The Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books: From creating characters to developing stories, a step-by-step guide to making magical picture books

The latest in our best selling Encyclopedia of Art series now focuses on a popular topic for both writers and illustrators: how to make, craft, and sell children’s books.

Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children with the Natural World

“A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children’s creativity, learning, and fun.” —Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N Access

Inventors: Designing and Creating Tomorrow’s World (Get to Work with Science and Technology)

From virtual reality headsets to a musical instrument that can switch instantly from being a guitar to a keyboard. From ocean vacuum cleaners that suck oil, detergents, and trash

Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

Winner of the 2017 Association of American Publishers Golden Lamp Judges award. In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing

Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments That Connect Young Children, Families, and Communities

An early childhood classroom should reinforce and enhance young children’s sense of belonging and connection to their environment, each other, their families, and their community. Rethinking the Classroom Landscape

My Gentle Barn: Creating a Sanctuary Where Animals Heal and Children Learn to Hope

“My Gentle Barn is a wonderful book. You’ll love Ellie Laks and the animals she rescued–and who rescued her back.” –Sy Montgomery, The Good Good Pig Founder Ellie Laks

How to Draw Your Own Graphic Novel: Learn All about Creating Characters, Storytelling, Lettering and Inking

How to Draw Your Own Graphic Novel is a comprehensive full-color guide to creating authentic comic book art, comic strips, and visual storytelling. Clear, step-by-step instructions make it easy

Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super Easy Projects for Kids

100 kid-friendly projects from the creator of C.R.A.F.T.!Get ready for some serious family fun! Filled with 100 fun crafts, Creating Really Awesome Free Things helps you develop your child’s

Design for 3D Printing: Scanning, Creating, Editing, Remixing, and Making in Three Dimensions

France’s Le FabShop has extensive experience testing 3D printers and creating digital models for them. From an articulated Makey Robot to a posable elephant model, Samuel N. Bernier and