Books with title Amazing Origami: Animals

Wild animals have some cool physical characteristics. A giraffes long neck, a snakes slithery body, and a pandas black-and-white coat are all on display when readers create them using the folding techniques of origami! Including an introduction to basic folds and common paper-art bases, step-by-step instructions will guide readers through making origami wild animals. Pictures illustrate each step of the process so readers know just what to do. Ranked from easy to hard, the projects will engage readers with cool facts about each featured animal and amazing full-color photographs.

With this guide to making animal-themed paper creations, readers follow the folding process step-by-step to make a paper puppy, elephant, crab, and rabbit. With the help of easy-to-follow instructions that clearly show each step of the process, readers will find themselves making animal origami in no time. Cute drawings offer additional animal-themed inspiration. For any budding artist eager to learn the Japanese art of origami, this appealing book is the perfect sensei.

Origami is an ancient art, yet modern paper folders can still invent fascinating new folds. Origami Paper Animals is filled with new and outstanding folds that will delight, amuse, and inspire paper folders of all ages. They offer a wide variety of designs that are rated according to skill level. Everyone, from beginners to experienced folders, will find something here to delight the hand and eye. The book opens with four pages of instructions in basic folding techniques, the symbols used in the book and a discussion of the various papers you work with. Then come the specific folds - Origami Paper Animals offers 28 different designs of wild animals and pets, including fish, owl, elephant, heron, penguin, panther, dog, giraffe, grasshopper, turtle, and monkey. Extremely detailed technical drawings, in color, accompany the reader every step of the way from the very first crease through to the remarkable finished creation. With their elegant and fascinating folds, these are among the most innovative origami books available. They are suited for folders of all ages and skill levels. Thoroughly tested and carefully designed instructions make it possible for anyone to achieve results on the first try.

It's a complete zoo you build yourself, with a fold here, a tuck there, and a (very occasional) snip! Every one of these creatively constructed origami animals makes an excellent project for adults and children to do together; as the paper creature emerges, youngsters will improve their dexterity and cultivate their imagination. Simple, colorfully illustrated preparation exercises help you perfect basic folds and shapes. Then come the remarkable animals, all with a fully realized habitat. Mother duck and ducklings stay by a pond (made of simple blue silk or a mirror), A lion's den features a full pride of big cats (tigers too)in different positions; add a bush and tree to give them a little shade. Plus: a family of penguins, beautiful long-necked giraffes, an elephant house with lots of babies, a load of reptiles-including a croc, a full Noah's Ark, and more!

Did you know that a polar bear’s skin is black beneath its fur? Amazing Animals takes a rare, behind-the-scenes look at 30 fascinating animals living in the wild. Find out how pouches, hooves, fur, and fangs help these animals survive in their environments. Astonishing, detailed illustrations and fact-packed information from a wildlife expert gives an incredible close-up view of the animal kingdom as you’ve never seen it before. Features: • Die-cut flaps • Colorful, realistic illustrations • Glossary and an index In the Wild Life! series young learners can explore different types of wildlife, from wildcats to birds! Each book features realistic illustrations with accompanying short paragraphs that describe the animals and where they live. Simple vocabulary and sentence structure will allow most children to read the books on their own. Collect all 4 titles for your young animal enthusiast!

Making paper animals is a fun way to practice the Japanese art of origami. Readers learn to create amazing origami animals, including ducks, rabbits, and turtles. Carefully numbered steps make each project easy for readers, and helpful illustrated diagrams are included for clarity. Each origami project begins with an example of the finished product, as well as some fun facts about the animal readers are about to make. When they’re done following each set of steps, readers will have a variety of origami animals to show off to their family and friends!