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Super Slime: 30 Safe and Inventive Slime Recipes
Par Dk. 2019
The most incredible and gooiest trend that&’s taking the internet by storm – Slime! This activity ebook for kids contains…
over 30 squishy innovative recipes that are gross, sparkly, even smelly, for lots of fun! Learn everything you'll need to know about slime-making. Take inexpensive, accessible, safe materials and turn them into a fun day of crafting with a kids&’ activity ebook perfect for all ages. Customize incredible Halloween and Christmas-themed slimes, set off a slime avalanche, and create slime from unexpected everyday ingredients such as a banana and even toothpaste.Slime is so versatile!Every project is easy to follow, with detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs, and spectacular images to show you what your "slimelicious" final product should look like. Recipe variations provide an opportunity to put your own fun twist on the activities and information boxes explain the science behind the slime with astonishing fun facts to boot.Children will adore making and playing with these super slimes. Warning - playing with this squidgy, gloopy, gooey substance is incredibly addictive, no matter how old you are!Right from the get-go Super Slime lists the inexpensive ingredients you&’ll need to work through the book. Each slime recipe also comes with a time expectation on how long it should take and a difficulty level so you can plan your crafting accordingly.As a bonus, it comes with a great section on storage, clean-up, and some extra hints and tips for more fun! Get Gross, Sparkly, Or Festive!Each recipe in Super Slime is thoroughly tested and uses safe, accessible ingredients. With so many options and vast variations online, it's comforting to know that your slime will come out perfect every time! Enjoy creating some of this spectacularly squishy stuff:- Slime you can draw on- Playdough slime- Slime stress balls- Color changing slime- And much, much more!Start making slime today!This ebook is one of two slimetastic titles in the DK collection! Try The Slime Book next, packed with another 30 wonderful recipes your little ones will love to try - it's got some edible recipes too!The LEGO Games Book: 50 Fun Brainteasers, Games, Challenges, and Puzzles!
Par Tori Kosara. 2020
Build in some time for fun!Who can stack the tallest tower in 60 seconds? Can anyone solve the puzzle cube?…
With more than 50 fun challenges, puzzles, brainteasers, and games, get out your LEGO® bricks and put your friends and family to the test.©2020 The LEGO Group.Everyday Crochet: 15+ Cozy Patterns
Par June Gilbank. 2022
Learning crochet has never been easier!You&’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you&’d love to learn…
to create them yourself. Now&’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill. This revised edition includes:Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn, and other helpful toolsStitch-by-stitch lessons for dozens of pretty and practical stitchesIllustrated instructions for shaping your work with increases and decreasesGuidance on reading crochet patterns and decoding crochet chartsTroubleshooting tips for avoiding common crochet mistakesMore than 15 stylish projects and patterns that build on what you&’ve learnedPerfect peep hole books for inquisitive toddlers.Bright, bold pages and fun pictures will keep your toddler engaged over and over…
again in Who Am I? Farm Animals. Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind in each screen as you read the clues together. Which baby farm animal has a snout for a nose? A piglet, of course.Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each screen- a perfect combination of learning and play.The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques
Par Alison Smith. 2018
This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own…
home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.DK Readers L4: Skate! (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Amy Junor. 2013
Advanced readers will adore this thrilling book about the world of skateboarding. Follow Gus, a beginning skateboarder, as he learns…
basic moves as well as the more complex tricks and jumps. Read all about how Gus makes friends and teaches them new skateboard tricks. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!Cardboard Activity Lab (DK Activity Lab)
Par Jemma Westing. 2023
Discover plenty of creative crafts you can do using cardboard in this activity book bursting with exciting ideas!With 25 amazing…
projects to inspire young creators, this fun activity book encourages children to get creative by transforming everyday materials into incredible objects.Children aged 9-12 will love getting involved in exciting projects with Cardboard Activity Lab, which features great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail. Young artists, architects, and builders can create fantastic games and toys, with a clear How it Works explanation for each project. From paint and glue to cardboard boxes and tubes, every project is made with affordable and easy-to-find materials.This fun DIY book for children features: - A bunch of ideas to encourage creativity in children and develop skills relating to engineering, art and design.- A number of hands-on activities using easy-to-source materials to reduce household waste.- Easy-to-follow instructions which helps kids to build new skills.- Fun craft projects that will encourage readers to think creatively, whether at home or school.Get crafty with cardboard and create something amazing using everyday materials that can be found around the home or easily sourced. This craft book is full of fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy making together. Using household items, construct an entire city complete with skyscrapers and transport systems, or a sci-fi robot costume for you and your friends!Knitting Sweaters (Idiot's Guides)
