Sun-loving robins like open-air houses. Homebody house sparrows prefer a roof over their heads. Friendly purple martins love to live together in sky castles. Just like people, birds need a space to call their own. The nine birdhouses featured in this book require only basic woodworking skills and easy-to-find or recycled materials. Illustrated step-by-step instructions will help kids -- and parents -- turn their backyards into regular bird havens!--...
Teaches the traditional art of knotting in an instructional guide that explains how to make both simple and intricate knots with rope, cord, and twine.
Describes how to learn to knit the easy way, by using big needles and thick yarn, plus projects on how to make a scarf, puffy pillow, or an earflap hat.
Provides instructions, using simple tools and materials found around the house, for making such wind-powered items as a whirli-bird, spiderweb, flutterfly, and wind dragon.
