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Books in You Can Do series

  • You Can Draw Trains

    Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    People have traveled by train for hundreds of years. Today, high-speed trains are some of the fastest ways to get around on the ground. Readers discover the innovative TGV and the classic cog train, by learning how to draw them all. Simple, step-by-step instructions and fun, colorful illustrations guide their progress from inspiration to unique work of art. Each chapters exciting featured fact keeps train lovers turning the pages as they learn tips to make each drawing their own colorful creation.
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  • You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear

    Harriet Ziefert, Amanda Haley

    Hardcover (Blue Apple Books, March 25, 2014)
    Why can't you hear a siren with your eyes? Spot an airplane with your hands? And how come a pickle on your ear isn't delicious? In You Can't Take a Pickle with Your Ear kids discover how each of their five senses is hard at work all day long, providing them with information and helping them get the most out of their daily lives. Whenever you think, "I'm oh-so-sweet," Pull off your socks and smell your feet! Sections such as "Hold Your Nose" and "Stick Out Your Tongue" (not the same time!) encourage hands-on investigations of what's happening inside kids' bodies and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.
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  • You Can Draw Transformers

    Simon Furman

    Spiral-bound (DK Children, May 21, 2007)
    From Megatron to Optimus Prime, a step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing Transformers universe.
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  • You Can Draw: Star Wars

    Bonnie Burton, Matt Busch, Tom Hodges

    Spiral-bound (DK Children, Jan. 15, 2007)
    From droids and wookiees to Darth Vader, a step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters, ships, and weapons from the amazing world of Star Wars.
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  • You Can't Use Your Brain if You're a Jellyfish!

    Fred Ehrlich, Amanda Haley

    Hardcover (Blue Apple Books, Dec. 30, 2014)
    This title provides a fun and informative look at brains—insect brains, bird brains, dog brains, monkey brains, and our brains—and how they have each adapted to particular survival needs. This complex subject is made not only understandable but fascinating, and sometimes even funny!
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  • You Can Draw: Marvel Characters

    Dan Jurgens

    Spiral-bound (DK Children, Jan. 2, 2006)
    From bodies in action to computer-aided coloring, a step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing universe of Marvel Comics.
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  • You Can Take Amazing Photos

    Lillian Spibey

    Paperback (Collins, Nov. 1, 2020)
    Get steady, get focused and get snapping! Always wanted to capture images of the world around you? This book is what you need to get great at photography in no time at all. It’s easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step. It offers easy-peasy tips on the basics of photography from setting up your camera to editing your photo; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have photographed and make the book your own; and is packed with fun photography projects guaranteed to change your point of view!
  • Soccer

    Kirk Bizley

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 1999)
    An introduction to soccer, describing equipment and moves, with tips on safety, warmups, and cooldowns.
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  • Easy to Draw Monsters: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book

    Mattia Cerato, Jannie Ho

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Do you like creepy characters? Then check out this book, where you can learn to draw a spooky spider, a googly-eyed ghoul, or a fierce dinosaur. You'll have lots of fun being an artist!
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  • Gymnastics

    Kirk Bizley

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Aug. 22, 2000)
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  • Easy-to-Draw Animals: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book

    Jannie Ho, Brenda Ann Sexton

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Do you love animals? Then check out this book, where you can learn to draw sleepy cats, crazy monkeys, or giant elephants. You'll have lots of fun being an artist.
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  • Easy-to-Draw Vehicles: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book

    Mattia Cerato, Brenda Ann Sexton

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Easy-to-follow steps and delightful projects make this the perfect book for budding artists. Using simple shapes and even the youngest vehicle fanatics will be able to create their own masterpieces.
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