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Musical Instruments

by Ruth Thomson
32p. 978-1-59771-212-5.
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Gr 3-8 Read, make. Read, make. Thats the pattern for these colorful and interesting books that mix cultural history with wonderful do-it-yourself projects from all over the world. A spread on the history, significance, and use of a type of itemsay, a puppetis immediately followed by instructions for making one. Materials include items from the recycling bin (plastic bottles, boxes) and the yard (twigs), but also specialty craft supplies such as air-drying clay and laminated cotton fabric. Techniques are mostly simplecutting, gluing, paintingbut some projects require sewing or papier mâché, and crafters will need help from an adult. Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
[diff. ill by2=Diff. photographs by]Each volume presents examples of crafts made around the world, then offers six simple items inspired by these goods that children can make (mostly using recycled materials). The directions allow for easy replication, while information about the crafts provides a window into world cultures. Somewhat busy page design can be forgiven, as the colorful close-up photographs provide such interesting details. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Design titles: Bags and Purses, Bowls and Boxes, Festival Decorations, Masks, Musical Instruments, and Toys and Models.

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