Kids will discover some of the many ways they can get creative with three primary materials, paper tubes, rubber bands, and yarn. They will be inspired by example projects featuring these materials then construct their own toys, gifts, and more. In doing so, young makers will develop their essential makerspace tools of imagination, inspiration, collaboration, and problem-solving.

In summer, the weather is hot, school is out, and people have picnics and barbecues. In this book, follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as you learn about summer. Discover a Hawaiian myth about the long days of summer and the scientific reason we have a summer season. Also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this fun-filled time of year and get creative!

Do you like to shop at hardware stores? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your store.

Do you like to eat in restaurants? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your restaurant.

"With art supplies in tow, a young artist explores the wonders of his urban forest during all four seasons. Using a variety of artistic mediums, the boy creatively depicts the smaller parts of the forest that make up the larger whole. Throughout the pages, readers will find: charcoal rubbings, rock art, photographs, sponge paintings, snow sculptures, cut-paper collage, and so much more! The boy uses his imaginative renderings to express his appreciation...

Presents step-by-step instructions for fifty-two colorful craft projects throughout the year, including Mother's Day picture frames, Valentine's Day lanterns, haunted Halloween decorations, and melted crayon ornaments.

"Use everyday materials to explore STEAM principles: build a maze from paper plates and chenille stems, create collages with overlapping mediums, make a mosaic out of clay, and explore tessellations by remixing art"--

This book is not just any craft book. In fact, it's so much more than a craft book. It's a tool for positive change in your community and in the world. Alicia Sanchez, founder of the "Dear God, Are We There Yet?" volunteer travel community, shows crafters and sewing enthusiasts how to identify the opportunities for change around them and how to use their hands and their creativity to make those changes happen. These sewing & craft projects are easy...

"Learn just how versatile paper can be when creating fun, colorful crafts. Whether you have plain printer paper, a rainbow array of cardstock or just a few scraps of construction paper, you'll be able to create inventive paper crafts that require only a few materials you already have, making them a thrifty and accessible alternative to more complicated projects. So grab your paper, scissors and glue and try these fun projects" -- Page [4] cover.

"What can you do with a box? Anything you can imagine! A way-cool cellphone holder, a party piñata, savvy storage solutions, and more! Think outside the box with more than 10 easy recycled cardboard projects!"--