Art & Music

This book provides students with an in-depth look at the elements of art and composition in a simply written text designed to engage students in the creative process as they produce original artworks. The organized content and conversational tone is perfectly suited to the age level and is equally engaging for both the novice and the more experienced art student. The middle school student can begin this book without prior knowledge of art and work independently without the need for parental instruction. The unique feature of the book is the way students learn from its pages, then choose a subject from their own environment, and easily apply the new information to their own art. Students think creatively as they are introduced to topics such as line, shape, value, symmetry, perspective, and proportion. Each unit is crafted for focus on one element of art while exploring the topic in four unique ways. Students explore their world in an engaging study designed to strengthen observation skills. In the art appreciation and history lesson, students learn how each element is used in a Master artwork. They gain insight about the artist, how the goals of a culture affect the look of the artwork, and discover contrasts between Eastern and Western art. Instruction in graded pencil drawing and ink utilizes the knowledge gained through the study of art from countries around the world including Japan, China, Europe, India, Australia and more. Technique and application pages allow skills to develop naturally as students work independently. Four special assignments show how artists combine elements of art and broaden the student’s experiences with art materials. The book provides lessons for the completion of sixty-eight finished drawings in pencil and ink that are both original and entirely the student’s own. Comb-binding, 92 pages, 68 lessons, 176 illustrations. Ages 11 and up. Learn More

This book provides students with an in-depth look at the color wheel, as it applies to the medium of pastels, through a simply written text designed to engage students in the creative process. Students produce original artworks and are delighted when asked to choose the subject matter for each color pastel work. Middle school students can begin this book without prior knowledge of art and work independently without the need for parental instruction. The organized content and conversational tone is perfectly suited to the age level of the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade student. The book offers challenging assignments that are equally engaging for both the novice and the more experienced art student. The unique feature of the book is the way students learn from its pages, then choose a subject from their own environment, and easily apply the new information to their own art. Within each unit, students focus on one topic in four unique ways. Students think creatively as they learn to use the color wheel and explore their world in an engaging study designed to strengthen observation skills. Art appreciation lessons show how color is used through the study of master artworks by Caillebotte, Gauguin, Degas, and others. Students gain insight by looking at art from countries around the world including many pastel works by European Impressionists, plus works from Mexico, Celtic tribes, and more. Techniques such as blending, hatching, frottage, and working on colored paper are covered in units that examine topics like primary and secondary color use, neutral colors, analogous colors, as well as compositional topics of rhythm, points of view, and emphasis. Four special assignments show how elements combine when using pastels. Technique and application pages allow skills to develop naturally as students work independently. The book provides lessons for the completion of sixty-eight colored pastel drawings that are original and entirely the student’s own. Comb-binding, 92 pages, 68 lessons, 184 illustrations. Ages 11 and up. Learn More

Students explore their world in engaging studies designed to strengthen observation skills as they learn about the creative process. The student gains insight about artists and movements in Western art. Art appreciation lessons show how each element is used through the study of art from European masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Durer, Raphael, Tintoretto, and more. Technique and application pages allow skills to develop naturally, as the student works independently. The unique feature of the book is the way students learn from its pages, choose a subject to draw from their own environment, and then easily apply the new information to their own art. Four special assignments show how artists combine elements of art and broaden the student’s experiences with art materials. The book provides content for a full credit with the completion of sixty-eight finished drawings in pencil and charcoal media that are both original and entirely the student’s own. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared for college art-related course with a thorough knowledge of the foundational principles of art. Ages 14 and up. Learn More

Do you wish you could look inside your child’s mind to see what is behind the artwork your preschooler just handed to you? This book shows caring adults the stages of artistic development that children go through and discusses how to nurture awareness of the world and bring it to life in a child. It offers information on the first steps your three, four, or five-year-old will take when pursuing creativity as it is expressed through art. Used regularly, this book will expand the scope and vision of what is possible for young artists. Twenty-six art appreciation lessons feature Master works by artists as diverse as Hokusai, Hicks, and O’O'Keeffe. Each lesson is followed by a project, giving preschoolers an early experience with the processes of making art. The First Skills section offers practical advice on correct handling of scissors, drawing tools, adhesives and paint with ten additional project ideas. This is not a coloring or activity book. It begins at the true beginning of any artistic production; seeing. As children become aware of the world in which they live, they will create original works of art in the way they see it. Each lesson begins with information for the parent on the nature of children’s artistic development that will help in understanding their art. Parents learn methods of teaching using real world examples that work with the purposes children have for making art. This book will suggest ways to turn art times into real educational experiences, resulting in enthusiastic artists who are ready to learn more, see more, and create more art. Comb-binding, 90 pages, 26 lessons plus 10 additional projects, 165 illustrations. Ages 3, 4, and 5. Learn More

