Arts & Crafts

Seeds can also be used to make art, jewelry, and more! This fun title introduces eight seed-based crafts sure to inspire young readers who crave hands-on activities. Informative openers introduce and step-by-step instructions guide readers through each craft. Additional features such as supply lists, craft tips, and nature safety rules ensure that readers have fun and stay safe outside!

Sand isn’t just for making castles! This title offers eight fun sand-based projects for kids. Readers will learn to make sand slime, sand jewelry, and more! Informative introductions set the stage for each craft, and step-by-step instructions and colorful photos guiding readers along the way. Supply lists, craft tips, and nature safety rules offer even more to this nature-filled book.

Rocks are the perfect craft supply! They can be used to make jewelry, collect rainwater, and more. This makerspace title introduces eight rock craft ideas sure to inspire young readers to explore nature. Fact-filled openers introduce each project, and bright photos accompany step-by-step instructions. Supply lists, craft tips, and nature safety rules bring even more to this hands-on book.

Building a robot requires wires, metal, and knowledge of computers. But building an origami robot just takes a sheet or two of paper! With this hands-on origami guide, readers can construct favorite fictional robots, from Wall-E and Eva to BB-8 and the Iron Giant. Engaging text offers facts about each robot, while tips and tricks sidebars help with paper folding techniques.

From lifting 50 times their own body weight to traveling for 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers), insects are capable of great feats! Readers can learn about these incredible animals while following easy instructions to create origami versions of honeybees, ants, and more! Tips and tricks sidebars offer insight into origami techniques in this hands-on title.

Get curious, get creative, get outside! Discover the mindful magic of the outdoors through crafty projects, sensory games, and inspiring nature activities. Make a mud monster, build a secret stick shelter, learn how to pond dip, and much, much more ... Let your outdoor adventure begin!

Each type of tree has unique leaves with a beauty all their own. Why not show them off? This engaging title introduces eight leaf-based crafts for kids, ranging from a short and sweet leaf hedgehog to an intricate leaf wall hanging. Informative text introduces each step-by-step craft, and features such as supply lists, craft tips, and nature safety rules offer additional information.

Discover how to build your dream LEGO houses - with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders.

Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends with a haunted house, and much more.

From foundations and roofs to balconies and microscale buildings, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO houses.

You can build anything!

©2021 The LEGO Group

"Fold a rain forest full of origami butterflies, tree frogs, jaguars, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about rain forest biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami"--]cProvided by publisher.

"Do you love the ocean? Now you can create your own paper sea with Easy Ocean Origami. With a few simple folds you'll make a blue whale, a sail boat, a windsurfer, and so much more. Grab some paper and start folding!"

"Fold a grassland full of origami prairie dogs, sunflowers, zebras, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about grassland biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami"--]cProvided by publisher.

Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birding Adventures for Kids introduces you and your children to the love of all things birding.

Whether exploring the forest, the backyard, or the city, you and your kids will learn about the habits of North America’s most popular songbirds, how to create safe and welcoming environments for them, how to observe them, and how to construct easy and safe species-appropriate birdhouses and feeders for common birds. The bird ID section includes descriptions of species and range maps.

Kids will find exciting activities and games, as well, including how to form birding groups, scavenger hunts, and a birdsong listening game. In addition to practical, field-tested knowledge and fascinating information about the species covered, this guide is packed with beautiful color photography.

Since all the information presented is the product of years of National Audubon Society expertise, both you and your kids can be sure you're getting the best advice before setting about your birding adventures.

Are you in love with your lizard? Have a passion for creating? Why not get crafting for your lovely lizard?! Sew a snuggle mat where your playful pet can get cozy. Tap into your lizard's dino roots with a cute costume. Weave a hammock for your lizard's lazy lounging pleasure. And make mealtime a little more exciting with a food foraging ball. Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you show your lizard some love. Plus, tips on lizard care keep your pet happy and healthy!

"Does your hamster make you happy? Love to be creative? Why not get crafting for your hip hamster? Build your favorite pet a little wooden home, then set them up in an adorable and goofy ladybug snuggle pouch. Make your hamster a homemade 'cupcake' treat that is almost as cute as it is. And, finally, make an amazeing maze game. Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you keep pet playful. Plus, tips on hamster care keep your friend happy and healthy"--

Are you giddy about your guinea pig? Do you love to be creative? Why not get crafting for your gorgeous guinea pig?! Make a cozy camper van for your guinea pig to stay safe and a veggie train that's good for piggy munching. Then, create a snuffle mat that makes snack time fun. Finish it all off with a supercute dandelion costume for your pet pal. Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you geek out over your guinea pig. Plus, tips on guinea pig care keep your pet happy and healthy.