Rosen Publishing Group's Powerkid Press, 1998
Discounted prices available for teachers and librarians.
"This series introduces children to crafts from nations around the globe. With stunning photographs and a craft project that the reader can try at home or in class, your students will have the opportunity to participate in traditional projects from nations and cultures they may have never known."
by Ann Stalcup
ISBN: 0-8239-5332-7
24 pp. Glossary and index
Ages 4-8
Explores what turquoise is, where it's found, the types of jewelry made from it, and why the jewelry is important to Native American cultures. Includes a craft project.
by Ann Stalcup
ISBN: 0-8239-5331-9
24 pp
Ages 4-8
Explains how the Maya wove their cloth, how they dyed the fabric, and how they created the clothing they wore.
by Ann Stalcup
ISBN: 0-8239-5333-5
32pp
Ages 4-8
This book highlights some specific origami figures and their significance in Japanese culture. Includes directions for creating an origami ornament.
ISBN: 0-8239-5334-3
24pp
Ages 4-8
Traces the history of quilting and describes the various kinds of quilts made in the United States. Includes a suggestion for a quiltmaking project.
by Ann Stalcup
ISBN: 0-8239-5335-1
24 pp. Glossary and index
Ages 4-8
Pysanky, the traditional folk craft of decorating Easter eggs, is carried on by women in Ukraine, a country on the northern edge of the Black Sea. Featured in this book are photos of completed eggs, and a simple step-by-step egg project for children to do.
by Ann Stalcup
ISBN: 0-8239-5336-X
24 pp. Glossary and index
Ages 4-8
"This is an excellent book, highly recommended for readers who are beginning to show an interest in the world around them--as well as the ways in which different cultures have lifestyles and practices which differ from their own."
-- Robyn Sassen , Department of History of Art, University of South Africa
