Books in Kids Can Do It series

Do you want jewelry so original that nobody will believe you made it yourself? Just take a look in your junk drawer. This book in the Kids Can Do It series encourages kids to dig deeply into drawers, toolboxes and recycling bins for materials you never dreamed could look so cool. Browse your local hardware, craft and fabric stores for more of the goods you'll need. Get ready to make dazzling jewelry that celebrates your sense of style.

Neil Francis, an aviator and former pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force, knows a lot about flying. He also knows how to have fun with aerodynamics. In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, he shows kids how to make 13 flyers from recycled materials such as pop cans, cardboard tubes and Styrofoam trays. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, with Francis's expert advice on launching each super flyer, ensure a successful flight every time!

This book in the Kids Can Do It series will introduce kids to the basics of calligraphy, traditional lettering skills and the principles of design. Kids can make greeting cards, project covers, banners and more. They'll also discover many unique calligraphy projects, such as a 3-D letter tower and letter jewelry made from baking clay. Kids who would rather use a computer can explore the chapters on newsletter and letterhead design and layout. A great book for creative minds, Lettering includes alphabets of beautiful letters and instructions for more than 20 eye-catching projects for home and school.

In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, Electric Al shows kids how to make their very own electric backscratcher, illuminated fork and more kooky creations using step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations. Features information on battery connections and switches, as well as lots of ideas for building on the basics. Projects include * electric dice * a bumper car * a noisemaker * a robot hand

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

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 (200009)

This book in the Kids Can Do It series is perfect for young interior decorators who want to make their space their own. They'll discover how to choose a theme, the surprising power of color, the joy of working with found objects and much more. The 15 easy-to-do projects, organized into themes (Fun and Funky, Sporty Space, Think Pink and Starry Night) provide all the inspiration they'll need to really make a statement with style!