Learn to Draw!

Horses have been domesticated for over 5,000 years! This means they play an important role in the lives of humans. This book provides young artists with a wealth of information about these gentle, yet powerful creatures. Artists will have the opportunity to learn to draw a number of different breeds of horses, including Arabians, Appaloosas, and Shetland ponies. Each complex illustration is simplified to make the process easier. Artists start by drawing a simple shape and add to it to achieve the desired result. A picture glossary helps young artists make connections to things they have seen and words they may not have known. This book is sure to help artists learn to draw these galloping giants.

Airplanes are amazing! Many kids are fascinated by the way they zoom through the sky at lightening speeds. This book teaches young artists about some of the world's coolest planes ever, and then how to draw their very own version of it. The instructions simplify complex images in to steps where basic shapes are drawn first, such as right angle and square. The text features a picture glossary as well, where young artists can look up what the shapes look like. They may even learn some new shapes. Kids of all drawing abilities can use this book to learn more about airplanes, as well as learn to draw some planes they may have never heard of.

Dinosaurs are some of the most massive creatures to ever walk Earth. Readers of all drawing abilities will want to learn more about these fascinating animals that have been extinct for millions of years. After learning about each dinosaur, readers find easy-to-follow instructions that simplify the image as basic shapes. This book has a supportive glossary, colorful pages, and even a picture index with a reference of shapes mentioned in the instructions. Readers will love learning about each species of dinosaur, and when they share their new drawings they will have new facts to share, too!

Many kids spend a lot of time being in a car, and others see them driving around on streets and on TV. This book shows young artists how to draw more detailed cars by breaking them down into basic shapes first. Along with the easy-to-follow instructions, this book includes interesting information about each of the cars they can draw. Kids will learn about eight different cars featured in this book, ranging from the first motor car ever to a modern hot rod. This book also includes colorful spreads and a supportive glossary for expanding vocabularies. Kids will love learning how to draw more detailed cars while also learning cool facts about the vehicles in their artwork.

Dogs are some of the most popular and loveable animal companions that we have. Kids see dogs of all kinds on TV, in their neighborhoods, and maybe even in their own homes. These furry animals are the subject of many budding artists' early drawings, but this book will help them learn how to draw specific dog breeds with even more detail. Simple drawing instructions accompany interesting and historical information about each breed. There are some familiar dogs that kids might recognize, along with other breeds that are more rare such as the Saluki and the Basenji. Young artists will love learning more about each of these cute dogs as they sharpen their drawing skills.

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the United States. Artists of all skill levels will want to pick up their pencil and follow along with the instructions in this book. Before getting started, readers learn about the history of the cat they want to draw. Each illustration has an accompanying set of instructions to help young artists achieve the finished product. First, they'll draw simple shapes. From there, the artist will expound upon what they've already drawn, making the drawing realistically compelling. A glossary aids the artist in learning new words. Artists of all ages are sure to enjoy drawing the cuddly cats found in this book.