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20,100 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: President Barack Obama Paper Dolls: Commemorative Inaugural Edition (Dover President Paper Dolls) | [
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20,101 | 1 | In addition to illustrating books for Dover, Ruth Soffer has also done work for other major publishing houses. An artist specializing in natural science subjects, she lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Cats Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Nature Stained Glass Coloring Book) | [
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20,102 | 6 | Patricia J. Wynne is an award-winning scientific illustrator whose illustrations have appeared in over 90 books, including Super Swimmers by Caroline Arnold. She lives in New York City, where she is an illustrator at the American Museum of Natural History.; Title: Glow-in-the-dark Skeleton Stickers (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers) | [
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20,103 | 13 | The author and illustrator of more than 1,000 children's books, Tony Tallarico got his start in comics in 1953, penciling and self-inking stories for such publishers as Charlton, Trojan, and the David C. Cook Publishing Company. His popular creations include the Where Are They? series, which has sold more than 15 million copies in a dozen languages. Tony also created the first black hero comic book, Lobo, and the first political satire comic book, The Great Society Comic Book.; Title: Drawing and Cartooning Monsters: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Aspiring Monster-Maker (Dover How to Draw) | [
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20,104 | 6 | Monica Wellington has written and illustrated over 25 picture books for children in her bold, graphic style. She has always loved to cook and many of her books are about making delicious foods. Monica hopes that her new coloring books will inspire kids to get into the kitchen and have fun. She lives in New York City — with her daughter and two cats — where there are many diverse choices of what to eat. She also loves to travel to other countries and to try local specialties.; Title: Color & Cook CUPCAKES (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,105 | 6 | Individually and together with her late husband, Sy, Dot Barlowe has created more than 50 Dover titles. Dot specializes in nature themes, and her incredibly detailed drawings attest to her meticulous research. The extent of her 80-plus years of knowledge about animals and botany is surpassed only by her enthusiasm.; Title: Grand Canyon Plants and Animals Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) | [
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20,106 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Betty Grable Paper Dolls (Dover Celebrity Paper Dolls) | [
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20,107 | 13 | Alan Weller has worked with Dover for many years as a packager, creating dozens of innovative products for our CD-ROM line. His background in fine art and filmmaking has enhanced his contributions to the development and publication of many art books.; Title: Spot the Differences Book 2: Art Masterpiece Mysteries (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,108 | 6 | The author and illustrator of more than 1,000 children's books, Tony Tallarico got his start in comics in 1953, penciling and self-inking stories for such publishers as Charlton, Trojan, and the David C. Cook Publishing Company. His popular creations include the Where Are They? series, which has sold more than 15 million copies in a dozen languages. Tony also created the first black hero comic book, Lobo, and and the first political satire comic book, The Great Society Comic Book.; Title: Baseball Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,109 | 18 | Kwei-lin Lum is a California artist who communicates in a variety of visual languages. Fascinated with nature as a child, she went on to study biogeography in college. This is her first project for Dover — she spent significant time studying Mexican culture to ensure that each doll was completely authentic.; Title: Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,110 | 6 | Since 1983, John Green has illustrated over 140 Dover coloring books, including many top sellers. With an array of titles from Ballet Class to Horses of the World, he has shown an amazing talent in a broad range of categories, and informative captions reflect his thorough research. Based in London, John has also had artwork commissioned by most of the major UK publishers.; Title: Color Your Own Graphic Novel DRACULA (Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book) | [
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20,111 | 1 | Diana Zourelias is a successful freelance cartoonist/illustrator who has created several books for Dover, including Fairyland Hidden Pictures, My First Sudoku Book, and Presidential Pets Coloring Book. Her most recent Dover titles include Laugh Out Loud Letters, First Ladies Fascinating Facts Coloring Book, and the Monster Bugs, Monster Reptiles, and Monster Sea Creatures Close-Up coloring books. She teaches drawing and cartooning at Pittsburgh's Oakbridge Academy of Arts.; Title: Presidential Pets Coloring Book (Dover History Coloring Book) | [
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20,112 | 6 | Martin Gardner: A Remembrance The worldwide mathematical community was saddened by the death of Martin Gardner on May 22, 2010. Martin was 95 years old when he died, and had written 70 or 80 books during his long lifetime as an author. Martin's first Dover books were published in 1956 and 1957: Mathematics, Magic and Mystery, one of the first popular books on the intellectual excitement of mathematics to reach a wide audience, and Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science, certainly one of the first popular books to cast a devastatingly skeptical eye on the claims of pseudoscience and the many guises in which the modern world has given rise to it. Both of these pioneering books are still in print with Dover today along with more than a dozen other titles of Martin's books. They run the gamut from his elementary Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing, which has been enjoyed by generations of younger readers since the 1980s, to the more demanding The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings, which Dover published in its final revised form in 2005.To those of us who have been associated with Dover for a long time, however, Martin was more than an author, albeit a remarkably popular and successful one. As a member of the small group of long-time advisors and consultants, which included NYU's Morris Kline in mathematics, Harvard's I. Bernard Cohen in the history of science, and MIT's J. P. Den Hartog in engineering, Martin's advice and editorial suggestions in the formative 1950s helped to define the Dover publishing program and give it the point of view which despite many changes, new directions, and the consequences of evolution continues to be operative today. In the Author's Own Words:"Politicians, real-estate agents, used-car salesmen, and advertising copy-writers are expected to stretch facts in self-serving directions, but scientists who falsify their results are regarded by their peers as committing an inexcusable crime. Yet the sad fact is that the history of science swarms with cases of outright fakery and instances of scientists who unconsciously distorted their work by seeing it through lenses of passionately held beliefs.""A surprising proportion of mathematicians are accomplished musicians. Is it because music and mathematics share patterns that are beautiful?" Martin Gardner; Title: Mental Magic: Surefire Tricks to Amaze Your Friends (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,113 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Sherlock Holmes Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,114 | 15 | Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical games column in Scientific American and his "Trick of the Month" in Physics Teacher magazine, Gardner attracted a loyal following with his intelligence, wit, and imagination. Martin Gardner: A Remembrance The worldwide mathematical community was saddened by the death of Martin Gardner on May 22, 2010. Martin was 95 years old when he died, and had written 70 or 80 books during his long lifetime as an author. Martin's first Dover books were published in 1956 and 1957: Mathematics, Magic and Mystery, one of the first popular books on the intellectual excitement of mathematics to reach a wide audience, and Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science, certainly one of the first popular books to cast a devastatingly skeptical eye on the claims of pseudoscience and the many guises in which the modern world has given rise to it. Both of these pioneering books are still in print with Dover today along with more than a dozen other titles of Martin's books. They run the gamut from his elementary Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing, which has been enjoyed by generations of younger readers since the 1980s, to the more demanding The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings, which Dover published in its final revised form in 2005. To those of us who have been associated with Dover for a long time, however, Martin was more than an author, albeit a remarkably popular and successful one. As a member of the small group of long-time advisors and consultants, which included NYU's Morris Kline in mathematics, Harvard's I. Bernard Cohen in the history of science, and MIT's J. P. Den Hartog in engineering, Martin's advice and editorial suggestions in the formative 1950s helped to define the Dover publishing program and give it the point of view which — despite many changes, new directions, and the consequences of evolution — continues to be operative today. In the Author's Own Words:"Politicians, real-estate agents, used-car salesmen, and advertising copy-writers are expected to stretch facts in self-serving directions, but scientists who falsify their results are regarded by their peers as committing an inexcusable crime. Yet the sad fact is that the history of science swarms with cases of outright fakery and instances of scientists who unconsciously distorted their work by seeing it through lenses of passionately held beliefs." "A surprising proportion of mathematicians are accomplished musicians. Is it because music and mathematics share patterns that are beautiful?" — Martin Gardner; Title: Martin Gardner's Science Magic: Tricks and Puzzles (Dover Magic Books) | [
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20,115 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Michael Jackson Paper Dolls: Commemorative Edition 1958-2009 (English and English Edition) | [
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20,116 | 1 | An illustrator of numerous children's books — including more than 170 Dover titles — Cathy Beylon is also adept at interior decorating, cooking, and gardening.; Title: At the Zoo/En el Zoológico: Bilingual Coloring Book (Dover Children's Bilingual Coloring Book) (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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20,117 | 20 | Jessica Mazurkiewicz's illustrations can be seen in books and magazines, as well as on clothing and dinnerware. She is the author of several Dover titles, including Abstractions and Coral Reef Stained Glass Coloring Book. ; Title: Psalms Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book) | [
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20,118 | 1 | James Daley is the editor of several Dover anthologies, including The World's Greatest Short Stories, Favorite Christmas Poems, Great Speeches by African Americans, and Great Writers on the Art of Fiction.; Title: Great Horse Stories | [
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20,119 | 10 | A resident of County Meath, Ireland, Kieran Fanning holds a degree in children's literature from St. Patrick's College in Dublin. His Code Crackers books were inspired by the interactive series Choose Your Own Adventure.; Title: Code Crackers: Voyage to Victory (Dover Children's Classics) | [
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20,120 | 13 | Barbara Soloff Levy has created over two dozen "How to Draw" guides for Dover, plus many other activity books. Since retiring from her job as an elementary school art teacher, she devotes much of her time thinking up new ideas for this popular series.; Title: Drawing on the Go! Animals (Dover Doodle Books) | [
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20,121 | 1 | Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess's tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.; Title: Billy Mink (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) | [
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20,122 | 13 | Chuck Whelon is a British-born illustrator and creator of the long-running webcomic "Pewfell." In addition to Dover's What to Doodle books, he has designed award-winning language-teaching coursebooks for the BBC, Longman, and Macmillan. A San Francisco resident, Chuck has created print and online illustrations for Yahoo!, Goodman Games, and LeapFrog.; Title: Word Play: Write Your Own Crazy Comics #1 (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,123 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Alexander McQueen Fashions: Re-created in Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,124 | 15 | Monica Wellington has written and illustrated more than 25 hardcover children's picture books published by Dutton and more than a dozen Dover books, including the popular Color & Cook series. Many of her storybooks feature cooking, gardening, and outdoor themes. Monica, who resides in New York City, hopes that the focus of this new series will inspire kids to enjoy the wonders of gardening, no matter where they live.; Title: Color & Garden Activity Book with 50 Stickers! (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,125 | 5 | Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most popular books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Fern Bisel Peat was a noted illustrator of children's books, magazines, and toys.; Title: A Child's Garden of Verses: Includes a Read-and-Listen CD (Dover Read and Listen) | [
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20,126 | 6 | Jessica Mazurkiewicz's graphic illustrations can be seen in books and magazines, as well as on clothing and dinnerware. She is the author of several Dover titles, including Abstractions and Coral Reef Stained Glass Coloring Book. ; Title: HalloweenScapes (Dover Holiday Coloring Book) | [
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20,127 | 6 | Matt Bergstrom is a graphic designer, photographer and papercraft artist living in Chicago. His imprint Wurlington Press publishes a series of postcard-sized paper architecture kits re-creating the iconic skylines of famous cities in miniature. Matt is a fan of road trips and visiting offbeat tourist attractions, national monuments, and unusual natural wonders. He has nearly completed his quest to sketch pancakes at diners and cafes in all 50 states.; Title: American Landmarks: Miniature Models to Cut and Assemble (Dover Origami Papercraft) | [
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20,128 | 1 | Ruth Soffer has illustrated more than 50 nature-themed books for Dover. From stickers and tattoos to traditional and stained glass coloring books, she has produced dozens of bestsellers on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and marine life to flowers and butterflies.; Title: Beautiful Birds in Mated Pairs Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Nature Stained Glass Coloring Book) | [
