Scratch and Sketch your way through America's spectacular natural and cultural wonders! Scratch away the white outlines to bring each amazing scene to life in swirling colors or shiny foil. Book features parks and landmarks from all across America, from the ocean cliffs of Maine's Acadia National Park to the mighty redwoods in California, and from Hawaiian volcanoes to the colossal presidential figures of Mount Rushmore. Scratch and Sketch National Parks & Landmarks is a Trace-Along title! Young artists can simply follow the white lines with the wooden stylus to create colorful doodles. 20 black-coated scratch-off art board pages: 10 with gold and silver glitter colors beneath, and 10 with multi-colored swirls beneath. 20 doodle designs to trace. 20 pages with text and illustrations. 20 extra pages for doodling your own traveling adventures with crayons, colored pencils, etc. Wooden stylus for scratching the black-coated pages. Wire-o bound hardcover. 6-3/8 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high. Recommended for young artists ages 5 and up.

Presents twenty drawing and design projects, including hieroglyphics, tattoos, super-heroes, and African sculpture.

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive and illustrated book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more! Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy. Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including: How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!) Why trees are important in the city How trees make us healthy and strong How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better This engaging and visually stunning book encourages learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows. "Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests.” —Washington Parent

Young artists will love exploring the exciting world of Scratch and Sketch Extreme! with this challenging collection of 20 cool and complex drawings, from the wild to the wonderful! As you trace intricate artwork on the black-coated pages, a wolf, night sky, unicorn, and so much more emerge in sparkling foils of silver and green, or colorful swirls! White outlines on black scratch-off pages create a fun way for younger children (ages 5 and up)

Whos the cutest unusual animal of them all? Only you can decide! Join the three-toed sloth as he introduces you to all his adorable friends, from an ocelot with magnificent spots, to a roly-poly red panda, to otters who hold hands while they sleep. Learn how markets stand up straight, how toucans stay cool, and how many spines a hedgehog has. Scratch and sketch all the animals with the stylus to reveal rainbow colors and shiny foil, then choose who wins first prize for cuteness! This is a Trace-Along title! Young artists can simply follow the white lines with the wooden stylus to create colorful pictures. Includes 20 extra paper pages for your own doodles and drawings. Book comes with a wooden stylus for scratching away the black coating. Art activity book measures 6-3/8'' wide x 8-1/2'' high. Ages 5 and up.

Let your creativity run wild as you doodle everything from outer space to animals to flowers to robots. Start by tracing the basic outlines on each page. Then, use the included stencils or your imagination to add shooting stars, hearts, swirls, birds, butterflies, and anything else that catches your fancy. As you scratch away the black coating on each page with your handy stylus, your doodles will come alive in glitter and colorful swirls! Wire-o bound hardcover ?6-3/8" wide x 8-1/2" high (16.2 cm wide x 21.6 cm high)?64 pages (20 scratch-off, 20 illustrated, 20 sketch pages)?Shrink-wrapped with a wooden stylus

Use the wooden stylus to scratch off the black coating on each blank page, and swirls or glitter foil will appear like magic! This book provides hours of doodling fun! 20 super-cool drawing and design projects, using simple shapes. Includes punch-out, reusable stencils to use in your designs. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Shrink-wrapped with a wooden stylus for drawing on black-coated paper to reveal colors beneath. 64 pages. Includes 20 scratch-off, 20 illustrated, 20 sketch pages. 6-3/8'' wide x 8-1/2'' high; wire-o bound hardcover. Note: This is NOT a Trace-Along title; it is best enjoyed by kids who are comfortable copying the simple drawings. Non-toxic: Potential eye irritant. Avoid inhaling particles of scratch coating. Not for children under 5 years. Meets all applicable safety standards.

This unique sourcebook for map lovers is newly revised in a third edition that includes more maps than ever before. In addition to a profusion of road maps, aerial maps, geological maps, historical maps, weather maps, nautical maps, military maps, census maps, and astronomical maps, this third revised edition contains: -- the most current maps of Russia and Eastern Europe; -- a new section on the age of exploration; -- the most up-to-date information about map software; -- a completely new section on how to have a professional map made; -- the latest information about the new generation of maps based on the 1990 census. Whether you want maps of airports or zip codes, highways, hurricanes, or hidden treasure, The Map Catalog is the book for you.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.