Alix Wood
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"In order to compete high on the rings, flip through the air, and do walking handstands on the beam, gymnasts have to be strong, flexible, and confident. With lots of practice and help from a coach and spotter, readers can learn to execute splits, L-sits, and other cool gymnastics moves by following an informative step-by-step guide. Colorful photos and helpful tips remind even seasoned gymnasts of important technical points."--
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"The Olympics are full of skating sports! Graceful figure skaters impress with jumps, speed skaters zoom around the icy track, and hockey players turn on a dime to chase down the puck. Readers will enjoy learning about different skills needed for each of these activities. With colorful photographs illustrating the postures, foot placement, and techniques needed to learn how to ice-skate, the main content shows readers what fun they can have on the...
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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.
6) Claude Monet
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Claude Monet is one of the most famous impressionist artists of all time. Readers will follow him through his early life of drawing caricatures to his later life of painting, even as his eyesight was failing. Captivating photographs of Monet's paintings will inspire any artist.
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Francisco Goya spent most of his time as an artist as a court painter to the Spanish crown. Concise text and colorful photographs will allow readers a look into the most fascinating parts of Goya's life and work. This title is a great introduction for any reader interested in the old masters of the art world.
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If playing video games is so much fun, how much fun would it be to make them? Designing video games is a very demanding career, but it is also incredibly exhilarating. From the necessary education to the daily routines, take a detailed look inside what it takes to win as a video game designer.
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"Glow sticks are a blast to wave around at a party as the sun is going down, but what do you do with them after that? This resourceful book offers several creative projects to reuse these objects as light sabers, a lantern, and even a bowling alley. Young artists will love gathering materials to complete each engaging activity and show off their creations to friends. Step-by-step instructions and colorful how-to photographs make each project a snap...
10) Johannes Vermeer
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.
11) Interior design
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"Personalizing a space means decorating it or arranging it in a unique way. The space should reflect the designer s personal aesthetic. Interior design isn't just something to marvel at on TV, and people of all ages can grasp designers key principles. This motivating book offers plenty of practical interior design projects, as well as vibrant photographs to illustrate them, and expert tips that creative readers can apply to their home or classroom."...
13) Rock art
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Rocks and pebbles are easy to overlook in our world since they're often underfoot, but when they're transformed into an emoji pendant, tic-tac-toe game, or refrigerator magnet, they become inspiring materials to craft a variety of attractive and entertaining objects. This exciting collection of projects shows readers how to use rocks they find to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Each clever project is made achievable with accessible directions...
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"Yes, hair and makeup designers can make people look beautifulbut they can also make them look like terrifying zombies! Truly, this inspiring book provides an entertaining and hands-on experience for readers of all ages and interests. The many included activities are presented with comprehensible directions paired with photographs that illustrate each concept. Whether young designers want to learn something for their everyday use or acquire career...
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Music videos, reality shows, and Broadway musicals all employ talented dancers that can move to the music. These dancers all spent many years practicing and perfecting good dance technique, and possibly took classes in many genres, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. Through an introduction to each of the different styles of dance, readers can choose which they'd be most interested in. Then, they can follow full-color photographs and detailed...
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"After the jam, pickles, or tomato sauce are eaten from a mason jar, what's next? Clever DIY creations are fun ways to reuse these adaptable items. This inspiring volume offers young artists many mason-jar projects they can successfully complete with just a few common materials. These motivating projects include a candle jar, night-light, terrarium, and a snow globe."--
17) Paul Cézanne
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Introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.
18) Duct tape DIY
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"People have long loved the amazing ability of duct tape to hold their prized possessions together, but this creative book shows that duct tape can be used to actually make a prized possession. Readers can choose to take on such entertaining projects as fashioning a tote bag, a drum, a chessboard, and even a case for their smartphone with just some duct tape and a few other materials they can gather in their own home."--
19) Stephen Hawking
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"Stephen Hawking's studies of space and theoretical physics may seem complicated, but with the help of this accessible volume, readers of many ages will be able to learn about his work and life. Colorful photographs and engaging text help readers understand the important contributions Hawking has made to science and the world in general. A fun science project gives readers a hands-on feel for the type of work Hawking has done, while a quiz reinforces...
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Learning marital arts requires both mental and physical fitness. Those who practice karate, jujitsu, kung fu, and other martial arts spend time learning self-defense, but they also learn discipline, patience, and concentration. Full-color photographs and detailed explanations introduce readers to the basic principles behind several kinds of martial arts, including tae kwon do and judo. Step-by-step instructions teach simple moves, such as snap kicks...