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  • Super Squishies, Slime, and Putty: Over 35 Safe, Borax-Free Recipes

    Tessa Sillars-Powell

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Get ready... you're about to discover the cutest squishies, slimes, and putties on the planet! In the pages of this book, you'll find 36 amazing projects that your kids will love making. Who needs a plain old fashioned craft project when you can create a narwal, panda, poop emoji, skull, cactus, or cake? Find a plethora of squee-gee worthy crafts to make, including: Instructions for making your own squishies: the hottest trend for kids under 12The latest breaking trends for slime making and playing with it in cool waysNext-level slime recipes and putty recipes, including a slime unicorn frappe, slime eggs on toast, fidget spinner putty, and farting putty (a kid crowd-pleaser)Popular projects kids love, including fluffy slime, clear slime, magnetic slime, spider web slime, and glow in the dark slimeCarefully designed projects are safe for children to make with adult supervisionIngredients that are all easy to find, and moreThis is the perfect craft book for big kids who love getting their hands dirty--in a good way! It's guaranteed fun for kids and parents.
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  • Origami

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Presents basic origami techniques and projects using little else besides paper and imagination.
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  • Making Puppets

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Puppets are a fun way for kids to express themselves, and maybe even put on a show. This engaging book explores different techniques and materials that readers can use in their own puppet creations. With easy-to-follow instructions, fun projects, and captivating photographs, this book will be a sure favorite for crafty kids and budding puppeteers.
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  • Papier-Mache

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Despite its French name, papier-mch has a long history all around the world, including in the Middle East and Asia. Readers will learn how to create three-dimensional objects out of paper and glue. Each fun project is accompanied by vivid photographs and illustrations, detailing each step of the process. With such a versatile medium, the possibilities for a childs creative mind are endless.
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  • Making Masks

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Provides step-by-step instructions on making a variety of masks, including masks for a pirate, a robot, a clown, and a fairy.
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  • Make Your Own Paper Flowers

    Editors of Chicken Socks

    Spiral-bound (Chicken Socks, Aug. 1, 2007)
    WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.This book includes fuzzy striped pipe cleaner stems, fresh green paper leaves, and 72 pre-cut sets of crepe and origami paper petals in gorgeous colors and patterns. Simple, step-by-step pictures and directions make it easy to create individual blossoms, bouquets, corsages and frilly flower crowns. All without a single pair of scissors or even a smidgen of glue. We also dreamed up some adorable extras, like a punch-out vase, gift tags and cute-as-a-bug stickers.Comes With: 72 crepe and origami paper petals, 8 striped pipe cleaners, 12 paper leaves, 8 paper collars, 1 sheet of stickers• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun
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  • Card Making

    Sally Henry

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Presents an introduction to making greeting cards, discussing materials and techniques and providing instructions for creating such projects as a birthday cake card, a pop-up card, and a card with stamped designs.
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  • Making Puppets

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and marionettes.
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  • Making Mosaics

    Sally Henry, Trevor Cook

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Mosaics, which are an art form traditionally using small pieces of glass or stone to create larger pictures, have been around for thousands of years. Budding artists will use this ancient technique to create their own modern masterpieces. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs make this book the perfect choice for aspiring mosaic-makers.
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  • Card Making

    Sally Henry

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Presents an introduction to making greeting cards, discussing materials and techniques and providing instructions for creating such projects as a birthday cake card, a pop-up card, and a card with stamped designs.
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  • Drawing

    Sally Henry

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2008)
    This guide present a basic guide to drawing for young readers.
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  • Make Your Own Science Experiments

    Peter Eldin, Pere Devesa

    Paperback (Scribo, Sept. 6, 2016)
    Want to win a blue ribbon at the science fair? Or just become a budding scientific genius? That wish can become reality, thanks to this entertaining activity book filled with colorful pages of fun activities and extraordinary experiments. Make musical glasses; see a “hole in your hand,” thanks to an optical illusion; defy gravity; create a flipbook and a zoetrope; balance a coin on a bent toothpick, and much more! The book includes over 150 stickers and four pages of press-out models, and all the projects use simple, everyday items that you can find at home.
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