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Action Origami

Joe Fullman · Arcturus Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Learn how to make incredible paper models which float, fly, flip, jump and snap! This is a fun and imaginative introduction to the traditional Japanese art of paper-folding, for children aged 8 and up. The easy-to-understand instructions are accompanied by a series of clear photographs,...
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Old Yeller

Fred Gipson · Harper
Format: Hardcover

When a novel like Huckleberry Finn, or The Yearling, comes along it defies customary adjectives because of the intensity of the respouse it evokes in the reader. Such a book, we submit, is Old Yeller; to read this eloIquently simple story of a boy and his dog in the Texas hill country is an unforgettable...
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Debbie Mumm's I Care with Quilts

Debbie Mumm · Leisure Arts, Inc.
Format: Paperback

The most giving and caring women on the planet are quilt makers. This book by artist and designer Debbie Mumm focuses on quilts and projects that communicate a message of caring through their design, color choices or concepts. Whether it's to support a cause or charity that's near...
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Cool Flexagon Art: Creative Activities That Make Math & Science Fun for Kids!: Creative Activities That Make Math & Science Fun for Kids!

Anders Hanson · Checkerboard Books
Format: Hardcover

Teaches about polyhedra and solid geometry through such projects as making flexagons and a star that transforms into an octagon.
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Sensational Patchwork Quilting

Marilynn Wiebe · Sterling/Tamos; First Hardcover Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Break out of the box…the boxy quilt that is! These thoroughly contemporary quilting patterns capitalize on the potential of uneven borders, allowing the design to flow over the edge. Key techniques for machine and hand quilting have been updated for easier working, and the comprehensive...
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Super Simple Pinecone Projects: Fun and Easy Crafts Inspired by Nature

Kelly Doudna · Abdo Publishing Company

Easy instructions with how-to photographs introduce young readers to create projects using pincones, including ornaments, bobbleheads, and a candle holder.
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90-Minute Quilts: 15+ Projects You Can Stitch in an Afternoon

Meryl Ann Butler · Krause Publications
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

You can never have too many timesaving techniques when it comes to quilting! With 90-minute Quilts' clever tips and methods, quilters will discover just how easy it is to create stylish quilts. These time-tested techniques are demonstrated with a small quilt, while projects featuring...
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You: Being Beautiful - The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty

Michael F. Roizen · Free Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Most people think that beauty revolves around such things as lipstick, sweet eyes, or skinny jeans -- all those things that we can see (and obsess over) in the mirror. But the fact is that beauty isn't some superficial pursuit, and it's not some random act that you can thank (or curse)...
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75 Floral Blocks to Crochet: Beautiful Patterns to Mix and Match for Afghans, Throws, Baby Blankets, and More

Betty Barnden · St. Martin's Griffin; Original edition
Format: Book

Bring the beauty of the garden indoors with this floral themed collection  75 Floral Blocks to Crochet is a charming collection of square, triangular, diamond, and hexagonal blocks, all with a floral theme—from traditional blanket squares with petals and rosebuds to colorful...
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Wild Weather: Science Adventures with Sonny the Origami Bird

Thomas Kingsley Troupe · Picture Window Books
Format: Book

Sonny the origami bird is new to the world. He doesnt have any idea what this thing called wind is. Luckily Chuck the duck is there to explain wind, rain, snow, and more. Fly through the sky with Sonny, and learn all about weather.,
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Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages

Melanie Falick · Artisan
Pages: 127
Format: Book

In fifteen easy projects, from bouncy bean bags to a rolled-edge sweater, author and knitting expert Melanie Falick teaches kids of all ages how to knit. Through step-by-step instructions and candy-colored illustrations, beginners learn the fundamentals: knitting tools, finger-knitting,...
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Diggin' Dirt: Science Adventures with Kitanai the Origami Dog

Thomas Kingsley Troupe · Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Kitanai the origami dog is new to this strange place called a garden. His papery feet are filthy, but he has no idea what dirt is. Follow Kitanais trail as he goes diggin in dirt and learns all about soil.,
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LEGO Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life

Daniel Lipkowitz · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

Building on the success of wildly popular The LEGO® Ideas Book, LEGO Play Book has all-new ways to encourage kids to think, build, and play creatively. Featuring more than 200 different builds, this fun guide inspires readers with LEGO ideas to bring their bricks to life while encouraging...
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365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks

Simon Hugo · DK Publishing
Pages: 255
Format: Print book

Featuring a built-in activity selector and timer, visual tips from LEGO® fan builders, and more, this interactive book encourages creativity while teaching new building skills.365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. This book...
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