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Long before people roamed this earth, it was home to dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. This exciting book challenges readers to search for and count a variety of ancient animals. Each puzzle provides insight about the different habitats dinosaurs lived in, and a fun fact about each of the creatures on the page. Readers will put their observation and counting skills to the test while seeing how many of each animal they can spot. Featuring...
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Captain Haley Comet is looking for a few good "mathstronauts" to help her maintain peace in the galaxy. They'll need a special set of skills to deal with the calculating aliens of the planet Calculus. Thrilled readers will want to immerse themselves in this diverting storyline and use their knowledge of fractions, symbols, operations, and more math concepts to avoid an interstellar war. Bright illustrations add excitement to the sci-fi story, while...
3) AI
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The phrase "artificial intelligence," or AI, brings to mind interactions with computers that speak to people with human-like voices such as Jarvis in the Iron Man movies. AI is much more than that-which is both exciting and terrifying! AI is used in health care, education, and even in our houses. Alexa and Google Home products are artificial intelligence! In this book, readers find out all this and more, including the history of AI and what its future...
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The jungle is home to mysterious creatures of all shapes and sizes. What's hiding underneath the canopies? Young artists will find out in this thrilling volume. They'll learn how to draw all kinds of jungle creatures in awesome action poses. Easy step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs lead to complex works of art. Top tips help artists add even more detail to their masterpieces. Artists will become king of the jungle in no time with...
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What creatures are lurking in the heart of the forest? Lots of animals call this leafy green environment home. Young artists will learn how to draw realistic forest critters by following step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations. Easy steps add up to complex works of art. Top tops help artists add even more detail to their masterpieces. Accessible text and simple instructions ensure this book is perfect for readers of all levels. Fun...
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Wizard detective Anna Kadabra needs help. Jewels have disappeared within the mind-boggling wings of the Mathmagical Museum. While attempting to solve the mystery and locate the jewels, she encounters an assortment of math problems, and a cunning dragon! She'll need the help of readers with an aptitude for math to aid this magical expedition. Young mathematicians will love wielding their math skills in this unique world of fantasy. Bright illustrations...
7) Robots
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Robots aren't just human-like machines that can walk around and talk. They're remote-controlled vacuumed cleaners, giant robotic arms used to build cars, and in the equipment of operating rooms. This volume shows readers just how many robots are used in so many ways, supported by full-color images of real-life robots at work. The history of robotics helps readers understand the development of some of the coolest technology around today. The content...
8) Drones
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Years ago, drones as they're used today likely sounded like science-fiction! Drones are used in the military to take on missions too dangerous for people. But, they're also used to shoot movies and may be used to deliver food and medicine soon! This book is the essential guide to everything drones: their history, a drone's main parts, learning how to control one, and more. Full of full-color photographs of actual drones, this book also presents readers...
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Daisy and Dale's father, adventurer Darren Deed, has gone missing during a mission to South America. After the kids receive a mysterious package in the mail, clues unravel that might lead to his whereabouts. He's possibly in the mysterious city of El Numero. Daisy and Dale need readers' help, and math skills, as they attempt to rescue their father. This clever volume seamlessly combines an exciting adventure story with need-to-know math concepts and...
10) By the Shore
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What creatures are scuttling across the shores? Young artists and animal lovers alike will find out in this fantastic volume. They'll learn to draw realistic seaside creatures with simple step-by-step instructions. Illustrations accompany each step, ensuring every project is accessible to readers of all levels. Easy steps lead to complex works of art. Each beach creature is in a realistic action pose, making the drawings even more lifelike. Top tips...
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The animal kingdom is a wild place, especially in the grasslands. Roaring lions, sprinting ostriches, leaping gazelles, and many more fascinating creatures roam this habitat. Young artists will learn to draw gorgeous grassland creatures with realistic details. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations ensure each project is accessible. Top tips help artists add even more detail to their works of art. Each animal is in an awesome...
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Most fantasy stories come down to a pivotal battle between good and evil. Which intrepid hero will dare take on the venomous villain? Sometimes, the perfect place to find inspiration for an illustrator's protagonist is history. This volume demonstrates that the past is rife with figures, both historical and mythical, who can serve as muses for a fantasy figure. Fairy queens, samurai, and knights are some of the characters readers will learn to draw...
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Magical amulets, supernatural powers, mind-altering abilities – the world of mystical heroes is full of bewitching possibilities. This ultimate guide introduces readers to a tantalizing array of mystical powers, and gives them the tools to design their own. A diverse cast of reference characters shows readers the importance of representation in comic books, encouraging them to create their own diverse heroes and heroines. Readers will be inspired...
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In the fantasy world, every thump, bump, roar, or growl could be a demonic dragon, menacing minotaur, or horrifying hydra ready to strike. This valuable guide helps young artists harness the powers of their imagination so they can create a whole universe of awesome fantasy monsters. It shows them how to animate them with a touch of magical energy. From terrible teeth to cruel claws, this motivating book offers step-by-step instructions about how to...
15) Gothic Horror
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Imagine a remote village on a moonlit night. A nearby dense forest is alive with eerie echoes. This is Gothic-horror territory, a world of vampires, werewolves, and those brave enough to face them! Fantasy enthusiasts will love reading about each featured supernatural being and musing how it will fit into the next illustrated tale they weave. How-to sketches are accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations that will motivate artists of all levels....
16) Epic Adventures
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Every fantasy adventure needs an adventurer! Readers only need choose whether they want an Amazonian heroine, an intrepid swordsman, or another beautifully rendered character to star in their next illustrated masterpiece. Young illustrators will appreciate the step-by-step process that makes each figure an achievable depiction, whether they're beginners or seasoned artists. After mastering the characters, they'll be guided in making a final dramatic...
17) Over the Reef
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Coral reefs are home to some of the most bizarre and beautiful creatures on Earth. What weird and wonderful animals are hiding in this incredible environment? Young artists will find out in this amazing volume. They'll learn to draw realistic sea creatures who call reefs home. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations make each project accessible. Easy steps lead to complex works of art. Artists will be amazed at the masterpieces they...
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Brush off those superpowers, it's time to team up with the Infinity Squad to save the city from certain destruction! Just like any team of superheroes, each member of this courageous group has a unique skill set, in this case a knack for math. Readers will be up to the challenge of helping the intrepid Infinity Squad solve a variety of problems as they endeavor to foil the evil plans of Doc Zero. At-level math problems are woven cleverly into the...
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In just a blink of geological time, the human species spread out from Africa and colonised every corner of the globe, and subjugated the new environments they came across to their will. How did humanity become so dominant so quickly? And what did they then do with this new power?
Homo Sapiens tells the story of the species from its earliest evolutions through the development of the first civilizations up to the industrial and information revolutions...
20) Steampunk World
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Steampunk is the science fantasy genre combining steam-powered technology in a retro world. With that motivating blend in mind, this attention-grabbing volume guides artists through many possibilities for populating their steampunk world, including steam-powered androids, airships, and treasure hunters. They'll start with a stick figure and learn how to fine-tune it into a fully colored 3-D illustration. The step-by-step instructions, infused with...
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