Maker Space Books: Cardboard and Paper Creations

Don't recycle that magazine or old gift wrap--re-craft it! Nature-inspired jewelry hangers, earth-friendly journals, funky window suncatchers, and more are just a snip, fold, or stitch away. Turn old paper into new, one-of-a-kind eco-creations with more than 10 fun crafts.

Kids will make pop-up cards, pop-up cityscapes, pop-up vacation scenes, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Papermaking will show kids how to use shredded paper to make their own paper and other creations. They will learn how to make several kinds of paper, a papier-mâché bowl, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by how-to photos included.

Karakuri will introduce kids to the Japanese art of making movable models out of paper. They will learn how to make a frog that hops, a gymnast that swings, and more! standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Kirigami will introduce kids to the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to make amazing creations. They will learn how to make a spiderweb, a snowflake, fun decorations, and more!

Readers will learn how to make animal masks, fruity fridge magnets, and many other fun projects from this imaginative book on paper crafts. Step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs ensure that each craft is easily understood.

Are you ready to learn how to fold paper airplanes? This title offers step-by-step instructions and clear photos teaching readers how to fold eight unique models. An introduction offers a history of paper airplanes, outlines supplies needed, and introduces folds and symbols found throughout the book.

Even though these planes only have a few folds, they can still soar for great distances! Readers looking to build skills making paper airplanes can test the easy models in this title. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos help readers fold eight different planes.

Readers that are comfortable with easier paper airplanes and ready to take their skills to the next level will find the opportunity with this guide. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos walk them through eight different models, while an introduction highlights common folds and symbols throughout the book, outlines supplies needed, and offers a brief history of the paper airplane.

Readers working on advancing their paper folding skills can create eight challenging models with unique shapes and folds with this makerspace title. An introduction outlines supplies needed, introduces folds and symbols found throughout the book, and gives a brief history of paper airplanes for further learning.

Expert paper folders only! This title teaches readers how to fold some of the most difficult paper airplanes out there. These planes may use special cuts, tricky folds, and even two separate pieces of paper. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos guide readers through folding eight different models in this makerspace title.

Are you ready to become a paper airplane master? The planes in this book utilize unique cuts, folds, and shapes to create planes that fly faster, farther, and better! Numbered steps and clear photos instruct readers on how to fold eight different planes, while sidebars offer tips for customization.

Exploring the world (and beyond) has never been so fun! Using easy-to-make cardboard crafts, kids can let their imaginations soar as they discover distant lands and even outer space.

Explores how armor's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard armor. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, Making Connections questions.

Explores how a rocket's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard rockets. Features include an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, and Making Connections questions.

Explores how a roller coaster's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard roller coasters. Features include an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, and Making Connections questions.

Explores how a castle's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard castles. Features include an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, and Making Connections questions

Explores how animals' physical features help them survive, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard creatures. Features include an infographic, a supply list, Think About It critical thinking questions, and Making Connections questions.

Why throw old cardboard tubes in the reycling when you can reuse them yourself? These fun and informative science experiments and projects will keep readers entertained as they learn about scientific principles.

What can you do with a box? Anything you can imagine! A way-cool cellphone holder, a party pinata, savvy storage solutions, and more! Think outside the box with more than 10 easy recycled cardboard projects!

They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a lucky ladybug, a breezy butterfly, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun!

They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a towering T. rex, a brave Brachiosaurus, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun!

They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a cute cat, a perky puppy, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun!

3-D Origami will teach kids how to fold paper into modules and use the modules to create 3-D art. They can make a tree, an octopus, a cupcake, and more!

Origami will introduce kids to the Japanese art of folding paper into fun creations. They will learn how to make a cat, an ice cream cone, a koala, and more!

From tiny Venus flytraps to giant sequoias, plants come in all shapes and sizes! Readers can construct paper leaves, stems, and blooms. Additional text teaches about each plant, while sidebars offer tips and tricks for becoming origami masters!

Some buildings take years or even centuries to construct! But the buildings in this book take much less time. This title teaches paper architects how to fold origami versions of some of the world's most famous structures, as well as teaching them facts and history about each building.

From lifting 50 times their own body weight to traveling for 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers), insects are capable of great feats! Readers can learn about these incredible animals while following easy instructions to create origami versions of honeybees, ants, and more!

Myths and legends are filled with wild and magical creatures! Kids can use paper to bring these extraordinary creatures to life through this helpful origami guide. Accompanying text teaches readers about the history and powers of mythical creatures.

Building a robot requires wires, metal, and knowledge of computers. But building an origami robot just takes a sheet or two of paper! With this hands-on origami guide, readers can construct favorite fictional robots, from Wall-E and Eva to BB-8 and the Iron Giant.

Vehicles can take us around the block or into outer space! In this hands-on title, step-by-step instructions help kids fold a variety of origami vehicles, from a monster truck to the Batmobile. Accompanying text presents facts about each one,.

Handcrafted cards are just a few folds away! Learn how to turn origami pigs, ducks, teacups, and more into one-of-a-kind greeting cards.

Handcrafted ornaments are just a few folds away! Learn how to turn origami flowers, stars, cranes, and more into amazing ornaments for any occasion.

This book uses origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding, to take a closer look at the features of the Army's iconic vehicles and gear. This will introduce students to the basic techniques of origami before providing directions for folding fighters, bombers, and cargo.