(Boy Scouts) Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns: The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Coolest Car by Troy Thorne     (More Details)
Build the coolest car in the pinewood derby! In this ultimate design guide, Troy Thorne - woodworker, artist and derby-winning dad - shares his expert tips, techniques and amazing patterns so parents and scouts of any skill can build a jaw-dropping, prize-winning car that's quick out of the gate. Officially licensed by the Boy scouts of America, this valuable guide provides 34 amazing patterns and designs along with step-by-step instructions for building a High-Wing Racer, a Stock Car and a Vintage Racecar. Techniques and tips for creating custom decals, applying a high-quality finish, and prepping the car's wheels, axles, and weight for the race are also included.

(Boy Scouts) Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets: Design and Build the Ultimate Car by David Meade     (More Details)
The Insider's Guide to Building the Fastest Car. "If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." - Don Murphy, Founder, Pinewood Derby. With hundreds of color photographs, and clear diagrams and illustrations, this is the only book on the market to guide parents and children through the process of building a winning Pinewood Derby racecar. Step-by-step instructions enable readers to build the car body, prepare the axels and improve the wheels with minimal tools. As an undefeated derby racer and parent, author David Meade gives parents the inside secrets that will separate their children from the rest of the pack.

(Boy Scouts) Shelters, Shacks & Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters     (More Details)
Shelters, Shacks & Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters. This classic hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of practical instruction and advice on how to build everything from a bark teepee and a tree-top house to a sod house and a log cabin. Over 300 illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text makes this an invaluable book for scouts, campers, hunters - any lover of the outdoors, from child to adult. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Charles Shribner's Sons, New York, 1914.

Easy Woodcarving: Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Wood by Cyndi Joslyn     (More Details)
Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood. With hundreds of color photos and easy-to-use patterns, Easy Woodcarving is the step-by-step guide for beginner carvers. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of carving with the easy-to-follow skill-building exercises, clearly defined terms, and the informative chapter on choosing tools and selecting wood. New carvers will discover just how "easy" this craft can be!

New Woodworker Handbook: The Basics of Spending Wisely, Working Safely, & Having Fun in Your Shop by Tom Hintz     (More Details)
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at woodworking, what are you waiting for? You don’t need a shop full of expensive equipment or the skills of a master craftsman. All you need is a little bit of space, an interest in building something with your hands, and the commonsense information found in The New Woodworker Handbook—a refreshing new guide for the newcomer. Written by Tom Hintz, a realistic and straight-talking woodworker with 30 years of experience who believes that woodworking should be fun and relaxing, this handy reference is neither overly simplistic nor too complex in its approach. In fact, the book is the culmination of thousands of comments, questions, and suggestions from the many new woodworkers who have visited the author’s website (www.NewWoodworker.com) for help in getting started in this craft. With more than 300 photographs, easy-to follow directions, enlightening tips, and helpful charts and sidebars, this book makes learning about woodworking easier than ever.

Woodworking (Kid Crafts series) by John Kelsey     (More Details)
Introduce woodworking to your child! In this new book, any child can discover the fun of woodworking while building self-confidence, developing a can-do attitude, and establishing hand-tool skills that will last a lifetime. Featuring 10 enjoyable projects requiring only ordinary lumber and readily available supplies, new woodworkers find everything they need to successfully complete each project, including a list of tools and safety equipment, a materials list, clear drawings and patterns, cutting diagrams, and step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow, skill-building instructions.