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Dr. Seuss's ABC (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussArguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters—from Aunt Annie&’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl—Dr. Seuss&’s ABC is a must-have for every young child&’s library. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
Dr. Seuss's ABC: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussArguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters—from Aunt Annie&’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl—Dr. Seuss&’s ABC is a must-have for every young child&’s library.Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Dr. Seuss's Book of Animals (Bright & Early Books)
by Dr. SeussAn easy reader about animals—real and imaginary—with illustrations by Dr. Seuss!Featuring a mix of real animals and Seussian creatures, this super-simple rhymed riff about animals is both a concept book AND a funny introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books—including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, and Dr. Seuss's ABC—it teaches beginning readers to identify animals in the world around them and ones only found in classic books by Dr. Seuss! Nurture a love of reading—and of Seussian creatures—with this great new concept book for beginning readers!Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThis #1 New York Times bestseller is the perfect gift for the young artist in your life! A never-before-published Dr. Seuss non-fiction book about creating and looking at art! Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide! Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others—all of which feature a horse! Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways. Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss&’s original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with &“real-life&” art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss&’s Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages. Publisher&’s Notes discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss&’s interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and information about each of the artists and art reproductions in the book.
Dr. Seuss's School Things (Dr. Seuss's Things Board Books)
by Dr. SeussA board book featuring Thing One and Thing Two--from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat--that's perfect for back to school!Written in super-simple rhyme, this sweet, sturdy board book follows Thing One and Thing Two as they spend a typical day at school. From riding the school bus, learning their ABCs and numbers, reading, making art and music, playing outside, and visiting with a class pet, Dr. Seuss's beloved Things reassure toddlers that school is a fun place to learn.Perfect for back to school, this is an ideal way to introduce the very youngest children to the magic of Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss: The Great Doodler (Step into Reading)
by Kate KlimoA Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and his inventor father spawned a wildly imaginative and perfectionist side. It's no wonder that these qualities led to the beloved work of Dr. Seuss, the Great Doodler. Follow his career as an ad man, political cartoonist, creator of forty-five indelible children's books, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Not bad for a lifelong doodler! Includes fun facts and several of Dr. Seuss's original sketches and artwork! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dr. Zhivago (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesDr. Zhivago (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Boris Pasternak Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
Dracopedia Legends: An Artist's Guide to Drawing Dragons of Folklore (Dracopedia)
by William O'ConnorLearn to draw colossal dragons and legendary heroes!It was a stormy night in Northern Wales when I and my apprentice, Conceil, had to take shelter in an old stalkers cottage along Caernarfon Bay. A peat fire was lit, and our guide, Sir Geoffrey Guest, regaled us with ancient stories of dragons while, outside, the gale battered the coastline.... What follows is a retelling of classical legends, plucked from the folklore of cultures spread across time and around the world, from ancient Greece and China to Medieval England and Norse mythology. You'll discover the epochal dragons who reigned over snow and sea; those with wings and flaming maws; those who thwarted Beowulf in underground lairs; and those slain by Hercules' mighty sword.Dracopedia Legends presents 13 epic tales of heroes vanquishing dragons, accompanied by lavish dragon illustrations inspired by the myths. Acting as both a storybook and art guide, each chapter also includes in-depth instructions to reveal how to conceptualize, research and design every iconic battle scene, broken down into multiple stages so you can create your own commanding and evocative narrative paintings. Includes:13 tales of the most legendary dragons from around the worldInstructions for drawing and painting each climactic clash between hero and beastHow to design, sketch and develop illustrations into layered and detailed final paintingsThe fourth book in the best-selling Dracopedia saga!
