Eick, Jean

In simple text, explains how garbage trucks work and what they do.

Explains what a bulldozer can do, how its different parts work, and how the operator manipulates it from inside the cab.

Provides ideas for simple gifts and activities to celebrate Mother's Day.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making Halloween crafts, including spider decorations, pumpkin cut-outs, masks, treat bags, Halloween cards, and more.

Provides material lists and step-by-step instructions for seven Easter-themed crafts, including paper eggs, cards, and a basket.

Briefly describes the parts of a digger, or excavator, and the work it does.

Describes how a fork lift works and how it is used to move heavy loads.

Briefly describes the parts of a dump truck and how it works.

A short history of and facts about the holiday precede the crafts. Includes instructions for making the traditional handprint turkey as well as a paper-bag version of the creature, decorated napkins, napkin holders, a table runner, cards, and envelopes. Numbered, easy-to-follow directions are accompanied by festive cartoon illustrations. Ends with holiday-related activities, such as baking pumpkin seeds and helping to prepare dinner.

Provides instructions for making spider decorations, pumpkin cut-outs, masks, treat bags, Halloween cards, and more.