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In today’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9–14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.

Focusing on environmental education in Monteverde, Costa Rica, the book examines various theories and practices that address global challenges like sustainable development and climate change. It highlights the role of formal education, NGO programs, and public education spaces, emphasizing the importance of understanding the social and economic dynamics between these initiatives and local communities. The work calls for further research to deepen insights into these interactions and their implications for effective environmental learning.