Books in Origami series

What happens when you combine the Dark Knight with the art of origami? You get a stunning collection of paper-folding projects. These models, designed by internationally renowned origami master John Montroll, are guaranteed to amaze. With clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions, a simple square of paper transforms into the Bat-symbol, the Penguin’s Umbrella, the Batplane, and so much more. When you fold these models, your friends will believe you’re the one with super powers.

The United States has the largest Navy in the world, with over 250 ships currently in active service. Origami offers a unique perspective on the ships, carriers, and cargo associated with this iconic branch of the United States military. Students new to origami will benefit from the offered in the book's introduction. This book includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for folding barges, ships, aircraft carriers, and more.

The United States has the world's largest air force, with over 6,000 aircraft in service. This dynamic book uses origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to take a look at some of the better known planes and cargo used by the men and women who serve in the United States Air Force. Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions take students through the process of folding their own origami aircraft, drawing special attention to the specific features that define these iconic planes. Students will use their newfound origami skills to fold bombers, jet fighters, cargo containers, and other airplanes and gear.

At McQuarrie Middle School, the war against the FunTime Menace—aka test prep—wages on. Our heroes have one battle under their belts, and they’ve even found a surprising ally in Jabba the Puppett. But to defeat the Dark Standardized Testing Forces they’re going to need an even bigger, even more surprising ally: Principal Rabbski. But with great forces—aka the school board—pushing her from above, will the gang’s former enemy don a finger puppet and join the Rebellion—or will her transformation to Empress Rabbski, Dark Lord of the Sith, be complete? With this timely episode in the blockbuster Origami Yoda series, Tom Angleberger, author of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side, demonstrates once again that his “grasp of middle-school emotions, and behavior is spot-on” (Scripps Howard News Service).Praise for Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue! "Fans will devour this satisfying and nicely realistic conclusion to the story set up in the previous volume. Characters grow, and non–Star Wars pop-culture references seep in. Readers new to the series are advised to go back to the beginning; they won’t regret it." --Kirkus Reviews "These books are more popular than a working droid on Tatooine. Expect the usual army of young Jedis to come out swinging for a copy." --Booklist

What happens when you combine the Justice League with the art of origami? You get a mighty collection of paper-folding projects. These models, designed by internationally renowned origami master John Montroll, are guaranteed to amaze. With clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions, a simple square of paper transforms into the Green Lantern, Aquaman’s trident, the Martian Manhunter’s symbol, and so much more. When you fold these models, your friends will believe you’re the one with super powers.

A poignant and timely tale about the wonder of bookshops and readingWhen the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favorite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!