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
  
  











  



  
Kids Crochet: Projects for Kids of All Ages8 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!!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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. ...
  
  











  



  
Carving for Kids: An Introduction to Woodcarving5 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.
  
  











  



  
Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages54 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
  
  











  



  
Kids' Embroidery: Projects for Kids of All Ages10 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...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Small Knitters4 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.
  
  











  



  
Carpentry for Children1 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
  
  











  



  
The Kids' Building Workshop: 15 Woodworking Projects for Kids and Parents to Build Together2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Way to Crochet!: 20 Cool, Easy Projects for Kids of All Ages1 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.
  
  











  



  
The Boy Mechanic: Best Projects from the Classic Popular Mechanics Series3 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.
  
  











  



  
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!!!
  
  











  



  
Woodshop for Kids5 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
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts6 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.
  
  











  



  
Builder Boards: How to Construct a Set of Notched Boards Children Use to Create Their Own Playspace1 review
Jack McKee

Hands-On Publishing Company, 1997

Great book

The book direction for making the play house is clear and work great.
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Housebuilding for Children 2nd ed: Step-By-Step Guides For Houses Children Can Build Themselves4 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. ...