Books in Craft books series

Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2. Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time. Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are jam-packed with great ideas and perfect for use at home or in the classroom. In Craft Box: Ancient Egyptians, you can learn how to make hieroglyphic stone, a Pharaoh's mask, an Egyptian headband, a scarab paperweight, an armlet, a fan, a lucky amulet, a wind chime, a papyrus scroll, a sarcophagus, an animal mummy and a lotus lantern! Fun facts on every spread give background information about Ancient Egypt and its people, from the lives of pharaoahs, to mummies and slaves. A Further Information spread suggests age-appropriate websites and books, so children can go away and learn more about the ancient Egyptians. A glossary explains any tricky words, and will help to further increase children's knowledge and understanding of the era.

Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like time travelers. Theyll learn mystifying facts about this rich culture, from the origins of the modern alphabet to favorite ancient Greek sports, as they craft. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make projects accessible, ensuring fun and safety.

Grade 3-5-These slim books include beautiful color photos but limited instructions. Models presents recipes for both modeling dough and salt dough. Illustrations of equipment and finished products are artistically photographed, but there are no step-by-step directions for the crafts and readers won't be able to finish the ceramic clay projects without access to a kiln. However, the author does offer a few hints for successful modeling with other mediums such as cake, marzipan, self-hardening clay, and papier-m ch . Of the two, Paper provides the broadest introduction and appeal for novices, and includes paper jewelry, decorative shopping bags, flowers, cards, wrapping paper, bows, tags, and even an aquarium of fish. Instructions are more specific than those in Models. Most of the ideas in these volumes can be found in numerous other craft. ―-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL