Introduces readers ages 9 and up to colonial America through hands-on building projects that use common housedhold supplies. Projects include dyeing and spinning yarn, weaving cloth, creating tin plates and lanterns, and learning wattle and daub construction. Gives readers a chance to experience how colonial Americans lived, cooked, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors.

From uniforms and submarines to potato cannons and regimental flags, this interactive book explores the history and inventions of the Civil War by providing building projects and activities.

Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress.

"Provides facts and craft ideas for each of the states that make up the Pacific West region of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Do your readers know their states? Of course they do, but do they know these fun facts about their state and region? They will learn interesting and exciting facts while also creating fun crafts. Readers can make a Johnny Appleseed Planter (MA), a Paul Bunyon Statue (ME), a Wild Parakeet in Nest (CT), and more.

Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities such as the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yup'ik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians.

"Provides facts and craft ideas for each of the states that make up the Western region of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids about the history of this organic art and offers inspiration for them to create their own masterpieces. The full breadth of American folk art is surveyed, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and textiles from the 17th century through today. Making...

Explore how the first Americans, faced with varying climates in a vast land hundreds and thousands of years ago, developed food supplies, shelter, clothing etc.

An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.