An introduction to a handicraft for young children that strengthens skills of paper folding, paper cutting and pasting, and ruler drawing while constructing models from paper. Plans for 44 models are included in the book, some simpler and others more complex. The first ten models start with a square piece of paper to form simple objects such as a box and a basket, or more complex ones such as a cart or a barn. Next come 23 models that begin as oblongs, and a final 11 from various irregular shapes. Detailed instructions accompany the plans. Rather than a series of projects to be worked through from beginning to end, consider starting with projects with a few simple pieces and few instructions, and then, as skills increase, choosing projects that match your skill level and catch your fancy. This edition differs from the original in having each model on its own page or pagespread, with instructions for each component placed as closely as possible to its graphic representation. The dimensions on the plans match the dimensions in the instructions and are sized to be easily readable. The components in each plan are represented as large as possible on the page, while still in proportion to each other, so the dimensions on the plans will seldom match the measurements on your ruler.

This is a new edition of the classic book used in Charlotte Mason schools to teach young students how to practice sloyd, the Swedish handicraft discipline. A new introduction has been added that more fully explains sloyd to the reader. The projects are models of furniture and toys that the student will enjoy making.

Learn the art of Brushwork in this book written for elementary schools. The lessons included have been successfully given to classes and the difficulties in learning this fine craft have been greatly reduced when students follow the rules within.

This wonderful book was used as a textbook in schools for many years as an introduction to chemistry and atoms. In a wonderfully easy to understand manner it takes the reader from the basic states of matter right through to how molecules are composed, how elements combine to make compounds, what's in an atom, and so much more. This edition is presented in full color with all of the original interior illustrations.