Books in Make a Model series

Recapture the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas with this delightful manger scene, whose rich colors will enchant children and adults alike and will make it a treasured family decoration for years to come. As well as the traditional figures from that first Christmas in Bethlehem, the manger scene has a beggar girl, a shepherd boy, the innkeeper's daughter, and the kings' servant boy, all characters in a charming children's Nativity play. A background text retells the Christmas story and explains some of the tales and creatures associated with the Nativity. You need only scissors and glue to assemble this easy-to-make model. Stading 13 inches high and 18 inches wide, the crib is easily lit from behind to make a stunning decoration at night.

From ancient biremes to gigantic aircraft carriers, from mighty steamers to futuristic submarines, Model Maker Warships and Submarines is filled with the wonders of seafaring vessels past and present. Learn about these amazing machines and also discover the secrets of the ships of the future. This book includes five full-color press-out models to build and over 70 decals to decorate the models. The text is well written and provides detailed historical information and facts. Each spread is also highlighted by illustrations, photographs, and dynamic graphics. Kids will learn the difference between galleons, ironclad ships vs. dreadnoughts, and destroyers and aircraft carriers. This 48-page book discusses the importance of ships and submarines used in battles and wars from 700 B.C. to the present, in addition to the engineering developments from decade to decade. From the Greeks and Romans to the English and Spanish, kids will receive a complete education on this topic and then have the opportunity to recreate five different paper models.

From World War I bombers and wooden biplanes to modern jets and secret spy planes, Model Maker: Military Planes takes an in-depth look at the history and future of aviation. Kids will learn how planes have been used in battle and how unmanned robot planes are used now. Each spread features clear, informative text highlighted by color illustrations, cool graphics, diagrams, and a data file that includes the length, weight, wingspan, and top speed of the featured plane. At the top of each page is a timeline and outline of various planes that states the name and year they were used. Words in bold throughout the text also reference terms that are in the glossary so kids can easily look up words they are not familiar with. Kids have always been fascinated by planes and jets and this interactive book is an all encompassing look at how the first fighter planes were developed, how planes moved from propeller engines to jet engines in the 1930’s, and how harriers are the only aircraft that are capable of flying tail first. Also included are five full-color press-out models to build and over 90 decals to decorate the models.