These easy to use sets feature a distinct and unique method that makes painting by numbers obsolete. The painter has complete control. Unique embossed picture cards absorb paint in some areas and repel it in others creating intricate, detailed works of art that even the youngest children can achieve. The vibrant colors provided in these superb painting kits are extremely appealing to children, Parents describe Aquarellum as captivating and relaxing for both themselves and their Children. Ages 4+ Learn More

This coloring book includes forty-six different species of birds from all parts of the United States. The pictures have been faithfully redrawn from originals by John Audubon, the most famous American painter-naturalist. The original hand colored illustrations were first published in his classic work: The Birds of America. For each species, the caption supplies the modern, common and scientific names and the current range by general region. A Dover Publication. 45 pages.

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Band in a Box musical instrument set includes a tambourine, cymbals, maracas, clacker, tone blocks, and a triangle. It's everything preschoolers need to form a kids' marching band, launch a solo career, or just enjoy exploring music and sounds! Band in a Box includes 10 pieces, plus a sturdy wooden storage crate. Dimensions: 3" x 11.3" x 14.9" Packaged. Ages 3+ From Melissa & Doug. Learn More

Barack Obama Coloring Book by Dover Publications. An engaging portrait of America's forty-fourth president, this collection of thirty handsome illustrations and informative captions marks significant events in Obama's life. Learn about his experience his childhood in Hawaii, his education through Harvard Law School, marriage to Michelle, the birth of his children, Malia and Sasha, his nomination at the Democratic convention, and his historic victory as the first African-American president of the United States. A thoroughly entertaining and educational choice for colorists of every age! Dover Original. Ages 8 and up. 32 pages. Learn More

Whip up 6-Minute Healthy Potato Chips, 15 Bean Soup, Fizzy Fruit Slushies, and other healthy vittles with this coloring book/cookbook combo. More than 50 nutritious recipes encourage kids to take an interest in following a balanced diet and to delight in preparing and savoring fresh foods.

The simple dishes and snacks require only a few ingredients and minimal effort. Recipes include such mealtime staples as Fun Fruit Pizza, Cheesy Spaghetti Squash, Turkey Joes, and Macaroni Bake, as well as Grape Pops, No-Bake Cookies, Sunflower Seeds, and other healthful goodies.

The fun-to-color pages feature a feast of interesting facts, from where carrots originated (Afghanistan) to the first cultivated fruit (grapes). Kids, parents, and other adults will relish following the recipes and enjoying the tasty results.

Dover Original.

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This fun bee skipping rope is the perfect accessory for children to get active in the great outdoors. With chunky traditional wooden handles they are easy to grip and made to a very high standard. Promotes great hand-eye coordination. Learn More

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up

Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1100L

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 Item 

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches

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Although dinosaurs are among the most famous prehistoric animals, there were many other creatures that predated them, among them reptiles that lived in the Permian, Carboniferous, and Triassic periods. This unique coloring book contains well-researched, dramatically rendered illustrations of these formidable creatures, many of which were ancestors of modern mammals. Included are Nothosaur, a slender, 10-foot-long animal that hunted fish in the sea and rested on land (as seals do today); Edaphosaurus, a large herbivorous reptile with a great sail on its back; Titanosuchus, a carnivorous 8-foot monster with razor-sharp, meat-shearing teeth; Oligokyphus, a mammal-like reptile that resembled a modern weasel; and 41 others.

All are portrayed in realistic habitats — pursuing meals in an aquatic environment, sunning themselves on large rocks, stalking prey in a prehistoric jungle, sampling vegetation in a forest during the Early Permian period, and more. Fact-filled captions provide the names of the animals; their size, habitat, and diet; when they existed; and other fascinating information.

An entertaining and educational book for coloring enthusiasts of all ages, this collection of detailed drawings will intrigue anyone interested in prehistoric life.

