Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
12/01/10
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-429-65438-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-429-65438-8
Dewey:
620.0078
LCCN:
2010032206
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
ENZ, Tammy . Build Your Own Fort, Igloo, and Other Hangouts . illus. ISBN 978-1-4296-5436-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-6261-1 . LC 2010032205. ENZ, Tammy . Build Your Own Mini Golf Course, Lemonade Stand, and Other Things to Do . ISBN 978-1-4296-5438-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-6262-8 . LC 2010032206. ENZ, Tammy . Build Your Own Periscope, Flashlight, and Other Useful Stuff . ISBN 978-1-4296-5439-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-6263-5 . LC 2010032201. ea vol: 32p. (Edge Books: Build It Yourself Series). photos. further reading. Web sites. CIP. Capstone . 2011. PLB $26.65; pap. $7.95. Gr 5-8 Those who choose to mix epoxy instead of watercolors and feel more comfortable in a hardware store than an art store are the target audience for this series. With a utility knife, electric drill, and handsaw included in the list of needed tools, there are recurring reminders to ask an adult for help. Other more-than-appropriate suggestions deal with safety concernssecuring the area before letting the helicopter launcher fly ( Car ), making sure the old-fashioned tree swing is far enough away from the tree trunk ( Mini Golf ), etc. Though there is not a discernible progression for the projects' difficulty, there is a sense that the best has been saved for last. Some of these showstoppers are a pop gun (which the writer assures is a toy and not dangerous), a water blaster rocket, and an igloo, all of which require some tool savvy and a meticulous nature. Snowshoes and a leaf hut made from branches have an outdoor, survival gear appeal, but no matter what the project, readers will need a good amount of elbow grease and patience to see it through to its completion.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 32).
Hot summers are great for building a classic lemonade stand. Rope swings can also be a blast. If youre feeling creative, try making your very own mini golf course. Your imagination is the only limit to the fun you can have with the projects inside this book!