Asian kites : make & fly your own Asian kites : easy step-by-step instructions for 15 colorful kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus
Hosking, Wayne2017
Books, Manuscripts
Children will learn how to make colourful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy and wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. The book features kite building projects that are beautiful and functional for the budding young kite maker. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft, and this title explores the essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. Kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! With the easy-to-follow instructions the young reader can discover how to build and fly fifteen different models from across Asia from a butterfly kite from China to a cobra kite from Thailand or a mini kite from Malaysia to a shield kite from Korea or an octopus kite from Japan, and much more! This book also includes safety information, details on the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, and much more.
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Imprint:
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2017.copyright2017
Collation:
47 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Lower primary.; Upper primary.
ISBN:
9780804849302 (hardback)
Dewey class:
745.592
Language:
English
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BRN:
348593
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 745.592 ASI | Available |