Carlson, Laurie M.

The story of John Stetson and how he came to create the most popular hat west of the Mississippi.

Gives instructions for preparing foods, making clothes, and creating other items used by European settlers in America, thereby providing a description of the daily life of these colonists.

More than 100 hands-on activities and games that teach children the basics for safe, fun camping while showing them how to explore the natural world.

A biography of Harry Houdini that describes the escape artist's childhood and his path to become one of the world's greatest magicians; and includes instructions for twenty-one magic tricks.

Traces the develpment and evolution of humans' relationship with cows, discussing how some cultures worship cattle or make them a symbol of pastoral freedom, while others use them as a source of food.

The story of John Stetson and how he came to create the most popular hat west of the Mississippi.

Presents illustrated instructions to make over seventy projects across a variety of fiber arts including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and dyeing.

A biography of Harry Houdini that describes the escape artist's childhood and his path to become one of the world's greatest magicians; and includes instructions for twenty-one magic tricks.

A biography of America's most famous inventor which includes activities relating to Edison's inventions.

More than 100 hands-on activities and games that teach children the basics for safe, fun camping while showing them how to explore the natural world.