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The Japanese art of origami can be used to make incredible creations out of paper, including dinosaurs, animals, and flowers. Readers learn basic origami techniques and then build on those skills as they create impressive works of art. By following each series of simple, numbered steps, readers are able to take a piece of paper and turn it into a paper crane or even a mouse! Colorful illustrations guide readers through each origami project, and examples of each finished product help them visualize what their creations will look like as they follow each step. * Step-by-step instructions clearly illustrate how to make each project * Introductions before each set of instructions offer fun facts about that animal, dinosaur, or object * Presents an interactive, creative way for readers to learn about an important part of Japanese culture and art * Introduces procedural language