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Over the years, I have seen how-to-draw type books from nearly every major publisher come across the desk, some bad, some O.K., some good, and some just terrific. These definitely all into the terrific category. We've carried one title in this series for several years (Draw 50 Horses), and it has always been well-received, so we were excited to come across the rest of the titles in the series. Lee Ames, a talented and well-known author and illustrator breaks down a dizzying array of objects, from machines to animals to people, and shows clearly in several, easy-to-handle steps how to begin drawing the object, how to build onto it, and how to finish it off for a solid, satisfying, even professional-looking result. Each book features 50 items to draw, each detailed on its own page, with the drawing-in-progress clearly illustrated in a single color (such as blue, red, or brown). For instance, if we are going to try drawing a small moving van from Draw 50 Vehicles, the first step is a simple line (the ground) with three circles for the wheels. In the next step an open box is added atop the wheels, as are the base for the cab, and centers of the wheels, while the circles and line from the last step are faded a bit, so that each new addition is clearly recognizable. The completed drawing is shown in black and white, unlike the blue and white in the progressing drawing, and stands ready for you to add whatever colors or finishing touches you feel inspired to add to your own finished masterpiece. The black-and-white finished drawing is also great for tracing for the younger kids - or for those who like shortcuts. Let me reiterate as well that unlike some other how-to-draw books, the finished drawings featured here are high-quality and detailed, far from more cartoon-ish results gathered from other books I've seen. In short, the race cars and airplanes will please the mechanical artist, while the animal-lover will be satisfied with their renderings of realistic, expressive animals. If I was going to splurge on one how-to-draw book this year, it would definitely be one of these. - Jess

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Airplanes, Aircraft & Spacecraft

Airplanes, Aircraft & Spacecraft
Item #: 025504
ISBN: 9780823085705
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Baby Animals

Baby Animals
Item #: 025505
ISBN: 9780823085736
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Birds

Birds
Item #: 025506
ISBN: 9780823085989
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains

Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains
Item #: 025507
ISBN: 9780385236300
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $6.95

Buildings & Other Structures

Buildings & Other Structures
Item #: 025508
ISBN: 9780823086047
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles

Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles
Item #: 025509
ISBN: 9780823085767
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Cats

Cats
Item #: 025510
ISBN: 9780823085750
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $8.95
Rainbow Price: $6.95

Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals

Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals
Item #: 025512
ISBN: 9780385195201
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
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Dogs

Dogs
Item #: 025513
ISBN: 9780823085835
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Draw 50 Animals

Draw 50 Animals
Item #: 021459
ISBN: 9780823085781
Grades: 3-Adult
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Draw 50 Princesses

Draw 50 Princesses
Item #: 021460
ISBN: 9780767927987
Grades: 3-Adult
Retail: $9.99
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Draw 50 Way

Draw 50 Way
Item #: 042856
ISBN: 9780767920766
Grades: 3-12
Retail: $9.99
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Flowers, Trees, & Other Plants

Flowers, Trees, & Other Plants
Item #: 025515
ISBN: 9780823085798
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Horses

Horses
Item #: 007096
ISBN: 9780823085811
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

People of the Bible

People of the Bible
Item #: 025516
ISBN: 9780385471626
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $8.95
Rainbow Price: $6.95

Sharks, Whales, & Other Sea Creatures

Sharks, Whales, & Other Sea Creatures
Item #: 025517
ISBN: 9780823085712
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
Rainbow Price: $7.75

Vehicles

Vehicles
Item #: 025518
ISBN: 9780823085699
Grades: 3-Adult
Author: Lee J. Ames
Retail: $9.99
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