Will.i.am

The scorching desert is a brutal place to live, but lots of fascinating animals call this super-hot habitat home. What creatures are scuttling across the sand, snoozing in the shade of a cactus, or soaring overhead? Young artists and animal lovers will find out in this engaging guide. They'll learn how to draw realistic desert creatures in awesome action poses. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations make each project accessible....

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...

When intergalactic evil strikes, heroic astronauts, aliens, and robots spring into action! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create bizarre extraterrestrial life-forms, design amazing robots, and deck their characters out in space gear. Readers will draw inspiration from Earth's insects and strange animals as they bring their own alien species to life. They'll build diverse planets and mind-blowing star fields for their characters to conquer...

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...

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...

Monsters come in all sizes – and textures! Soupy concrete, spiky scales, and rough rocks are just a few of the bizarre body types this ultimate guide contains. Readers will design their own monstrous characters who are good, evil, or something in between. Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They'll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express...

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...

Mazes aren't always as simple as hedgerows and cornstalks; sometimes they're downright dangerous. Only heroic readers will be able to handle these deadly mazes. Simple enough to trace with a finger, but challenging enough to be fun and engaging, these age-appropriate mazes will keep readers entertained. The vivid illustrations bring each dangerous maze into thrilling focus. Readers will develop problem-solving skills while having fun, making this...

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...

Snakes, ghosts, spiders, monsters; there are lots of things to be scared of! How many spooky things are hiding in these mysterious mazes? Only the boldest readers will find out what's waiting at the end. Simple enough to trace with a finger, but challenging enough to be fun and engaging, these age-appropriate mazes will keep readers entertained. They'll develop problem-solving skills while having fun. Beautifully scary illustrations make each maze...