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20,129 | 6 | A graduate of the Fine Arts program at the University of Minnesota, Noelle Dahlen has worked for nearly 20 years in the educational and gift markets. Her artwork has adorned numerous puzzles, greeting cards, giftwrap, scrapbooking products, plush animals, and candle accessories.; Title: Merry Christmas Tattoos (Dover Tattoos) | [
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20,130 | 1 | Janet Skiles lives in western Illinois with her Pekingese-Poodle and two longhaired cats. She has created greeting cards for the World Wildlife Federation, gameboard and puzzle art for Judy Instructo, Great American Puzzle Factory, and Ravensburger/FX Schmid, and picture-book illustrations for Childcraft, Harcourt, Scholastic, Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and others.; Title: How to Care for Your Cat: A Color & Learn Guide for Kids (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,131 | 13 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Mexican Folk Dance Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,132 | 2 | Praised by The New York Times as "the dean of children's science writers," Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books, many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association.Jan Brett is a bestselling American author/illustrator of children's books whose work is noted for its colorful, detailed depictions of a wide variety of human cultures and wildlife. 5 Questions with Seymour Simon: An Exclusive Dover Interview Mr. Simon was gracious enough to talk with us about his career as a teacher, his affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, how humor can get children interested in science, and more. You're a New York City native and a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, so it sounds like you grew up in a highly urban setting. How and where did your formative experiences with nature take place? I have loved nature since I was a young child. Although I grew up in the Bronx — a very crowded part of New York City — the natural world was all around me. There is weather in the city, just as there is in the country. You can see the sun, moon, and stars from a rooftop in the city. And I explored a vacant lot on my street, which wasn't exactly a park, but still had birds, earthworms, small plants, and trees. In fact, when I grew up, one of the first books I wrote was called Science in a Vacant Lot. You were a science teacher for more than 20 years, and you've remarked that teaching is the best possible way to learn how to write for kids. Can you offer some examples of what your students have taught you? I'm still a teacher and still a student too, for that matter. Students' interests range wide and deeply. They want to be treated with respect and have their questions answered and have you pay attention to their comments. I'm constantly writing in the same way that I think. There is a famous story that explains my writing too. The story goes that there is a teacher who is teaching a difficult subject and he can see by the expressions on his students' faces that they don't understand what he is teaching. So he teaches it a second time and he can see that they still don’t understand what he is teaching. So he teaches it a third time and finally…HE understands what he is teaching. That's how it goes with me. When I finally get it right, finally I understand what I'm writing and teaching. Some of your books are authorized by the Smithsonian Institution, which is a highly prestigious endorsement for any science writer. How did your affiliation with them develop? My publisher, HarperCollins made the arrangement with the Smithsonian Institution. What it meant for me is that I had an expert from the Smithsonian editing each of my books, which I am quite sure just made them better! It is indeed an honor to have my name associated with the Smithsonian. Does your recreational interest in nature photography contribute to your work?I am asked this a lot because there are so many photographs in my books. Sometimes I travel to places myself and take the photographs. I have photographed glaciers in Alaska, volcanoes in Hawaii, wildfires in California and weather in my backyard. Other times, I arrange to use other people's photographs. Often they are specialists — like a scientist who has been living in Antarctica and observing penguin behavior. Someone like that has photographs that I could never get in a single, short trip. I love nature photography, and have done many, many of my books as photo essays because I know that children love these photographs, too. Some of your books — Body Sense, Body Nonsense, for example — take a playful look at scientific facts, so you must regard humor as a valuable tool in engaging young imaginations. What other approaches can parents and teachers take to get children interested in science and excited by the processes of observation and experimentation? I created a document for teachers called "Writing Exciting Nonfiction." This details many different ways that a nonfiction author can engage young readers. Anyone can download this resource from www.seymoursimon.com. Bonus Question! Do you have a favorite Dover book? I'm not sure if it is bad form to choose my own book, but I must say that I love Strange Mysteries. I wrote it many years ago, but today's kids are still fascinated by these mysterious, unsolved events.; Title: The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things (Dover Children's Science Books) | [
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20,133 | 6 | Maggie Swanson is a freelance children's book illustrator and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked for Hallmark Cards as a greeting card artist for many years and has illustrated more than 100 children's books. Her media of choice is watercolor, and she lives in Connecticut with her husband and three exceptional cats.; Title: My Storybook Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,134 | 1 | Montreal-based illustrator George Toufexis has worked as an art director, creative director, and illustrator/designer for some of Canada's top licensed product distributors.; Title: Sharks! Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) | [
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20,135 | 6 | Sylvia Walker began her career as a children's fashion illustrator for Simplicity and McCalls. Years later, her focus turned to book illustration, and she has contributed to publications for Scholastic, HarperCollins, Penguin Putnam, and Western Publishing. The Los Angelesbased artist has created over a dozen books for Dover, including the popular My Sleepover Coloring Book and the recently released Art Museum Coloring Book. ; Title: Happy New Year Around the World (Dover Holiday Coloring Book) | [
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20,136 | 15 | Praised by The New York Times as "the dean of children's science writers," Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books, many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. 