Cool Cardboard Projects You Can Create

by Marne Ventura

Overview

Don't throw out those old cardboard boxes and tubes. Make some awesome projects from them instead! Inventive readers will love making amazing cardboard projects such as swords and armor, solar cookers, movie projectors, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have young readers building incredible cardboard creations in a flash!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491442913
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Imagine It, Build It
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

Table of Contents

Construct awesome cardboard projects! — Groovy guitar — Incredible life-size robot — Viking shield and sword — Giant cardboard fortress — Homemade movie projector — Super solar cooker — Magic money mover — Colossal cardboard ball — Armored knight costume.

Interviews

1. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. 2. Steps include clear photos to provide extra direction on building projects. 3. Includes suggested ideas and tips for adding extra features or personalizing projects.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 3–6—These titles feature some quirky crafts, but the process photos that accompany the instructions are occasionally unclear (more superimposed arrows and motion lines might have helped). In at least two cases (Hip Soda Tab Bracelet and Groovy Guitar), the photos are at odds with the text, forcing crafters to abandon the project or experiment until a functional method is reached. There are some fun projects here, but the directions are too hit-or-miss. VERDICT Those looking to increase their craft collections should save their budget dollars.

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