Cartoons are fun to look at, but they take a lot of work to create. Aspiring artists learn how to draw memorable details that make cartoon characters come alive on the page. Different techniques are introduced, such as creating a sense of motion and emphasizing different features to give characters distinct personalities. Readers are presented with a variety of cartoons to try their hand at drawing—from a sporty grandma to a creepy villain. Each cartoon is shown through step-by-step instructions of the whole drawing process, as well as full-color illustrations of the finished product.

Young readers have probably seen sports cars, trucks, and motorcycles on the highway. Now, they can try drawing these and many other vehicles, while learning cool facts at the same time. From the historic Model T to a futuristic land speed car, a variety of vehicles is introduced to readers, along with step-by-step instructions for drawing them. Colorful illustrations aid in the drawing process and give young artists a sense of what their creations might look like when they’re finished.

Pets are fun animals to play with, and they’re also fun animals to draw! Detailed, step-by-step instructions help budding artists learn to draw popular pets—from dogs and cats to iguanas and horses. Colorful illustrations help readers visualize what the finished drawings should look like, and a list of important supplies is included to introduce readers to common tools for artists, such as specific kinds of pencils and markers. Fun facts about each pet are included to educate as well as entertain.

Wasps can lay their eggs inside other insects. Cicadas can live for 17 years underground. Some butterflies can taste with their feet. These are just some of the fascinating facts readers discover about insects as they learn to draw these colorful creatures. Science content is presented alongside step-by-step drawing instructions to make learning about both nature and art fun! Aspiring artists explore the tools and techniques used to create both lifelike and cartoon insects, and colorful illustrations give them an example of what the finished products could look like.

From the huge lion to the small red squirrel, a wide variety of wild animals is presented for readers to draw. Each page takes readers to a new place to learn about new animals, such as the kangaroos of Australia and the rhinos of Africa and Asia. Step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations guide aspiring artists as they learn to draw these animals. Also, each lesson begins and ends with a colorful image of the finished drawing. Along the way, readers are presented with cool facts about wild animals, allowing them to learn important information in a fun and engaging way.

There are some cool creatures that live in the sea—from the octopus, which can change its appearance to blend in with its surroundings, to 30 different species of dolphins! Penguins, walruses, and crabs are other amazing animals that can be found in or near the sea, too. Readers learn to draw these and other sea creatures with the help of detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, including full-color examples of each finished drawing. As readers draw, they learn about art as well as science. Fascinating facts about animal life cycles, diets, and habitats are presented before readers start drawing each animal. Discovering new information in a creative way makes learning fun!

Dogs, sheep, cows, and chickens are just some of the animals you can find on a farm. They’re also just some of the animals readers learn to draw as they follow detailed instructions to create their own colorful farm animals. Different drawing styles are presented in fun ways, so readers can draw both realistic animals and colorful cartoon counterparts. Each animal is introduced with a series of facts, presenting young artists with information about animals, so they are able to learn science concepts—such as life cycles—as they draw.

Chefs prepare excellent meals. Olympians train to be the best in their sports. Astronauts pilot big spaceships and wear space suits. These are just a few of the people readers learn to draw as they follow step-by-step instructions and look at colorful images of each finished product. Facts about a variety of careers are presented to readers in a creative way as they practice their drawing skills. Helpful sketches guide aspiring artists through the drawing process, so they can create their own amazing works of art!

Presents brief articles which provide information on various art forms, periods, and artists. Includes information on Classical, Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rocco, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Expressionism, and Twentieth Century Art, art of different cultures, other art forms, and projects.

Stress, anxiety and depressionarea modern day plague, which, according to the World Health Organisation,affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. But it isn't just adults who suffer from psychological distress, an increasing number of children are falling victim to stress, anxiety and depression. Thehuge scaleof the problemmeant that, in 2005, the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence had to producerigorous guidelines on the treatment of children with depression, which will be stringently reviewed again in 2009. The Promised Land for Childrenis designed to helpcombat stress, anxiety and depression in children aged five to sixteen. Written for parents, teachers, child minders, grandparents, social workers and child care professionals, the book 'does what it says on the tin' - it shows the reader how to improve children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. The book is written by Chartered Psychologist Dr Rick Norris with contributions from Wendy Forrest-Charde an experienced classroom practitioner in mainstream and special education. Written in two parts, part one provides a compelling argumentforthe need to help children combat the effects of psychological distress. Partone also provides a clear, simpleexplanation of how children's minds work when they become stressed, anxious and depressed. Part two includes a comprehensive mental fitness programme with lots of practical exercises to develop children's positive thinking skills. Rick uses professional case studies of children who have been successful in adopting a more positive approach to life,in addition tohispersonal experience both as the father of three school age children, andas asports coach with children and teenagers. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is self-esteem. This book provideschildren withthetoolsto develop their self-esteem,not just in childhood, butthroughout their lives.