call their own. The nine birdhouses featured in this book in the Kids Can Do It series require only basic woodworking skills and easy-to-find or recycled materials. Illustrated step-by-step instructions will help kids -- and parents -- turn their backyards into regular bird havens!

This book in the Kids Can Do It series features breezy wraps and terrific tote bags for the beach, neat trims for plain clothes or a skirt made from worn-out jeans -- Simply Sewing has these and many other projects all stitched up! Includes sewing-machine basics, hand-sewing stitches and fabric facts. Step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations and photos make it "sew" simple!

This book is all about making desserts -- yummy chocolate chewies, dreamy lemon angel pie, fruity shakes, peanut-butter candy cheesecake and much more. This book in the Kids Can Do It series is also about baking. Easy-to-follow recipes show kids how to pat pastry into a flaky pie crust, beat egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks and make muffins that are puffed and golden. A glossary explains cooking terms, and handy microwave oven tips show how to adapt recipes for partial or complete cooking in a microwave oven.

Whether it's for Halloween, a party or just for fun, kids can transform themselves into Dr. Frankenstein's monster or a fanciful fairy -- it's easy and safe with face paints and a few simple accessories in this book in the Kids Can Do It series! Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and imaginative tips show kids how to be a * fearless pirate * beautiful butterfly * daffy Dalmatian * roaring lion * scary skeleton * wacky alien... and more!

Internationally recognized artist Barbara Reid reveals her secrets for turning lumps of modeling clay into fun, fantastic pictures and characters of all kinds. Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions in this book in the Kids Can Do It series show kids how to make a zoo full of animals, a rocket launch pad, a 3-D prehistoric dinosaur hangout -- and much more! All they need to get started is some modeling clay (any kind will do), a few easy-to-find tools, a good imagination and these helpful tips from an expert.

The nine projects in this book in the Kids Can Do It series are composed of recycled or common household materials -- such as flowerpots, juice cans, Frisbees and ketchup bottles. These birdfeeders can be made in an afternoon and are sturdy enough to last for years. On balconies or in backyards, neighborhood birds are in for a treat! Kids can make a * fruit flower * long-nosed, big-eyed bottle bug * bird dog * fat cat

Whether it's for Halloween, a party or just for fun, kids can transform themselves into Dr. Frankenstein's monster or a fanciful fairy -- it's easy and safe with face paints and a few simple accessories in this book in the Kids Can Do It series! Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and imaginative tips show kids how to be a * fearless pirate * beautiful butterfly * daffy Dalmatian * roaring lion * scary skeleton * wacky alien... and more!

Fleece is warm, soft, stretchy, colorful, non-ravelling, easy to wash, quick to dry and, best of all, simple to work with. With this book in the Kids Can Do It series, youngsters can make cozy blankets, snuggly hats and adorable stuffed animals. The projects can be hand- or machine-sewn, and in many cases, fabric glue can be substituted so that even kids who can't sew will be able to make these great fleece crafts. Simple step-by-step instructions, patterns, stitches and ideas are all included. Kids can make a * snake scarf * pet blanket * jester hat * heart pillow * beanbag pig * cozy headband