Par Megan Goodacre. 2015
Stitching a sweater is a rite of passage for knitters. It means your skills are advanced enough that you can…
read and follow a pattern, understand the shaping and sizing involved, and have the stamina to actually finish the project. But finding sweater patterns that aren't boxy, ugly, or outdated can be a challenge, and even then, the directions are often so complicated and confusing knitters don't even want to cast on. Idiot's Guides: Knitting Sweaters is a clear and colorful guide that offers 20 chic and stylish patterns for knitting pullovers, cardigans, shrugs, and more, all featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and hundreds of inspirational color photos. In it, you get: • 20 stylish sweater patterns for various skill levels, from newer knitters to more experienced stitchers. • Tips for understanding yarn weights, choosing the best yarn for a sweater, and calculating how much is needed. • Easy advice on shaping and sizing for the most figure-flattering finished sweaters. • Pointers on casting on, binding off, assembly, and finishing techniques. • Lessons on stitching sleeves, necklines, collars, hoods, pockets, and more. • Guidance on reading charts, understanding gauge, and avoiding common pitfalls. • Adorable sweater patterns for babies, toddlers, and children. • Fun and funky, sophisticated, and cozy classic sweaters for women. • Masculine patterns for pullovers and jackets for men.The LEGO Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination
Par Daniel Lipkowitz. 2011
Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Be inspired to create and build amazing models with your LEGO® bricks! The LEGO…
Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm and send space shuttles out of this world! This awesome ideas book is divided into six themed chapters - transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure, and useful makes - to inspire every member of the family to get building. With over 500 models and ideas, this book is perfect for any LEGO fan - young or young at heart - who want to make their models cool, fun and imaginative. ©2020 The LEGO Group.This exciting activity book for kids has over 250 ideas to keep them entertained and screen-free! Includes everything you need to play…
checkers, chess, and more! Way more.Whether it's a rainy day or a sunny afternoon, you'll find plenty to make, play, and do. There&’s something in it for everyone. A good balance of creative and outdoor activities in one huge illustrated guide with board games included. With everything from writing a story to creating your own obstacle course or making paper airplanes to recycling, you'll be hard-pressed to find a child who can't find something to enjoy in this kids ebook. Packed with fun facts and rainy (or not so rainy) day activities, it's the perfect boredom buster for screen-free, on-the-go entertainment, nurturing children&’s natural curiosity and imagination. While there are activities that might require purchasing some craft supplies, plenty only requires your imagination or things that you can find around the house or garden. What's great is that it's designed to encourage children to put their own spin on anything they try in some way or another.What sets this educational book apart is the box at the back with everything you need to play checkers, chess, and snakes-and-ladders. The playing pieces are made from card, and you get to build the dice yourself. Some activities require an adult to join in on the fun, but overall, it gives a lot of freedom and gender-neutral fun. Get creative and even dramatic to build confidence and bust boredom in many different ways. Never Be Bored Again!This ebook contains more than 250 awesome things for you to make and do. Put down your electronic device and unleash the power of your brain with challenges, crafts, creative learning, and oh-so-many cool games for kids. Put on a play - write the script, make props, and more. Play some of the cool road trip games like I-Spy and storytelling. Perform magic tricks, write a song, discover all the different games you can play with a frisbee. The list goes on! With so many fun activities for kids to try, here is a small taste of what you'll get up to:- Write a story- Make a bee hotel- Create an obstacle course- Learn some super cool illusions- Invent a board game of your own design- And much, much more!Arts and crafts experiments to try at home. Learn, play, and craft with this fantastic activity-packed ebook that will test…
