Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book


Book Description

Instructions for drawing Egyptian images and symbols.




Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing Book


Book Description

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 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 Dinosaur Drawing Book


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Simple directions for drawing prehistoric animals and plants.




Ralph Masiello's Halloween Drawing Book


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Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing Halloween motifs including pumpkins, ghosts, a black cat, gravestones, a witch, a skeleton, and a haunted mansion.




Ralph Masiello's Unicorn Drawing Book


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Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to draw fantastic unicorns of all kinds in the newest addition to the popular Ralph Masiello drawing series. By following the simple steps shown in red, mythical creature lovers and aspiring artists can create their own beautiful creatures. With only a few lines, young and young-at-heart artists can draw unikitties, unipiggies, uniowls, and unicorns, as well as hideaways where the most intrepid creature hunters dare to find them.




Ralph Masiello's Christmas Drawing Book


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Ralph Masiello has taught young artists how to draw robots, dragons, dinosaurs, farm animals, fairies, and bugs. He’s introduced readers to techniques to capture creatures from the ocean, objects from Ancient Egypt, and spooky characters from Halloween on paper. In the tenth book in his drawing series, Ralph Masiello brings the spirit of Christmas alive. Starting with the snowman—a winter staple—Ralph guides budding illustrators through to the "Decoration Station" where step-by-step instructions teach them to draw trees, lights, ornaments, and wreaths. Then there’s the fireplace and the stockings—not to mention Santa and Mrs. Claus and all their friends and helpers at the North Pole! The book provides artists with the tools to create a true holiday scene. As in all of Ralph’s drawing books, there are extra steps outlined in blue for artists who want more of a challenge. Back matter includes a list of books and websites for further celebration of the winter and holiday season.




The Icky Bug Alphabet Book


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




Attack of the Deadly Diapers


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Ten-year-old Angie DelMar is sure that there is something creepy and dangerous about her new neighbor, Ms. Doody: somebody who has a book entitled The ABCs of World Domination is obviously up to no good; but when Angie and her friends steal the growth serum intended to create giant insects they accidentally release it at the local day care--and the town is suddenly besieged by giant screaming toddlers in diapers.




The Mystic Phyles: Beasts


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Abigail Thaddeus is aware of her borderline geek status--which only keeps her secretly yearning for a life of fame and adventure. But as an eighth-grader in the tiny town of Westbrook, tucked away in her grandparents' ramshackle old mansion, her chances for glory are slim. That is, until she discovers a mysterious letter that launches her on an undercover quest to research mythical beasts. With the help of her best friend, Charley, Abigail unearths little-known facts about mythical creatures, from the familiar unicorn to the bizarre bonnacon. The more she learns, the more she finds that all is not as it may seem. When a threatening letter arrives, the lines between fact and fiction and excitement and danger begin to cross. Pop, her overly-strict grandfather, and Ninny, her nutty grandmother, may both be part of a reality more complicated and mystical than Abigail ever imagined. Will Abigail pursue top-secret knowledge at all costs or choose a path of safety? Her decision could bring eternal glory . . . or certain doom! In this scrapbook-style journal, Abigail's quest to investigate mythical beasts is full of adventure, mishap, spunky humor, colorful sketches, and historically based research.