Author: Paul Fleischman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1466860324
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop inadvertently causes the death of a young woman, he is sent on an unusual journey of repentance, building wind toys across the land. In his most ambitious novel to date, Newbery winner Paul Fleischman traces Brent's healing pilgrimage from Washington State to California, Florida, and Maine, and describes the many lives set into new motion by the ingenious creations Brent leaves behind. Paul Fleischman is the master of multivoiced books for younger readers. In Whirligig he has created a novel about hidden connections that is itself a wonder of spinning hearts and grand surprises.
Whirligig
Author: Paul Fleischman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1466860324
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop inadvertently causes the death of a young woman, he is sent on an unusual journey of repentance, building wind toys across the land. In his most ambitious novel to date, Newbery winner Paul Fleischman traces Brent's healing pilgrimage from Washington State to California, Florida, and Maine, and describes the many lives set into new motion by the ingenious creations Brent leaves behind. Paul Fleischman is the master of multivoiced books for younger readers. In Whirligig he has created a novel about hidden connections that is itself a wonder of spinning hearts and grand surprises.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1466860324
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop inadvertently causes the death of a young woman, he is sent on an unusual journey of repentance, building wind toys across the land. In his most ambitious novel to date, Newbery winner Paul Fleischman traces Brent's healing pilgrimage from Washington State to California, Florida, and Maine, and describes the many lives set into new motion by the ingenious creations Brent leaves behind. Paul Fleischman is the master of multivoiced books for younger readers. In Whirligig he has created a novel about hidden connections that is itself a wonder of spinning hearts and grand surprises.
Making Animated Whirligigs
Author: Anders S. Lunde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486400495
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
More than two dozen traditional and original models of the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs appear in this how-to manual. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486400495
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
More than two dozen traditional and original models of the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs appear in this how-to manual. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations.
The Whirligig Maker's Book
Author: Jack Wiley
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781508837206
Category : Whirligigs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
THE WHIRLIGIG MAKER'S BOOK covers everything you need to know to get started in the craft and hobby of making animated whirligigs. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed and full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for making fifteen unique animated whirligigs: Dove; Folk Rooster; Flying Unicorn; Girl Gymnast; Penguins on Teeter-Totter; Dancing Man; Unicycling Roadrunner; Carousel; Kids on Teeter-Totter; Trampoline; Ferris Wheel; Unicyclist; Flying Duck; Acrobats; and Clown. The projects were selected to introduce you to whirligig making and then take you on to an advanced skill level. The Author Jack Wiley earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1968, did exercise physiology teaching and research, and has written fifty published books. Dr. Wiley first became interested in making whirligigs in the late 1980s, and has designed and built hundreds of them since then. THE WHIRLIGIG MAKER'S BOOK is the result of this interest and experience.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781508837206
Category : Whirligigs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
THE WHIRLIGIG MAKER'S BOOK covers everything you need to know to get started in the craft and hobby of making animated whirligigs. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed and full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for making fifteen unique animated whirligigs: Dove; Folk Rooster; Flying Unicorn; Girl Gymnast; Penguins on Teeter-Totter; Dancing Man; Unicycling Roadrunner; Carousel; Kids on Teeter-Totter; Trampoline; Ferris Wheel; Unicyclist; Flying Duck; Acrobats; and Clown. The projects were selected to introduce you to whirligig making and then take you on to an advanced skill level. The Author Jack Wiley earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1968, did exercise physiology teaching and research, and has written fifty published books. Dr. Wiley first became interested in making whirligigs in the late 1980s, and has designed and built hundreds of them since then. THE WHIRLIGIG MAKER'S BOOK is the result of this interest and experience.
Whacky Toys, Whirligigs and Whatchamacallits
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806992860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
What makes these charming mechanical marvels spring into action? Cranks, propellers, levers, and other mechanisms trigger a variety of eye-catching movements, from arms that rise and fall to jaws that work up and down. The author reveals his process for designing and creating a series of ingenious toys and objects from wood.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806992860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
What makes these charming mechanical marvels spring into action? Cranks, propellers, levers, and other mechanisms trigger a variety of eye-catching movements, from arms that rise and fall to jaws that work up and down. The author reveals his process for designing and creating a series of ingenious toys and objects from wood.
Action Whirligigs
Author: Anders S. Lunde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486133753
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings for creating 25 charming little wind-driven toys — from the simple Baking a Pie whirligig to the Woman at the Computer to various weathervanes. For all levels of ability.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486133753
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings for creating 25 charming little wind-driven toys — from the simple Baking a Pie whirligig to the Woman at the Computer to various weathervanes. For all levels of ability.
Making Whirligigs, Whimsies, & Folk Toys
Author: Rodney Frost
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081174499X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Create unique whirligigs and other moving-part creations, traditional folk toys, and unusual new designs out of wood.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081174499X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Create unique whirligigs and other moving-part creations, traditional folk toys, and unusual new designs out of wood.
Easy-to-Make Whirligigs
Author: Anders S. Lunde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486289656
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Complete patterns and instructions for 30 charming, wind-driven toys: Signaling Trainman, Flying Puffin, Colonial Dame, many more. Only inexpensive materials and a few tools needed. 113 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486289656
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Complete patterns and instructions for 30 charming, wind-driven toys: Signaling Trainman, Flying Puffin, Colonial Dame, many more. Only inexpensive materials and a few tools needed. 113 illustrations.
Whirligigs & Weathervanes
Author: David Schoonmaker
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806983653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Patterns and instructions for making over twenty wooden wind gadgets including whirligigs and weathervanes.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806983653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Patterns and instructions for making over twenty wooden wind gadgets including whirligigs and weathervanes.
Wonderful World of Whirligigs and Wind Machines
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780830683499
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780830683499
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Art and Craft of Whirligig Construction
Author: Gabriel R. Zuckerman
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764323591
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Over 50 color photos, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, and step-by-step instructions to create twelve original whirligig projects made from wood and/or metal, including imaginative, original designs that all will enjoy. Each project was designed, built, and tested by the author to ensure success.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764323591
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Over 50 color photos, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, and step-by-step instructions to create twelve original whirligig projects made from wood and/or metal, including imaginative, original designs that all will enjoy. Each project was designed, built, and tested by the author to ensure success.