amusements

A collection of extraordinary accounts of artistic oddities. Read about a statue of King Kong made from popcorn, the man with the xylophone head, and the guy who ate a small airplane.

A collection of 56 puzzles passed down through generations of Chinese families.

Suggests a variety of activities for summertime, including nature study, cooking, crafts, games, creative activities, and more.

Contains dozens of projects for children and their grandparents to do together.

Collects strange, interesting, and record-breaking trivia about games and hobbies, including a chamber pot collection, backyard replica of Mont Saint-Michel, and a man who used his nose to push a peanut 7 miles.

A collection of thirty-eight illustrated activities, games, and recipes for the family to enjoy together on summer vacation.

Traces the history of festivals, carnivals, and games from the ancient Roman games to the modern televised game programs.

Includes instructions for using everyday materials to make a variety of projects, such as windchimes, flying saucers, and a scarecrow. Also gives directions for some backyard games.

Presents folktales and facts about birds from around the world. Includes related handicraft, nature, science, and cooking activities.