Books in Dover Nature Coloring Book series

During World War II, armed aircraft became more deadly and sophisticated as the Allied and Axis powers struggled for supremacy. Fighters, bombers, reconnaissance planes, and transports were rapidly developed by both sides and sent into the conflict. The technology changed so quickly that some highly effective planes used early on were outmoded before the end of the war.Now Carlo Demand, internationally known graphic artist, has rendered 46 planes of World War II especially for coloring. Among them, the "Enola Gay," the Japanese Zero used by kamikaze pilots, the German Komet jet fighter, and the spunky British spitfire that performed so valiantly in the Battle of Britain.Colorists will find detailed information in captions concerning authentic coloring, markings, and insignia, as well as information about design innovations, each plane's military role and affiliation, and other pertinent data. The illustrations are accurate and authentic, and as part of the Dover Pictorial Archive Series, may be used royalty-free. Thirteen of the planes are shown in full color on the covers.All of the planes pictured here are now, of course, obsolete; but for aviation buffs, military historians, model builders, and illustrators, these superb renderings will recall an era — a time when the needs of a global conflict spurred tremendous advances in aerial technology, both military and commercial.

Familiar symbols of endurance in the stark and arid landscapes of North and South America, cactus plants are able to survive for extremely long periods without water. This fascinating botanical coloring book spotlights more than 25 different species of these extraordinary plants, among them the Beaver Tail and Giant Saguaro, the Teddy Bear Cholla, Sand Dollar, Brain Cactus, and the peyote plant. Accurately rendered by nature artist Stefan Bernath, the plants are identified by their scientific names, along with common names when available.

Perhaps the most influential architect of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright designed and created commercial, public, and residential structures noted for their revolutionary, organic form. In this carefully researched and expertly rendered coloring book, technical draftsman Bruce LaFontaine has drawn 44 of Wright's major buildings for study and use by students of modern American architecture.Among the buildings depicted here in finely detailed drawings that are ideal for coloring are Johnson Wax Company Building in Racine, Wisconsin; the inverted spiral of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City; Wright's home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois; the Robie House in Chicago; the Susan Lawrence Dana home in Springfield, Illinois; Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois; Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona; the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo; the Marin Country Civic Center in San Rafael, California; and many more.In addition to providing students of architecture with an excellent sourcebook of imaginative designs, these masterly drawings also offer coloring book enthusiasts an opportunity to color a rich selection of innovative buildings that have helped transform the modern American landscape.

This exciting coloring book, documenting the flora and fauna of the African plains, will thrill colorists and nature lovers alike. Forty-one realistic scenes (including four double-page spreads), meticulously researched and accurately rendered by artist Dianne Gaspas-Ettl, depict a variety of wild animals in their natural habitats.Included are ready-to-color illustrations of a magnificent giraffe at a water hole, a matriarch and herd of African elephants, a cheetah with its young on an abandoned termite mound, a yellow-winged bat amid the blossoms of the baobab tree, village weaverbirds' nests hanging from umbrella acacia, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany each illustration, identifying subjects by common and Latin names and briefly describing the environment.

By land or by sea, these turtles make coloring fun! Come and explore every facet of a turtle's world in a coloring book unlike anything you've ever seen. This collection of 30 beautifully rendered images presents a variety of species in their habitats around the globe: the Australian pig-nosed, Galapagos, green sea turtle, Egyptian, red belly, and others. The turtle's prehistory, skeleton, and stages of its life cycle are illustrated as well.

For centuries, the horse has served man and inspired his respect. Whether packing a load of new-found gold in California or gallantly leading the cavalry in battle at Waterloo, the horse has long been an essential partner in human endeavor.In this coloring book, gifted animal illustrator John Green and writer Robert Stephen Kendal team up to create a marvelous pictorial history of the horse-the species Equus caballus. Now horse lovers can learn fascinating facts about horses-history, breeds, types and more, while they color exciting scenes of horses in the fields, racing, at shows and in battle.Here are 42 detailed line drawings of stallions and mares from all over the world. Included are an exotic Arabian steed shown mounted by one of Napoleon's cuirassiers, and the familiar mustang roaming free on the western range. Informative captions provide accurate background and information on each breed. You'll also find a glossary to help you determine the proper color shades, patterns and combinations to use as you create your own impressions of this time-honored companion to man.

Rugged mountain peaks, alpine streams, and heavily forested areas are home to the many plants and animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountain region in North America. Illustrator Dot Barlowe captures the area's beautiful vistas and wildlife in 27 accurately rendered, ready-to-color illustrations.Nature lovers, environmentalists, and coloring book fans alike will treasure this collection that provides detailed images of a hawk circling high above a mountain valley, a puma watching its playful cubs, a chipmunk sampling pine nuts, a black bear snagging a rainbow trout, and other creatures in realistic scenes — each accompanied by fascinating, information-packed text.

Thirty striking works by noted female artists appear in this eclectic collection. They range from conventional portraits, such as Vanessa Bell's depiction of her sister, Virginia Woolf, to a pioneering abstract painting by Sonia Delaunay. Other landscapes, still lifes, and portraits include works by Frida Kahlo, Grandma Moses, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, and other distinguished artists. Colorists can rely upon their own imaginations or be guided by the original paintings, as shown in the reproductions on the front and back covers.

A Far Eastern design tradition symbolizing the universe and the movement of energy, mandalas feature symmetrically arranged patterns within their intriguing centers. This beautifully rendered book invites little artists to add their choice of colors to 30 large, simple re-creations of mystical mandala designs. Within each mandala's fascinating focal point are hearts, moons, suns, insects, unicorns, geometric designs, and much more. When complete, each beguiling illustration will surely dazzle the eye of every beholder!

Combining the history of astronomy with the latest advances in space age technologies, this exciting coloring book also joins fun with facts about space exploration and our solar system.Forty-four stunning illustrations, carefully researched and meticulously rendered, depict the geocentric and heliocentric solar system models; Galileo's drawings of the moon; the NEAR (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) spacecraft orbiting the asteroid Eros; an astronaut on the lunar surface with an "earthrise" overhead; the Magellan spacecraft penetrating the clouds of Venus to radar-map the continents; the enigmatic "face" on Mars; a U. S. space shuttle and its sleek successor, the Venture Star; plus representations of all the planets and much more.Each illustration is accompanied by a fact-filled caption in this celestial guide, which is sure to fascinate students, teachers, and colorists of all ages.