Cool Construction & Building Blocks: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games


Book Description

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Construction & Building Blocks! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create LEGO Desktop, Mini Magnetic Blocks, Jumbo 2-D Bricks and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Cool Board Games: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games


Book Description

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Board Games! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind board games. Readers will create Mini Magnetic Battleship, The Game of Your Life, Giant Outdoor Checkers and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Cool Action Figures & Dolls: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games


Book Description

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Action Figures & Dolls! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create a Barbie Adventure Case, Twig Things, Found-Object Action Figures, Springy Sprites and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Cool Springy, Slinky, & Stretchy Projects: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games


Book Description

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create Water Balloon Bouncy Balls, Springy Spider Puppet, Slinky Yo-Yo and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Minecraft: Guide to Building


Book Description

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations.




Unplug and Play


Book Description

Unplug and Play! 50 Group Games That Don't Need Charging guarantees hours of engaging entertainment with fifty original games that test each player's ability to strategize, bluff, read minds, memorize, think quickly, and solve puzzles.




More Math Games and Activities from Around the World


Book Description

Presents games and other activities from different countries and cultures that teach a variety of basic mathematical concepts.




Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans


Book Description

Bring your digital adventures to life with 15 real-world craft projects for kids inspired by the world of Minecraft® and other pixelated games.




Block Building for Children


Book Description

This book presents a series of projects for children of all levels of expertise, beginning with abstract patterns, rows, and towers and progressing to step-by-step instructions for 18 projects, including a bridge, boat dock, airport, shopping mall, skyscraper, castle, Greek temple, Toy Store City, City of the Future, and The Emerald City of Oz. The book proposes activities for children and parents to play together. Focus is upon developing an interest in architecture. Each project is accompanied by detailed plans, photographs, drawings, and text that informs each project's historical context. The projects are illustrated by 125 line drawings and 67 black and white photographs.