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Encourage participation in music

Includes a kazoo, a harmonica, a xylophone, a jingle stick and castanets

7-piece set

1.75"H x 7.35"L x 13.25"W Packaged

3+ years

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Perhaps the earliest epic poem in the English language, Beowulf is filled with scenes of awe-inspiring adventure. This exciting coloring book captures 30 of them! Children will thrill to the heroic feats of literature's classic hero, including scenes of Beowulf courageously battling sea monsters, dragons, and the fearsome ogre, Grendel. Dover Original. Learn More

Dress this demure little girl in charming costumes perfect for home, garden, and special dress-up events. 23 full-color reusable stickers. Learn More

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond their grasp — and free MP3 downloads of each tune make mastering the music even easier.

Some of the master composers are represented by several pieces each: nine works by Bach include Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Mozart's Rondo alla Turca appears along with eight other selections from his oeuvre; seven by Chopin include Funeral March; the "Emperor" Concerto, Ode to Joy, and "Für Elise" are among the eight Beethoven features; and eight by Tchaikovsky include Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker. Other well-known pieces include Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Liszt, Brahms' "Lullaby," Morning Mood by Grieg, Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony, plus compositions by Schubert, Verdi, Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and others.

Reprinted from authoritative editions.

This book includes free downloadable MP3s of each song.

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Colorists and horse lovers of all ages will treasure this splendid tribute to horses of the world. Illustrator John Green, a specialist in realistic depictions of animals, excels at drawing horses. This collection of his best equine images features draft animals as well as sporting creatures — thoroughbreds, mavericks, coach horses, show horses, polo ponies, and many other magnificent steeds. Informative captions offer accurate background information on each image. Dover Original. Learn More

Explore oceans and beaches across the globe with this giant-sized collection of 133 full-page drawings. Hours of coloring fun await, with realistic images that depict the splendid variety of underwater life, from seahorses, turtles, and jellyfish to jackknife clams and cone shells. Your journey begins in the warm and shallow waters of the Caribbean and South Pacific, where coral reefs teem with a thrilling diversity of plant and animal life. Then venture to beaches around the world, coloring illustrations of starfish, crabs, sea urchins, and more than 150 other forms of ocean life. The quest concludes with images of more than 100 familiar and exotic shells, including clams and scallops, as well as white-edged augurs and flamingo tongues. Informative captions offer fascinating details about the illustrations. Dover OriginalGrade level 3 - 5 (ages 8 - 11) Page Count 144 Learn More

A big book of coloring fun, packed with cowboys, desperados, prospectors, and pioneers!

Saddle up and take a trip back to the days of the Wild West with this giant coloring book. Packed with captivating details of frontier life, it features 118 full-page illustrations of dramatic historical events — building the railroad, crossing the prairie, battling outlaws — plus portraits of explorers, bandits, lawmen, and other real-life characters from an adventurous era.

Scenes from pioneer life include a wagon train fending off an Indian attack, workmen erecting the first transcontinental telegraph lines, and prospectors trying their luck amid the Rockies. From Belle Starr and Billy the Kid to Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok, a colorful gallery of famous faces includes personalities on both sides of the law. Richly detailed, authentic depictions of cowboy life chronicle the exhausting and exhilarating business of bull riding, roping, branding, and trail driving. Each illustration appears with an informative caption.

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Let your stress go and enjoy coloring these 15 intricate animal spirits.

Printed single sided on 80# card stock

Hummingbird, Swan, Macaw, Toucan, Quail, Puffin, Roadrunner, Penguin, Eagle, Owl, Thunderbird, Peacock, Flying Blue Heron, Hawk, Crane

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These 30 dramatic portraits depict aquatic birds, long-distance migrants, raptors, and other high-flying creatures. Realistic images portray the roseate spoonbill, common crane, burrowing owl, bald eagle, great egret, albatross, Cooper's hawk, swallow-tailed kite, American white ibis, and other species. Brief captions accompany each illustration.

Dover Original

Grade level 3 - 12 (ages 8 - 18)

Page Count 32

Dimensions 8 1/4 x 11

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Noted wildlife illustrator presents detailed accurate renderings of 42 species —bald eagle, common black hawk, great horned owl, Andean condor, osprey, crested caracara, turkey vulture, peregrine falcon (on a dramatic double-page spread), many more. Informative captions. From Dover. Learn More

This Dover coloring book contains beautiful images of Black Beauty and his adventures. All ages. Suspenseful, deeply moving story of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners, accompanied by 35 realistic, ready-to-color scenes that follow Black Beauty from his carefree days as a young colt through bleak and arduous experiences with often cruel handlers. Learn More