and expand your creativity.This kids' arts and crafts ebook will teach and engage your little creator in 20 interactive activities, crafts, and experiments carefully designed to complement what children are learning at school. There is so much to do, and even more to learn with Junior Maker. This interactive ebook encourages hands-on play through carefully designed experiments that complement what children are taught in school. Prepare to get down, messy, and have heaps of fun while learning – perfect for kids aged 6 – 8.Specific step-by-step instructions and visuals help young readers and makers explore subjects such as space, nature, history, animals, and science. Crafting ideas appear next to excellent illustrations and photographs and fun fact informative text that is easy to read. What looks like inspirational material helps to teach children these important topics and make it exciting for them. Every fun educational experiment is based around basic household items and inexpensive and easy-to-find art supplies to keep things simple. Little creators can expect to use familiar things like buttons and marshmallows to map our solar system, make a bottle jetpack while learning about gravity, design a rain gauge to measure rainfall, and much more. Make, Do, Learn And Impress Your Friends With Fun Experiments! Have fun while learning by embarking on a journey through history, nature, and science! Make a Roman soldier's shield, experiment with a chemical reaction that blows up a balloon, or look at the stars and explore the solar system. This ebook combines fun and learning together to create a full educational experience. With Junior Maker, any child can improve their understanding of things to help them inside and out of the classroom.Whether your child is an aspiring scientist, astronaut, or is merely curious about our great big world, Junior Maker will get them thinking, learning, and making. Through fun and interactive activities, your little creator will learn about:- Space - History - Nature- Animals - ScienceThis science ebook for kids will teach your child about a given subject through interactive activities, crafts, and experiments. Further your knowledge and add to your experiments at home by advancing to our Makers Lab book series which will keep the crafting party in your lab going with more exciting science experiments and activities.Sew Your Own Wardrobe: More Than 80 Techniques
Par Alison Smith. 2021
This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the…
book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike.Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you&’ll discover: • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it.All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life!The Essential Guide to DressmakingSew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.A complete introduction to quilting, patchwork and appliqué, boasting 15 exciting projects to get you started, as well as covering…
the materials and techniques needed.Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this craft book is ideal for quilting beginners, as well as more experienced quilters looking to build on their skills and refresh their techniques.A crafters&’ heaven awaits inside this informative quilting book: • A visual catalog of all the tools and materials needed, including information on types of fabrics, sizes, measurements, and design principles • Step-by-step full-color photographs accompanied by instructions for each stitch and technique, with integrated annotation • A gallery of modern patchwork block designs • 15 easy, inspirational projects that draw on the skills covered • An updated, fresh and modern design Quilting, like most other crafts, has been shown to enhance wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem. It can even improve physical and cognitive skills and social awareness. Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork and appliqué, make beautiful gifts and items for your home, lies within these pages. Discover the essential quilting tools and materials you need to get started. Then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern patchwork block designs. Then comes the fun part. Design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home drawing from the 15 fabulous projects included, from bags and toys to cushions and quilt designs — you&’ll learn everything you need to know to create unique gifts and treasured keepsakes from the comfort of home.Can&’t get enough of crafting? Try Crochet Step by Step, Sew Step by Step or Dressmaking Step by Step next!Sophie: Pop-up Peekaboo! is a fun book for little ones who love the best-selling teether, Sophie the Giraffe. Babies and…
toddlers will enjoy playing peekaboo with Sophie and her friends in this DK picture book.1,000 Amazing Gross Facts (DK 1,000 Amazing Facts)
Par Dk. 2023
Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book…
for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo – what it&’s for, how it&’s made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.- Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.- Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind the weird and wonderful facts.This book of gross, mind-blowing facts will make the ideal gift for kids who love all things weird and wonderful - especially slime and goo! With endlessly interesting information and incredible visuals, 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts is the perfect way to entertain and amuse your friends, family, and yourself. In fact, you&’ll never look at poo, goop, and gunk in the same way again!More in the SeriesIf you like 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts and learn mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth!Baby: Hide and Seek! (Chunky Baby)
Par Dk. 2012
Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, these books are just right for babies who love to explore…
shape and color.Bright colors, and simple, bold designs will grab baby's attention. Simple, playful text makes it easy for reading aloud.LEGO Holiday Ideas: More than 50 Festive Builds
Par Dk. 2019
More than 50 festive building ideasNeed to keep a little LEGO® fan entertained over the holiday season? Packed full of…
