Rosie Dickins

Step back in time, into the bloodthirsty past of this famous Italian city. Read the myth, then marvel at the true story of how a humble village became the head of a mighty Empire. Meet the ancient Romans and their crazy emperors - and find out how their world came crashing to an end.

Arranged chronologically spanning a range of periods and styles, this book presents a description of thirty-five famous paintings.

This book features twenty-two works of art, including famous European paintings, delicate Japanese prints, and traditional African masks, and each work of art is followed by a project influenced by the artist's methods or ideas.

Contains three stories about three girls and their ponies.

Detailed introduction to the history of art with Internet links about featured artists and examples of their work and works by related artists.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.

Chang, who paints the best animal pictures in all of China, has a problem if he paints in the eyes of the dragons.

Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

This book is a retelling of a classic Korean tale in which a thief steals the King's magic millstone but gets more than he bargains for.

"An innovative book bursting with ideas for drawing faces, portraits, caricatures and cartoons. Step-by-step instructions show how to use pencils, pens, pastels and paints and techniques including drawing on a computer, paper collage and printing. Includes QR links to download free images and watch video clips with drawing tips and inspiration."--publisher's website.