Books in You Can Draw series

From the super-smart Arabian to the ancient Appaloosa, all horse breeds need attention and care. This book not only gives readers essential knowledge about caring for pet horses, it also teaches how to draw them. Colorful photographs accompany step-by-step instructions that guide readers through outlining a horses body and shading in muscles and tails. Fun facts about each breed will keep readers turning pages long after a drawing is done.

Drawing transforming robots isn't just a talent, it's a state of mind. You Can Draw Transforming Robots reveals that state of mind for you to understand. Begin with the comprehensive study of the basics of figure drawing and perspective, add facial construction to the more advanced concepts of creating your own transforming robot, and you're on your way. With this incredible, instructive book and a little imagination, an artist can start saving the universe.

I Can Draw Planes, Trains & Moving Machines teaches young artists how to draw a range of aircraft, land vehicles, and high-powered machines, including a helicopter, jet plane, fire engine, locomotive, and more. The book teaches budding artists how to draw almost any vehicle by starting with a basic shape, such as an oval, a circle, or a triangle. Each step then leads to a completed color drawing.

I Can Draw Favorite Pets teaches young artists how to draw a variety of furry, fluffy, feathered, scaly, and shelled animal friends, including a dog, cat, bunny, fish, turtle, parakeet, and more. The book teaches budding artists how to draw almost any pet by starting with a basic shape, such as an oval, a circle, or a triangle. Each step then leads to a completed color drawing.

Learn how to draw dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes with these easy-to-follow instructions. The prehistoric past comes to life when you follow these step-by-step instructions and transform simple shapes and lines into terrifying dinosaurs. Fascinating dino-facts accompany each drawing. As a special bonus, a movable DINO-JAW model is included. Learn how to draw dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes with these easy-to-follow instructions. The prehistoric past comes to life when you follow these step-by-step instructions and transform simple shapes and lines into terrifying dinosaurs. Fascinating dino-facts accompany each drawing. As a special bonus, a movable DINO-JAW model is included.

The new "How To Draw" series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing. Learn how to draw a variety of big cats, in group scenes and different postures. The titles feature ten step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations make each step easy. They include background information on the subject being drawn. Different drawing media are used, including pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal, with clear instructions for each. The series covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects, with sections on material, composition, perspective and technique. "Big Cats and the National Curriculum" encourages children to 'record from first-hand observation, experience and imagination, and explore ideas'. It teaches children to 'try out tools and techniques and apply these to materials and processes, including drawing'. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.