Based on his vast experience working with green wood--fresh, unseasoned wood harvested from local woodlands--Ray Tabor' has brought woodworkers a great sourcebook for creating items of beauty while using natural, unadulterated material. Each of the more than 300 patterns for traditional craft designs is fully annotated with a brief description, historical information, and details about which tools and materials are needed. The collection covers a range of objects, from fences and gates to door stops, furniture, even walking sticks and wooden spoons. Simple instructions and diagrams make every project easy, and woodworkers of all levels will have fun exercising their skills while crafting a beautiful--and organic--keepsake.
Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Both traditional and contemporary designs provide tasteful projects for a childhood's worth of furniture that will be treasured and passed on to future generations. This book includes step-by-step instructions, over 100 detailed technical illustrations, more than 100 color photographs, and numerous tricks of the trade, making it accessible to woodworkers at all skill levels.
Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Furneture > Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Early Learning Environments That Work by Rebecca Isbell, ISBN 0876592566
The classroom environment is a vital part of a child's learning experience. "Early Learning Environments that Work!" explores how you can manipulate furniture, color, materials, storage, lighting, and more to encourage learning through classroom arrangement. Spaces and activity centers that support children's independence and decision-making allow them to make the environment their own. Each chapter gives you detailed illustrations and photographs to help you set up or arrange what you already have in the classroom.
Dr. Rebecca Isbell is Director of Tennessee's Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and a Professor at East Tennessee State University. Her best-selling books from Gryphon House include "Tell It Again!, Tell It Again 2!," and "The Complete Learning Center Book. "
This is Betty Exelby's first book for Gryphon House. She lives in Canada.
Early Learning Environments That Work by Rebecca Isbell, ISBN 0876592566