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Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, ... 39 reviews William Gurstelle
Chicago Review Press, 2001
Just Plain Fun
+ A great guide for projects with your kids + A Man Book + good review
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Kids Crochet: Projects for Kids of All Ages 8 reviews Kelli Ronci, Lena Corwin
Harry N. Abrams, 2005
Beautiful beginner's crochet book
+ Awesome for the beginner of any age + Great Source to teach kids to crochet! + I cAN CROCHET!!
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American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books) 7 reviews Lina Beard, Adelia Beard
David R Godine, 1994
A book of exuberant charm
+ Great book + This book amused myself and others! + A 1887 Gem!
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Kids Knit!: Simple Steps to Nifty Projects Sarah Bradberry
Sterling, 2006
Children love to knit—plus it’s a must for any Brownie or Girl Scout who wants to earn her badge. From dolls to doll blankets, scarves to backpacks, the 20 projects in this fun, colorfully illustrated collection are especially geared to kids. The easy-to-follow lessons proceed logically from very basic to more advanced skills, so youngsters can keep on learning as they work. ...
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Carving for Kids: An Introduction to Woodcarving 5 reviews Robin Edward Trudel
Linden Publishing, 2006
An intriguing project guide
+ Carving For Kids: An Introduction to Woodcarving + Carving for kids + carving + Good whitttling guide for kids.
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Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages 54 reviews Melanie Falick
Artisan, 2003
Great for adults, kids, and everyone in between
+ Great Instructions + perfect book for granddaughter + Great book for easy patterns + great fun
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Kids' Embroidery: Projects for Kids of All Ages 10 reviews Kristin Nicholas
Harry N. Abrams, 2004
Excellent Embroidery Book
+ Great starter book. + Excellent Book! + A beautiful book + Fun Fun Fun! And not just for kids...
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The Field and Forest Handy Book: New Ideas for Out of Doors (Nonpareil Book, 94.) 8 reviews Daniel Carter Beard, David R. Godine
David R Godine, 2000
Dan Beard; Field and Forest Handy Book
+ The Field and Forest Handy Book: + Back to Nature + Amazons Service sucks + All Ages
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Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Small Knitters 4 reviews Carolyn Clewer
Barron's Educational Series, 2003
great introduction to knitting!
+ Lots of options and fun projects + Great for Kids and Adults
This book covers the basics, and takes kids far beyond the ordinary. Projects include flower pins, a kerchief and belt, knitting with rags, and even videotape! My daughter is definitely interested in several of the projects, and they've given me ideas for several projects of my own.
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Carpentry for Children 1 review Lester R. Walker
Overlook TP, 1985
"A good book" by David Stull, age 14
Carpentry for Children, by Les Walker is an incredible book with enlightening and challenging projects that will delight children for hours upon hours
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The Kids' Building Workshop: 15 Woodworking Projects for Kids and Parents to Build Together 2 reviews Craig Robertson, Barbara Robertson
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2004
Nailing Down a Holiday Present
+ woodworking for kids
NAILING DOWN A HOLIDAY PRESENT FOR THE YOUNG CARPENTER ON YOUR LIST
A family partnership has waved a magic wand over how-to books and brought out a present not only for the holiday season, but for all year long -- "The Kids' Building Workshop: 15 Woodworking Projects for Kids & Parents to ...
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Way to Crochet!: 20 Cool, Easy Projects for Kids of All Ages 1 review Sherri Haab, Michelle Haab
Watson-Guptill, 2006
great resource
I run a Crochet Club at the school where I work for 3rd and 4th graders. Although patterns are challenging for my students to read, they enjoy getting ideas from the book.
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The Boy Mechanic: Best Projects from the Classic Popular Mechanics Series 3 reviews Popular Mechanics
Dover Publications, 2006
Boy Mechanic is the bomb
+ How I developed a "MacGyver" childhood self image
I got this for my son. I haen't given it to him yet, but there are a ton of cool things I think he will want to try.
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Kids' Easy Knitting Projects (Quick Starts for Kids!) 7 reviews Peg Blanchette
Williamson Publishing Company, 2001
I liked this one also
+ Very Good for Learning + The patterns look fun, but illustrations could be bette + DIDNT BUY BUT WANT TO BUY......PLS GIVE UR COMMENTS TO ME!!!
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Woodshop for Kids 5 reviews Jack McKee
Hands On Books, 2005
Nurture your child's creativity
+ More than just woodworking here. A parent's way to empower kids + Woodshop for Kids an excellent choice + woodworking for kids + A guidebook of creative and entertaining woodworking projects that young people can create
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Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz) 15 reviews Anne Akers Johnson
Klutz, 2006
it couldn't be any clearer
+ Outstanding for beginners AND pros! + Perfect for Beginners! + The best book for beginners + The best book for beginner crochet!
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How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts 6 reviews David Stiles
The Lyons Press, 2003
One of the best books ever
+ How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts
This book is extremely awesome and has a special section on stuff to build like snowforts, catapults, and cannons. The forts are really awesome. Great buy.
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Builder Boards: How to Construct a Set of Notched Boards Children Use to Create Their Own Playspace 1 review Jack McKee
Hands-On Publishing Company, 1997
Great book
The book direction for making the play house is clear and work great.
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Soap Carving: For Children of All Ages (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers) 4 reviews Howard K. Suzuki
Schiffer Publishing, 1999
Great! Clever popsicle stick carving tools!
+ Great Projects + Now kids can carve too! + carving for kids
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Housebuilding for Children 2nd ed: Step-By-Step Guides For Houses Children Can Build Themselves 4 reviews Lester Walker
Overlook TP, 2007
Housebuilding for Children
+ Treehouse in a weekend! + Charming and informative
Truely delightful and informative book for young builders and their parents. My son first checked it out of the library so many times in a row we finally decided to just buy it! Great basic building skills and tool knowledge taught, good practice projects, and good playhouse building ideas. ...
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