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Clay So Cute!
Clay So Cute!
Written by Sherri Haab
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823098996
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Clay So Cute!
Written by Sherri Haab

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: July 21, 2009
Price: $14.95

Specifically designed with the tween (8–12-year-old) girl in mind, Clay So Cute! shows how one of the easiest mediums—polymer clay, which need only be baked in the oven—can be sculpted into quick, simple, totally fun jewelry and accessories.

Given our proven track record in selling polymer clay DIY books to the... Read more >
Get Cooking
Get Cooking
Written by Sam Stern
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763639266
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Get Cooking
Written by Sam Stern

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 23, 2009
Price: $17.99

Favorite ingredients from cheese to chocolate provide the theme as teen chef Sam Stern returns with a third cookbook full of fun, healthy recipes.

With two cookbooks under his belt, Sam Stern was up for a new challenge. So when seven of his friends asked him to conjure up great-tasting recipes based... Read more >
Dragonology Code-Writing Kit
Dragonology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Dr. Ernest Drake, Edited by Dugald A. Steer, Illustrated by Various
Format: Boxed Set
ISBN: 9780763636890
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Dragonology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Dr. Ernest Drake
Edited by Dugald A. Steer
Illustrated by Various


Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $9.99

The perfect hands-on gift for ’Ologists! Learn the keys to cracking secret codes — and use cool stationery to send missives to your friends.

If your aim is to master dragon runes, this ornate writing kit includes everything you’ll need. Inside are simple instructions as well as writing paper, envelopes, postcards, and... Read more >
Egyptology Code-Writing Kit
Egyptology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Emily Sands, Edited by Dugald A. Steer, Illustrated by Various
Format: Boxed Set
ISBN: 9780763635404
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Egyptology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Emily Sands
Edited by Dugald A. Steer
Illustrated by Various


Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $9.99

The perfect hands-on gift for ’Ologists! Learn the keys to cracking secret codes — and use cool stationery to send missives to your friends.

If your aim is to master hieroglyphics, this ornate writing kit includes everything you’ll need. Inside are simple instructions as well as writing paper, envelopes, postcards, and sticker... Read more >
Pirateology Code-Writing Kit
Pirateology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Captain William Lubber, Edited by Dugald A. Steer
Format: Boxed Set
ISBN: 9780763636906
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Pirateology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Captain William Lubber
Edited by Dugald A. Steer


Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $9.99

The perfect hands-on gift for ’Ologists! Learn the keys to cracking secret codes — and use cool stationery to send missives to your friends.

If your aim is to master treasure maps, this ornate writing kit includes everything you’ll need. Inside are simple instructions as well as writing paper, envelopes, postcards, and... Read more >
Get Hooked Again
Get Hooked Again
Written by Kim Werker
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823051106
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Get Hooked Again
Written by Kim Werker

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: October 2, 2007
Price: $11.95

It's Get Hooked all over again—with even more fun patterns
to make and give!



Everyone got hooked on Get Hooked, the first book from the coolest craft instructor ever, Kim Werker. Now even more girls can join the crochet crowd with Get Hooked Again. Simple, step-by-step instructions show exactly how to get... Read more >
Wizardology Code-Writing Kit
Wizardology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Master Merlin, Edited by Dugald A. Steer
Format: Boxed Set
ISBN: 9780763635411
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Wizardology Code-Writing Kit
Written by Master Merlin
Edited by Dugald A. Steer


Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: June 21, 2007
Price: $9.99

A MUST-HAVE FOR WIZARD LOVERS!

Each beautifully designed slipcase contains simple instructions for mastering magic codes and ciphers, plus:

- 16 sheets of notepaper- 16 envelopes- 6 postcards- 2 sheets of stickers

Need to send a secret message to a fellow wizard? Here are all the tools for a magical correspondence. Read more >
The Cardboard Box Book
The Cardboard Box Book
Written by Jake Danny and Niall Walsh
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823006106
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The Cardboard Box Book
Written by Jake Danny and Niall Walsh

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2006
Price: $12.95

• 25 fun, easy ideas for turning cardboard boxes into cool toys and games

• Great for getting kids away from video games

• “I’m bored”? Try cardboard!



Since the beginning of time, parents have known that there is no point buying Junior a fabulous, expensive toy; Junior always dismisses the toy and plays... Read more >
Knitgrrl 2
Knitgrrl 2
Written by Shannon Okey, Illustrated by Kathleen Jacques
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823026197
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Knitgrrl 2
Written by Shannon Okey
Illustrated by Kathleen Jacques


Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2006
Price: $9.95

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Knitgrrl
Knitgrrl
Written by Shannon Okey, Illustrated by Kathleen Jacques
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823026180
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Knitgrrl
Written by Shannon Okey
Illustrated by Kathleen Jacques


Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2005
Price: $11.95

• Great price point—just 9.95 American dollars!


• 15 funky patterns teach knitting
skills incrementally


• Knitting encourages girls to share and
learn from other girls—making it an
excellent empowerment tool


• Partner Web site provides forum for
teen knitters


Tired of hearing about who's dating who and what Alyssa wore to the last... Read more >
The Crafty Diva's Lifestyle Makeover
The Crafty Diva's Lifestyle Makeover
Written by Kathy Cano Murillo, Illustrated by Carrie Wheeler
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823010080
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The Crafty Diva's Lifestyle Makeover
Written by Kathy Cano Murillo
Illustrated by Carrie Wheeler


Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2005
Price: $12.95

Illustrations by Carrie Weeler



Every girl can be a crafty diva—strong, confident, and creative! The Crafty Diva's Lifestyle Makeover is filled with countless ways for teens to brighten and energize their daily lives. Bringing out the inner diva is easy with dozens of cool crafts to improve health and beauty, such as... Read more >
Dangles and Bangles
Dangles and Bangles
Written by Sherri Haab and Michelle Haab, Illustrated by Barbara Pollak
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823000647
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Dangles and Bangles
Written by Sherri Haab and Michelle Haab
Illustrated by Barbara Pollak


Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2005
Price: $9.95

With the right bracelets, rings, belts, earrings, and charms, a tween or teen can really go places—just look at mall stores that sell nothing but small accessories. They're boooooming! But most tweens and teens enjoy crafting as much as shopping. (Well, almost as much.) Dangles and Bangles shows those crafty young... Read more >
The Hip Handbag Book
The Hip Handbag Book
Written by Sherri Haab, Illustrated by Nina Edwards
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823022632
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The Hip Handbag Book
Written by Sherri Haab
Illustrated by Nina Edwards


Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2004
Price: $9.95

Tweens and teens will love this guide to making 25 unique, fabulous purses-all presented with easy-to-follow steps and cool illustrations! The projects use a range of unconventional, inexpensive materials, all easily obtainable, including contact paper, felt, old blue jeans, shoelaces, and place mats. Purses are quick and easy to make, some... Read more >
The Crafty Diva's D.I.Y. Stylebook
The Crafty Diva's D.I.Y. Stylebook
Written by Kathy Cano Murillo, Illustrated by Carrie Wheeler
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780823069934
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The Crafty Diva's D.I.Y. Stylebook
Written by Kathy Cano Murillo
Illustrated by Carrie Wheeler


Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2004
Price: $12.95

The Crafty Diva's D.I.Y. Stylebook is filled with more than 50 all-new do-it-yourself craft projects that celebrate the many sides of tween girls. Snappy mini-chapters are organized by "style"-from animal lover and beautiful bohemian to party girl and flashy fashionista-each featuring three chic, affordable, step-by-step projects illustrated with whimsical illustrations and... Read more >
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