In photographs and simple text, describes the wide variety of sounds made by animals in the zoo. The Zoo Animals series introduces dozens of animals by describing behaviors that they have in common with people. The lively, often humorous color photographs join the simple, engaging text to show how zoo animals eat, play, bathe, sleep, communicate, and care for their young.
The infinite possibilities of paper folding inspired origami, a simple, traditional craft that appeals to both children and adults. This comprehensive guide to the materials, tools, techniques, symbols and skills behind the Japanese art of folding paper into wondrous shapes is illustrated with refreshingly simple step-by-step diagrams. Crafters of all ages can quickly learn to create the basic folds, from the beginner's box glider and fish to such advanced projects as Green Man and murex shell. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ORIGAMI also takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the finest origami models being made around the world today.
Introduces playground games to encourage readers to remain active and emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship. Young readers will learn about playground games through simple sentences and highly supportive pictures.
Kokoro no Te, translated into English as "handmade from the heart," is the philosophy behind this enchanting collection of small, high-fashion craft projects that have a distinctive Japanese flair. Featuring purses, pins, sewing accoutrements, and the author's amazing temari balls, the 30 original hand-sewn designs combine surprisingly simple techniques with exquisite colors and fabrics, allowing sewers to create lavish objets d'art easily and inexpensively.
