The book takes traditional origami to new levels, guiding readers through an exploration of dynamic ways to fold paper, including prompts, tips, exercises and engaging step-by-step projects demonstrating both traditional and contemporary origami methods

Craft awesome DIY electronics projects using fabric, paper, and creativity-- no prior experience necessary!This fun TAB guide provides an entertaining, hands-on introduction to electronics and making. The book contains 20 DIY projects that teach electronics and craft skills using inexpensive, readily available materials. You’ll also find four fun interviews with awesome makers. The author explains how to work with conductive thread, sewable LEDs, copper tape, small motors, simple sensors, and more. Written by a dedicated hobbyist, The Crafty Kid's Guide to DIY Electronics: 20 Fun Projects for Makers, Crafters, and Everyone in Between focuses on paper circuits, soft circuits, wearables, and robots. Designed for children interested in exploring, the book is also ideal for established hobbyists with senses of humor!Inside you’ll discover how to:•Get up and running with electronics and crafting•Build interactive paper projects that light up, buzz, vibrate, and dance•Use cardboard and origami—even create a pop-up cityscape with lights!•Make sewing projects that use conductive thread and electricity•Assemble a constellation night light and a grumpy monster with a tilt sensor•Add wearable technology to your gadgets•Make an LED paper flower crown and a mood badge•Work with robotics and develop your own robot-based projects•Construct an extremely effective robot alarm clock

An origami book for the absolute beginner which explains everything you need to know Features hundreds of close-up colour photos Step-by-step instructions Later chapters take the reader beyond the fundamentals From making the basic folds and forms to crafting exquisite little flowerpots, frames, and pinwheels, this right-from-the-beginning question and answer guide explains everything you need to know about origami. Hundreds of close-up colour photos follow each step in the process as pencil holders, miniature chairs and tables, and beautiful traditional cranes emerge from the paper. Find out what tools are needed to get started and the important terms and symbols. Try simple techniques for creating seven projects, including coasters, paper hearts, a candy cup, and a knife and fork holder. Go beyond the fundamentals and see how to construct 14 exquisite items that require slightly more complex folding and assembling, such as a sailboat, dove, pine tree, and gift boxes. A gallery presents a collection of inspiring sculptural origami pieces by some of the best artists in the field.

Beyond Einstein takes readers on an exciting excursion into the discoveries that have led scientists to the brightest new prospect in theoretical physics today -- superstring theory. What is superstring theory and why is it important? This revolutionary breakthrough may well be the fulfillment of Albert Einstein's lifelong dream of a Theory of Everything, uniting the laws of physics into a single description explaining all the known forces in the universe. Co-authored by one of the leading pioneers in superstrings, Michio Kaku, and completely revised and updated with the newest groundbreaking research, the book approaches scientific questions with the excitement of a detective story, offering a fascinating look at the new science that may make the impossible possible.

Upon completion of study with Beginnings & Beyond, students will have an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of early childhood education -- from its history to present issues and future trends. They will appreciate the emphasis on multiculturalism and NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practice. This approach promotes a "both/and" viewpoint, maintaining that there is more than one correct way to care for and educate young children. The text focuses on this viewpoint in discussions of early literacy, spiritual development, discipline, diversity and anti-bias strategies and family relationships. Beginnings & Beyond also stresses the importance of maintaining an awareness of each child's needs and interests by featuring such concepts as multiple intelligence, ecological theory and NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct. The use of a variety of sidebars, chapter activities, integrated technology and other extras enhance the student's interest in and retention of the material.

This is a book for teachers and others who want to move some learning out of the classroom and into authentic contexts. Krishnaswami is writer-in-residence at a national monument in Arizona. Here she covers all aspects of place-based teaching and learning, both pedagogical and physical, from teaching writing in special places; ways to understand the past; History Day; using special abilities of students and accommodating their special needs; promoting stewardship of the environment, both natural and manmade; taking outcomes back to the community; using state and local resources as well as national; and learning at a distance. Appendixes give resources, a sample teacher guide, and a sample poetry curriculum developed for on-site learning.

A strand of spaghetti as a cake tester? Peanut butter as carpet stain remover? A potato as a refrigerator deodorizer? Lipstick as a manicure-saver? Vodka as the perfect windshield cleaner? Banana peels to polish grandma's good silver candlesticks? You bet! Baking, Soda, Banana Peels, Baby Oil and Beyond is packed with over 1,700 proven ways to accomplish home, garden, health, and cooking tasks using everyday items. Save money, save time, and reduce hassle with this entirely new collection of ingenious tips for better everyday living.