Ready, Set, Draw!

A praying mantis or scorpion could be tough to draw. They have body segments, lots of legs, and antennae. Getting these right might be hard for even an experienced artist! Readers can draw these and many more bugs in just six steps! Clear descriptions accompanied by examples of each drawing step guide readers through 13 cartoons, from sketching the body shape to adding details. Aided by the fun, full-color layout and drawing tips, readers can make impressive drawings of a tarantula, hornet, and even a butterfly!

Drawing animals can be hard. From body shape to details like teeth and claws, it's tough to make a drawing look distinctly like the animal you want it to. Clear step-by-step instructions take all the guesswork out of drawing animals! Readers can take on drawing a grinning shark, suspicious snake, cute panda, and more. An introduction to the needed equipment and extra tips along the way help readers draw in a simple, cartoon style. A colorful layout and final drawing example encourage readers to finish their project with flair!

Do you love mighty tugboats or sleek fighter jets? Whatever your favorite ship or airplane, you'll soon be drawing these vehicles like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking transporter before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about planes and boats. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a banner for your biplane or a skull and crossbones for your pirate ship. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Superheroes aren't just awesome because of their powers. Many are awesome because of the great artists who drew their capes, weapons, and battles in cartoons and comic books. Learning to draw inventive superheroes such as Captain Twilight and Kid Comet is a great place for readers to start their journey to comic book author. Step-by-step instructions lead readers from a sketch to a completed, colorful cartoon, including Miss Magnifico and the Blue Dragon. An introduction to drawing tools and tip boxes aid new artists while they eagerly create these sensational superheroes.

What could be cooler than learning to draw a dragon and a vampire? Learning to draw those and many kinds of robots! Readers can take on 13 different cartoon-style drawing projects, including a speedbot, retro robot, alien monster, and mutant monster. Each project has six easy-to-follow steps, concluding with a full-color finished drawing. Tips about creating detail and other drawing techniques gives readers skills they can use in drawings beyond robots and monsters-but they'll love starting with these awesome pictures!

Do you love spiky Stegosaurus or tanklike Triceratops? Whatever your favorite prehistoric beast, you'll soon be drawing these creatures like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps, and you'll have a great-looking dino before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about different kinds of prehistoric animals. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like fish for Pterodactylus or a nest and eggs for Ankylosaurus. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Do you love colorful clownfish or smart stingrays? Whatever your favorite sea creature, you'll soon be drawing marine life like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have some great-looking ocean friends before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about sharks, killer whales, and more. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a beach ball for your dolphin or a seashell for your crab. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Do you love shiny UFOs or high-tech Mars rovers? Whatever your favorite space creation, you'll soon be drawing out-of-this-world designs like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a sci-fi creation before you know it. Fun descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about spaceships, aliens, and robots. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a flag for your astronaut or a remote control for your giant robot. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Do you love big Goliath beetles or delicate Monarch butterflies? Whatever your favorite insect, you'll soon be drawing these critters like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have some great-looking insects before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn how honey bees dance or why cockroaches hiss. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a juicy leaf for your grasshopper or a fly for your praying mantis to snack on. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Do you love exotic quaggas or strong black rhinos? Whatever your favorite extinct or endangered animal, you'll soon be drawing these creatures like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking animal before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about different kinds of extinct and endangered animals. You'll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a paw print for a saber-toothed cat or an egg for a dodo bird. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Drawing is a great way for readers to use their imagination! And princesses and fairies are two common characters in fantasy stories. Readers work through clear directions on 13 different drawing projects to create a colorful cartoon wood fairy, pirate princess, fairy godmother, and more. The step-by-step instructions include both an example of the step and a description of it, aiding readers in each part of the drawing process. Tips and an introduction to the drawing tools needed give readers knowledge they can use in other drawings, too.