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CHARTWELL BOOKS My Ancient Egyptian Coloring Book  
From pyramids to papyrus, the art of Ancient Egypt is both beautiful and mysterious. Today we can see and experience with awe and admiration what remains of this incredible culture, thanks to the magnificent ruins and the many worldwide museum collections. In the art and architecture of the Ancient ...

CHARTWELL BOOKS My Ancient Greek Coloring Book  
Gods, heroes, myths, and legends: the world of the Ancient Greeks continues to inspire us. This vibrant civilization has enriched our lives in a myriad of ways. When we look around us we see this legacy reflected in language, literature and drama, politics, philosophy and art, medicine, athletics, and ...

CHARTWELL BOOKS My Ancient Native American Coloring Book  
Ancient Native American Culture, from the totem images of the Tsimshian tribe on the northwest coast of North America to the hieroglyphs of the Mayans in the jungles of the Yucatan, was incredibly diverse and rich. This coloring book covers a wide selection of art, costume, architecture, and pottery ...

CHARTWELL BOOKS My Ancient Roman Coloring Book  
The Roman Empire lasted from the third century BC to the fifteenth century AD, and its importance in world history has been immense. It was through the Romans that the art, literature, and ideas of ancient Greece survived and through the Romans that the Christian religion spread through Europe.

The ...

DOVER African Plains Coloring Book  
This exciting coloring book, documenting the flora and fauna of the African plains, will thrill colorists and nature lovers alike. Forty-one realistic scenes, meticulously researched and accurately rendered by artist Dianne Gaspas-Ettl, depict a variety of wild animals in their natural habitats. Included are ready-to-color illustrations of magnificent giraffe ...

DOVER America's First Ladies Coloring Book  
Here's your chance to learn more about a neglected aspect of American history and have hours of coloring fun as well! This superb collection includes 43 black and white line drawings spotlighting America's presidential wives and other female relatives who not only served as official hostesses during their tenure ...

DOVER Ancient Egypt Designs-Coloring Book  
Gold glints from the tomb of Tutankhamen... gold and the thousand shades of the Nile lotus... here in 39 authentic pictures are designs taken from Tut's tomb and other shrines at Thebes, from the 18th to 20th Dynasties. As rendered by noted designer Ed Sibbett, Jr., they can be ...

DOVER Ancient Mexican Designs  
This intriguing collection of designs, adapted from Mayan, Aztec, and Mesoamerican works, includes powerful images of gods, kings, warriors, mythical creatures and a variety of abstractions. Engrossing illustrations for coloring book enthusiasts of all ages, the designs will add an exotic pre-Columbian touch to a host of art and ...

DOVER Antique Locomotives-Coloring Book  
Containing an outstanding selection of 43 drawings by the world-famous firm of Swedish illustrators Tre Tryckare AB (Three Printers, Inc.), this book depicts a fantastic array of classic locomotives. There are the English "Rocket" and "Evening Star", the American "Pennsylvania", "Matt H. Shay", and "Zephyr", and numerous other locomotives ...

DOVER Around the World Coloring Book  
Entertaining, educational home or classroom aid introduces youngsters to 30 countries of the world. Maps with names of major cities in Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, France, Nigeria, and 23 other nations also includes colorable pictures of each country’s national flag, landmarks, and natural resources. Paperback book measures ...

DOVER Aztec Designs Coloring Book  
Rich in mythology and art, the Aztec civilization dominated central Mexico during the 14th, 15th , and 16th centuries. This handsome volume contains 42 pages of authentic Aztec designs derived from ceramics, statues, altars, shields, books, and other priceless artifacts. Gods, rulers, warriors, slaves, animals, and activities – both ...

DOVER British Castles  
Heavily fortified refuges and residences of nobility, castles were impressive symbols of the owner's power and wealth. This collection spotlights 30 royal castles of England, Scotland, and Wales, including Edinburgh and Windsor castles, St. Michael's Mount, Tintagel, the Tower of London, Caernarvon, and Ludlow. Captions provide information on each ...

DOVER Castles of the World-Coloring Book  
This carefully researched coloring book offers a fascinating pictorial survey of castles in varying styles from Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany and other countries. You'll find meticulously accurate depictions - ready for coloring - of 31 magnificent structures, from the early English motte-and-bailey strongholds to the romantic, ...

DOVER Cavalier and Puritan Fashions  
Who were the Cavaliers and what elaborate hairstyles did they introduce? Did seventeenth-century Puritans wear only simple, unadorned black outfits? Coloring book fans find out with the help of this educational, accurately rendered fashion survey of the period. Notes. 45 black-and-white plates. Paperback book measures 8 1/4 in. x ...

DOVER Chinese Fashions  
Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are spotlighted in this exquisitely rendered coloring book--from a strapless high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang dynasty (a.d. 618-907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed with a floral applique (late Republic). Also included is ...

DOVER Colonial and Early American Fashions  
This entertaining and educational coloring book provides a fascinating glimpse of clothing styles worn by Colonial Americans - from the early years of colonization to the eve of the American Revolution. Carefully researched and meticulously rendered by illustrator Tom Tierney, 45 excellent, ready-to-color illustrations present an exciting panorama of ...

