Books in Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Stuff series

This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for reading and writing using a wide variety of materials. There's nothing like having a good book in your hand or writing your thoughts in a journal! This book will help kids enhance their reading and writing experiences. The projects range from making beaded pens to stylish bookmarks to felt book covers and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for a bedroom using a wide variety of materials. It starts out encouraging kids to be creative by picking a theme, plan out projects before starting them, and create a budget if needed. The projects range from making no-sew throw pillows to beaded curtain tiebacks to painted drawer knobs and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for a garden or yard using a wide variety of materials. It will inspire creativity and make being outside all that more enjoyable. The projects range from making a Zen garden to a beaded wind chime to a double-decker birdbath and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Get cooking with an up-and-coming chef today! Check out the recipes of Cool Game Day Parties. It gives young readers fun new recipes and ideas to explore. This book has kid-tested recipes and includes lots of tips and tricks that make it easy to become an experienced kid cook. With photos of basic techniques, tools, and ingredients, this book will appeal to new cooks too. By cooking these best-ever dishes for family and friends, young chefs will learn to get snacking with some buffalo chicken dip, chow down on classic chili dogs, serve up sweet victory ice cream sandwiches and more. Then check out the other recipes in the Cool Young Chefs series. Check out the other recipes in the Cool Young Chefs series. Go beyond the basics! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Odds and Ends Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From swirly CD art to game piece jewelry, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for bath and beauty using a wide variety of materials. Kids will learn about the uses and types of essential oils, carrier oils and bath salts. The projects range from making bath bubblers to lotion to hair ties and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This fun title gives kids lots of ideas for projects to make for school using a wide variety of materials. It starts out encouraging kids to be creative and express themselves and at the same time get organized with their school supplies. The projects range from making locker accessories to a tic-tac-toe lunch bag to a painted pencil box and beyond! There's sure to be something that will interest all types of kids. Not only will they learn new craft techniques, they'll be able to experience the joy of giving handmade gifts! Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects easy to follow. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Get cooking with an up-and-coming chef today! Check out the recipes of Cool Backyard Grilling. It gives young readers fun new recipes and ideas to explore. This book has kid-tested recipes and includes lots of tips and tricks that make it easy to become an experienced kid cook. With photos of basic techniques, tools, and ingredients, this book will appeal to new cooks too. By cooking these best-ever dishes for family and friends, young chefs will learn to barbecue a juicy basic burger, offer up tasty chicken kebabs, bite into sweet grilled corn and more. Check out the other recipes in the Cool Young Chefs series. Go beyond the basics! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of holiday parties such as earth day, valentine's day, Halloween and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own holiday party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making lucky Irish soap favors or 4th of July pinwheels. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Fabric Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday fabric items to reuse in a fun new way. From earbud wire covers to cool coiled baskets, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.