Books in Make It Work! series

Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

Creative kids will love to make friendship bracelets for their best friends with this fabulous activity book. There are clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions on how to make 12 patterned bracelet designs using the seven different colored braiding threads which come with the book. As well as super-cool bracelets to make, there are quizzes to take, fabulous coloring and doodling to do, plus pages of stickers to have fun with.

Mason and Mia are twins . . . but don’t always get along. When Mia wins a dolphin at the fair, Mason wants one, too. If only Mia could make a twin dolphin! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, MAKERS MAKE IT WORK is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of 3D Printing and includes explanatory sidebars and a 3D Printing–related activity for young makers to try themselves! Ages 5–8.

Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves!