Carlson, Laurie M.

Demonstrates life in ancient Greece and Rome, and the contributions of those cultures to modern civilization, through hands-on activities such as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, and weaving Roman sandals.

More than 150 art and craft activities for creative self-expression, with easy-to-follow instructions.

Presents evidence to support the author's theory that the strange physical and mental symptoms experienced by the residents of Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692, which were at the time attributed to witchcraft, were actually caused by encephalitis.

Provides historical details of the settlement of the West and descriptions of frontier life with accompanying activities.

Presents evidence to support the author's theory that the strange physical and mental symptoms experienced by the residents of Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692, which were at the time attributed to witchcraft, were actually caused by encephalitis.

Over 80 different indoor and outdoor garden projects for children, including creating herb gardens, growing potatoes, and making scarecrows, garlic braids, and candied flowers.

Looks at the history of sewing and how it was transformed in the 1850s when an American inventor, Isaac Singer, not only invented a practical sewing machine, but also a way for everyone to afford one.

Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling.

A collection of art and craft projects for creative self-expression using readily available materials and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.

More than 100 illustrated crafts, projects, and games help recreate the culture and world of the Middle Ages, when books were handmade and read by candlelight, sundials told the hour, and going barefoot was illegal.