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Hands-On Africa: Art Activities for All Ages

Yvonne Y. Merrill, Mary Simpson

Paperback (Kits Publishing, July 10, 2000)

The latest in this series of lavishly photographed and fact-filled craft books invites children to explore the wildlife and indigenous peoples of Africa. Making masks from Zaire and hats in Nigerian fashion are two of the many ways readers can evoke the spirit of Africa. The crafts use common materials in unusual ways. A group of Kwanzaa projects conclude the book.

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Hands-On Latin America: Art Activities for All Ages

Yvonne Y. Merrill, Mary Simpson

Paperback (Kits Publishing, March 18, 1998)

Simple, fun instructions, diagrams, and full-page photographs show how to make two dozen different craft pieces based on the art and artifacts of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures, alongside short lessons in the history of those cultures. Original.

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Hands-On Alaska: Art Activities for All Ages

Yvonne Y. Merrill

Paperback (Kits Publishing, Aug. 1, 1996)

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Hands-On Asia: Art Activities for All Ages

Yvonne Y. Merrill, Mary Simpson

Paperback (Kits Publishing, Aug. 27, 1999)

This beautifully illustrated book is full of hands-on projects to help teach children about the arts and traditions of East Asian people. Line drawings give clear instructions for crafts such as Japanese Kabuki masks, Chinese calligraphy scrolls, Indonesian batik, and Mongolian jewelry.

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Hands-On Celebrations: Art Activities for All Ages

Yvonne Y. Merrill

Paperback (Kits Publishing, June 28, 1996)

Provides instructions for twenty-six multicultural projects, including Japanese paper dolls, Mexican cascarones, a Chinese New Year decoration, and a Mardi Gras mask