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The Resource Asian kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus, Wayne Hosking

Asian kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus, Wayne Hosking

Label
Asian kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus
Title
Asian kites
Title remainder
from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus
Statement of responsibility
Wayne Hosking
Title variation
  • Asian kites for kids
  • Asian kites for kids
Title variation remainder
  • from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus
  • make and fly your own Asian kites
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Kids will learn how to make colourful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy and wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful and functional-ideal for teachers, camp counsellors, parents, and budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft and an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colourful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building and flying fifteen different models from across Asia including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China -- A Cobra kite from Thailand -- A Mini kite from Malaysia -- A Shield kite from Korea -- An Octopus kite from Japan and much more! This book includes sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers and resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids and friends crafting handmade Asian kites and exploring the great outdoors while watching your original creations soar
Cataloging source
AU@
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Hosking, Wayne
Dewey number
  • 629.133/32
  • 796.158
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
TL759.5
LC item number
.H67 2017
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Kites
  • Kites
  • Handicraft
  • Kites
  • Handicraft
  • Kites
  • Kite flying
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Asian kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus, Wayne Hosking
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
"Make and fly your own Asian kites : easy step-by-step instructions for 15 colorful kites" -- cover & t.p
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
000062027996
Dimensions
27 cm.
Extent
47 pages
Isbn
9780804849302
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1030021156
Label
Asian kites : from the Thai Cobra to the Japanese Octopus, Wayne Hosking
Publication
Copyright
Note
"Make and fly your own Asian kites : easy step-by-step instructions for 15 colorful kites" -- cover & t.p
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
000062027996
Dimensions
27 cm.
Extent
47 pages
Isbn
9780804849302
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1030021156

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