Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.

• 1: What is craft?2: Who invented the wheel?3: Can you blow bubbles with glass?4: How do you make a gold leaf?5: When do you craft an egg?6: How do you turn a wooden leg?7: What hot dog can you sit on?8: When do you wear a sheep?9: Who was a jeans genius?10: Were leather bags a Stone Age accessory?11: Can you make paper from sunflowers?12: Can you use a chocolate teapot?13: Quick-fire questions14: Glossary /Further discovery15: Index