5 Questions with Seymour Simon: An Exclusive Dover Interview Mr. Simon was gracious enough to talk with us about his career as a teacher, his affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, how humor can get children interested in science, and more. You're a New York City native and a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, so it sounds like you grew up in a highly urban setting. How and where did your formative experiences with nature take place? I have loved nature since I was a young child. Although I grew up in the Bronx — a very crowded part of New York City — the natural world was all around me. There is weather in the city, just as there is in the country. You can see the sun, moon, and stars from a rooftop in the city. And I explored a vacant lot on my street, which wasn't exactly a park, but still had birds, earthworms, small plants, and trees. In fact, when I grew up, one of the first books I wrote was called Science in a Vacant Lot. You were a science teacher for more than 20 years, and you've remarked that teaching is the best possible way to learn how to write for kids. Can you offer some examples of what your students have taught you? I'm still a teacher and still a student too, for that matter. Students' interests range wide and deeply. They want to be treated with respect and have their questions answered and have you pay attention to their comments. I'm constantly writing in the same way that I think. There is a famous story that explains my writing too. The story goes that there is a teacher who is teaching a difficult subject and he can see by the expressions on his students' faces that they don't understand what he is teaching. So he teaches it a second time and he can see that they still don’t understand what he is teaching. So he teaches it a third time and finally…HE understands what he is teaching. That's how it goes with me. When I finally get it right, finally I understand what I'm writing and teaching. Some of your books are authorized by the Smithsonian Institution, which is a highly prestigious endorsement for any science writer. How did your affiliation with them develop? My publisher, HarperCollins made the arrangement with the Smithsonian Institution. What it meant for me is that I had an expert from the Smithsonian editing each of my books, which I am quite sure just made them better! It is indeed an honor to have my name associated with the Smithsonian. Does your recreational interest in nature photography contribute to your work?I am asked this a lot because there are so many photographs in my books. Sometimes I travel to places myself and take the photographs. I have photographed glaciers in Alaska, volcanoes in Hawaii, wildfires in California and weather in my backyard. Other times, I arrange to use other people's photographs. Often they are specialists — like a scientist who has been living in Antarctica and observing penguin behavior. Someone like that has photographs that I could never get in a single, short trip. I love nature photography, and have done many, many of my books as photo essays because I know that children love these photographs, too. Some of your books — Body Sense, Body Nonsense, for example — take a playful look at scientific facts, so you must regard humor as a valuable tool in engaging young imaginations. What other approaches can parents and teachers take to get children interested in science and excited by the processes of observation and experimentation? I created a document for teachers called "Writing Exciting Nonfiction." This details many different ways that a nonfiction author can engage young readers. Anyone can download this resource from www.seymoursimon.com. Bonus Question! Do you have a favorite Dover book? I'm not sure if it is bad form to choose my own book, but I must say that I love Strange Mysteries. I wrote it many years ago, but today's kids are still fascinated by these mysterious, unsolved events.; Title: Science Dictionary (Dover Children's Science Books) | [
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20,137 | 6 | A clever, kid-friendly introduction to signing, this coloring book presents both the American Manual Alphabet for finger spelling words and some of the basics ofAmerican SignLanguage (ASL). Charmingillustrations with an engagingtouch of humordepictcorrect positioning plus common words beginning with the letters demonstrated. Includes signing tips and etiquette.; Title: ABC Sign and Color: A Beginner's Book of American Sign Language (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,138 | 12 | Award-winning author and artist Yuko Green has written and illustrated numerous children's books and stationery products, including dozens of little paper doll books for Dover. A native of Japan, she resides on the Big Island of Hawaii.; Title: Let's Learn About JAPAN: Activity and Coloring Book (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,139 | 6 | Diana Zourelias is a successful freelance cartoonist/illustrator who has created several books for Dover, including Fairyland Hidden Pictures, My First Sudoku Book, and Presidential Pets Coloring Book. Her most recent Dover titles include Laugh Out Loud Letters, First Ladies Fascinating Facts Coloring Book, and the Monster Bugs, Monster Reptiles, and Monster Sea Creatures Close-Up coloring books. She teaches drawing and cartooning at Pittsburgh's Oakbridge Academy of Arts.; Title: Build a Giant Poster Coloring Book -- United States Map (Dover Build A Poster Coloring Book) | [
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20,140 | 6 | Montreal native Lynnda Rakos lives in Los Angeles, where she has worked as a designer of children's apparel and as an art therapist. She also exhibits her work in art shows and collaborates with interior designers on unique decor for children's rooms.; Title: Princesses, Mermaids and Fairies Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,141 | 6 | Susan T. Hall has illustrated more than 75 picture books and written 16 short novelty volumes. She worked for more than 12 years for Hallmark Cards as an artist, line designer, senior designer, and design manager.; Title: Happy Halloween Coloring Book (Dover Holiday Coloring Book) | [
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20,142 | 8 | "A story which is at once breathlessly exciting and a delightful character study." ---"London Times"Put on your not-to-be-missed list." ---"The New Yorker"Some books are to be gobbled at a sitting. This is one." ---"Atlantic"The book is one that horse lovers of every age cannot fail to enjoy." ---"The New York Times; Title: National Velvet (Dover Children's Classics) | [
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20,143 | 6 | Maggie Swanson is a freelance children's book illustrator and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked for Hallmark Cards as a greeting card artist for many years and has illustrated more than 100 children's books. Her media of choice is watercolor, and she lives in Connecticut with her husband and three exceptional cats.; Title: Sun, Moon and Stars Designs to Color (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,144 | 11 | The first white woman to have a sand painting prepared in her honor and the first permitted to film the sacred Mountain Chant ceremony for distribution as a feature-length movie, Laura Adams Armer was a noted painter and photographer for many years until she turned her hand to writing. She published her first book, Waterless Mountain (1931), at the age of 57 and received both the Newbery Medal and the Longmans, Green & Company's prize for juvenile fiction.; Title: Waterless Mountain | [
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20,145 | 0 | Alida Sims Malkus is the author of The Story of Winston Churchill, The Story of Louis Pasteur, and The Story of Good Queen Bess. Leonard Vosburgh studied at the Pratt Institute and Art Students League and illustrated numerous books for young people. Historical consultant Earl Schenck Miers was the director of Rutgers University Press and an expert on both the Revolution and the Civil War.; Title: We Were There at the Battle of Gettysburg | [
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20,146 | 6 | Barbara Soloff Levy has created over 50 coloring/activity books for Dover, including more than two dozen terrifically successful How to Draw titles. Since retiring from her job as an elementary school art teacher, she works as a freelance artist and devotes much of her time thinking up new ideas. ; Title: The Incredible Dot-to-Dot Book (Dover Fun and Games for Children) | [
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20,147 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Michelle Obama Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,148 | 6 | Tony J. Tallarico, son of the veteran illustrator and author Anthony Tallarico, has been creating word puzzles and activity books for nearly 30 years. His Dover titles include Find and Color Activity Book, Spot-the-Differences Across the USA, Nature Trivia Mazes, Eco-Logical Brain Games, Presidents Activity Book, and English-Spanish Word Search.; Title: U.S.A. Secret Code Puzzles for Kids (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,149 | 6 | Ming-Ju Sun has worked in fashion advertising as an illustrator, art director, and photographer. Her original illustrations for Garfinckel's department store, along with her original drawings from Dover's Fashions of the First Ladies Coloring Book, are archived at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.; Title: Dover Creative Haven Art Nouveau Fashions Coloring Book (Adult Coloring) | [
