Catherine Ard

Bugs can be squirmy, wriggly, and creepy. Origami bugs are just cool With this engaging book and a few sheets of paper, young artists will read about and create bees, cicadas, butterflies, and other interesting insects. Colorful photographs, guiding illustrations, and numbered directions make each activity accessible, no matter the artist's level of proficiency. After completing this book, readers will want to make more origami creatures and other creations.

The angles and curves of aircraft are paramount components in their flight. Airplane enthusiasts will love the action photographs of their favorite planes and then creating their own with some paper and the art of origami. After learning just a few kinds of folds, they can produce their own models, including an orbiter, a stunt plane, and a spy aircraft. Accessible directions accompanied by labeled illustrations make this book a fantastic introduction to the revered Japanese art form.

Holidays are some of the most creative times of the year. Young artists often want to celebrate using their creations. This high-interest book will allow readers and artists alike to start their festivities with the Japanese paper folding art of origami. Cute Easter chicks, spooky Halloween skulls, and clever Christmas stockings are some of the inventive projects they'll want to try. They'll learn the basic folds and techniques of paper folding and build upon their skills until they can complete the most challenging project. Origami is for everyone

Imagine turning a flat piece of paper into a car, bus, boat, or another vehicle. It's not that hard when an origami artist has this easy-to-follow guide at their fingertips. Each activity is presented with introductory text and numbered instructions supported by visual aids. There are even different levels of activities, so readers can choose their challenge. These hands-on projects will attract and motivate all readers and inspire them to explore more about the art of paper folding.

Future engineers will love using their hands to create the space-related projects in this fun book, including a rocket, a space shuttle, and even an alien and its spacecraft. They'll be amazed that a simple piece of paper can transform into such cool shapes, all through the Japanese art of paper folding. Numerous visual aids and thoughtfully explained directions guide readers through different challenges. The folds and methods they'll learn will help them establish a solid understanding for further origami endeavors. Science and art collide in this accessible and entertaining activity guide.