Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend， crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension， use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions， determine relationships among steps in a technical process， and build the skills they need to make amazing crafts with duct tape.