Dad's Book of Awesome Projects: From Stilts and Superhero Capes to Tinker Boxes and Seesaws: 25+ Fun Do-It-Yourself Projects for Families

by Adamick, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781440561191
• ISBN10: 1440561192
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-05-18
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

It's time for serious family fun!

Get ready to take playtime to the next level with Dad's Book of Awesome Projects! Inside, you;ll find step-by-step instructions and photographs detailing projects so imaginative and fun, no one will complain about turning off the TV. From wooden "swords" to slay the most vicious of dragons to circus stilts that will send you soaring to new heights, these projects are sure to spark everyone's creative spirit. And the fun doesn't stop there! This book shows you and your kids how to build:

• Comic book shoes
• Rope swings
• Homemade goo slime
• Eggshell cupcakes
• Ol'-fashioned fruit crate scooter

Best of all, each of these activities can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the hardware store. With 25 DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!

Author Biography

Mike Adamick is a stay-at-home dad who writes for the Adventures in Learning science blog at PBS.org, the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED Radio, Disney’s parenting website, Babble, and the Daddy Issues column on Jezebel. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, McSweeney’s, Details, NPR, and other media outlets. He is the author of Dad’s Book of Awesome Projects, Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments, and Dad’s Book of Awesome Recipes.