Global Art

Author: MaryAnn F. Kohl
Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
ISBN: 087659190X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
The history and traditions of a culture live in its artifacts. When youngsters craft their own simple versions of scarab stones from Egypt, Greek bread dough coins, and Peruvian silver wind chimes, they will begin to understand and appreciate the geography, lives, and cultures of people all over the globe

Babushka's Doll

Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442498668
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Babushka's doll was special. She had played with it only once, when she was a little girl like her high-spirited granddaughter, Natasha. Now Babushka is going to the store and it's Natasha's turn to take the little doll down from the high shelf. When the naughty doll comes to life -- and is even more rambunctious than the little girl herself -- Natasha finds out why playing once with Babushka's doll is enough! Patricia Polacco's beautiful illustrations capture the warmth, humor, and timeless spirit of her magical tale.

Craft It Up Around the World

Author: Libby Abadee
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782490388
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Bring the great wide world into your own home with these 35 travel-inspired craft projects! Driven by a passion for travel, photography, and craft, Libby Abadee and Cath Armstrong have created Craft It Up Around the World to inspire children to look at the world around them. They have designed 35 unique and enduring projects that represent different countries, all complete with fun facts. Discover how with simple kitchen ingredients you can make salt dough coins to evoke the magic of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or transform a drinks can into a Jamaican-style tin can drum. Give the Turkish whirling Dervish doll a spin, or make colorful coasters based on the designs of African flags. As you follow the easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs, you’ll make stunning crafts that you’ll want to keep forever or give as beautiful gifts.

Around the World Art and Activities

Author: Judy Press
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781442060630
Category : Activity programs in education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explores the cultures and customs of many different lands by offering projects that familiarize the sights and peoples of the world.

Hands on Crafts for Kids #100

Author: Julie McGuffee
Publisher: Hands on Crafts for Kids
ISBN: 9781891514005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description

Crafts of Many Cultures

Author: Aurelia Gomez
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590491822
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
This complete, step-by-step illustrated guide offers teachers 30 easy-to-do art projects using readily available materials. The project, from around the world, comes complete with cultural background information and extension activities.

The Kids Multicultural Art Book

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435210615
Category : Ethnic art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Art & Craft Experieces from around the world.

The Great Cake Mystery

Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307949443
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Before becoming the first female private investigator in Botswana, eight-year-old Precious Ramotswe tracks down a thief who has been stealing her classmates' snacks.

Craft Traditions of the World

Author: Bryan Sentance
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
A comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. It explains and illustrates the techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history. Featuring over 500 illustrations, it is suitable for those concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.

Fairy World Crafts

Author: Kathy Ross
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
ISBN: 0822590247
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Twenty-two fairy related crafts for girls.