Sidman, Joyce
Summary: "Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People SidmanQuealy, Gerit
Summary: A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems. With a foreword by Dame Helen Mirren--the first foreword she has ever contributed. In this striking compilation,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word QuealySwan, Ann.
Summary: A practical guide to creating botanical artworks with colored pencils.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 SWACooper, Tea
Summary: "What connects a botanical illustration of a butterfly with a missing baby and an enigma fifty years in the making? A twisty historical mystery from a bestselling Australian author"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Muse 0000
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Summary: "What connects a botanical illustration of a butterfly with a missing baby and an enigma fifty years in the making? A twisty historical mystery from a bestselling Australian author"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Muse 2022
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Summary: "Simple, clear instructions for drawing animals with more than a thousand step-by-step illustrations. Basic fundamentals for the beginner, new principles and techniques for the professional. A detailed guide for everyone who enjoys, or wants to enjoy, drawing"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perigee Books 1982
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 743.6 HAMHollender, Wendy.
Summary: Botanical Drawing In Color offers a thorough immersion into the world of scientifically accurate, three-dimensional, and artistically rendered natural illustration. Whether you're just broaching this unique skill or are already an expert, these step-by-step instructions are an invaluable reference guide, written by one of the nation's leading experts in the field, Wendy Hollender. Each lesson...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watson-Guptill Publications 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 743.7 HOLCarter, Alice
Summary: Shows paintings commissioned by National Geographic from such artists as Andrew and N.C. Wyeth, and James Audobon, and includes discussions of the works and their subjects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.6 CarterSummary: Twenty-three illustrators of children's literature discuss their lives, inspirations, and creative backgrounds and present photographs of themselves and their work spaces along with examples of their illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2007
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: J Arts ArtistChristelow, Eileen.
Summary: Shows two illustrators going through all the steps involved in creating new picture books of "Jack and the Beanstalk," including layout, scale, and point-of-view.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Draw ChristelowGallwey, Kay.
Summary: This book offers step-by-step demonstrations illustrating the vast range of effects that can be achieved drawing animals, including advice on anatomy, movement, perspective, and character.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chartwell Books 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 GALLeedy, Loreen.
Summary: Provides ideas and simple directions for writing, illustrating, designing, and binding books.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Words LeedyAmerican Society of Botanical Artists
Summary: The ultimate how-to guide to the essential botanical art techniques from the people who know it best, the American Society of Botanical Artists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press, Incorporated 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 758.5 BOTKoch, Maryjo.
Summary: Weaving instructive text about metamorphosis, locomotion, pollination, camouflage, and migration with lyrical selections of poetry and prose from Shakespeare, Tennyson, and others, this book informs as it entertains.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithmark Publishers 1998
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 592 KOCAmes, Lee J.
Summary: Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1977
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Summary: Author/illustrator Nick Bruel tries to explain to the reader how to write a story, but Bad Kitty is not at all happy about the plot, which has her going on a turnip diet to lose weight. Includes a recipe for roasted turnips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FICTION BRUCutler, Laurence S.
Summary: "J. C. Leyendecker captured lifestyles with superior technical skills, with an imaginative use of subject, and with an originality that many have sought to imitate. Dubbed the "Master of the Magazine Cover" by Norman Rockwell - who modeled both his technique and his career on his mentor - Leyendecker created illustrations that graced the covers of all the leading magazines, including Collier's,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2008
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 741.6 LEYENDECKER, J.C., CUTSidman, Joyce
Summary: Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 921 MERSalisbury, Martin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barrons 2004
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: What do the Chrysler Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the film Destination Moon and America's space program all have in common? They were each touched by the creative talents of a forgotten artist named Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986). Told by the people who were influenced by or knew him personally, and punctuated with rare interview footage of Bonestell himself, this award-winning documentary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dms Production Services, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC CHECalder, Alexander
Summary: A well-known artist's sketches of animals are accompained by brief text explaining how to capture some of the elusive qualities of wildlife.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 1972