How to Make Pop-Ups [Paperback]

Joan Irvine (Author), Barbara Reid (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

From a get well-card with a pop-up nose, through your very own pop-up zoo, here are dozens are amazing ideas for three-dimensional fun.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6 This how-to book covers an art form that is found rarely in other craft books. The pop-ups described and il lustrated range from very simple cards to the complex making of a pop-up book. The directions are concise and easy to follow, while the well-done black-and-white illustrations enhance the instructions by showing exactly how each pop-up fits together. The in structions repeat important tips as the pop-ups get more difficult. This will al low readers to make any of the pop-ups without having to refer to previous pop- ups for instructions. The introduction gives a brief history of the origin of pop- ups. A minimum of materials are need ed, and a complete materials list is giv en with tips that will help beginners. Symbols, definitions, tips for folding, scoring, cutting, and measuring are in cluded at the beginning of the book be fore instructions for any of the pop-ups. By following the instructions in this book, readers should be successful at making their own pop-ups. An excel lent addition to the crafts section. Sue E. Hamilton, Jackson County Library, Medford, Oreg.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 93 pages
• Publisher: Beech Tree Books; First Edition edition (March 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688079024
• ISBN-13: 978-0688079024
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,190,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Pop-Up Fun!, February 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Pop-Ups (Paperback)

I purchased this book hoping to find out a few tricks beyond the simple "strip" style pop up. I was very pleasantly surprised to find instructions for turning circles, 3-D cages, and sliders, among others! Given the number of projects included in the book, I feel it's an exceptional value! Instructions and diagrams were clear and easy for me to follow and I look forward to sharing some of these projects at my local elementary school, where I volunteer as art director for a 5/6th grade combination class. Children will definitely enjoy creating these simple, but impressive ideas!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner book on Popups, June 6, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Pop-Ups (Paperback)

Although written for children, the methods learned in this book can be carried over to any type of pop-up cards. Also shows you how to make a noise-maker card, a card with a slide and a card with a rubber band powered "car" on it. Lots of good ideas.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Joan Irvine's Ideas, April 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Pop-Ups (Paperback)

Joan Irvine's book, "How to make POP-UPS," has more than fifty ideas that will be helpful to beginning teachers. It is also helpful to anyone who enjoys working with crafts. This book is filled with all sorts of ideas that range from making a pop-up strip, to making a cage, to making your own trapeze book. Irvine commences the book by suggesting the materials(paper, scissors, string,rubber bands, buttons etc...) to be used. Then,Irvine informs the reader of the symbols and definitions to be utilized on each individual pop-up. Irvine also gives helpful suggestions for folding, cutting, and measuring. I suggest this book to anyone who enjoys making crafts.