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20,150 | 6 | Discover the numbers, count the items, and color the pictures!Look for a batch of eight jars in the kitchen, four shells on the beach, six ears of corn on the farm, and plenty of other numerals and items in fun-to-color places. Forty full-page illustrations feature prominent images of a numeral and the equivalent number of objects in familiar and fanciful scenes, including a castle, witch's lair, carnival, birthday party, and pirate ship.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Look & Find Numbers to Color | [
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20,151 | 6 | Ming-Ju Sun has worked in fashion advertising as an illustrator, art director, and photographer. Her original illustrations for Garfinckel's department store, along with her original drawings from Dover's Fashions of the First Ladies Coloring Book, are archived at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.; Title: Flower Fashion Fantasies Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,152 | 20 | Award-winning author and artist Yuko Green has written and illustrated numerous children's books and stationery products, including dozens of Dover's little paper doll, coloring, and activity books. She received a BA from the University of Washington and an MA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. A native of Japan, she resides on the Big Island of Hawaii.; Title: The Nativity Activity and Coloring Book (Dover Holiday Coloring Book) | [
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20,153 | 6 | Montreal-based artist Atanas Mikaltchev teaches photography at the University of Montreal and illustration and design at a private college. He is the founder of Hartiatoys, a paper toy designing company, andSad Dog Design, a graphic design company. In 2006, his paper toys were rewarded the highest prize in Quebec's graphic design field, the prestigious "Grafika "prize."; Title: Kid-agami -- Sea Life: Kirigami for Kids: Easy-to-Make Paper Toys (Dover Children's Activity Books) | [
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20,154 | 15 | The Berenstain Bears are celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2012.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 340 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 260 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000. Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.berenstainbears.com; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Storytime Treasury | [
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20,155 | 15 | Stan and Jan Berenstain introduced the first Berenstain Bear books in 1962. Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents work together to write about and draw these lovable bears. Eventually he started drawing and writing about them too. Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from the family home and studio in Pennsylvania, in an area that looks much like the sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country.; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Big Book of Science and Nature (Dover Children's Science Books) | [
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20,156 | 6 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Award-Winning Fashions of Edith Head Paper Dolls | [
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20,157 | 6 | John Trombold is an independent scholar who has taught at several regional institutions, and is now teaching at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. He is co-editor of Reading Seattle: The City in Prose. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Things That Fly Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book) | [
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20,158 | 13 | One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.; Title: Fashions of the Roaring Twenties Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,159 | 2 | Roz Fulcher's art has appeared in Highlights Magazine and in publications by Harcourt, Reader's Digest, Brown, Soundprints' First Look Series, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin, McGraw-Hill, Carus, and many others. She is also a craft designer who has followed the craft fair circuit throughout the country.; Title: Mind Your Manners!: A Kid's Guide to Proper Etiquette (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,160 | 0 | Olive Beaupré Miller (1883–1968) and her husband, Harry Miller, formed a company known as The Book House for Children. Starting in 1920 with My Book House, In the Nursery, their innovative publications feature stories of literary value for young readers.; Title: Story Time (My Book House) | [
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20,161 | 6 | Self-taught artist John Kurtz has illustrated licensed characters for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and Cartoon Network. His projects include illustrations of the Coca-Cola polar bears and the Pepperidge Farm goldfish. He has also created original characters for advertising and educational publishing.English artist Jillian Phillips, a designer of stationery and fabric, has worked for Adams Kidswear, Debenhams, Fisher Price, Hoffman Fabrics, Innovative Kids, Mothercare, and Paperchase.; Title: Our 5 Senses Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books for Children) | [
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20,162 | 15 | Find out all about the microscopic organisms inside our bodies!The GIANTmicrobes are here to help kids discover the causes of the common cold, flu, bad breath, stomachaches, and other ailments. Adorable full-page illustrations to color show where tooth decay comes from, the source of penicillin, and what life inside an ordinary puddle looks like. Other fun facts explain germ-related causes, prevention, and treatments.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: GIANTmicrobes--Germs and Microbes Coloring Book | [
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20,163 | 6 | Travel from here to there by solving the puzzles and coloring the pictures!From following the maze that leads a taxi to the airport to counting the suitcases at baggage claim, this little book is loaded with puzzles and coloring fun. Crosswords, secret codes, word searches, and other activities will help 4- to 8-year-olds look forward to their trip and keep them busy along the way.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: My Airplane Trip Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,164 | 6 | Discover hidden monsters of dark forests, vast wilderness, and ocean depths!Cryptozoology concerns the study of animals whose existence is not yet provenand this coloring book ranges all over the globe to recapture mysterious creatures. Color these imaginative renderings of nightmarish creatures that have been reported but not scientifically documented: the giant vampire bat of Madagascar, the Himalayan Yeti, North America's ape-like Bigfoot, and 27 other bizarre animals.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: The Unbelievable Cryptozoology Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books for Children) | [
