By: Beryl Armstrong
Wonderful roof tiles, convincing thatching, realistic brickwork, paving, and other stylish decorations transform a dollhouse into something personal and unique. And here's a myriad of ingenious do-it-yourself finishes that enable you to add those details inexpensively. Kits and plain ready-made homes then become low-cost ''blanks'' for authentic reproductions of a period manor, farmhouse, or corner shop--even of your very own dwelling! Inventive instruction on engraving basics, suitable materials, building miniature heirlooms, and everything from wallpapering to topiary to gates!
144 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 10 7/8.

By Jim Makowicki.
Over 20 innovative projects will keep you amused in the shop and the kids happy in the playroom. Each design includes parts list, full page photo, detailed drawings, patterns, construction photos, and instructions. Projects include: grasshopper, tug boat, dump truck, crane truck and trailer, jeep, sports car, walk the ball, helicopter, police helicopter, jet, biplane, freight and passenger trains, cable car, trolley car, woodchuck clock, math balance beam, fire truck, vintage truck, ferry boat and four ferry vehicles and u-fly-it plane.
151 pages, soft cover.

By Sam Martin and Roger Scroeder with measured drawings by John Nelson.
Make a variety of heirloom quality cars and trucks in wood. Includes projects for :1932 Buick sedan, Model A pickup, Peterbuilt truck tractor, Van trailer and Flatbed trailer.
103 pages, soft cover.

In Making Toys that Teach, Les Neufield combines his skills as an educator and woodworker to show you which toys are most effective for early childhood education and gives you all the information you need to build the toys yourself. There are nine fun projects -- from Pattern Blocks and Dominoes to a Puzzle Train -- that will get little ones learning without them even realizing it. Kids will learn basic motor skills, color matching, organizing by size and shape and problem solving. Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos make it easy for you build the toys. About the author Les Neufeld is a woodworker with a bachelorÆs degree in education, and a master's in curriculum/instructional materials. For the past 16 years he has taught technical courses to secondary students, teachers, and other adults. He has also written many instructional materials and marketed them to school districts across Canada. He lives in Quesnel, British Columbia. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 in., 144 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2003, ISBN 1-56158-606-4, # 070673

By Luc St-Amour.
Includes many functional parts -- the doors open, cylinders and pistons move, and much more! Includes eight projects: loader, dozer, dozer loader, excavator, grader, skidder, grapple skidder, and backhoe.
154 pages, soft cover, spiral bound.

by Norm Marshall
211 pages, 7.5 x 9, soft cover
Every project comes complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list, and detailed step-by-step instructions. More than 125 photographs and illustrations help make the projects foolproof. Includes a special chapter on finishing and detailing.

Musically inclined woodworkers might make the pianist at his instrument. Turn the handle and his hands move up and down the keys. The secret to these movable marvels: propellers and other action-filled parts made from wood or metal. Full size schematics and drawings, plus detailed written instructions, will guide you smoothly through building, carving, and assembling such enchanting projects as Politically Incorrect Weather House (it contains a hygrometer to measure humidity) and Mr. Muscles & Little Ms Threemore, two exercise buffs who will work out for you! 8 1/2 X 11. all in color
RodneyFrost Sterling b>160 pagesPB-Trade PaperbackPub Year : 2002ISBN: 0-8069-9286-7

Les NeufeldSoftcover, 9 x 10-7/8 in., 176 pages, with color photos and drawingsPublished 2001
Step-by-step instructions and plans for building 12 trucks.
Simple, functionaland just plain fun. That describes the 12 projects in this collection of classic wooden toys. The projects featured here include dump trucks, a tow truck, a flatbed, a semi, a cement truck, logging trucksand more beautiful heirlooms.
There's a project for every woodworker -- and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who will get the trucks once they are made. Designs are varied and durable enough for kids who play hard Includes more than 300 photos and illustrations Projects have working parts -- from winches to rolling wheels.

''This nicely illustrated how-to goes beyond wood, glue, and nails to explain woodworking techniques and a variety of tools.''--Booklist.
''An attractive, well-organized introduction....wide variety of toys and games, instruments, and art items that will appeal to boys and girls alike. Numbered step-by-step directions are clear and easy to follow....Sure to be a hit.''--SLJ.
160 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.