Books

Nasco’s “I Must Have Money Because I Still Have Checks Left!” Consumer Education Curriculum

By Lyn West. Grades 6-8. An integrated program that helps teach financial responsibility. In this unit, students become pseudo-adults and find jobs, fill out applications and cover letters, go through interviews, carry around egg babies, ... More.

Hooked Throws Book

By Margaret Hubert. Grade 6 and up. Colorful, fun, fast, and contemporary crochet projects for textured afghans, lacy shoulder wraps, and cute baby blankets. Throws and baby blankets are the most popular crochet projects, and beginners love them ... More.

Careers in Focus: Fashion Book

By Ferguson. Grades 6-12. Third edition. Find out about a variety of careers in fashion with concise descriptions that are easy to understand. Each job profile includes training, earnings, and outlook. Job profiles include: apparel industry w... More.

Nordic Felted Knits

By Gerd Fjellanger. Grade 6 and up. With patterns for felters of all levels of expertise, this project book offers more than 50 colorful, inspirational ideas for traditional garments with a northern European flair. Emphasizing warmth and durabili... More.

Sew Teen Book

By Sheila Zent. Grade 7 and up A sewing guide directed towards teens to fit their individual tastes and needs. Provides basic techniques and terminology to get started, plus more than 20 projects with no patterns that range from “no-sew... More.

24-Hour Quilts Book

By Rita Weiss. Grade 7 and up. Would you like to have a cozy, hand-made quilt in just 24 hours? With time-saving techniques, any quilter can enjoy gorgeous results fast! Easy-to-follow colored diagrams and instructions included. 1... More.

Teach Yourself Visually: Crocheting Book

By Kim P. Werker and Cecily Keim. Grade 9 and up. Learn to crochet faster by seeing and doing instead of wading through tedious instructions! Start with the basic stitch and progress through more complex variations. Lessons are only two short pag... More.

Teach Yourself Visually: Sewing Book

By Debbie Colgrove. Grade 9 and up. This book is like getting a private sewing lesson with every project! Learn at your own pace. Demonstrates how to operate a sewing machine, choose fabrics, do a variety of basic stitches, and follow patterns. S... More.

Teach Yourself Visually: Knitting Book

By Sharon Turner. Second Edition. Grade 9 and up. Pick up your knitting needles and yarn and start knitting! Teach Yourself shows you the basics – photo by color photo and stitch by stitch. Start with the essential basic pearl knit, ... More.

Jeanstyle Book

By Gabrielle N. Sterbenz. Grade 8 and up. Jeans, the most popular and versatile items in wardrobes across the world, take center stage in this collection of original designs that are up-to-the-minute cool and uniquely stylish. Jean... More.