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20,165 | 1 | Four charming children's stories by Caldecott Medalwinning illustrator and author Arnold Lobel offer warm, vibrantly illustrated tales of love, friendship, and discovery. This collection marks the first time these books are available in a single edition, offering readers and listeners a winsome combination of humor and subtle moral teachings. Contents include:The Bears of the Air, the tale of four little bears who try hard to be good and do everything that Grandfather says but always get into trouble.Prince Bertram the Bad, the story of a naughty little prince whose pranks go too far? when he teases a witch, he is turned into a dragon.The Great Blueness, a fable that recounts a wizard's discovery of colors and his transformation of the world.The Man Who Took the Indoors Out, in which Bellwood Bouse invites his home's inside to step outside and finds himself alone as his furniture skips away.Dover (2014) republication of the editions originally published by Harper & Row and HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: The Arnold Lobel Treasury (Dover Children's Classics) | [
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20,166 | 6 | Get these cute little girls ready to go back to school in style!Dress a charming pair of dolls in outfits from their wardrobe of 18 reusable stickers. Chic fashions include jeans, capris, sweatshirt, striped jersey, four pairs of shoes, and an array of accessories, from hats to handbags.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Back to School Sticker Paper Dolls (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,167 | 6 | Title: Kate( The Duchess of Cambridge Paper Dolls) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: EileenRudisillMiller <>Publisher: DoverPublications; Title: KATE: The Duchess of Cambridge Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,168 | 8 | Margaret Wise Brown (1910–52) is the creator of the children's classic Goodnight Moon. A prolific author of stories for young readers and listeners, she transformed the traditional approach to picture-book narratives with her unique ability to see the world through a child's eyes.Writer and artist Leonard Weisgard (1916–2000) collaborated with Margaret Wise Brown on other books, including the winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, Little Lost Lamb.; Title: The Noisy Book Treasury (Dover Children's Classics) | [
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20,169 | 6 | Kids can design their own bookmarks with this colorful sticker activity book!These four page holders feature incomplete illustrations of a pirate, robot, space alien, and monster. More than 60 reusable stickers offer children a fabulous range of decorations that include eyes, mouths, hats, masks, wigs, wings, and other costumes and accessories. Just cut the bookmarks out and add the stickers for your own customized creations!See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Make Your Own Bookmark Sticker Activity Book: Monsters, Robots and More! | [
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20,170 | 6 | A classic book of brainteasers, brimming with old-fashioned charmCount the tulips in a garden, find the mistakes in pictures, and solve other quaint mysteries in this book of puzzles from 1922. Antique rebuses, hidden words, riddles, puns, and other imaginative challenges abound, accompanied by full-page illustrations and other whimsical line drawings. These timeless puzzles will captivate readers ages 6 and up. Answers appear at the end.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.comJohn Martin was the pen name of Morgan van Roorbach Shepard (1865–1947), a Brooklyn native who published the children's magazine John Martin's Book. Peter Puzzlemaker is a collection of games from his magazine. Illustrator and author George Leonard Carlson (1887–1962) worked for many years on John Martin's Book. He wrote many cartooning and how-to-draw books and created the dust jacket for Gone With the Wind.; Title: Peter Puzzlemaker: A John Martin Puzzle-Book | [
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20,171 | 6 | How many differences can you find?These kid-friendly puzzles offer loads of fun with scenes that range from outer space to the circus to the bottom of the sea! Suitable for ages 4 and up, the book features 27 sets of almost-identical situations. Children will enjoy discovering differences between the pairs and coloring the pictures.See every Dover book in print @ www.doverpublications.com; Title: Spot the Differences Picture Puzzles (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,172 | 6 | Color a bewitching gallery of woodland pixies and beautiful bloomsThe alluring magic of fairies abounds with these images of beautiful garden sprites. More than two dozen original full-page illustrations, rendered in a sinuous style reminiscent of Art Nouveau, depict graceful winged creatures surrounded by borders of roses, bleeding hearts, dogwood blossoms, and other flowers.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Floral Fairies Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books) | [
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20,173 | 13 | Designer and illustrator Terry Taylor lives and works in Westchester County, just north of New York City. She received her BA in Fine Arts from the State University of New York at Oswego and has more than 24 years of experience in creating unique designs and illustrations for children and adults. Her specialty is dimensional clay artwork.; Title: Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects | [
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20,174 | 15 | Your bones and your teeth originated at the bottom of the sea, and the color of your blood came from deep underground. The water you drink, the clothes you wear, and the house you live in are all part of the Earth's history. With this well-illustrated book, you'll discover fascinating facts about geology, from how powerful prehistoric forces formed a river bend to the ways that tiny pebbles can reflect a million years of history.Your adventure begins with evidence that's all around you and can make even an ordinary walk in the park into an exciting revelation. Other subjects range further afield, from rivers of ice and volcanic activity to the formation of precious stones. In addition, a series of fascinating experiments provide you with insights into some of the geologic events that constantly transform our planet.Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by William R. Scott, Inc., New York, 1952.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.comHerman and Nina Schneider wrote more than 80 books for children. Herman was a teacher and supervisor of science in the New York City public school system, and Nina taught at the progressive Bank Street School. Their books proposed and answered questions a curious child might ask about science.; Title: Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth: A First Book About Geology | [
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20,175 | 15 | Take a kid's-eye view of the universe!Where do we live among the galaxies, what did people think before they could study the sky with telescopes, and what happened to Pluto? Thirty-nineillustrations to color answer these and other questions about our Solar System and beyond. Entertaining, easy-to-understand captions explain crater formation, constellations, weightlessness, space junk, and other fascinating subjects.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: My First Book About Outer Space (Dover Coloring Books for Children) | [
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20,176 | 6 | The book can be fun for beginners and kids, who will surely enjoy making and comparing the different colorful designs. ~Gilad Aharoni, "Gilad's Origami Page: Everything Origami at Your Fingertips"Step-by-step video instructions for folding the butterflies in this book can be found at youtu.be/sOdyuaAL4Ag.; Title: Easy Butterfly Origami (Dover Origami Papercraft) | [
