Alix Wood

Its fun to draw from your imagination. Surrealist artists, such as Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, created masterpieces of scenes that look real but couldn't be. Through an introduction to the features of surrealist art and profiles of famous surrealists, readers learn how to spot a painting or other work created in this genre of art. A colorful layout and full-color photographs engage readers with art history and their own creativity as they complete...

Get hands on with exciting science activities and experiments, and be a plant scientist.

Watercolors are a wonderful way to explore the magic of colors. Layering and bleeding watercolors together can lead to breath-taking works of art. This informative guide to watercolors is perfect for young artists who want to try their hand at this versatile art form. They'll learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolors as they complete engaging projects. Step-by-step instructions with vivid full-color photographs ensure each project is accessible....

"Many people think of Leonardo da Vinci primarily as an artist, but he was also an influential scientist. Readers of this high-interest biography will learn all about da Vinci and his contributions to society as an architect, engineer, and inventor."--Amazon.com

"Whoops you kicked your soccer ball over the wall of a mysterious math professor. Can you get it back? Not without solving some puzzles first. From geometry to prime numbers, math is the way readers can escape from the home and gardens on the math professor. Readers discover clues scattered throughout the book as they use probability, circles and degrees, and even the Fibonacci sequence to make sense of them. Colorful pictures and an engaging story...

"Young readers often love learning about prehistoric creatures like dinosaurs, mammoths, dodos, and sabertooths. In this interactive volume, fun facts about these creatures are paired with engaging activities to make learning about this high-interest topic even more enjoyable. Essential information is presented through achievable text, and colorful illustrations of these creatures fill the pages. In addition, readers are presented with a wide variety...

This guide to colored pencils gives young artists the tools they need to begin mastering this versatile art form. They'll make masterpieces as they follow along projects designed to teach the fundamentals of colored pencils.

A beautiful garden is a delight and takes quite a bit of skill and knowledge to design. However, creating a garden that attracts fairies and other magical creatures takes some real know-how! This fun book demonstrates through numerous creative projects and step-by-step instructions how to create arresting miniature landscapes of objects and plants and encourages young gardeners to exercise their green thumbs with artistic outdoor activities.

"Young readers are often interested in what farmers do, but they might be surprised to discover how much farmers use science while they work! The fresh approach to a commonly covered career features a strong focus on STEM, as well as a delightful blending of illustrations and full-color photographs. Relatable cartoon kids guide young readers as they ask and answer big questions about what farmers do. This engaging format, which is presented in an...

Some of the most famous artists of all time were from the impressionist school. Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, and Edgar Degas all created works that have stood the test of time, and they were impressionists. Readers learn about the characteristics of impressionist art and the techniques used to create it. Master impressionists are profiled throughout the book, including information about their beautiful works. Readers can use this new knowledge to...