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The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most of Outdoor Fun

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4 out of 5
Based on 243 Ratings and 58 Reviews

Book Description
Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activit... More
Book Information
PublisherDerrydale Press
BindingPaperback (21 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages480
ISBN-101586670891
ISBN-13978-1586670894
Publication Date04/03/2002
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About Lina Beard (Author) : Lina Beard was a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Lina Beard include The American Girl's Handy Book.
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8/3/2012 Peni Griffin said: A good reference for historical writing, but I'd be lost trying to follow most of the instructions.
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