Books published by publisher Walter Foster Library

What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before. By combining the latest paleontological findings with highly detailed, intimate drawings of wildlife from the Early Cretaceous, readers will look into the eyes of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever inhabit the earth. Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the viewer will be given a first-hand account of what it is like to stand alongside everything from the first birds to flying dinosaurs to some of the largest creatures ever to walk the earth.

Includes drawing projects for characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Lion King, Toy Story, and more. The easy-to-follow instructions in this book will guide you through the process of drawing your favorite classic Disney characters. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Disney Classic Characters, and flip to the character you want to draw. Plus, learn some fun facts about these classic Disney characters as you learn to draw them. Brief character descriptions and art instruction from professional Disney animators round out this exciting artistic adventure.

As the premiere title in the series, Crazy, Zany Cartoon Characters teaches young artists-in-training how to take their drawing skills from enthusiastic doodler to ace cartoonist through a series of engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step cartooning projects. Children will learn the specific elements of cartooning, including how to exaggerate features, draw silly expressions, and create over-the-top gestures, as well as how to draw a variety of humorous animals and unique characters. They'll even learn how to develop and draw their own original cartoons.

101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!

Learn to create beautiful mandalas using a variety of tools and mediums, from watercolor and pen and ink to candy and pressed flowers. Young DIYers will discover how to draw and paint mandalas, how to arrange a mandala, and how to turn their own mandalas into inspiring artwork and gifts. DIY Mandala is sure to spur endless DIY and craft projects and spark hours of mandala fun and imagination!