weaving

No matter where they lived, Native Americans made the most of their natural resources, using local materials to make complex tools. Their creativity allowed them to survive, and thrive, in harmony with the land.

Presents an introduction to the Navajo Native American tribe, including information on their history, traditions, beliefs, art, and celebrations.

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating projects with finger knitting, including a scarf, hat, scrunchie, and more.

"In this Chinese folktale, a woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it"--Publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabel, an unusually talented weaver, must master her mysterious power and join a young wizard in stopping an imminent war in land.

"Are you ready to get creative with string, yarn, and more? [This book] will get you started. Learn about the history of weaving and get inspired by weavers and their work. Then try out some simple weaving crafts of your own"--Back cover.

"Sixteen-year-old Archne turns to weaving for solace, but when word spreads of her skill she is confronted by the goddess Athena and the two enter a weaving contest that results in transformation and redemption"--OCLC.

Told in rhyming text, a young weaver learns the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world. Includes notes on the history of weaving, and the different kinds of textiles that are woven around the world.

After making a deal with an old washerwoman spirit called the Bean-Nighe, seventeen-year-old weaver Ella begins creating beautiful pieces that attract the notice of a rich patron, and soon Ella is entangled in magic that refuses to let her go.

"Even now, in the twenty-first century, there is still a major demand for products-especially arts and crafts-made by hand. Many young people enjoy pottery at school or sewing in their spare time. What many don't know, however, is that they can turn these hobbies and passions into full-fledged careers, all without a college degree. This title features in-depth suggestions for young people who want to make a living with handicrafts and offers advice on how to break into this competitive-but rewarding-industry"--Provided by publisher.