Craft Box

With a flair for fashion and a love of cats, the ancient Egyptians weren't so different from us – except for the mummies and sarcophagi! This engaging book teaches readers about ancient Egyptian culture as they craft their way through history. Readers will love the diverse variety of activities – drawing hieroglyphics in clay, designing their own jewelry, making animal mummies, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs make these fun projects accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities. Full of interesting facts, this book is a fascinating combination of hands-on art activities and history that readers will love.

When in Rome, craft as the Romans do! This interactive book transports readers to the world of ancient Rome through hands-on crafts. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this vibrant culture as they create laurel wreaths, shields, Janus masks, and more! As they craft, readers will learn about Roman numerals, discover how sundials work, and delve into the many customs of this ancient culture. Simple step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs guide readers through each craft. Hands-on activities help readers retain information on Roman culture and bring history to life. This unique combination of engaging art activities and history will be perfect for any library.

Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like time travelers. They'll learn mystifying facts about this rich culture, from the origins of the modern alphabet to favorite ancient Greek sports, as they craft. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make projects accessible, ensuring fun and safety.

Readers will lose their heads over this fascinating guide to crafting like the Tudors! They'll travel back to the English courts where the Tudors ruled for over a century, from King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I. As they craft, readers will learn amazing facts about life during the Tudor reign. This intriguing (and often vicious!) period of history will inspire curiosity and creativity. Hands-on art activities immerse readers in another time and culture, helping them to retain historical information. Easy step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make crafts accessible and safe.