John Austin 2009
The next day he came home from school and in no time had the kitchen table covered in pieces of cork, paper towel rolls and masking tape. The writing is funny and the directions and pictures are easy to follow. And the supplies needed really can be just found around the house.
Not all the projects are weapons (if you're an anti-weapon family then this book is definitely not for you), there are instructions for secret boxes, targets, and spy equipment. Basically everything a 12 year old boy would love!
Henry is a picky reader so this set of books was right up his alley, encouraging him to be creative and resourceful and exercise his natural mechanical inclinations.
I just discovered your blog via your lists on Amazon. I too have a huge weak spot for good children's books. My three year old son is all about the ocean right now. Your blog looks awesome, i'll be back.
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