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Author
Language
English
Description
In this honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation.
Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Thirteen diverse artists share tips and tricks for drawing all kinds of people, with examples of different hairstyles, clothing, emotions, and actions. Everyone has their own style, and the most important part of making art is finding what works best for you. So grab your favorite materials, and let's draw people in this companion book to LET'S DRAW ANIMALS!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explore the art of the Disney movie Coco! Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector. Follow along with word-for-word narration as, together, they set off on an...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Told as an imagined conversation between Christo and Jeanne-Claude, husband and wife artistic collaborators, this exploration of love and art shows how their once-in-a-lifetime, thought-provoking public installations captivated the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Learning about colors and shapes is an important part of a child's early education, and the perfect way to introduce these concepts is through drawing. A full-color photograph and a fact about fish opens the book and pulls young readers in. What follows is a step-by-step guide to help children draw their own fishy friend using colorful triangles. Simple instructions make learning to draw easy and fun for everyone"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019, c2004
Language
English
Description
"Children will love drawing their very own butterfly with the help of this colorful how-to book. Easy-to-follow instructions on each page are paired with a bright illustration, fostering reading-comprehension skills in early readers. Children are introduced to important early elementary concepts such as colors and basic shapes, with a focus on circles. After following the simple steps in this book, readers can proudly show off their very own beautiful...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a dinosaur fan or just simply enjoy practical hands-on projects, this dynamic dinosaur book combines creativity with a prehistoric twist. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire imaginative minds and bring the dinosaur world to life!
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Drawing a bear is easy with this helpful how-to book. Each page features simple instructions and a colorful illustration to guide beginning readers through the drawing process. In each step, children will identify colors and practice drawing squares. The book opens with a full-color photograph and a fun fact about real-life bears to spark the reader's interest and get them excited about drawing their very own bear"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Paintings of ten African animals, including lions, zebras, and elephants, are accompanied by nature facts. Each animal portrait is painted by a student from the How to Draw a Lion program, a nonprofit art education program that provides art classes for children in sub-Saharan Africa"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"A turtle's most interesting feature is its shell, and what better shape to draw a turtle shell with than a half circle. This book introduces children to a number of basic colors as well as the half-circle shape. The simple step-by-step instructions are easy for emerging readers to follow. A full-color photograph at the beginning of the book shows children what a real-life turtle looks like and helps to draw in hesitant readers"--Provided by the publisher....
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Drawing is a great way to introduce young children to important concepts such as colors and basic shapes. In this brightly illustrated how-to book, children will learn how to draw a cute frog using ovals of different colors and sizes. Beginning readers will have no trouble following the simple step-by-step instructions. Close picture-text correlation encourages children to identify colors. A fun fact and photograph of a frog opens the book and draws...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Drawing a horse might seem hard, but this step-by-step guide makes it easy, even for young children. Using colorful rectangles of various sizes, readers can draw their very own horse. Close picture-text correlation helps children identify colors as they move through the instructions on each page. A full-color photograph and fun fact about horses opens the book, drawing reluctant readers in. Children will practice drawing rectangles in each step and...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With art supplies in tow, a young artist explores the wonders of his urban forest during all four seasons. Using a variety of artistic mediums, the boy creatively depicts the smaller parts of the forest that make up the larger whole. Throughout the pages, readers will find: charcoal rubbings, rock art, photographs, sponge paintings, snow sculptures, cut-paper collage, and so much more! The boy uses his imaginative renderings to express his appreciation...
19) Aircraft
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw aircraft. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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