Kuskowski, Alex.
Summary: "Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 KUSOwen, Ruth
Summary: Trees grow in a plethora of shapes and sizes, and sometimes their branches are bare while other times they have colorful leaves. Readers explore the numerous components of trees--from their leaves and bark to their rings--and more in this volume, as their outer and inner workings are broken down in concise text. Young readers are also able to strengthen their vocabulary skills with the help of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 745.5 OWESlade-Robinson, Nikki
Summary: A young artist explains how she uses the materials provided by nature, as well as her imagination and creativity, to fuel her art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SLAFelix, Rebecca
Summary: "These projects and experiments show readers elements of STEAM they can see in nature every day. Build a sundial and a wind vane, and collect leaves, grass, and bugs for observation and exploration"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 FELBlankenship, Bart
Summary: Earth Knack is a comprehensive how-to book for using Stone Age skills to fulfill your daily needs from materials readily at hand. Anyone who tries these ideas will find them environmentally appropriate and uniquely fulfilling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs, Smith Publisher 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 BLANeddo, Nick.
Summary: It's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, The Organic Artist is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural world, The Organic Artist seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.6 NEDRobertson, Debora.
Summary: A collection of projects--such as chamomile bubble bath and scented room spray--using plants and produce that can be easily grown in your garden.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kyle Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 ROBDrake, Jane
Summary: A treasury of outdoor-themed games and activities for each season offers scientific and historical trivia to accompany instructions for such ideas as building a sundial, making a kite, playing Spud, and observing the sky at night.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 790.1 DRAHuskamp, Tracie Lyn.
Summary: A lovely nature-inspired art and journaling book, in a similar vein to Mixed-Media Nature Journals, but featuring the distinctive artwork, projects, journal pages, and unique techniques of artist Tracie Lyn Huskamp. Along with hints and tips for photographing nature, collecting, and preserving natural elements, the book will discuss ways to capture moments and create memories through simple...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 HuskampPeterson, Tamara JM
Summary: "Create beautiful nature pieces that show your appreciation for planet Earth with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt plants and more from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft a honeycomb hive from metal nuts or a delicate tree from wire and leftover beads. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into nature art!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5083 PETStewart, Creek
Summary: An expert survival instructor presents fun and engaging hands-on nature, camping and bushcraft projects that encourage parents and children to explore and experience the great outdoors and create memories to last a lifetime.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 STEOwen, Ruth
Summary: Plants are more thanjustthe pretty flowers that sit in vases on tables--there are nearly a half million different types thatplay a crucial role in the ecosystem. In this vibrant and interestingglimpse into the world of plants and seeds, readers uncover theinner-workings of plantfunctionsand the many ways theyenhance oureveryday lives. Fun craft instructions are included that allow for readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 745.5 OWECarlson, Laurie M.
Summary: Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Williamson Pub. 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.584 CARIsabel, Agatha
Summary: "Ready to find your perfect match? Getting involved with someone new can seem over-whelming, but you don't have to get caught in the weeds. Houseplant Hookups approaches plant care like modern dating. You'll find out how to choose the right plant partner, where to find them, and what happens when they come home with you. You'll learn how to start a loving relationship and watch it grow -...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs Smith 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 ISAHayes, Fiona
Summary: Provides instructions for forty projects for children using natural materials, including feathers, seed pods, pebbles, acorns, and pine cones.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 HAYMartin, Laura C.
Summary: Presents more than sixty projects made from natural materials that are available almost anywhere.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 MartinHamilton, Leslie
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkeley Pub. Group 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.357 HAMCoombes, Becci
Summary: "Take advantage of nature's bounty and craft in time with the seasons! Whether potting up dandelion honey, cooking and crafting with rose petals or preserving autumn leaves and acorns, there are so many wonderful gifts, ornaments and treats that can be made from either a short walk in the woods or a rummage in your cupboard. With an emphasis on foraging and upcycling, Becci explores the ways we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: White Owl 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 COOBeaton, Clare
Summary: "What can you create with some backyard objects and tissue paper? Your very own flower crown! Use easy-to-follow directions to make fifteen crafts (and two recipes!) with each one focused on nature. Crafts include fun facts and additional resources, giving covert learning opportunities for your little explorer and reducing screentime." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Pub. 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 LOVBurckhardt, Ann
Summary: Simple text introduces pumpkins and instructions are given for making a pumpkin tambourine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635.62 BURCaduto, Michael J.
Summary: A selection of traditional tales from various Indian peoples each accompanied by instructions for related activities dealing with aspects of the environment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum 1989
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 CADCusick, Dawn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Press 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5941 CusickMartin, Laura C.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QVC Publishing 2000