original, inspirational build ideas for LEGO holiday decorations, gifts and games, this is perfect for LEGO fans and children who enjoy building and crafting. From fun tree decorations, a cute family of penguins, and a snowflake garland to quick LEGO building challenges suitable for the whole family, you won't run out of ideas with this book over the holiday season. 50 winter holiday-themed activities will keep kids busy counting down to the holidays and throughout the winter holidays.©2019 The LEGO GroupChonky Amigurumi: How to Crochet Amazing Critters & Creatures with Chunky Yarn
Par Sarah Csiacsek. 2022
Your new friends are cute, huggable—and chonky!Have you ever wanted to hold a fox, a penguin, or an alligator? Have…
you ever wanted to see a jackalope or a phoenix? Have you ever wanted to go on adventures with a unicorn or a dragon? With chunky yarn, a few essential techniques, and a desire to learn, you can crochet your own woodland critters and mythical creatures. In their TikTok videos, Sarah Csiacsek (@fanaticalfibers) shows their followers how to get hooked on crochet, and in Chonky Crochet for Beginners, they'll share with you what you need to get started with your own crochet adventures. Even experienced crocheters will appreciate the whimsy and magic you can weave as you create soft animals and creatures for friends, family, and, of course, yourself! Chonky Crochet for Beginners includes these features:20 step-by-step crochet projects with colorful photos you can almost feelTechniques and methods for learning how to crochet and to successfully complete each projectInformation and recommendations for the tools and materials you'll need to create all the projects in the book You&’ve seen all kinds of cute crocheted creatures and fantastical fiber beasts on TikTok, especially on Sarah&’s channel, and now you can learn how to crochet directly from the celebrated TikTok crocheter themselves!Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room
Par Simon Hugo, Barney Main. 2022
Plan and build thrilling LEGO® escape rooms!Learn how to plan awesome LEGO escape rooms – with more than 30 LEGO…
puzzle ideas. Create your own escape rooms and challenge your friends.Follow one of three themed escape rooms: Egyptian Quest, Space Mission, and Safari Adventure, or pick and choose from more than 30 LEGO puzzles with building tips and easy-to-follow visual breakdowns to create your own escape rooms from scratch.Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room includes:- Over 30 build ideas for LEGO puzzles- Three themed escape rooms to build – with 6-8 challenges each.- Fun story pages to show how players will experience the game, easy-to-follow visual breakdowns of the LEGO models, and a step-by-step guide to setting up the game.- Advice on how to plan the escape rooms, from making them immersive and theme inspiration to linking puzzles and giving clues.Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room is ideal for 9–12 year-olds who love LEGO bricks, puzzles, and challenges!©2022 The LEGO Group.Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
Par Dk. 2021
The ultimate visual guide to all types of knots. Avoid getting yourself into a tangle by following detailed step-by-step instructions…
that show you how to tie and untie more than 100 knots. Whichever knotty scenario you find yourself in, from in your own garden, to up in the mountains or across seas, this reference book will take you from novice to expert rope tier.Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horse-riding, survival camping, and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical, and even decorative purposes. The photographs of every step use strands of rope in different colors - so you can clearly see how to tie each knot. You&’ll learn all about the fascinating stories behind how many of these knots were first tied as well as their original functions in this knot tying book. Each knot has simple to follow instructions on the features and benefits and what they can be used for. Includes knots such as figure-of-eights, reef knots, highwayman&’s hitches, and monkey&’s fists. Find out about techniques like sheer lashing and the constrictor knot. The book begins by teaching you all about rope materials and construction and how to maintain them. At the end of the book the glossary and index so you can easily find just the knot you&’re in need of. There are more than 1,000 photographs, illustrations, and artworks. Expert author Des Pawson is a founding member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.One-Stop Practical Guide to Tying and Using KnotsKnots: The Complete Visual Guide is arranged by chapters covering Stopper Knots, Binding Knots, Bends, Hitches, Loops, Plaits & Sennits, and Splices & Whippings. It also includes detailed instructions for over 100 knots and fantastic beginner guides to help boy scouts, girl scouts, first-time climbers and everything in between become experienced campers, sailors, and mountaineers.Inside this visual guide, you&’ll find: • Accessible text and tables that explain the features and benefits of each knot • Sequence spreads display the top five knots you need for a range of purposes, from sailing and fishing to gardening and gift-wrapping • Fun facts about the oldest knots and their history • Essential information on how to choose the best rope to use and how to maintain them More from DK Books:Don&’t miss out on more fascinating visual reference books! Look for The Complete Sailing Manual, How to Garden, and The Survival Handbook from DK Books to build on your new-found knot skills.