Would you like your own mighty elephant sitting on your desk? Maybe if it’s a paper elephant! In this book, readers will learn to turn sheets of paper into grassland animals such as giraffes, zebras—and, yes, elephants! Each origami project features simple instructions and clear illustrations, as well as photos of the real animals to intrigue those interested in these magnificent creatures.

When you think about the polar regions of Earth, you might think mostly of snow and ice and cold—not the animals that survive and thrive in these arctic areas. In this book, readers will learn more about the creatures that call the polar regions home, including caribou, polar bears, and penguins. With the aid of clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and dazzling photographs, readers will learn to create their own paper replicas of these animals—right in the warmth of their own home!

The dry, dry desert has some fascinating animals—camels, foxes, scorpions, and more! In this detailed book, young crafters will learn how to use the art of origami, or paper folding, to create paper versions of some of these intriguing desert creatures. Projects are accompanied by fascinating facts about the animal in question. Clear illustrations show each step, with manageable instructions, so readers can create amazing animal art.

What’s under the sea? A lot of fascinating animals! Readers of this book will learn how to fold origami versions of many of these creatures--including whales, crabs, and fish--while also learning facts about the animals and their lives in the ocean. Illustrations will guide them on each step, and color photographs of the real animals in their natural ocean habitat help readers make meaningful connections with the text.

High above the rest of the world, many animals make their homes in Earth’s mountains, content in a habitat that would challenge many others. In this book, readers will learn more about creatures such as mountain goats, leopards, and yaks through exciting facts and full-color photos—and they’ll also learn how to create their own paper replicas of these amazing creatures. Clear instructions and illustrations will show young crafters how to use the art of origami to make their own mountain animals.

The jungle is one of the most diverse and mysterious habitats on Earth…and its creatures are among the most fascinating. In this volume, readers will learn more about jungle creatures such as parrots, gorillas, and snakes through intriguing facts and color photos. At the same time, they’ll be able to follow clear instructions and illustrated steps to create origami versions of these amazing animals.

“A terrific book.” —Washington Post, on previous edition “An unusually effective art book for children.” —Publishers Weekly, on previous edition Previous edition sold more than 50,000 copies This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic details the life, times, and work of America’s most celebrated architect. Through kid-friendly prose and anecdotes, Thorne-Thomsen describes the influences of Wright’s Wisconsin childhood--nature, music, and close family ties; his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and masterpieces like the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also discussed are Wright’s sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influenced him and vice-versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture, Friedrich Froebel and his influential toy blocks, and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Budding architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands-on projects, such as creating an edible model of Fallingwater, making a miniature Japanese kite, reading an architectural plan, and much more. A time line, glossary, bibliography, and list of houses to visit are also included. Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen specializes in writing and designing books and websites for museums, historical sites, and educational organizations. She is the author of Greene and Greene for Kids, The Huntington for Kids, The Sustainability Book for Kids, and many others. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Facts and activities about wolves, including the story "The mask of the wolf" and the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.