Knots to Know: Hitches, Loops, Bends and Binding (Quick Starts for Kids!)
Provides step-by-step instructions for tying five basic knots plus a variety of more complex ones, including joining knots, bindings, coils, hitches, lashings, and more. This is a great book for kids and adults. Includes information on knots and terminology, a helpful quiz allows readers to decide what type of knot to use for various tasks. The chapter on "Fab Five Knots" provides directions for tying a square knot, two half hitches, figure-eight, bowline, and sheet bend knots. The step-by-step directions and diagrams with directional arrows assist the reader in tying the knots.