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20,177 | 6 | Find the differences between these before and after picturesKids can play detective with 25 pairs of similar-looking color photos. They'll compare the unaltered originals on the left to the ones on the right, which include several subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly illustrations depict slumber parties, birthday get-togethers, and other lively situations. Complete solutions appear at the end.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Spot the Differences Picture Puzzles for Kids Book 1 | [
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20,178 | 6 | Creative kids can design their own bookmarks with this cute collection!Four place-keepers and dozens of stickers offer plenty of imaginative options for dressing up a mermaid, princess, fairy, and ballerina. The colorful stickers are reusable, so children can enjoy unlimited opportunities to change the hairstyles, costumes, and accessories. Just cut the bookmarks out and add the stickers for your own customized creations!See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Make Your Own Bookmark Sticker Activity Book: Princesses, Mermaids and More! (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,179 | 7 | Generations of readers have thrilled to the story of a young doctor who dared to play God and the horrible consequences of his experiment. This graphic novel offers an easy-to-read version of Mary Shelley's classic of Gothic horror. Original illustrations, accompanied by condensed narrative and dialogue, bring new life to an enduring tale.This Dover Graphic Novel Classic offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting introduction to a time-honored tale. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials.Dover (2014) original publication.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.comThis Dover Graphic Novel Classic offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting introduction to a time-honored tale. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials.; Title: FRANKENSTEIN (Dover Graphic Novel Classics) (Dover Graphic Novels) | [
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20,180 | 0 | A young boy suddenly notices a big problem—his butt has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated butt? A rocket butt? A robot butt? Find out in this quirky tale of a tail, which features hilarious rhymes and delightful illustrations. Children and parents will love this book—no ifs, ands, or butts about it!Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by Oratia Media Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand, 2012.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.comDawn McMillan writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and storybooks for children. She is also the author of Woolly Wally and Holy Socks. She lives in Waiomu, New Zealand.Ross Kinnaird has illustrated such children's books as 50 Body Questions and the animated poem "Smaller," winner of the People's Choice Award at the World Parkinson's Congress. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.; Title: I Need a New Butt! | [
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20,181 | 8 | "Some folks say Reynard the Fox is a rascal. They will tell you he is sly, and up to all sorts of tricks. He prowls around at night, smelling the air with his long nose, and listening with his long ears; and when he has done prowling, you may be pretty sure he is not as hungry as when he set out."So begins "How Reynard the Fox Fooled the Raven," the first of these eighteen enchanting stories. The adventures of Reynard, the great folkloric trickster, along with those of other animals are charmingly adapted by William Trowbridge Larned from Jean de La Fontaine's classic fables. Striking color illustrations by artist John Rae enhance "The Tortoise and the Hare," "Jocko the Monkey and Mouser the Cat," "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Grasshopper Goes to the Ant," and other timeless tales. Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by The P. F. Volland Company, Joliet, Illinois, 1925.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Reynard the Fox and Other Fables | [
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20,182 | 13 | Create a Cubist work of art!Re-create Picasso's Three Musicians or make your own new masterpiece using elements of the original artwork. This sticker book provides the painting's background with the main objects removed and transformed into individual stickers. You can use the image of the real painting on the back cover as a reference.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Make a Masterpiece -- Picasso's Three Musicians (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,183 | 6 | Join a lively herd of unicorns for coloring enchantment!This magical gallery of pictures to color introduces a fun-loving group of unicorns. The mythical creatures frolic with dolphins, romp through forests, preen under rainbows and in fields of flowers, climb mountains, cross streams, fly kites, and make friends with woodland creatures.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Unicorn Fun Coloring Book | [
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20,184 | 13 | Head for an island in the Seine with the famous pointillist painting!Re-create Seurat's original work or devise a masterpiece of your very own. This book features the park's landscape with the characters removed and transformed into stickers. Use the image of the real painting on the back cover as a reference.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Make a Masterpiece -- Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,185 | 1 | Grumpy Cat is dressed to be unimpressedHow do you make a crotchety cat even more ornery? Slap on some colorful costumes! Grumpy Cat, Internet big shot and feline misanthrope, is here with fellow cynic Pokey. Two paper dolls of each cat are accompanied by a fabulous wardrobe of funny hats, vests, bowties, and other regalia, from jeweled crowns and Viking helmets to a grass skirt and coconut bra. You won't turn Grumpy's frown upside down, but you just might LOL.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Grumpy Cat Paper Dolls | [
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20,186 | 1 | Dive into an underwater world of fantasy and fun!Dolphins are among the planet's most intelligent animals, and their friendly, playful manners endear them to people around the world. Thirty imaginary and realistic images depict them frolicking with a mermaid and blue whale, swimming alongside a schooner, leaping through geometric patterns, and engaging in other fanciful activities.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Dolphin Dream Designs Coloring Book | [
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20,187 | 6 | Lavish costumes for a life of leisure on a country estateInspired by a popular PBS series, this collection featurestwo dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from the 1910 to '20s era. The opulent wardrobe of original, historically accurate designs includes ensembles for a cricket match and a flower show, a walk in the village and a party in London, a wedding and an excursion on the Orient Express, and a host of other occasions. A stately full-color scene on the book's inside covers provides an aristocratic setting for the dolls.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com Eileen "Rudy" Miller has worked as a fashion designer, created an online card store, and designed dolls and giftware for companies such as Lenox and The Franklin Mint. Eileen has also produced a variety of products for our Princess line, including stickers, tattoos, and coloring books as well as numerous bestselling paper doll books, among them Kate: The Duchess of Cambridge Paper Doll as well as the popular Jane Austen, Fashion Models, Ballet Dancers, and Teen Pop Star paper doll books.; Title: English Country Paper Dolls: in the Downton Abbey Style (Dover Paper Dolls) | [
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20,188 | 1 | Tell the world to get lost with eight adorably surly tattoosThere are two things that Grumpy Cat doesn't like: change and the way things are. These eight colorful tattoos will show your solidarity with the Internet superstar and implacable foe of optimism. Easy to apply and remove, they'll tell everyone to take no for an answer.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Grumpy Cat Tattoos | [
