Author: Jerry R. Chavez
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476607125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Every October, schools, civic clubs, scout troops, little leagues and charity groups of all kinds sponsor Halloween "haunted houses" as fundraisers. But where do they go for good information on how to do it? How to make the rotting corpse that scares the bejeebers out of everyone or the demonic knife-wielding doll or the living, beating heart that visitors swear is real? And what about the mundane details (e.g., permits and insurance) that make the haunted house a profitable and safe venture? Where does one find out about that? All aspects of the successful haunted house are covered here. There is good information on site selection, logistics, design, security, budgeting, sponsorship and volunteer management. This is followed by detailed, descriptions of many inexpensive illusions for your haunted house; each is accompanied by illustrations that further explain how to make the effect successful. Floor plans, advertising flyers and design worksheets are some of the sample materials included.
Haunted House Halloween Handbook
Author: Jerry R. Chavez
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476607125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Every October, schools, civic clubs, scout troops, little leagues and charity groups of all kinds sponsor Halloween "haunted houses" as fundraisers. But where do they go for good information on how to do it? How to make the rotting corpse that scares the bejeebers out of everyone or the demonic knife-wielding doll or the living, beating heart that visitors swear is real? And what about the mundane details (e.g., permits and insurance) that make the haunted house a profitable and safe venture? Where does one find out about that? All aspects of the successful haunted house are covered here. There is good information on site selection, logistics, design, security, budgeting, sponsorship and volunteer management. This is followed by detailed, descriptions of many inexpensive illusions for your haunted house; each is accompanied by illustrations that further explain how to make the effect successful. Floor plans, advertising flyers and design worksheets are some of the sample materials included.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476607125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Every October, schools, civic clubs, scout troops, little leagues and charity groups of all kinds sponsor Halloween "haunted houses" as fundraisers. But where do they go for good information on how to do it? How to make the rotting corpse that scares the bejeebers out of everyone or the demonic knife-wielding doll or the living, beating heart that visitors swear is real? And what about the mundane details (e.g., permits and insurance) that make the haunted house a profitable and safe venture? Where does one find out about that? All aspects of the successful haunted house are covered here. There is good information on site selection, logistics, design, security, budgeting, sponsorship and volunteer management. This is followed by detailed, descriptions of many inexpensive illusions for your haunted house; each is accompanied by illustrations that further explain how to make the effect successful. Floor plans, advertising flyers and design worksheets are some of the sample materials included.
Haunted Houses Handbook
Author: Mónica Carretero
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
ISBN: 8415619588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Stairs that wobble, secret passages and plenty of ghosts wait hidden within the pages of this spooky tale. Open its door! Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 860L
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
ISBN: 8415619588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Stairs that wobble, secret passages and plenty of ghosts wait hidden within the pages of this spooky tale. Open its door! Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 860L
Halloween Propmaker's Handbook
Author: Ken Pitek
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786486651
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
With some corn syrup, drink mix powder and water, you can make a splendid concoction of stage blood--without spending an arm and a leg. From budget-friendly frights to sophisticated props, this book offers dozens of imaginative ways to haunt a house for Halloween. Readers will find generously illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating a barbecued skull, devil eyes, bonehead tableware, a magic bottle, a glowing brain and other projects. The book details ways to enhance an eerie ambiance with effects like blacklights and music. Props use many common household items and tools. Where specialty items are required, the author tells where they can be found at a reasonable cost. Projects take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete. The chapters ooze with tips on topics like creating apprehension and surprise, using design to guide guests, creatively using plastic skulls, and making papier-mache masks and molded hands. There are recipes for fake blood and vomit and ideas for using them, and other creative and adaptable ideas. Appendices include "Merry Halloween," which advises, "One of the best times to look for bargains on Halloween prop-building materials is right after Christmas"; an alphabetical listing of props and supplies and where they can be found; a list of specialty suppliers; and an "epitaph" inviting comments.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786486651
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
With some corn syrup, drink mix powder and water, you can make a splendid concoction of stage blood--without spending an arm and a leg. From budget-friendly frights to sophisticated props, this book offers dozens of imaginative ways to haunt a house for Halloween. Readers will find generously illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating a barbecued skull, devil eyes, bonehead tableware, a magic bottle, a glowing brain and other projects. The book details ways to enhance an eerie ambiance with effects like blacklights and music. Props use many common household items and tools. Where specialty items are required, the author tells where they can be found at a reasonable cost. Projects take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete. The chapters ooze with tips on topics like creating apprehension and surprise, using design to guide guests, creatively using plastic skulls, and making papier-mache masks and molded hands. There are recipes for fake blood and vomit and ideas for using them, and other creative and adaptable ideas. Appendices include "Merry Halloween," which advises, "One of the best times to look for bargains on Halloween prop-building materials is right after Christmas"; an alphabetical listing of props and supplies and where they can be found; a list of specialty suppliers; and an "epitaph" inviting comments.
H is for Haunted House
Author: Tanya Lee Stone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780843137163
Category : Alphabet
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A group of children enjoy the frights and fun of a Halloween party and trick-or-treating in this rhyming alphabet book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780843137163
Category : Alphabet
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A group of children enjoy the frights and fun of a Halloween party and trick-or-treating in this rhyming alphabet book.
Haunted House
Author: Susan Meddaugh
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547393539
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
"Based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh."
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547393539
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
"Based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh."
Beware the Haunted House
Author: Ron Berry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891100109
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Beware the Haunted House is a glowing light and spooky sound book that captures the best of a favorite American tradition: Halloween. From glowing jack-o-lanterns and silly ghosts to goofy monsters and spidery stews, children will be captivated by the ghoulishly funny sounds, glowing lights, and the engaging story. Little ones will find this book irresistible and hard to put down.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781891100109
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Beware the Haunted House is a glowing light and spooky sound book that captures the best of a favorite American tradition: Halloween. From glowing jack-o-lanterns and silly ghosts to goofy monsters and spidery stews, children will be captivated by the ghoulishly funny sounds, glowing lights, and the engaging story. Little ones will find this book irresistible and hard to put down.
Ghosts in the House!
Author: Kazuno Kohara
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9781613830048
Category : Haunted houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tired of living in a haunted house, a young witch captures, washes, and turns her pesky ghosts into curtains, table linens, and bedding.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9781613830048
Category : Haunted houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tired of living in a haunted house, a young witch captures, washes, and turns her pesky ghosts into curtains, table linens, and bedding.
Haunted House
Author: Jan Pienkowski
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
ISBN: 9780525468028
Category : Haunted houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Strange happenings occur while visiting a haunted house.
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
ISBN: 9780525468028
Category : Haunted houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Strange happenings occur while visiting a haunted house.
How to Operate a Financially Successful Haunted House
Author: Philip Morris
Publisher: Imagine
ISBN: 9780911137118
Category : Ghosts
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The experts tell you everything you need to know about how to operate a financially successful haunted house.
Publisher: Imagine
ISBN: 9780911137118
Category : Ghosts
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The experts tell you everything you need to know about how to operate a financially successful haunted house.
The Halloween Handbook
Author:
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522272
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
You'll get dozens of ideas for costumes, decorations, tasty treats, and more. And there's no trick to making them, since each comes with simple, step-by-step instructions.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522272
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
You'll get dozens of ideas for costumes, decorations, tasty treats, and more. And there's no trick to making them, since each comes with simple, step-by-step instructions.