Machines, Transportation and Art Activities (Arty Facts)

By John Stringer

Book Overview

Children are fascinated by machines of all kinds, especially those involved in transportation. This entertaining art activity book builds on a child's interest in technology with involving art projects based on what they have learned about machines and transportation. Topics include: - printing blocks and potato print art - gas bag travel and a papier mache hot air balloon - skyrail trains and a mini monorail model - the historic windjammers and clay sail sculptures - submarines, periscopes and a mini-sub - propellers, turning shafts and a model barge - weights and pulleys and a miniature cargo crane - wind turbines and a windmill - space rocket satellites and a tin can rocket collage - robotics, androids and mini robot - lunar vehicles and moon buggy model - futuristic cars and designer vehicle poster - musical instruments and a cutlery chime

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778711447
• ISBN13: 9780778711445
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.0" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6