Make and Do

Helpful hints

The following information will help you make the projects in this section. If a special skill is needed, the directions will tell you the page on which that skill is explained. For example: “Stitch…

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Hot and Cold

Tricks with heat

These tricks aren’t really magic—they just look mysterious. Heat energy makes them work. Water ballet Materials – crayons – ice-cube tray – mixing bowl (large) – paper – scissors – water …

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Folk & Fairy Tales

The Shoemaker and the Elves

> adapted from a German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm There was once a shoemaker who worked very hard but was also very poor. At last, all he had was just enough leather to make one pair of…

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