Dover craft books

"Transform ordinary stones into a colorful works of art. Full-color illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions for creating 30 different themes: trees, flowers, animals, mandalas, geometric patterns, marine and holiday motifs, and more"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to making old-fashioned toys that were popular in America and Europe several generations ago that includes detailed instructions for making each toy, along with background information on its history and popularity.

Directions and diagrams for making various types of puppets, dressing and handling them, setting up a stage, and writing and producing one's own show. Includes three puppet plays.

A guide, with illustrations, to tying hundreds of practical and decorative knots for use in boating, camping, survival, and more, with games, stunts, and magic tricks using rope and a discussion of the history of their use and importance in various cultures.

Presents a introduction to puppetry and hand puppets, describes finger, wrist, and arm movements that make hand puppets look alive, discusses puppet voices and improvisation, and offers advice on how to stage a puppet show.

Presents construction details for twenty-five different styles of kites designed to fly in all degrees of wind, and includes information on materials, building methods, and flying techniques.