Books with author Susie Brooks

What do ladybugs, candy, and peacocks all have in common? Thumbprints can be used to create beautiful versions of each of these things. With the help of this imaginative book, readers will learn how to use their hands and feet to make beautiful artwork. Step-by-step instructions guide young artists to construct one-of-a-kind creations by printing and tracing their hands and feet. Colorful illustrations help readers visualize their final product, while accessible text helps them to complete each project.

What do ladybugs, candy, and peacocks all have in common? Thumbprints can be used to create beautiful versions of each of these things. With the help of this imaginative book, readers will learn how to use their hands and feet to make beautiful artwork. Step-by-step instructions guide young artists to construct one-of-a-kind creations by printing and tracing their hands and feet. Colorful illustrations help readers visualize their final product, while accessible text helps them to complete each project.

The many tribes spanning the Great Plains region of the United States—known as the Plains Indians—survived predominantly because of the American Bison. A buffalo was a source of food, hides for clothing, and bones for cups, decorations, crafting tools, and knives. While the Plains Indians no longer roam the plains due to Westward expansion, much can be learned from reading about their culture of living off the land and not wasting natural resources.

The many tribes spanning the Great Plains region of the United Statesknown as the Plains Indianssurvived predominantly because of the American Bison. A buffalo was a source of food, hides for clothing, and bones for cups, decorations, crafting tools, and knives. While the Plains Indians no longer roam the plains due to Westward expansion, much can be learned from reading about their culture of living off the land and not wasting natural resources.

In the exciting world of printing and stamping, anything is possible. Leaves transform into lions, and potatoes become parrots. Readers get creative with common household items, such as spatulas, bubble wrap, and bottle tops. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide young artists to create fun and unique works of art by printing and stamping with items that are likely already in or around their homes. Vibrant illustrations help readers envision what their completed creations will look like. Readers are encouraged to recycle by using scrap paper as the background for their work and washing and reusing the items they use to print and stamp.

Living in the Amazonian rainforest with the high temperatures, constant humidity, and plenty of dangerous insects and predators isnt easy. The tribes of Amazonian Indians not only survive these conditions, they have thrived and continue to do so. Readers will be inspired by the innovative techniques for living off the land that these amazing individuals have created in order to survive. Teach readers about a people who have lived very harmoniously as a part of nature, using resources to their fullest potential.

Sleek skyscrapers, foreboding volcanoes, high-tech transportation systems, and a world-famous cuisine are all unforgettable aspects of a trip to Japan. If readers cant get there in person, this book, full of thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes, is the next best thing. In fact, its comprehensive content delves into Japans history, economy, and daily life, too. Beautiful photographs transport readers to the very heart of this unique and visually exciting country.