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Author
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
55 playful experiments that encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking from the creator of Tinkerlab.comhands-on activities that explore art, science, and more. For children two and up.Kids are natural tinkerers. They experiment, explore, test, and play, and they learn a great deal about problem-solving through questions and hands-on experiments. They don't see lines between disciplines; rather, they notice interesting materials and ideas...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Classic masterpieces are bold, fascinating, and sometimes shocking -- in other words, perfect for creative children who love to be inspired. Fine Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to key masterpieces and interesting techniques, then lets them loose." -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Complete with dozens of ideas for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids will help your family step away from your devices and step into endless afternoons of playtime fun!"--p.4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Adventure Girls! is packed with activities and crafts for girls that encourage independence, inspire imagination, and reward the brave. Girls will explore everything from stargazing and animal tracking to making a pinhole camera and building a shadow theater. With all the crafts for girls in this guide, they'll tap into their creative side by making decorative 3-D stars, pressing flowers, and folding paper airplanes. This book includes: The great...
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Series
Publisher
Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to spring on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature, and embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, spring-themed activity book. Discover fun ways to celebrate the season, learn new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature's gifts"--Back cover.
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Pr., dc c2008
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Interactive guide to the Middle Ages, which explores the period leading up to the Renaissance--including siege warfare, markets and fairs, medieval medicine, and the feudal system--through numerous hands-on activities.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Chronicling the rich and fascinating history of Washington, DC, this useful resource for teachers and parents reveals to young readers the city's remarkable past through 21 hands-on activities. Children will gather items for a building cornerstone's time capsule, design a memorial for a favorite president, take a walking tour of the National Mall, and much more. The book also includes a timeline and list of books, websites, and places to visit.
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Language
English
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Description
Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Daly and Beloglovsky show you how using loose parts can help you capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and motivate learning. By developing creative environments, children will be encouraged to explore critical thinking in a myriad of ways.
Author
Series
Publisher
Ivy Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with fun ideas to keep kids occupied during holidays or at weekends, readers can discover the joys of making natural shampoo, learn about honey harvesting, handprint a picnic blanket, craft a sun catcher, and follow tasty recipes for summertime treats such as homemade watermelon popsicles. The activities from author and homesteading teacher Angela Fanning include eco-friendly practices, such as recycling or reusing materials, and encourage...
20) Great American artists for kids: hands-on art experiences in the styles of great American masters
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Introduces seventy-five American artists through open-ended art activities allowing children to explore art styles from colonial times to the present. Each activity presents a biography with artwork and techniques covering painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more.
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