The magic of origami is in the transformation of a square of paper into something realistic, as well as the process one goes through to achieve the final product. Readers are introduced to the basic origami folds and terms needed to complete each craft. Full-color photographs and clearly written instructions provide a guide to folding swallowing fish, pecking chickens, and more. Animals made out of paper can be just as fun to play with as action figures—especially those readers can make themselves!

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 fold amazing origami creations.

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Pets. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a cute cat, a perky puppy, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun! Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Birds. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a wise owl, an elegant swan, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun! Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

While the best magicians are said to never reveal their secrets, magic-themed origami is accessible to any reader who wants to amaze friends and family with both sleights of hand and cleverly folded paper. Including an introduction to simple origami folds and terms, this book includes step-by-step instructions for a magic wand, magic cup, water balloon, and more. Full-color photographs accompany each step and showcase the finished product of each project. Each craft is labeled easy, medium, or hard, making this book a great addition to the library of both new and experienced origamists.

Sometimes all you need to craft a vehicle is a single sheet of paper. In this origami guide for kids, young flight enthusiasts will find easy-to-understand specs for building airplanes of all shapes and also an invitation to conduct test flights to compare the planesÕ speeds and flight paths.

A flock of many different birds is ready to be assembled in this makerspace title. Origami outlines ensure that young crafters will not have to Òwing itÓ when it comes to making paper birds. Along with the clear folding instructions are bonus bird facts that just might turn kids into birders!

For many, the fun of origami projects is in the folding. However, the crafts in this book provide tons of fun even after they’re complete—they float! Use an origami canoe to carry a message to the middle of a lake, or play with a paper duck in the bathtub. Readers follow a series of steps to transform a square of paper into many cool floating origami creations, including a lotus flower. An introductory section highlights the basic folds and terms readers need to know and full-color photographs add further guidance to each step.

Origami doesn’t need to be a stationary piece of art. From a hen that can lay an egg to a beating heart, the projects in this book make origami interactive even after it’s been created! Step-by-step instructions take readers through a series of projects, each labeled easy, medium, or hard to guide origamists to the crafts appropriate for their folding skill. Full-color photographs introduce the basic origami techniques as well as add a visual reference for each step in the projects.

After readers familiarize themselves with the origami symbols and easily accessible types of paper to use, they will follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to create fun origami arts and crafts such as a bracelet, a piano, a sailboat, and a colorful dodecahedron. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, and a further reading section with books and websites encourages further exploration of the topic.