Girl Mechanic Goes Outdoors, The (Boy Mechanic)

by TheEditorsofPopularMechanics (Author)

• Used

  Perfect Paperback
  2010

  $3.25

  This is the latest in this successful, nostalgic series. It is a great gift idea in a durable, flexibound format. It targets the fairer sex with a range of fun and practical projects, including campfire crafts such as a nut bowl and flower basket made from logs. Nostalgic pleasure for today's girls! From very practical to just-for-fun, The Girl Mechanic Goes Outdoors offers a playful selection of the magazine's most creative projects and tips. Like previous books in the series, some projects can be done by a child, while, others require a little help from Mum or Dad. Every one of them offers a charming look at old-fashioned ingenuity and resourcefulness. Among the ideas that the whole family will enjoy are backyard amusements like the Fairyland Playhouse and Porch Swing Chair; clever gardening gadgets to cultivate a child's green thumb; campfire crafts such as a nut bowl and flower basket made from logs; and sporty projects for the active girl.