-How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? -What is an Archimedes’ screw? -Which wedge do you use every time you eat? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to
Presents an introduction to animal habitats, discussing their different types, food chains, the classification of animals, and the role of predators, along with activites that can be done to investiga
Home renovation and design tips included! Ex-New York designer Avery Baker left the bustle of the big city to start her own home renovation business in Maine. But as she renovates an old carriage h
Introduces simple machines, including screws, levers, wedges, and pulleys, describes how each makes everyday life easier, and provides activities demonstrating these machines in action.
Presents an introduction to the basic food groups, describing how they contribute to a healthy body and providing recipes for preparing dishes from each group.
Introduces the fundamentals of exercise and maintaining a fitness regimen, including finding a heart rate, warming up, proper breathing techniques, and temperature control.
Presents an introduction to electricity, discussing the principles of currents, conduction, circuits, and voltage, along with instructions for simple experiments that demonstrate these principles.
Presents an introduction to light, discussing the principles of refraction, lenses, color, ultraviolet and infrared light, and solar power, along with instructions for simple experiments that demonstr
A simple and accessible guide to the basic tools you need for a wide range of jobs, including tiling, painting, flooring, woodwork and general repairs in the home; useful tips show you the basic techn
An at-a-glance essential handbook on everyday maintenance and repair jobs, including how to fill cracks and holes, hang a door, repair wooden floors, replace broken tiles and patch a carpet. Useful in
An instant guide to basic techniques, including preparing surfaces, filling cracks, and the best way to apply paints and varnishes. Features advice about the various types of paint such as matt, eggsh
A guide to repair and maintain the outside structure of your home. It helps you advice on tackling a variety of jobs outside your home, shown in over 215 photographs and diagrams. It describes how to
Provides storage ideas for different rooms in the house, and how to fit a wide variety of shelves, brackets and shelf supports on walls and in alcoves. Includes practical projects for racks, shelves a
How to fit shelves and architraves, replace skirting and baseboards, fix cladding, hang doors, replace drawers and install security locks; useful techniques include how to prepare and finish wood, and
With DiY Ukulele, there are no limitations on how, when, or where you learn. This clear and easy-to-follow approach is your blueprint to playing right away. Teach yourself the essentials of the ukulel
