Books with author Catherine Bernard

Jets are high-interest aircraft that many people of all ages are fascinated by. With the help of this captivating book, readers get a chance to make their own paper jets using paper and an assortment of folding techniques. These exciting origami projects take paper airplanes to a whole new level. Helpful diagrams accompany step-by-step instructions and guide readers through each part of every activity. Along the way, readers learn about different types of jets and learn the basics of this unique Japanese art form.

Fashion is all about assembling the right outfit for the right occasion. Origami is all about constructing just the right shape. This clever book combines fashion and origami to teach readers how to make a full paper wardrobe. It has many high-interest projects including shirts and pleated skirts. Young origami enthusiasts will be amazed at what they can create with a square piece of paper and some basic paper-folding techniques. Accessible text, comprehensible instructions, and how-to photographs guide origami artists of all levels.

Origami is the revered art of paper folding associated with the Japanese culture, but it has been enthusiastically adopted by people of all cultures and ages. The intricate designs of origami lend themselves perfectly to the world of fashion. This delightful series demonstrates how the folding and shaping of colorful pieces of paper isn't so different than the folding and shaping of colorful pieces of cloth. Young artists will love transforming a simple square of paper into vibrant outfits and accessories. The techniques that they'll learn through the step-by-step instructions will help them create a whole new paper wardrobe for themselves and their friends. Features include: Projects are ranked according to a challenge level, so artists can choose the complexity of the activity. Every step of each project is explained and illustrated so that artists can easily accomplish the finished product. Interpreting visual information and understanding the connections in a sequence are skills of the English Language Arts Common Core.