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Explore the World with Cardboard and Duct Tape: 4D An Augmented Reading Cardboard Experience

by Leslie MANLAPIG
9781515793137. ea vol: 32p. (Epic Cardboard Adventures 4D). further reading. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2018. lib. ed. $29.32.
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Gr 1–5—Anyone who has ever helped children make a time machine out of a cardboard box will recognize the inspired improvisation that powers this series. Cans, bottle caps, yarn, and pipe cleaners are pressed into service to make and decorate costumes, props, and toys that are as much fun to make as to play with. The projects in each book (about 11) rely on a lot of eyeballing and not much measuring, although there are a few templates involved. This keeps the process flowing quickly but does allow a fairly hefty possibility of a pterodactyl head coming out looking more like a cow's. Nor is there much, if any, factual content—readers aren't sent online to look at sarcophagus decorations or heraldry designs for the shield. Good process photos show hands cutting, twisting, and taping.
VERDICT This is an unconventional, energetic series that prioritizes construction creativity over process and content. Robust collections may want to consider.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2018

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