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Zinnia and the Bees

Danielle Davis · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

A colony of honeybees mistakes seventh-grader Zinnia's hair for a hive -- and that's the least of her problems. While Zinnia's classmates are celebrating the last day of seventh grade, she's in the vice principal's office, serving detention. Her offense? Harmlessly...
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Colour Confident Stitching: How to Create Beautiful Colour Palettes

Karen Barbe? · Pimpernel Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, any stitching project can be enhanced by a well-chosen color palette. This book makes creating color palettes a fun and enjoyable part of the design process. It is divided into three parts: Understanding Colour; Feeling Colour and Stitching...
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350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

JAN EATON · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after...
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How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day In Between

Jenny Rosenstrach · Ballantine
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Cookbook of Fall 2016 * A warm and inviting guide to turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions, with more than 100 time-tested recipes - from the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York...
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The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn

Colleen Graves · McGraw-Hill Education TAB
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels!This easy-to-follow guide features dozens of DIY, low-cost projects that will arm you with the skills necessary to dream up and build your own creations. The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment,...
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Handpicked: Simple, Sustainable, and Seasonal Flower Arrangements

Ingrid Carozzi · HARRY N ABRAMS
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements....
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Busy Bags Kids Will Love: Make-Ahead Activity Kits for a Happy Preschooler and Stress-Free Parent

SARA MCCLURE · Ulysses Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

An engaging variety of mentally stimulating activities that keep children away from the TVAs the parent of young children, it's hard to find a moment for yourself. Busy Bags Kids Will Love offers you a smart way to keep your kids engaged so you can relax. With step-by-step instructions...
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Woodworking for Young Makers: Fun and Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects

Loyd Blankenship · Maker Media, Inc
Pages: 77
Format: Paperback

Learning to be a maker has never been more fun. Full-color cartoons and drawings lead you through the steps needed for making a wizard wand, a sanding block, a charging station for your phone or tablet, and a sturdy box with a hidden compartment. You'll learn how to choose and use the right...
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