Dracopedia The Bestiary: An Artist's Guide to Creating Mythical Creatures (Dracopedia)
by William O'ConnorUnleash the Beasts! For millennia historians, artists and scientists have chronicled their ideas and discoveries of mythological and magical monsters in encyclopedias known as bestiaries. From Asia to America, Japan to the jungles of South Africa, the vast menagerie of exotic and legendary creatures has populated the imaginations of all cultures for centuries. Beautifully illustrated and fantastically detailed, Dracopedia: The Bestiary is a modern, but no less unsettling reimagining of the ancient version. It is an A-to-Z artist's guide to animals of the legendary world. Some, like the griffin and yeti, may be familiar to you. Others--like the enigmatic questing beast and ferocious manticore--may seem new and strange. Some may even haunt your dreams. Inside the bestiary, you will find: Secrets of each animal's evolution--origins, habitat, anatomy, diet and more. Fantastic illustrations created using pencil sketches and digital coloring. Four-stage demonstrations taking you from concept and design to under-painting and finishing details. By drawing on the forms and features of more pedestrian animals, you'll learn how to give shape to the bizarre creatures that roam the depths of your imagination, adding to the bestiary of the ages.
Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World (Dracopedia)
by William O'ConnorEverything you ever wanted to know about dragons, but were afraid to find out Fantasy artists will breathe easier to discover a less perilous alternative to drawing dragons from life. Dracopedia grants you safe, easy access to the world's most prominent dragon species, from tiny, innocuous feydragons to the ferocious wyvern. For years, artist William O'Connor has traveled the globe, studying dragons in their natural environments. His findings, field notes and sketches have been compiled for the first time into this single, beautifully illustrated compendium-a natural and cultural history of the beasts as well as a step-by-step drawing workshop. Details of the anatomy, behavior, habitats and legends of 13 major dragon families Heavily illustrated with field sketches, anatomical studies and gesture drawings Shows the start-to-finish creation of 13 striking paintings, illustrating key concepts that apply to every medium Dragons have terrorized and delighted humans for centuries-continue the tradition with Dracopedia. It's packed with inspiration for putting "fierce" into your fantasy art, as well as the facts to keep your dragons true to life.
Dracula (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesDracula (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Bram Stoker Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #16)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesFrom the Book jacket: There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the new guidance counselor really be Count Dracula, the famous vampire? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! "You won't be laughing when Count Dracula nibbles your neck while you sleep," Howie warnec plan to be safe." "For all you know, he's a sickly cousin of Mrs. Jeepers," Melody argued. "After all, who seen a vampire breaking up fights?" "And I'm sure Count Dracula doesn't drink lemonade," Eddie added.
Drafting Aide: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Drafting Aide Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: drafting techniques, terminology, and instruments; understanding and interpreting technical instructions and dimensional drawings; interpretation of graphs and tables; basic mathematics; and more.
Drafting and Assessing Poetry: A Guide for Teachers
by Sue Dymoke`This excellent book provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of all aspect of poetry teaching. The book does more than inform us - it inspires profound reflection on the best ways it support poetry writing and draws us into the debate about assessment-driven curriculum' - School Librarian `A must for trainee teachers and English departments' - Booktrusted News `Drafting and Assessing Poetry is thoroughly researched and shows how attitudes towards teaching of poetry and indeed the place of poetry on the syllabus, has changed with political fashion over the years, but more importantly, Sue Dymoke shows how a handful of contemporary poets go about drafting their work and sees this process as an essential tool in the classroom, advocating that students should keep drafting notebooks, just like real writers. Getting students, or indeed members of writing groups, to understand that one draft of a poem may not be the final or best work they can produce will never be a problem again!' - Writing in Education `Sue Dymoke's book is a much needed antidote to the ubiquitous guides to poetry analysis.... This book is well worth reading for its clarity and wealth of ideas' - Bethan Marshall, TES Teacher Magazine `Every English department should buy this remarkably comprehensive book. Inspiring approaches for teaching children to write poetry are clearly described. Sue Dymoke draws upon her extensive experience as a poet, English teacher and researcher to explore the place of writing poetry in English lessons and examinations. Her unique insights into both the writing and teaching of poetry should prove invaluable to English teachers' - Dr Mark Pike, Lecturer in English Education and Head of PGCE English, University of Leeds `It is a useful book: a theoretical text, but with a practical focus, which makes it very readable and interesting, to teachers of young people particularly, but also, to teachers of adults and indeed in parts to poetry writers themselves, particularly those interested in working in schools, or simply curious about the general process of drafting and evaluating poetry' - County Lit, Nottinghamshire County Council Literature Newsletter Drafting and Assessing Poetry offers a range of teaching strategies for developing students' poetry writing skills, and guidance about assessment approaches. Critical commentaries combine with illustrations of successful classroom practice to consider this essential but under-explored aspect of English teaching. Based on theory but with a practical dimension, the book engages readers in current critical debates about poetry teaching and its place in an assessment- driven curriculum. This book is for reflective practitioners, including trainee teachers, who want to develop their understanding of poetry teaching and to gain insights, which will inform classroom practice. It will also be useful for literacy co-ordinators, teacher educators and other advisory staff in the field of English teaching.
