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Origami Fun Kit for BeginnersOrigami Fun Kit for Beginners 
by Dover
Everything beginners need to master the age-old art of paperfolding: three how-to books of simple instructions for creating 55 projects, including birds, animals, and other figures; and 96 sheets of primary colored, multicolored, and metallic paper.

Origami Under the SeaOrigami Under the Sea 
by John Montroll, Robert J. Lang
Twenty-five appealing origami models of aquatic creatures: mollusks, crustaceans, frogs, fishes, and sea mammals. Projects range in difficulty from simple to complex, with step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions.
Beginner's Book of Modular Origami Polyhedra: The Platonic SolidsBeginner's Book of Modular Origami Polyhedra: The Platonic Solids 
by Rona Gurkewitz, Bennett Arnstein
This manual features 17 easy-to-master projects involving the Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Includes detailed diagrams and photos of all the completed models.
Easy-to-Make Pop-UpsEasy-to-Make Pop-Ups 
by Joan Irvine, Barbara Reid
Dozens of wonderful ideas for three-dimensional paper fun — from holiday greeting cards with moving parts to a pop-up menagerie. Easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for more than 30 projects. 299 black-and-white illustrations.

The Complete Book of Handcrafted PaperThe Complete Book of Handcrafted Paper 
by Marna Burns
Abundantly illustrated guide tells all you need to know about papermaking: pulp sources, how to control molding and drying, sizing, finishing, and more. A satisfying, inexpensive, ecologically sound craft. 57 illustrations.

 

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Amazing Automata -- Dinosaurs!Amazing Automata -- Dinosaurs!
by Design Eye Publishing, Ltd., Kath Smith, Richard Jewitt
Kids ages 10 and up can build crank-powered models of an ichthyosaurus, stegosaurus, pterodactylus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and pachycephalosaurus. Includes fascinating facts, plus a background play scene and a convenient pocket for storing loose pieces.

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Amazing Automata -- Pirates!Amazing Automata -- Pirates!
by Design Eye Publishing, Ltd., Kath Smith, Richard Jewitt
Five easy-to-make interactive automata models include peg-leg, jigging, and dueling pirates as well as a galleon under full sail and buccaneers in a rowboat. Includes simple instructions, fun facts, and a background play scene.

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Easy-to-Make Sea Animals Finger PuppetsEasy-to-Make Sea Animals Finger Puppets
by Mary Beth Cryan
These 16 adorable finger puppets include a dolphin, shark, octopus, lobster, clown fish, penguin, killer whale, puffer fish, and more cute little critters. Ages 7–10.

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Easy-to-Make Zoo Animals Finger PuppetsEasy-to-Make Zoo Animals Finger Puppets
by Mary Beth Cryan
Punch out these puppets, fold along the lines, assemble using glue or tape, and voilà — friendly zoo animals are ready to roar, growl, and laugh. 16 enchanting puppets. Ages 7–10.

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Kid-agami -- Dinosaurs: Kiragami for Kids: Easy-to-Make Paper ToysKid-agami -- Dinosaurs: Kiragami for Kids: Easy-to-Make Paper Toys
by Atanas Mihaltchev
Twelve charming models feature a tyrannosaurus, velociraptor, and other species. Simple directions make putting together each project a breeze. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

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Kid-agami -- Sea Life: Kiragami for Kids: Easy-to-Make Paper ToysKid-agami -- Sea Life: Kiragami for Kids: Easy-to-Make Paper Toys
by Atanas Mihaltchev
Children ages 6 and up will delight in creating a lobster, shark, starfish, and other marine critters. Includes instructions for folding a dozen individual animals that offer hours of creative play.

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