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5.0
Buying how-to or DIY books can be something of a craps shoot: too often, the proffered simplicity or thriftiness is somewhat less than promised.
Fortunately, David Erik Nelson's "Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred" escapes that trap and delivers a series of projects that are simple enough for novices and cheap enough for the most cash-strapped of parents.
The book is broken into three sections: Kid Stuff, The Electro-Skiffle Band, and The Locomotivated, each loaded with fun projects and primers on things like sewing and electronics.
Most importantly though, the book is filled with inspiration. It's easy to see how to take the skills learned from tackling the projects and apply them to new projects of one's own devising.
This is truly a valuable book for parents and kids alike. Working these projects together will teach both kids and parents interesting skills and creative ways to express themselves. Highly recommended.
Fortunately, David Erik Nelson's "Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred" escapes that trap and delivers a series of projects that are simple enough for novices and cheap enough for the most cash-strapped of parents.
The book is broken into three sections: Kid Stuff, The Electro-Skiffle Band, and The Locomotivated, each loaded with fun projects and primers on things like sewing and electronics.
Most importantly though, the book is filled with inspiration. It's easy to see how to take the skills learned from tackling the projects and apply them to new projects of one's own devising.
This is truly a valuable book for parents and kids alike. Working these projects together will teach both kids and parents interesting skills and creative ways to express themselves. Highly recommended.
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