Teaches young readers the art of paper folding, beginning with basic origami folds. Includes step-by-step instructions and photos for different origami bird projects including an owl, swan, penguin, bluebird, and more.
"Sixteen crumpled paper art sculptures of animals at risk across the world feature alongside facts about where each animal lives and how it survives in nature. A map and cited works are included at the back"--Provided by publisher.
Describes, through illustrations and text, how to create caterpillars, fish, octopuses, necklaces, flowers, and other creations with paper and household items.
using origami and nature to revolutionize technology
Kenney, Karen Latchana
2021
"This book discusses the history and current state of high-tech folding in the world of manufacturing and how it is informed by folding in the natural world. Readers meet the leading scientists and artists in the field, learn about the manufacturing applications of folding in aerospace and other fields, and where folding technology is going in the future"--Provided by publisher.
Illustrations and photographs provide instructions for creating over thirty-five different kinds of origami boxes; includes directions for making nesting boxes, triangle boxes, and boxes with cranes, butterflies, lilies, and stars on top.