Even the most beautiful drawing can appear flat without shading. But with this expert art instruction guide, every artist can learn how to add dimension to their work. Beginning with the basics — cast
From sailboats and dinghies to cruisers and whale ships, here's a watertight guide to observing and drawing all that is seaworthy. Enhanced by expert commentary, over 100 illustrations include gulls,
READ ALONG WITH ALEC BALDWIN as he narrates three more exciting Thomas & Friends tales. There’s a rumor out that Sir Topham Hatt is going to get rid of the trains! James learns a lesson about brag
It's a very sunny day, so Ted, Bo and Diz set out on a sea adventure. But then they discover an iceberg with a family of polar bears, drifting a long way from home.
Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. This work features stories along with illustrations and fun lift-up flaps to help add value to the reading experience. It is suitable for
After her father is wrongly accused of selling secrets to Napoleon, lovely Jess Whitby infiltrates the London underworld for the real traitorA-only to end up naked in the bed of a rude merchant captain. Not only is she falling in love with him, but he may be the scoundrel sheA's looking for.
"What is cartilage? Why do we have joints? How does exercise help bones and muscles? The Human Machine asks the questions that young people want answered. Each chapter contains a different question, s
"This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Texas and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how Texas plants and anim
Discusses how bringing a new baby into a family, through childbirth or adoption, can affect an older sibling, and suggests ways for children to cope with the new baby.
Candide is the most famous of Voltaire's "philosophical tales," in which he combined witty improbabilities with the sanest of good sense. First published in 1759, it was an instant bestseller and h
Some wonder why and some wonder why not. But it's the latter ones who make you scratch your head and say, 'What in the world were you thinking?'"Former Saturday Night Live writer Leland Gregory skewer
While on a scouting job outside the town of Ogallala and with the Yoakem Gang on the loose, Slocum and a tough-talking beauty find their mission turning into an all-out war when the Sioux get their ha
A mysterious plane crash . . . a dangerous trek through the Idaho wilderness . . . a smoldering attraction . . . and a deadly game of cat and mouse. In her latest tour de force of romantic suspense, N
Fun, interactive learning booksNovelties include lift the flap, turn the wheel, foil and acetate overlaysFull of reference material, ideal for school projects and homework
Fun, interactive learning booksNovelties include lift the flap, turn the wheel, foil and acetate overlaysFull of reference material, ideal for school projects and homework
Students who break the rules at Ernestine Wilde Alternative High School get sent to see Ms. Lavinia Drumm, the librarian. Tall and exotically dressed, wearing strange jewelry and voluminous shawls, an
Each spread features four sturdy sliding doors - behind each door is the hidden answer to a questionBright photographic images feature everyday, familiar objectsInteractive titles which e
Each spread features four sturdy sliding doors - behind each door is the hidden answer to a question.Bright photographic images feature everyday, familiar objects.Interactive titles which
When the children dug a hole in the gravel-pit, they were very surprised at what they found. 'It' was a Psammead, a sand-fairy, thousands of years old. It was a strange little thing - fat and furry,
From the best way to secure a package to crafting the timeless beauty of a Celtic knot, this handy reference is the definitive guide to knotting. Hand-drawn illustrations offer accurate instructions f
A small moonchild tires of his white moon surroundings and whizzes down to earth only to find it a shadow-dark place without color. He meets Eliza, who reassures him that the morning will bring color,
This contemporary story of the true friendship between two girls is set in Vancouver's Commercial Drive neighborhood. Shu-Li's parents run a local Chinese deli and much of the story revolves around fo
As if running a successful laundromat and writing a perennially popular (and soon to be national!) household tips column weren't enough to keep Josie Toadfern busy, she's taken a gig on the side. The
This story celebrates friendship that one child has with the Earth. They play together, listen to each other, and nourish each other. But when the Earth is sad, the child is sad--so he finds a way to
"An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike." — KIRKUS REVIEWSFrom seeds dropping into soil to corn b
Modern socialism is not a doctrine, Engels explains, but a working-class movement growing out of the establishment of large-scale capitalist industry and its social consequences.
One of the most popular fictional creations of our time, the chronicle of the Sackett family is also one of Louis L’Amour’s crowning achievements—and these two magnificent novels are proof . SackettA
We all come in different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, skinny, or round. Your body is your own, and you need to take care of it. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution
Frank, the frog, is back for another adventure! This time he is carried off into the sky hanging from a balloon. At first, Frank is excited to be flying off and seeing the world. However, as he flies
Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award?This appealingly nostalgic tale conveys the tenor of the time as well as the affable narrator’s growth during one momentous summer.”?Publ
Dante Valentine has been through Hell. Literally. Her body shattered and her mind not far behind, she's dumped back into her own world to survive--or not--as a pawn in one of Lucifer's endless game
