Books in Dover Coloring Books series

Meet Stegosaurus, an armored lizard as big as a car with a peanut-sized brain; Pteradon, a flying reptile with an incredible 27-foot wingspan; Protoceratops, named for its giant skull and parrot-like beak, and Oviraptor, its egg-stealing enemy; and Tyrannosaurus, the fiercest carnivore that ever roamed the earth. Forty scientifically accurate drawings depict prehistoric creatures in their natural habitats, accompanied by captions explaining their size, classification, behavior, and other fascinating details.

How many different designs can you make from one pattern? That's up to you. Just by changing color schemes in this unusual coloring book, you can emphasize different shapes. The striking collection has 30 geometric patterns to pick from: lattices, interlocking shapes, zigzags, optical illusions, brickwork patterns, and other eye-catchers. Color all or just parts of each crisp, black-and-white design to create your own attention-getting compositions.

Hours of creative coloring await with a cosmic collection of mystical mandalas! A microcosm of the universe, an aid to meditation, and a hypnotic art form ― there are many facets to the mandala's appeal, including the allure of a coloring challenge. Thirty-one intricately detailed circular designs offer colorists of all ages the chance to create dazzling kaleidoscopic effects.

Americans have always loved their cars — and at no other time in automotive history were they more appreciated and enjoyed than during the postwar 1950s. People clamored for new cars, and auto manufacturers obliged with designs that conveyed power and "Jet-Age" styling.Illustrator Bruce LaFontaine portrays the exciting cars of this period in a collection spotlighting the sleek 1950 Mercury two-door sedan; a luxurious 1952 Cadillac four-door sedan; a 1953 Buick Skylark convertible with chrome wire wheels; and the rocket-nosed 1954 Studebaker Starliner two-door coupe; as well as the following: 1955 Pontiac Starchief convertible; 1955 Mercury Montclair hardtop; 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop; 1957 Corvette convertible; 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II; 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible; 1958 Ford Edsel sedan; 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible; and 18 other impressive, ready-to-color models.Attractively rendered in precise detail, these handsome images will thrill coloring book fans and car lovers alike.

This incredibly detailed coloring book examines the external and internal anatomy of the horse, with 30 pages of accurate drawings highlighting the skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and major organs, including internal organs and the organs of locomotion. All illustrations are clearly labeled and explained. Also included are notes on the evolution of the horse as well as general health and care issues. An excellent introduction for horse lovers of all ages.

The big day is almost here. And this little flower girl can't wait to be in the wedding party! Thirty charming illustrations capture her anticipation every step of the way. Watch her excitement as she opens her invitation, shops for a dress, writes in her diary, dresses for the ceremony, walks down the aisle, sees the bride and groom take their vows, poses for pictures with the bridal party, waves goodbye to the happy couple, unwraps her thank-you gift from the bride, and more. These engaging scenes will delight every flower-girl-to-be!

From Martha Washington to Melania Trump, 46 of the nation's First Ladies grace the pages of this entertaining and informative coloring book. Presidents' wives, daughters, and other relations who served as official White House hostesses appear here in finely detailed, ready-to-color line drawings. Many of the First Ladies are depicted in their inaugural gowns — others model less formal attire. Illustrations include Dolley Madison, shown in a gown of Chinese silk brocade; Mary Todd Lincoln, dressed in a rich velvet; Grace Coolidge in a sleeveless frock; Jacqueline Kennedy in a two-piece print outfit; Nancy Reagan in a woolen ensemble; and many others. Fact-filled captions complete this stylish collection, offering colorists and history buffs alike insights into the lives of the women who shared in one of the most demanding and visible roles in American public life.

Engaging little rhymes such as this serve as captions for the 29 color-by-number pictures in this entertaining activity book. Specially designed to help preschool through first grade children accurately identify numbers, colors, and objects, simply drawn color-coded vignettes include pictures of children dressing, eating breakfast, playing with toys, working in the garden, building sand castles, and having other kinds of fun.Ideal for use at home, in the classroom, or in day-care centers, this fun filled large-format coloring book is not only a great way teach youngsters how to apply appropriate colors to familiar subjects, but will also promote the development of eye-hand coordination.

Windswept beaches. Swaying palm trees. Gorgeous sunsets. Colorists, painters, and other artists can escape to exotic, faraway places with this collection of 23 beckoning scenes. Breathtaking images from nature include lush hibiscus blossoms, stately birds of paradise, flamingoes and pelicans, sea turtles, and dolphins at play, plus kayakers and surfers on the Hawaiian coastline, and more. Each page is perforated for easy removal and printed on high-quality paper — one side only — with gray lines that virtually disappear when color is added. As exotic as a tropic isle, it's a great way to get away from it all!

Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world by coloring 30 pictures, among them vignettes of young carolers in Great Britain, Mexican children playing under a piñata, a Swedish girl wearing a traditional crown of candles, Greek children parading with drums and triangles, and an Australian family picnicking on a beach.There are also scenes of youngsters decorating a "tree of light" in China, French children leaving shoes for Père Nöel to fill, Americans hanging stockings on the mantle and leaving Santa milk and cookies, Polish children looking at the North Star, and 21 other illustrations. Each scene appears with an informative caption.