DOVER Color Your Own Classic Movie Posters  
Thirty vintage movie posters – as famous as the films they depict – include classic vignettes from Singin' in the Rain, King Kong, Casablanca, The Gold Rush, Wizard of Oz, and Frankenstein. Budding artists can reproduce these famous illustrations in their original hues or create their own exciting blend ...

DOVER Color Your Own Old-Fashioned Travel Posters and Luggage Labels  
First-class coloring fun is on the itinerary with 30 full-page images of glamorous vacation spots – from Venice, Cannes, and Monte Carlo to Sun Valley, Luna Park, and Atlantic City. All artwork is based on authentic posters and labels of the period.

Paperback, 32 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 ...

DOVER Color Your Own Patriotic Posters  
Famous morale boosters during World Wars I and II, these 30 American posters are now art icons. Reproductions of James Montgomery Flagg's "I Want YOU for U.S. Army," Howard Chandler Christy's "The Spirit of America," as well as works by C. C. Beall, J. Howard Miller, and other popular ...

DOVER Cowboys of the Old West Coloring Book  
Discover how the Texas revolution, then the Civil War, and finally the coming of the railroad changed the way cowboys lived and worked. Find out the difference between "buckaroos". "vaqueros", "waddies" and "broncobusters". With this inexpensive, educational coloring book, youngsters can learn all about the story of one of ...

DOVER Design Your Own Coat of Arms  
Here's a book for lovers of traditional design and for those interested in the study of family histories, relationships and accomplishments - a veritable treasury of information for anyone wishing to display his or her family's roots in a long cherished form. Step-by-step instructions tell how to trace the ...

DOVER Famous Lovers from Literature Coloring Book  
Romeo and Juliet, Arthur and Guinevere, Scarlet and Rhett – they're all here, along with 27 more of literature's important romantic couples. Join them on a trip down lovers' lane and bring them to life with crayons, paints, and other coloring media. Dramatically posed against evocative backgrounds, these beloved ...

DOVER Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters Coloring Book  
Throughout history artists have portrayed bizarre, unearthly creatures from the dark side of the imagination. The Middle Ages was a particularly prolific era for such depictions. Lurking within the pages of this fabulous bestiary are 45 extraordinary images of mythical animals and monsters waiting to be brought to vivid ...

DOVER Gods of Ancient Egypt  
Fact-filled coloring book includes 14 boldly outlined full-page illustrations of supernatural beings worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, among them Osiris, the god of fertility and farming; Anubis, the jackal-headed god of funerals and mummification; Isis, the goddess of love and motherhood; and Horus, symbol of the living pharaoh, depicted ...

DOVER Great African-Americans Coloring Book  
The lives and achievements of notable African-Americans spring to life in this carefully researched and finely rendered coloring book. Spanning over 150 years of American history, the volume pays tribute to high achievers in civil rights, music, sports, politics, literature, government and other areas. Forty-five ready-to-color illustrations depict a ...

DOVER Great Native Americans Coloring Book  
In this carefully researched and accurately rendered coloring book, artist Peter Copeland dramatically portrays 42 outstanding Native Americans who lived between the 17th and 20th centuries. Depicted in historical settings or posing with tribal accoutrements are such noted leaders as Queen Allaquippa of the Delawares greeting a young George ...

DOVER Great Racehorses Coloring Book  
These are the best-known winners from the world of horse racing, portrayed in full-page portraits. Ready-to-color images include Eclipse, Man O' War, Seabiscuit, Citation, and Secretariat. Captions offer interesting, informative facts about each horse.

Author: John Green
Format: paperback, 32 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in.
Publisher: Dover, 2007

DOVER Historic American Landmarks Coloring Book  
Take a fantastic trip across the U.S. with stops at 30 famous, man-made American landmarks – from the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii. A brief, identifying caption ...

DOVER History of the Sword Coloring Book  
From its origins as a sharpened stick in the days of cave dwellers, the sword developed over the centuries into one of mankind's deadliest and most widely used weapons. This fascinating volume traces the development of the sword in 44 carefully researched, ready-to-color drawings. Authentically costumed depictions of sword-wielders ...

DOVER Japanese Fashions Coloring Book  
What did a warrior of the Ashikaga period (1338-1573) wear in battle? How many layers of silken robes, each in a different shade, adorned a 14th-century Japanese court lady when she dressed for a formal occasion? How did women street vendors appear when selling their wares? You'll find visual ...

DOVER Japanese Prints Coloring Book  
This exceptional coloring book offers 38 exquisite, ready-to-be-colored prints of Ukiyo-e's greatest masters: Kiyonaga, Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and sixteen others. Several of the original prints are reproduced in full color on the covers and act as an authentic color key that will help you recapture the subtle shades and ...

DOVER Kings and Queens of England Coloring Book  
More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs fill the pages of this exciting coloring book – from Alfred the Great (871-899), the noble promoter of English education, to Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Phillip, seen on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Background scenes in each illustration evoke ...

