Books with author Joe Fullman

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 figuresespecially those readers can make themselves!

The secrets of simple magic tricks that will amaze friends and family are revealed in this fun and educational series. Each title explains 13 tricks in easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated spreads, and profiles of famous magicians and their best tricks offer a sense of the history of magic and its contemporary practitioners. Other titles in this series include: Card Tricks, Coin and Rope Tricks, and Mind Tricks. Mastery of the skills outlined in Sleight of Hand will allow illusionists to appear to pass a ball through their head, turn water into ice in seconds and make the spots on a die change.

Dinosaurs are a high-interest topic for readers of all ages, and meat-eating dinosaurs are often considered the most ferocious. This exciting volume teaches readers to make their own versions of these fierce creatures using the art of origami. Along the way, they'll learn some fun facts about each animal. Colorful images paired with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide readers in crafting their own works of art. Each project is ranked from easy to hard, ensuring readers can easily find the projects that work best for their skill level.

A unique and comprehensive guide to music—complete with a downloadable augmented reality app! To understand music, you can’t just read about it: you need to hear it. Not only does this engaging guide cover everything about the subject—including what music is and how it’s made, along with introductions to instruments, composers, and recordings—it comes with a free downloadable app. Thanks to this AR feature, you can interact with the orchestra and listen to a piece by Benjamin Britten, performed by the Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Mark Elder. Each spread includes striking photographs and bite-sized chunks of information, plus “Did you know?” and “Suggested listening” sidebars throughout.Features: - A free, downloadable app that uses Augmented Reality and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices with both front- and rear-facing cameras. - The first AR sequence profiles one instrument from each section of the orchestra—the violin, clarinet, trumpet, and timpani. Users can view each instrument in 360°, zoom in on key areas, and listen to a short recording. - The second AR sequence profiles the orchestra as a whole, asking users to identify which section of the orchestra the four instruments belong to. Kids can then listen to Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

The secrets of simple magic tricks that will amaze friends and family are revealed in this fun and educational series. Each title explains 13 tricks in easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated spreads, and profiles of famous magicians and their best tricks offer a sense of the history of magic and its contemporary practitioners. Other titles in this series include: Coin and Rope Tricks, Mind Tricks, and Sleight of Hand. Card Tricks demonstrates such essential skills for the young prestidigitator as card peeking, false shuffling, card forcing and the double lift.

Discover how to turn a simple square of paper into something action-packed! From flapping birds to floating boats, spinning tops to magic wands, and barking dogs to jumping horses, this book is filled with amazing paper models for you to create. With great photography and clear instructions, each project is really easy to master and lots of fun to complete. This paperback book has 96 pages and measures: 28 x 21.5 x 0.7cm.

Though we share the same planet, the environment dinosaurs lived in was quite different from the world as we know it today. Readers of this engaging volume will not only learn about the world dinosaurs knew as home, but they'll also make their own unique dinosaur art. They'll learn all about origami, from the very basics to the more intricate folds, and get to choose whether they prefer an easy, medium, or hard activity. Each project features easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, colorful images, and interesting facts to guide readers on their artistic journey.

The Olympics Ancient to Modern is a fascinating look at the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, from the first events in Ancient Greece right the way up to London 2012 and Sochi 2014. It focusses on when and where each Games has been held, and some key stats, such as how much it cost, how many athletes competed, and how many spectators came to watch. The book explains how all the Games - Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics and Paralympics - came into being, and how the Olympic Games were revived in Paris at the end of the 19th century. It compares the ancient and modern Games, looking at the sports and athletes involved then and now, and at how the modern Games are continuosly evolving. It also looks at key moments in the Games' history, and at some of the tragedies and controversies that have rocked it - from doping scandals, boycotts and cheating to the Berlin Olympics of 1936, and the Munich Massacre. The book celebrates the achievements of star Olympians, and gives the lowdown on the most popular and exciting Olympic sports, from cycling and rowing to skiing and wheelchair basketball. Fun, fact-filled text and a bright, engaging design make this the perfect Olympic title for children of 9+.If you've enjoyed finding out about the history of the Olympics, why not try learning all about key Olympic sports in Going for Gold: A Guide to the Summer Olympics, another title in the series.

"Not every monster should be feared; some monsters are just plain fun! Readers will love making the entertaining origami monsters in this delightful book as well as sharing them with friends and family. Step-by-step instructions are paired with useful photographs, making each project achievable for the young artist. Readers can also choose their origami artwork according to its category of difficulty"--

For many, the fun of origami projects is in the folding. However, the crafts in this book provide tons of fun even after theyre completethey 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.

Most people have tried to make a paper airplane at one time or another. But there are many other flying creations one can make out of paper. From the traditional flapping crane to a high-flying helicopter, the origami crafts in this book will put simple paper airplanes to shame! Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project and include full-color images of the instructions as well as the finished product. Even experienced origamists will enjoy new ways to fashion an airplane, flying heart, kite, and butterfly!