The Dangerous Book for Boys

If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys was it. And now, from the same authors, comes The Pocket Book of Things to Know -- packed with fascinating facts and tantalising trivia.

Illustrated in color, and black and white, this book is designed to provide information to men of all ages. The chapters include: The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, Conkers, Laws of Football, Dinosaurs, Fishing, Juggling, Timers and Tripwires, Kings and Queens, Famous Battles, Spies, Making Crystals, Insects and Spiders, Artillery, and Girls.

If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was it. And now, from the same authors, comes 'The Pocket Book of Things to Do' - packed with exciting and fun things to keep you entertained all summer.

Brilliant things to do selected from The Daring Book for Girls - the only book for all feisty, fun-loving, adventure-seeking girls.

Offers ideas for how to fill free time. From tricks and tests to sports skills and crafts, model making, sketching, nature watching and team games, this title offers a variety of indoor and outdoor pastimes.

This little kit contains a dozen brightly colored origami sheets, plus instructions for creating six fun paper projects: a helmet, swan, penguin, carp, sailboat, and peace crane. It's a great starter kit for anyone intersted in learning the relaxing, rewarding art of Japanese paper folding.

Packed with original games, projects and activities that will captivate both kids and dads alike, this book is suitable gift for Father's Day. It includes how to: build a snow fort; perform an essential 'Capoeira' move; plan and take a road trip adventure; make the best burgers ever; make a glow in the dark t-shirt; and, hold a scavenger hunt.

Have you ever struggled to remember your favourite childhood game so you can teach it to your own children? Do you love to reminisce about the good old days when it was all just good old-fashioned fun? This book has the answers. Packed with indoor and outdoor games from yesteryear, it contains something for family members of various ages.

A guide to sewing. It helps you discover how to: master hand and machine stitches; read a sewing pattern; hem a variety of fabrics; negotiate sleeves and pockets; install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners; shape garments with tucks and pleats; and, adjust projects for better fit and function.

Packed with fun activities that mums and children can enjoy indoors and out, this book shows how to start your own slime factory; have a go at giddy running; make your very own teddy mascot; set sail with orange jelly boats; deck the halls with homemade garlands; have bags of fun with an old pair of jeans; and, rustle up a leafy autumn scene.