Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing Book


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Young artists will want to grab a pencil and take the plunge to learn how to draw sea creatures of all shapes and sizes. In easy-to-follow steps and clear diagrams, beloved author/illustrator Ralph Masiello shows kids how to create and draw detailed aquatic flora and fauna. From clams to seaweed, sharks to moray eels, kids will love learning how to bring an entire underwater world to life. With just a few steps beginning artists can draw a humpback whale from head to fluke. Extra bonus steps are included for artists at any level. Go ahead—make a splash with your drawings!




Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book


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Instructions for drawing Egyptian images and symbols.




Ralph Masiello's Dinosaur Drawing Book


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Simple directions for drawing prehistoric animals and plants.




Ralph Masiello's Robot Drawing Book


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Illustrator Ralph Masiello shares his love of robots in this newest addition to his popular drawing series. Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to use simple shapes and lines to create basic robots. Challenge steps and a visit to the "spare parts warehouse" encourage kids to customize their designs with dials, switches, and antennae. Bonus challenge steps show how to add claws, armor, and other fantastic features.




Ralph Masiello's Bug Drawing Book


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Provides instructions on drawing a variety of insects, including caterpillars, beetles, and stink bugs. Who better to teach kids to draw creepy crawlies than the Icky Bug Man himself, Ralph Masiello? With simple, step-by-step instructions--and extra challenges for more experienced artists--this how-to book will have kids on their way to drawing bug-masterpieces.




The Frog Alphabet Book


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A is for Amazon Horned Frog. B is for Blue-legged Strawberry Frog. C is for Crested Newt. What other amphibians can you think of? Learn more about these sometimes cute, sometimes dangerous, but always fascinating animals in THE FROG ALPHABET BOOK. Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello explore the ponds, look under rocks, and dig in the mud to bring you this colorful and fun way to learn more than the alphabet.




The Dinosaur Alphabet Book


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The perfect way to introduce children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Full of interesting facts--did you know some dinosaurs had sharp front teeth while others had no front teeth at all? This alphabet book explores both the known and the not-so-well known dinosaurs. Meet the heterodontosaurus (one of the smallest known to exist), the megalosaurus (the first dinosaur ever discovered), the iguanodon, the ultrasaurus, and more! Once again, Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello have combined their talents to create a unique children's book that will inform and entertain young readers.




Are Unicorns Real?


Book Description

Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary.




The Icky Bug Alphabet Book


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Light hearted alphabetical exploration of spiders and insects. 2-6 yrs.




The Skull Alphabet Book


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Riddle me this: what animal beginning with 'L' has binocular vision and is a predator? THE SKULL ALPHABET BOOK makes young readers use their brains. Children learn simple facts and hone their critical thinking skills as they deduce the identity of 26 different animals arranged in alphabetical order. Incredibly rich, realistic, and inventive oil paintings by Ralph Masiello lay a trail of clever clues to the identity of the animals represented only by their skulls. Look even closer and find hidden in the unique settings portraits of 43 of the presidents of the United States.