Books with author Jan Sovak

Here's a little activity book that will delight youngsters interested in one of nature's most delicately beautiful creatures―the butterfly. The easy-to-read text provides information (range, habitat, distinguishing characteristics, etc.) about 12 different species: giant swallowtail, buckeye, red-spotted purple, monarch, long-tailed skipper, mourning cloak, Colorado hairstreak, and five more. Also included on each page is a space for one of 12 accurate, detailed stickers depicting the butterflies described. Youngsters simply place the full-color stickers on the pages with the appropriate text and they have an instant guidebook for home or classroom use.

Take a deep-sea dive and get the big picture of the ocean floor with these 24 unbacked, ready-to-color illustrations. Separate images of sharks, fish, turtles, seaweed, coral, and a sunken ship fit together into an enormous poster, which measures 44 x 47¼ inches. On the inside covers, you'll find a full-color version of the poster, identifications of each sea creature, and simple instructions for assembly. Pages are perforated for easy removal.

A wonderland of wee folk, this imaginative coloring book is populated by gremlins, pixies, giants, and other fantasy characters. In addition to mermaids, leprechauns, and other familiar creatures, these 29 images encompass a variety of lesser-known spirits:• Befana, a good house-fairy from Italy, who brings toys and sweets on Twelfth Night• Sandman, an English nursery spirit who lulls the children to sleep by sprinkling magical dust in their eyes• Puddlefoot, the Scottish household brownie who both tidies up unfinished work and makes a mess of completed chores• The Cloud People, spirits believed by Pueblo Indians to bring water to crops • Alberich, the dwarf king, who possesses a magic ring, a cloak of invisibility, and a sword with special powers• Mab, Empress of Fairies, who rides a magical coach drawn by three butterfliesColorists of all ages are certain to fall under the spell of these beguiling images.

These dazzling sticker images of butterflies will make lovely accents on greeting cards and gift packages. Twenty brightly colored peel-and-apply illustrations of Ornithoptera paradise, Japonica saepestrina, Asterope rosa, and 17 other beautiful winged creatures will also add a decorative touch to classroom assignments, school projects, and any number of other flat surfaces. Each brightly colored butterfly is identified on the inside back cover.

Think of the word "dinosaur" and you’ll probably see images of mighty monsters such as the dreaded Tyrannosaurus rex, the triple-horned Triceratops, and the bony-plated Stegosaurus. This collection of accurately rendered drawings depicts sixteen dynamic dinos. Use earth tones or bright, imaginative shades to color these powerful reptiles; then place them near a source of bright light to produce a dazzling display of Mesozoic might.

From harmless-looking ants and flies to sinister spiders, scorpions, and killer bees, this coloring book focuses on lethal insects and arachnids. Twenty-five realistic drawings include the black widow, brown recluse, and Brazilian wandering spiders; yellow jackets and an Asian giant hornet; and a deadly host of mosquitoes, fire ants, ticks, and beetles. Includes informative captions.

Tattoo fans and nature lovers of all ages will welcome this striking collection of reptile and amphibian tattoos. Nature illustrator Jan Sovak has accurately rendered ten creatures: crocodile, painted turtle, green iguana, collared lizard, gharial, green tree frog, Eastern newt, poison dart frog, and others. Inexpensive and safe to use, these instant attention-getters are fun and educational. Instructions for easy application and removal included.

This attractive collection of 11 designs features a variety of beautiful butterflies displaying eye-catching colors and fascinating patterns sure to make them favorites with tattoo wearers of all ages. To use, simply apply tattoo to the skin, moisten, and peel off the paper backing. Tattoos will remain bright and colorful for days, even after washing with soap and water, but can be quickly and easily removed with alcohol or baby oil. Instructions for applying and removing are included.

What do the wild yak and the chimpanzee have in common? The same thing as the cheetah and the sloth: Their populations are dwindling. This beautifully illustrated coloring book spotlights 30 endangered species — from the marine environment of sea otters, manatees, and humpback whales to the jungle worlds of tigers, gorillas, and orangutans. A variety of magnificent birds facing extinction is also depicted — from whooping cranes to ivory-billed woodpeckers. With a description for each creature, plus habitat information, this guide is an entertaining way to get kids involved in environmental issues.

The real-life version of these fearsome snakes might be intimidating, but the tattoos will look sensational slithering along your skin! There are 10 glow-in-the-dark serpents in this international collection: a Death Adder, Sahara Sand Viper, Sharp-nosed Pit Viper, Tiger Rattlesnake, Cottonmouth, Boa Constrictor, Cobra, Cantil, Yellow-Blotched Pit Viper, and Black-Tailed Rattlesnake.

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.