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20,189 | 6 | Make It a Beary Christmas with Coloring, Puzzles & More!Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear for the most fun-filled holiday of them all. Packed with over 250 pages of activities, this classic treasury is a giant gift bag of coloring pages, dot-to-dots, matching games, and more. Plus, kids can make their own gift tags, ornaments, and other delightful decorations.See every Dover book in print @ www.doverpublications.com; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Coloring and Activity Book (Dovor Coloring Books for Children) | [
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20,190 | 6 | Dress up a pair of party animals!These pet paper dolls, a cute kitty and dapper doggie, are ready to be dressed up and down. Their colorful wardrobe features 26 reusable stickers for special occasions and leisure wear. Along with sweaters, boots, and sunglasses, their outfits include Hawaiian shirts, winter scarves and caps, and party hats.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Cat & Dog Dress Up Sticker Paper Dolls (Dover Little Activity Books Paper Dolls) | [
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20,191 | 22 | The intrepid detective and his faithful assistant take on a supernatural challenge in one of Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular mysteries. This graphic novel's original illustrations accompany an easy-to-read account of Holmes and Watson's investigation of a family curse. Readers will be irresistibly drawn into the search for a giant spectral hound that haunts the fog-shrouded moors.This Dover Graphic Novel Classic offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting introduction to a time-honored tale. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials.Dover (2014) original publication. See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: SHERLOCK HOLMES The Hound of the Baskervilles (Dover Graphic Novel Classics) (Dover Graphic Novels) | [
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20,192 | 12 | This mini-journal is chock-full of suggestions for drawing and writing!Aspiring superhero creators can express themselves creatively with this little book. It's the perfect place to record ideas about their character's unique clothes, foods, talents, family, friends, and other distinctive qualities. More than 60 activities are suitable for ages 610.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: My Superhero Mini-Journal (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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20,193 | 20 | London-based illustrator John Green has created artwork for most of the major UK publishers and since 1983 has authored over 140 Dover coloring books, many of them top sellers. Titles from Ballet Class to Horses of the World reflect his amazing versatility, and informative captions testify to his thorough research.; Title: Popes Coloring Book | [
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20,194 | 8 | Readers will be spellbound by this graphic novel version of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The granddaddy of all the modern vampire stories, the immortal tale unfolds in a gripping journey into the past that recounts a Victorian-era struggle against ancient evil. Original illustrations add an extra allure to this easy-to-read edition. This Dover Graphic Novel Classic offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting introduction to a time-honored tale. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials.Dover (2014) original publication. See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: DRACULA (Dover Graphic Novel Classics) (Dover Graphic Novels) | [
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20,195 | 1 | Age Range: 3 - 11 years Grade Level: Preschool - 5 Series: Dover Coloring Books for Children; Title: Wonder Wings Butterfly Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books for Children) | [
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20,196 | 7 | Even the youngest of readers and listeners can fly away to Neverland with this simplified adaptation of J. M. Barrie's beloved play. This 1907 version was created shortly after the play's debut with the author's consent and approval. Initially published as a keepsake for children to take home from the theater, this richly illustrated rendition also functioned as a consolation to thoseunable to seethe play. A century later, the book offers an enchanting introduction to the boy who wouldn't grow up and his magical world.Twenty-eight fantastical watercolor illustrations by a prominent English artist complement the storybook rendering of the original play. Alice B. Woodward's fanciful images recall the style of her contemporary, Golden Age of Illustration artist Arthur Rackham. Readers of all ages will fall in love all over again with this vivid retelling of the Darling children's adventures among pirates, mermaids, Indians, and a tribe of Lost Boys.Dover (2015) republication of the edition published by G. Bell & Sons, London.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: The Peter Pan Picture Book | [
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20,197 | 13 | Take a good look at the Mona Lisathen turn the page and test your recall of the image, from the color of her eyes to the number of rings on her fingers. This gallery of twenty-eight great European and American paintings is loaded with fun-filled quizzes that will test your powers of observation. You'll also discover fascinating facts about each work of art's origins, current location, and cultural background.If you're new to the art world, this book is a terrific chance to get acquainted with famous masterpieces. And if you're already familiar with these paintingsfrom Degas's ballerinas in Before the Rehearsal and Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Monkey to van Gogh's The Bedroom and Monet's Waterliliesyou'll have an entertaining opportunity to get to know them better. At the back of the book, you'll find a helpful glossary of descriptive terms as well as complete answers to each quiz.Dover (2015) original publication.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Art Smart: Spot the Details and Find Out the Facts! | [
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20,198 | 14 | Nearly 200 years ago a distinguished professor of classics wrote a charming holiday poem to amuse his children. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" traveled from Clement C. Moore's family circle into the hearts of people around the world. Today it is best known by its opening line, "Twas the night before Christmas . . ."This beautiful gift edition features an interpretation of the Yuletide classic by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz books. Denslow's bright and expressive full-color illustrations add a whole new dimension to the familiar tale. This vivid new version was reproduced from the 1902 first edition.Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by G. W. Dillingham Co. Publishers, New York, 1902.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Denslow's Night Before Christmas | [
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20,199 | 13 | Re-create a treasure of modern artor reinvent it!Create a Starry Night of your very own or make a faithful reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece. This book features the painting's dramatic landscape with the foreground items removed and transformed into individual stickers. You can use the image of the original on the back cover as a reference.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com; Title: Make a Masterpiece -- Van Gogh's Starry Night (Dover Little Activity Books) | [
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