Carolyn Franklin Bücher

The new "How To Draw" series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing. Learn how to draw a variety of big cats, in group scenes and different postures. The titles feature ten step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations make each step easy. They include background information on the subject being drawn. Different drawing media are used, including pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal, with clear instructions for each. The series covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects, with sections on material, composition, perspective and technique. "Big Cats and the National Curriculum" encourages children to 'record from first-hand observation, experience and imagination, and explore ideas'. It teaches children to 'try out tools and techniques and apply these to materials and processes, including drawing'. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.

Young readers will marvel at this vibrantly- illustrated survey of rainforest plant and animals species both big and small. Features side-by-side size comparisons of rainforest creatures to humans, "true or false" sidebars featuring fun facts in a Q & A format, and pages upon pages of brilliantly illustrated depictions of these wild and exotic life forms to attract even the most reluctant of readers.

"Art doodling stimulates creativity and develops drawing and artistic skills. Discover the thrill of transforming mundane objects into exciting, patterned works of art! Step-by-step guides lead you through from initial ideas to finished art. Learn about collage, origami, and other techniques. Packed with inspirational designs that show how easy it is to achieve these fabulous effects"--Page 4 of cover.

"From the smallest to the biggest, meet the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the depths of the ocean!" --

The narrative unfolds through a series of distinct experiences during a safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, weaving them into a cohesive storyline. It captures the essence of adventure and the rich wildlife of the region, offering readers a glimpse into the beauty and challenges of the African landscape. The account highlights both the thrill of exploration and the profound connections formed with nature and its inhabitants.

The fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex may be one of the most well-known dinosaurs but it's not the most scary! In Top Ten Worst Scary Dinosaurs You Wouldn't Want To Meet, you'll find the Vital Statistics of ten of the most awe-inspiring and truly terrfiying dinosaurs that ever lived. What was the biggest swimming dinosaur? Were there any scary herbivores? How did they die out...and will they ever come back? The Top Ten Worst series counts down the ghastliest ghoulies, the most petrifying pirates, the angriest animals, the nastiest natural disasters, and much, much more! Colourful and humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world's deadliest animal. Each title explores the facts and the science behind each subject as well as looking at their impact on the world at large. Topics and subjects are put in a geographical and historical context so the reader can breathe a sigh of relief if the threat is very old or far away. Captions and speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while 'Vital Statistics' fact boxes fill you in on all the details. All titles feature a full glossary and index, which back up the scientific and historical information found within the books.

This book uses an imaginative approach to learning about wild animals, as it takes the reader on an exciting African safari. The lives of gorillas are revealed in their natural habitats and documented in an engaging narrative that includes diary accounts, fun facts, sketches, and photos that mimic the look of a real-life journal.