Discover, draw and design cultural artifacts from around the world with this fun and creative activity book-from Native American dreamcatchers and Hawaiian leis to Russian nesting dolls and Maori pendants.
Lonely Planet Kids'' Around the World Craft & Design Book contains a mix of exciting projects that can be made from common household items. Colorful illustrations, photos and fun facts introduce young artists to different cultures and encourage them to create and showcase their unique designs.
Projects include:
Designing your own woollen mochilas bag from VenezuelaCarving a Welsh ''lovespoon'' for someone specialBuilding and playing a djembe drum from MaliPainting a beautiful pysanka egg from UkraineDecorating a wau kite inspired by Malaysian designMaking an Indonesian wayang shadow puppetDesigning a decorative Nguni shield from southern AfricaColoring in a totem pole from British Columbia, CanadaAdding bright colors to crin dolls from ChileDesigning your own set of Russian nesting dollsMaking a Hawaiian lei from tissue paperAlso available:
-Around the World Coloring Book
-Around the World Fashion Sketc(more...)