Other editions of book String Games

New in Paper"A collection of easy-to-learn string figures and games. Step-by-step directions accompany the clear photographs of hands manipulating strings of different colors."--School Library JournalEveryone loves Cat's Cradle, but that's only one of many string games--and these come from a variety of cultures and countries around the world. Some are great for a single child, others are fun for a group, and all are photographed in close-ups that capture the hands in motion. Get started with simple figures like "Jacob's Ladder" and move on to "A Fishing Net" from Sierra Leone or a "Butterfly" from the Navajo. Each game includes information on the level and the loop length you'll need.

Everyone loves Cat's Cradle, but there are many other string games that are fun to play, by yourself or with friends. These games come from different places and cultures from around the world - as you learn how to make the looping patterns, you will also find out some of the ethnic stories and tribal origins behind them. With so many great String Games, you will always have some something fun to do: - Start with very simple games, and them teach them to your friends, e.g. Jacob's Ladder - Graduate to games that are a little more complicated, e.g. Hina's Skipping Rope. - Several of the games require two people to complete them, so invite a friend over and double the fun - Other creations are three-dimensional and a few are so cool you can perform truly mystifying tricks with them. * Developing dexterity skills with String Games builds confidence, inspires imagination and initiates you into a long and proud tradition. * In full colour throughout with over 200 colour photographs and step-by-step drawings.