Ben10 Drawing Book for Kids


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Children do not become artists overnight. There are a number of different things which help them improve their drawing skills. Without practice, they will not improve. Without dedication, their technique will not develop. And without a simple, step-by-step guide like this one, which is designed to make drawing fun, they will not be passionate. One important thing to remember is that no child will create perfect sketches. When we are younger, it is in our nature to be messy and to experiment as we learn. This means that as a parent or guardian, teaching your children to draw requires a lot of patience. It is likely that your children will want to produce quality drawings straight away and may become frustrated when they cannot do this as well as you can. This is why having a guide such as this one is so important. It teaches kids that learning to draw does not happen at once - much like drawing itself, it is a gradual build up to a final result. Therefore, the instructions in this book will not only teach children important skills and techniques - it will allow them to have fun whilst they learn, so much so that they will improve without really noticing that they are practicing!




Anteaters, Bats & Boas


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Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers




Jack Draws Anything


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After a family friend bought one of his drawings for 20p, six-year-old Jack came up with the idea to 'draw anything' in return for donations to the hospital that treats his two-year-old brother. His parents set up a website and thought they might make £100. After two weeks, Jack had over 500 picture requests and had raised over £10,000 for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation. Parents Ed and Rose with Jack, Toby and Noah appeared on the Fern Britton Show and Jack's project was featured on Russell Howard's Good News four times. Coverage by STV news, BBC news, and CBBC Newsround have all helped spread the word about this creative and generous little boy. Jack is slowly but steadily drawing the requested pictures which range from a 'dinosaur diving into a pool of jelly' (#1) to 'my (extremely bald) friend Brian dancing like a crazy man' (#80). He doesn't draw every day, only when he wants to, and his parents estimate that he'll finish at the end of August. For the latest drawings, or to make a donation yourself, visit jackdrawsanything.com.




Draw Amazing Animal Mash-ups


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Amazing animal mash-ups will send artists with imaginations on a crazy quest of creativity! Giant squid or cute kitten? Why choose just one? Drawing has never been this much fun.




My Side of the Mountain


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"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book




Unipiggle the Unicorn Pig 1: Unicorn Muddle


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Welcome to Twinkleland Kingdom, where everything is 100% perfect. Except Princess Pea ¿ she loves getting muddy and having fun and she¿s not keen on choosing her own perfect unicorn at the Royal Unicorn Parade. Until the final unicorn turns out to be a podgy, pongy, proud, magic-horned¿pig? And so the adventures of Princess Pea and Unipiggle begin! Meet the princess who loves breaking the rules, and her Royal Unicorn who happens to be a pig¿ or, rather, a Unipiggle!




Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin' Through Time #5


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The insane minds of Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff, and Jeff Zapata finally abandon all vestiges of good taste and propriety with Garbage Pail Kids: Trashing’ Through Time #5! In this issue: It’s all over! Adam Bomb and the Kommandos are cornered by a zombie horde, and there’s no way out… until, that is, they discover that Dead Ted can speak zombie! The GPK zombies form an alliance with our heroes to take down Nasty Nick, and our heroes then learn a shocking twist that you’ll have to see to believe! Boasting four cardstock covers featuring unique art by Jeff Zapata, Tom Bunk, Robert Jimenez, and a classic GPK Trading Card image, every copy of Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin’ Through Time #5 is also polybagged with a special GPK Trading Card created exclusively for Dynamite and officially approved by Topps!




Super Dinosaur #12


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'ESCAPE FROM INNER-EARTH,' Part One Derek Dynamo is a prisoner of The Exile - who has taken him deep into Inner-Earth! Super Dinosaur must assemble a team to track down The Exile and save his best friend, but along the way, he will learn the secret of Inner-Earth - something that could bring about the fall of human civilization!




In Defense of Science


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In an era when many in the science community feel that science is under attack, In Defense of Science explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its groundbreaking discoveries. The authors debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, and advocate that science is an integral part of society and everyday life. This book begins with an introduction to science and its basic concepts, including a brief and entertaining history of science and scientific discoveries, before taking on current views of science in society. It surveys the many sources of our ideas of science, including pop culture, classics of literature, news media, and political discourse. Much of the information from these sources tends to mislead, and the only way to guard against such misinformation is to become scientifically literate, and promote scientific literacy in society. The book therefore delves into the reasons that so many people do not understand basic scientific principles and do not keep up with scientific breakthroughs, and finishes by examining the current state of science education. It includes many resources for further reading, and is presented in an engaging and entertaining way.




Deadpool Classic Vol. 14


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