Books with author A. G. Smith Jr

From Vicksburg to Gettysburg, stage the great battles of the American Civil War with this authentically rendered, sturdy, full-color toy soldier collection in paper form. One hundred easy-to-assemble, freestanding Union and Confederate soldiers in detailed infantry, artillery, and cavalry uniforms (ca. 1863) help re-create the historic drama of the great clash of armies in the War Between the States. Sixteen full-color plates — eight for each army — depict privates, noncommissioned officers, field officers and general officers, fully outfitted with weapons and equipment appropriate to their rank. You'll find combat-ready foot soldiers walking, loading muskets, taking aim, on the attack; commanders on horseback with sabres flashing, ready to lead the charge; marching soldiers with fife and drums; standard bearers, artillerymen, and more. This fascinating, educational collection comes complete with an array of cannons, ammunition boxes, tents and campfires, flags, stacked rifles, and other items for authentic re-enactments of battlefield drama. Artist A. G. Smith provides clear diagrams and complete easy-to-follow assembly instructions. All you need are scissors, glue, and your imagination to set up these colorful, freestanding figures, and re-create the exciting battles that made American history!

Sixteen elaborate Arabic patterns ready to glow with color! Forbidden by their religion to depict the human figure, Islamic artists developed different motifs from those displayed in European art. Intricate patterns, created over the centuries by Muslim artists, depict — among other designs — a dazzling array of geometric figures. This striking collection incorporates a wide range of these designs: pentagons, squares, octagons, combinations of stars and rosettes, and more. Colorists of all ages can show off their creativity by filling in the designs with hues of their choice. Placing the finished work near a source of bright light will produce a lovely stained glass effect.

These richly detailed designs, adapted from an ancient art form, invite colorists of all ages to bring to vivid life an intriguing display of handsome illustrations. Apply your choice of hues to stylized floral sprays of buds and full-blown blossoms, graceful butterflies, bizarre creatures from the realms of fantasy, and other time-honored subjects. Then, simply hold the finished picture up to a light source and enjoy the lovely glow!

Hours of action await young commanders with this authentic collection of nearly 100 free-standing, easy-to-assemble, two-sided paper soldiers. Step-by-step instructions make assembling the soldiers and their accoutrements easy. These sturdy World War II-era GIs are depicted in a variety of action poses, including wielding bazookas, firing mortars and machine guns, clearing mines, and digging trenches. Plenty of accessories include a tank, field gun, flag, and pup tents. Hobbyists of all ages will enjoy rallying the troops and taking command of these durable soldiers, who promise to survive countless lively engagements.

Follow these complete, simple instructions and clear diagrams to create an expertly designed, beautifully crafted, authentically detailed model of the White House. On a 1-to-10 scale of difficulty in which 10 represents the hardest level, this easy but elaborate model rates as a 2. It's printed in full color on heavy stock at N scale. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, this model appeals to hobbyists of all ages and makes a great family activity. The complete model measures 9 3/4 W x 8 1/2 D x 4 1/2 H.