Build it yourself series

An illustrated introduction to creating a new country that looks at geography, law and order, and economics step-by-step instructions for twenty-five related projects.

Explores the history and science behind mapmaking and navigation, featuring illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty projects designed to help students learn about the mapmaking and navigation processes.

Offers an introduction to the field of robotics, looking at the history of the field and where it is going, as well as how robots are built, made to move, made to perform actions, and sense their surroundings.

Presents twenty-five projects designed to help kids learn about the food they eat, the role it plays in daily life, the importance of a healthy diet, and the history of food.

Contains step-by-step instructions for craft projects that introduce readers ages nine and up to the world of the ancient Maya, and includes historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and trivia.

Presents building projects and activities related to the Civil War such as bugles and drums, flags, ships, signal flags and quilts and dolls. Each project, related to either the battlefield or the home front, is accompanied by facts and anecdotes to provide historical context. Includes a timeline, glossary and suggested resources.

An illustrated introduction to world mythology that features retellings of myths and legends from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East with step-by-step instructions for twenty-five related projects.

Provides indoor and outdoor activities along with information on the Earth's biomes, and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions to make lightning, build an erupting volcano, create a tornado in a bottle, and more.

A guide to twenty-five simple craft projects pertaining to African culture and history, with discussions of ancient civilizations, unique traditions, and wildlife.

Provides step-by-step instructions for hands-on activities that introduce math concepts to children ages nine and up, covering numbers, counting, angles, curves, paths, shapes, and patterns.