DOVER Knights and Armor Coloring Book  
You can recapture the excitement of yesteryear's noblest battles with this remarkable pageant of dauntless knights and armor, in coloring book form. Each plate is accompanied by clear explanatory captions in addition to a useful glossary of unfamiliar terms. Also included is a thoroughly researched introduction offering historical background ...

DOVER Late Victorian and Edwardian Fashions Coloring Book  
From hoop skirts to gowns with softly draped bustles, Tom Tierney captures the extravagant fashions worn from the 1860s through 1910. Carefully researched, accurately rendered illustrations depict opera capes, frock coats, trousers, top hats, and knitted swimwear for men; the ladies' styles include narrow-skirted walking suits, bathing outfits that ...

DOVER Life in a Medieval Castle and Village Coloring Book  
This fascinating book combines the creative fun of coloring with an exciting sense of discovery as it realistically portrays many facets of life during the Middle Ages, one of hostory's most dramatic and eventful periods. Forty-two authentically detailed drawings depict daily life in a castle, village, monastery, field and ...

DOVER Life in Ancient Egypt Coloring Book  
Forty-four authentically detailed drawings by artist John Green recall the glory of a magnificent civilization--from the beginning of the dynasties (ca. 3000 B.C.), through the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms (ca. 2700-1070 B.C.), to the rule of the Ptolemies and the Roman conquest (30 B.C.). Included are expertly drawn ...

DOVER Life in Ancient Mexico Coloring Book  
This well-researched and meticulously rendered volume introduces children and coloring book enthusiasts of all ages to the fascinating pre-Columbian civilazations of ancient Mexico. Over 40 authentically detailed drawings (including 4 double-page spreads) reflect the customs, traditions and activities of daily life--from the earliest major civilization (Olmec) through the Maya, ...

DOVER Listen and Color: Native American Legends Book and CD  
Youngsters can add their own hues to 40 enchanting scenes from Native American folklore while listening to authentic myths and legends on a CD. Navaho-Apache Gil Silverbird narrates "How the Toad and Porcupine Lost Their Noses," "The Friendly Skeleton," "The Daughter of the Sun," and seven other exciting tales. ...

DOVER Luxury Cars Coloring Book  
This book features 30 sleek "dream cars" for you to customize with color – from the elegant Rolls Royce Phantom to the Ford GT 2-door Coupe. The book includes information on engine type, size, and power; top speed and acceleration time; selling price; and production figures. It’s a magnificent ...

DOVER Medieval Jousts and Tournaments Coloring Book  
This entertaining and educational coloring book invites you to recreate the colorful pageantry, excitement and spirited action of medieval jousts and tournaments. Over 40 detailed drawings, with accompanying captions, depict everything from the preparation of tournament horses to the mêlée, a mock battle in which two teams of horsemen ...

DOVER Medieval Tapestries Coloring Book  
This collection of lovely images invites coloring book fans to explore the exquisite beauty of medieval tapestries. Thirty handsome drawings of unicorns, delicate damsels, knights in armor, and other details from priceless tapestries can be enhanced with a rainbow of colors. Captions.

Thirty handsome drawings of flora and fauna, unicorns, ...

DOVER Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book  
Striking adaptations of authentic native art--rich in beauty and originality--depict, among other subjects, a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle, religious figures from a Metepec ceramic candlestick, aand images of jaguars taken from a lacquered chest from Guerrero. An exciting challenge for coloring book enthusiasts, these 30 ...

DOVER Mythical Beasts Coloring Book  
Fridoff Johnson, noted designer and former editor of "American Artist", has created 30 handsome drawings of fabled creatures for this coloring book. Old favorites such as the mermaid, the centaur and the phoenix are here, as well as some that are not as well-known, such as the basilisk, the ...

DOVER North American Indian Dances and Rituals Coloring Book  
Enter the mystical world of the Hopi snake dancer as the tribe prays for rain. Enjoy the antics of the Zia clown dancers as they delight spectators with practical jokes. You'll find yourself quickly immersed in the drama and excitement of the Native American dances and rituals depicted in ...

DOVER North American Indian Design Coloring Book  
The Indians of North America - Eskimo, Northwest Coast, Pueblo, Navajo, Plains Tribes, Chippewa and many others - created this book for you! Included are illustrations of Indian masks, beadwork, pottery, metal, stone and wood, Everything is identified. Paperback, 48 pages.
ISBN:486211258. DOVER

DOVER Old-Time Children's Fashions Coloring Book  
What did boys and girls wear 100 years ago? (How about lacy party dresses for the young ladies and knee-high pants for the young men?) 30 pages of colorable illustrations – based on authentic merchandise in Sears catalogs from 1901 through 1921 – provide answers.

Coloring book fans and fashion ...

DOVER Southwest Indian Designs Coloring Book  
Clearly rendered illustrations on 30 pages display authentic designs taken from rugs, masks, sandpaintings, pottery, jewelry, baskets, and other artifacts created by southwestern Native Americans. Geometrical designs on a Navajo woven saddlebag, a Chumash rock painting of mythical creatures, a Hopi kachina doll, an Apache "crown headdress," among other ...