Draftsman/Drafter: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-203)
by National Learning CorporationThe Draftsman/Drafter Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Drag and Rex 1: Forever Friends
by Susan LubnerMeet Drag and Rex, the sweet, silly best friends who find joy and adventure in the simplest places in this charming and cheery modern Frog and Toad.Drag is a dreamy, literal, impulsive, (and sometimes a little bit scatter-brained) dragon. Rex is a dapper, practical, methodical (and sometimes a little bit stuffy) T.rex. The two may have their differences, but they are both gentle and caring, and the best friends. Forever friends.Whether it&’s deciding what to have for breakfast, working through those tricky zippers, buckles, and buttons to bundle up tight, how to make the best of a snowy day, or how to face down something scary, through patience, cooperation, and a good dose of silliness and humor, these buddies always figure out how to push through their challenges. Together. Forever Friends features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they follow the adventures of their new forever friends.
Dragon Draw: Learn To Design, Draw And Paint Dragons
by Piper ThibodeauIf you love dragons, magic is in the air! Learn to create your own dragons in a uniquely fun style. Author Piper Thibodeau walks you through drawing basics and how to design a dragon character, then gives you everything you need to know to detail and color your dragon. Includes instruction for both traditional and digital artists. A final start-to-finish demonstration takes you through all the steps for one dragon design.
Dragon Painter: Independent Reading Gold 9 (Reading Champion #656)
by Adam BushnellThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).This traditional tale tells the story behind the Chinese proverb "Draw the dragons, dot the eyes" and the eye-dotting ceremony. A painter refuses to draw in the eyes of the dragons, but the Emperor will not listen...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Dragon World: Amazing dragons, advice and inspiration from the artists of deviantART
by Pamela Wissman Sarah LaichasFrom fire-breathing to friendly, dragons pretty much rule the fantasy world. Dedicated to the coolest of mythological beasts, DragonWorld is a showcase of some of today's best, most imaginative dragon art. Some stick to the popular notion of what a dragon is, while others offer more unexpected interpretations. Behind this fiercely creative work is a diverse group of young international artists who have developed loyal fan followings on the popular online showcase, deviantART.com. Look inside to see why. 120 creations from 49 cutting-edge dragon artists all on deviantART.com •Represents a wide variety of mediums—both traditional and digital—and an even wider variety of stylistic interpretations from classic to futuristic •Q&A-style profiles offer fascinating insights on the artists' techniques and inspirations
Dragon's Hiccups: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #129)
by Jenny JinksIn this story, a dragon has a bad case of the hiccups and nothing her friends do seems to help, leading to all sorts of fiery problems!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.
DragonArt Basics for Beginners
by J Neondragon" PefferDragons are terrifying creatures, and do not like to be drawn by just anyone! If you're brave enough to take on the task, you'll appreciate the lessons in this book for guiding you on your treacherous journey! By the end, you'll have created some great scaly friends.
