Bert Dodson

Draw with Confidence and Creativity! New in paperback! Creativity occurs in action. It is not a trait; it is something you do. To be creative, you need to engage in the art-making process. When y

Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw. In this book, Bert Dodson shares his complete drawing system?fifty-five "keys" that you can use to render any subject with confidence, even if you're a

Grandmas are wise. Told there is no Santa by his older sister the narrator recalls rushing off to consult with Grandma who would be straight with him. Ridiculous she replies and challenges him to beco

Old Bob was old Abe's horse and he was loyal and the manes of both horse and master blew haphazardly this way and that as their way across the prairies long before Old Abe became the most important Pr

The boy knows he has the world’s best father who shows him the hiding places of ground-nesting birds and how to paddle a canoe and handle a rifle safely. “Never point your gun at anything you don’t in

A mystery hangs over a village as Christmas approaches. Who is delivering the delicious treats from house to house? The story of Favor Johnson, his dog Hercules, Doctor Jennings, and the mysterious ho

Gustaf Håkansson was sixty-six years old. In 1951, he was barred from joining the Tour of Sweden due to his age. He participated unofficially, riding his bicycle over 1,000 miles and, to the delight of his countrymen, finished first. Award-winning children’s author David M. Schwartz calls him “Super Grandpa” and brings his historic bike ride to life. Schwartz’s zesty narration, enhanced by sound effects and Swedish fiddle music, will captivate listeners ages 4 and up. Older audiences too will cherish this story of a figure who shattered stereotypes about the elderly, and inspired generations to pursue their dreams.Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleSmithsonian’s Notable Books for ChildrenFilm Advisory Board Award for ExcellenceJunior Library Guild Selection (Spanish edition)

Young Paul Revere and his friends form a club whose members ring the bells at Christ Church, an experience which teaches him responsibility and other lessons that he uses as an adult in the American R

Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring -- he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben g

Written from a child's perspective, an addition to a popular series answers questions about this historic harvest festival, life in the new settlement of Plymouth, and the Pilgrims' friendship with Sq

A 66-year old grandfather, barred from entering the 1,000 mile Tour of Sweden because of his age, unofficially joins the bicycle race and, to the delight of his countrymen, emerges victorious. Smithso

The Way Life Works is the perfect answer for any instructor seeking a more concise, meaningful, and flexible alternative to the standard introductory biology text.Organized around one central idea – t

Ages 4 and up. Hardcover book w/ audio cd. A thrilling picture book based on the true story of Gustaf Hakannson's historic bike ride. In 1951, at age 66, Gustaf entered the Tour of Sweden--over the ju

The horned dinosaurs, a group of rhinoceros-like creatures that lived 100 to 65 million years ago, included one of the greatest and most popular dinosaurs studied today: Triceratops. Noted for his fla

The horned dinosaurs, a group of rhinoceros-like creatures that lived 100 to 65 million years ago, included one of the greatest and most popular dinosaurs studied today: Triceratops. Noted for his fla

Start with the Customer and work backwards. The Digital Marketing Playbook is based off the Digital Marketing Institute’s introductory program and provides an innovative methodology for implement

Probabilistic Design for Optimization and Robustness:Presents the theory of modeling with variation using physical models and methods for practical applications on designs more insensitive to variatio

Sustainable Golf Courses is the most authoritative guidebook on environmental stewardship of planned and existing golf courses available, written by the leading expert and endorsed by the USGA. The bo

Managing Wildlife Habitat on Golf Courses is written for those who care about golf and the environment. It provides a practical framework for environmentally sensitive land management practices. This