Category: Nonfiction, How-To
Grade: 2-6
Author: Janet Sacks, Polly Goodman & Steve Parker
Illustrator: N/A
Publisher: Crabtree
Date: 2002
Pages: 48
Summary:
Some of the best craft books I have seen for upper elementary children, these books specialize in art projects that deal with science concepts. The left side of each double-page spread highlights an animal or animal kingdom feature such as coat patterns, and gives information and photos or illustrations about it. The right side contains illustrated directions for a craft related to the concept introduced along with a finished example.
Review:
The crafts are eye-catching, appealing and challenging enough to keep upper elementary kids busy, but not so difficult that they require a lot of extra assistance or would become frustrating. The crafts are also diverse, ranging from paintings to masks to sculpture and jewelry, and use a wide variety of media to tap the creativity of budding artists. Though they could keep a child busy on a rainy day, many would be suitable for science projects or reports as well.
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