DragonArt Collector's Edition: Your Ultimate Guide to Drawing Fantasy
by J. Neondragon" PefferMake your fantasy world a reality. Conjure up the mythical heroes and fantastical beasts that roam your imagination. With just a pencil, some paper - and perhaps a broadsword - you can unleash the mighty monsters of your mind, including deadly dragons and brutish orcs, or ethereal inhabitants such as elegant elves and mermaids. Artist and dragon expert J "NeonDragon" Peffer (along with Dolosus, her fire-breathing dragon familiar) will give you tips and tricks to help you create your own unique fantasy world full of legends, fairy tales and things that go bump in the night. Surpass the drawing skills of mere mortals with this master collection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction. Learn to build even the most elaborate characters through simple color-coded diagrams demonstrating how to use basic shapes, three-dimensional shading and a variety of color schemes. Create complete scenes, and enhance your creations by learning how to draw believable backgrounds. Discover how to relay facial expression and personality. Accessorize your mythical minions with a variety of unique details such as beards, wings, fins, hooves, fangs and tusks. Dress your Victorian vampires and noble centaurs in fantasy fashions to make them warriors, rangers, clerics, peasants, or any role you can imagine. In fantasy, there are no rules, and anything is possible. The more you draw, the better you'll get. It's your world: Now go create it.
DragonArt Evolution: How to Draw Everything Dragon
by J. Neon PefferA dragon artist's guide to better drawing Magnificent and powerful creatures, these dragons be, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it's difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein lies the trouble with drawing them from life. Make your dragon portraits more authentic (while avoiding loss of life and limbs) with the help of this guide. A follow-up to the fiercely popular DragonArt, this book features ALL NEW dragons and EVEN MORE detailed dragon anatomy instruction. 60+ step-by-step demonstrations cover a variety of dragons, including medieval, fairy and sea-dwelling varieties In-depth advice for drawing every part of the beast-eyes, ears, horns, wings, scale patterns, limbs and more Extra tips and tricks provided by your dragon guide, Dolosus It's everything you need to draw a variety of dragons-from enormous, ancient beasts with broken scales and fractured horns, to sleek, sinuous creatures with leathery skin and fancy frills. So steel your heart, prepare your trusty inking pen, and venture forth, brave artist-unleash the ferocious, extraordinary, original beasts that dwell within your fiery imaginings!
Dragonart Fantasy Characters: How to Draw Fantastic Beings and Incredible Creatures
by J Neondragon" PefferGive life to the beings that roam your imagination! Dragons may terrorize fantasy worlds, but they need peasants to munch on . . . heroes to confront . . . elegant elves, shrewd sorcerers and dreaded demons to battle. Following on the wings of the ferociously popularDragonArt, this book shows you how to conjure up your own fantasy realms by drawing inspiration from fairy tales, legends and (if you dare) things that go bump in the night. Breathe the life into your beings by basing them upon fundamental human anatomy#151;proportions, facial expressions and gender-specific characteristics. Color-coded, step-by-step demonstrations (simple enough that even the dullest of dwarves could follow along!) show you how to create a sordid cast of creatures, including goblins, orcs, sprites, angels, mermaids, centaurs, vampires, werewolves, banshees and more. Accessorize each being by tailoring them with tusks, wings, hooves, daggers, armor and various apparel, from the fine garb of nobles to peasant rags. Copy each being as-is. Or, better yet, follow your own twisted imaginings to conjure up creatures from fantastic lands.
Dragonart: How To Draw Fantastic Dragons And Fantasy Creatures
by J Neondragon" PefferColoring that Makes Magical Creatures Come Alive! Enter the realm of fantastic dragons and magical creatures. Here best-selling artist J "NeonDragon" Peffer takes you on an adventure, showing you step-by-step how to make fantasy drawings come to life with bold color and vibrant texture. These techniques are fun, fast and easy to follow. Simply color these amazing drawings, and watch your favorite creatures leap off the page! Inside you'll find: 45 mind-blowing dragon drawings you can color Awesome techniques for capturing textures like fur, feathers and scales Simple steps for realistic shading and 3D effects Color palettes for capturing fantasy creatures of all kinds Throughout this inspiring book, NeonDragon shares her vast knowledge of the fantasy world, offering you special insights and information on a range of imaginary creatures, including griffins, gargoyles and of course, dragons. She also shares quick tips for getting all the colorful details just right. In no time, you'll be coloring fantastic creatures better than you ever have before. The possibilities are endless. Take this guide and fly where your imagination takes you!