Design it!

"Yes, hair and makeup designers can make people look beautiful, but they can also make them look like terrifying zombies . . . [This book] provides an entertaining and hands-on experience for readers of all ages and interests. The many included activities are presented with comprehensible directions paired with photographs that illustrate each concept"--Publisher.

"Food in advertisements and cookbooks can look mouthwateringly good, or not like food at all. Food designers are skilled in molding their medium, food, into works of art... explores the work of food designers and the variety of work they do, such as preparing food for photography and film sets. Young foodies will love the easy-to-follow directions to make treats that taste and look great for their family and friends."--Publisher.

Text and color illustrations provide step-by-step instructions for creating a fairy garden using everyday objects.

"Books come in all shapes and sizes... invites readers to make their own books, beginning with striking covers and delving into inner design concepts such as fonts, colors, lift-the-flap components, and even, everyone's favorite, pop-ups. Whether designers are interested in illustrating, writing, or creating a work of art, the perfect achievable activity is awaiting them."--Publisher.

Introduces the workings of various kinds of simple machinery with moving parts, such as pulleys, levers, gears, cams, and conveyor belts and provides instructions for building these machines out of cardboard and other easily obtainable materials.