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2021.
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"Young artists will learn about origami and how to construct their own art through this exciting trip into an enchanted meadow. By following the thorough, step-by-step instructions provided in the helpful text, readers are able to make many different origami projects that reflect this fantasy landscape. Each step shows them how to use simple techniques to turn their paper into their own unique origami figure. Illustrations enhance this interactive...
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"All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world--Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn, all gone. The rich landscape of wild imagination and wild play is rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood. It is a joyful celebration of nature words and the natural world they invoke. With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer...
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2021.
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. With this easy-to use guide, you 'll learn to capture the world around you in Clare's signature whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more."--Page 4 of cover.
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2023.
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128 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Fidelia Bridges (1834-1923) painted pictures that critics praised for their ability to exude the fragrance of field flowers and glow with the plumage of birds. Raised in Salem and long residing in Connecticut, she maintained a studio in New York City, where she exhibited her art for over forty years at the National Academy, American Watercolor Society and other prestigious venues. Transforming flower painting from a domestic outlet for female amateurs...
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[2016]
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279 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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This collection of original art quilts depicts the widely varying landscapes, flora,and fauna of our national parks. Each quilter explains the inspiration for their finished work. Arranged alphabetically, each section also include basic facts about the parks, along with short writings from rangers and other park personnel, revealing their passionate commitment to preserve, protect, and enjoy these special places.
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2014.
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255 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
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The first survey of its kind to explore contemporary art that focuses on ecology. From land art and earthworks in the 1960s to conceptual art of the new millennium, ecology-focused art has been a prominent genre in the art world for decades. This book offers a look into the recent explosion in contemporary art that deals directly with nature, the environment, climate change, and ecology.
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c2011
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xiii, 271 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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"Body art meets popular science in this elegant, mind-blowing collection, written by renowned science writer Carl Zimmer. This fascinating book showcases hundreds of eye-catching tattoos that pay tribute to various scientific disciplines, from evolutionary biology and neuroscience to mathematics and astrophysics and reveals the stories of the individuals who chose to inscribe their obsessions in their skin. Best of all, each tattoo provides a leaping-off...
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[2019]
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"With art supplies in tow, a young artist explores the wonders of his urban forest during all four seasons. Using a variety of artistic mediums, the boy creatively depicts the smaller parts of the forest that make up the larger whole. Throughout the pages, readers will find: charcoal rubbings, rock art, photographs, sponge paintings, snow sculptures, cut-paper collage, and so much more! The boy uses his imaginative renderings to express his appreciation...
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[2023]
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127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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"Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense...
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2024.
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190 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"In this all-in-one guide to painting the most gorgeous acrylic landscapes, viral artist Sarah Johnston gives you all the tools to create your own nature-inspired masterpieces. There’s no such thing as being too new to the craft; with Sarah’s easy-to-follow instructions and detailed step-by-step photos, you’ll be supported through the entire painting process" --
"Learn all the top tips and tricks to capture nature's beauty in...
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