Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of musical instruments from around the world, including Mexican rhythm sticks, and a paper prayer drum from India.

Introduces a variety of masks people have worn throughout history and provides instructions for related crafts, including a Mexican Day of the Dead skull, Pacific Islander bird mask, and Chinese paper dragon.

Information about the history of paper and how it has been used around the world accompanies directions for activities that include making different types of papers and objects such as flowers, trays, lanterns, and more from paper.

A history of games ranging from marbles to chess and drawn from many countries cited on maps which show where each game comes from. Includes projects for making games.