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Recommended Books
Making Toys That Teach: With Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans
by Les Neufeld
Synopsis
The difference between a good toy and a great one is the ability to entertain
— and instruct — a child at the same time. The author, a woodworker
with a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instructional Materials, combines
his skills to show parents which toys are most effective for early childhood
education, and then he gives them all the information they need to build
those toys themselves. Nine fun projects — from Pattern Blocks and
Dominos to a Puzzle Train — will get little ones learning —
without them even realizing it! Over 200 color photos and drawings are
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The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book (Reader's Digest Woodworking)
by Norman Marshall
From Library Journal
These three dozen wooden toy projects reflect the late Norman Marshall's
naval aviation and engineering background and include airplanes, autos,
trains and construction vehicles such as a bulldozer, crane, and steamroller.
The designs are not true-to-detail models, but use the bulk qualities
of wood in simple ways to give child-appealing stylized versions of the
ModelT, F-16, "Santa Fe," etc. Drawings, directions, and materials
lists are most adequate for the toys, which measure about a foot in size.
While hand tools can be used to make many of the toys, the directions
are for power tools, with a bandsaw being quite useful. A brief introduction
covers wood, wheels, mass production, gluing, etc. Recommended to crafts
collections. W.T. Johnston, Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description:
Build any one of 50 top-quality toys with the help of exploded diagrams,
photos, material lists and detailed step-by-step instructions. top
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30 Toy Vehicles of Wood by Ronald D. Tarjany
From the Publisher
This book contains 30 wood toy vehicle designs with a variety of simple
to do, easy to make to more complex designs. The reader will learn how
to make wood toy vehicles by following the well-written instructions and
many illustrations with dimensioned detail drawings and assembly drawings.
A complete materials list that gives the reader the finished size is included
for all 30 toys, which makes buying just the right amount of materials
easy. Each of these wood toys will be a delight for any child who receives
it or a great display piece for the home or office.
Book Description:
A collection of 30 wood toy vehicles that can be built to put a smile
on any child's face and also kept as an heirloom for many generations
to come. Written for all levels of woodworkers, this book contains easy-to-follow
instructions, illustrations, photos and material lists. top
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Making Heirloom Toys
by Jim Makowicki
"The grasshopper was the toy that launched my toymaking career, so
it seems only appropriate to begin with this engaging little critter..."
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