Books with author Jan Sovak

These 16 stained glass illustrations portray scenes from an enchanted forest, where frolicking sprites dance and play musical instruments, relax on toadstools, ride a chariot drawn by butterflies, and engage in other whimsical activities. Each image can be assembled into one of four 15 x 21 posters. Place the finished posters over windows to create vivid stained glass effects.

Journey back millions of years to the Jurassic Age when these powerful creatures roamed the earth in all their glory. Award-winning artist and zoologist Jan Sovak takes you there with thrilling images and facts about 30 well-known dinosaurs and recent discoveries — both carnivores and herbivores, biped and quadruped. The awe-inspiring collection includes the Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Koparion, Ceratosaurus, Diplodocus, Megalosaurus, Supersaurus, Sinraptor, Othniella, and many other species.

Meticulously researched and illustrated, this coloring book is alive with 30 examples of the fascinating creatures that dominated the planet from 65 million to 145 million years ago. Dinosaurs were at their most diverse during the Cretaceous Era, and this gallery includes a splendid variety of species, from mighty carnivores such as Tyrannosaurus rex to the hulking vegetarian, Triceratops.

Eight-legged creatures related to insects, spiders are known for the silken webs they weave to catch their prey. You'll meet 12 different species in this little book, among them the spitting spider, pyramid orb-weaver, daddy longlegs, Apache jumper, black-and-yellow argiope, Goliath tarantula, and black widow. Each easy-to-read page tells you about a different spider — its physical characteristics, habits, and other data. There's also a blank space on the page to place an appropriate full-color sticker illustration.A great way to learn about these ancient and intriguing animals, this handy pocket guide can be used at home or in the classroom.