Books with author Patrick Robinson

Great artists created the designs—and the instructions come from an expert in the revolutionary time-saving “Seven Steps to Folding Heaven” techniques. A section on folding seven types of animal heads prepares you to use the same methods to create 14 whimsical creatures, including a Sleeping Cow, Bloodhound, Bat, Panda, Frog, Monkey, Rhino, and Giraffe, along with five fantastic dinosaurs—like the super T-Rex.

Here are prehistoric monsters galore--a tyrannosaurus rex, a brontosaurus, and a dozen more! Origami Adventures activity books introduce kids to the Japanese paper-folding craft. Each title features step-by-step instructions for 14 origami projects, several tear-out practice sheets for learning, and enough colorful origami paper for making all 14 finished models. Also featured are tips, tricks, and techniques for making perfect origami creations.

You don’t need glue, scissors, or tape to make these 40 airplanes, just fold the paper and fly. Start with the classic dart, basic glider, gliding toy, and sturdy hawk dart. Try a modern canard glider, with stabilizers for extra lift, or an acrobatic stunt plane that does loop the loops. Includes color photographs, diagrams, and hints on making them soar.

Here are instructions and paper for making 14 origami animals--a giraffe, a frog, a butterfly, and more. Origami Adventures activity books introduce kids to the Japanese paper-folding craft. Each title features step-by-step instructions for 14 origami projects, several tear-out practice sheets for learning, and enough colorful origami paper for making all 14 finished models. Also featured are tips, tricks, and techniques for making perfect origami creations.

Great artists created the designs—and the instructions come from an expert in the revolutionary time-saving “Seven Steps to Folding Heaven” techniques. A section on folding seven types of animal heads prepares you to use the same methods to create 14 whimsical creatures, including a Sleeping Cow, Bloodhound, Bat, Panda, Frog, Monkey, Rhino, and Giraffe, along with five fantastic dinosaurs—like the super T-Rex.

Set your imagination flying--with 40 different types of paper airplanes that range from super-simple to sophisticated-looking. There's no need for glue, scissors, or tape; just follow the directions on choosing and folding the paper, and use the principles of flight to get great results. Start with some classic designs, including the dart, basic glider, and gliding toy. Try a modern canard glider, which has stabilizers on the front to create extra lift. For something extra-aerobatic, make a stunt plane that will loop the loop, and even return to you after you launch it. Other high-flying choices include a bomber and a snub-nosed delta. Stunning color photographs of the finished models, plus detailed diagrams and hints, help novice pilots send them soaring.