Learn how to create your own book, including its cover, pages, and binding. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently.

The history of books -- The art of making a book -- Basic tools -- Stitching and knots -- Simple paper bag book -- Button up! -- Japanese book binding -- Piano hinged book -- Envelope scrapbook -- Hardbound cover -- More binding ideas.