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Beloved illustrator Wallace Edwards invites us into the world of Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon

Meet artist and author Brian Floca and follow along as he takes you through how he creates the drawings for one of his books, Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11. You’ll follow the drawings at every stage, from sketch to drawing to finished illustration!

Big cities will soon boast supertall and megatall skyscrapers. This means we’ll need elevators that can safely handle them! Engineers are busy rising to the challenge of designing high tech elevators to help people reach these new heights.

For engineers and architects, mistakes are part of the creative process. Learn why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans, how the reflections from the Walt Disney Concert Hall caused a heat ray, and what engineers and architects did to solve these types of problems.

Have you ever seen a fractal? You probably have, and just didn’t know it! These repeating shapes can happen anywhere, whether in nature or in math—it’s easy to make one out of a series of lines and triangles! Follow along and make a fractal of your own in a fun craft.

Have you ever wondered how skyscrapers are built? It takes many workers to design and build a skyscraper. Learn about the architects, engineers, and contractors that turn an idea into a building!

Have you ever looked at a skyscraper and wondered how it was built? Do you ever look up at a tall building and wonder how it does not fall down? This story helps you explore the changes that have led to the creation of skyscrapers! You will get to see the different materials that have been developed to allow for better stability. You will get to understand how things like iron, steel, and concrete have revolutionized the way buildings are built and designed. By the end of this story, you will have a new appreciation for the skyscrapers that are all over the world!

Cable-stayed bridges are one of six main types of bridges built around the world. Learn about the Zakim Bridge in Boston and try the activity to see how cable-stayed bridges are so strong. Can you guess how strong a cable-stayed bridge is?

Have you ever wondered how tall and long bridges are built? Learn about three different bridges and try the activities to learn about how strong bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge, are made.

Artist Mary Jackson describes the traditions of basket making using sweetgrass and other natural plants and explains the importance of this craft that has been handed down through generations in South Carolina. Mary's family has created hundreds of baskets in different shapes and sizes using a technique that originated in West Africa. Learn more about Mary's family legacy of beautiful art!

Making the perfect mirror surface of Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture took a lot of work.

Have you ever wished you could charge your phone using only your shirt? Or have you wished you had self-cleaning clothes? These concepts might just be possible one day thanks to science! Learn how clothing designers are inventing new and enhanced fabrics to create clothes that solve problems. Can you imagine future fashion?

Princess Lila lives in a beautiful castle and has everything she could ever desire—well, almost. She yearns to venture beyond the forest, explore her country and meet people her own age. But the forest is off limits. Resourceful and ingenious, Princess Lila sets to work building a tower to catch a glimpse of the forbidden land.

Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn't studying the art from her idols like Jackie Ormes, the first-known African American cartoonist, she's chronicling her spy training and other observations in her art journal. Back home in New York City, after living in France for five years, Jada is ready to embark on her first and greatest spy adventure yet. She plans to scour New York City in search of her missing mother, even though everyone thinks her mom died in a plane crash. Except Jada, who is certain her mom was a spy, too.

A young artist is eager to share her colorful artwork but when the rainbow she creates causes confusion among her classmates, she must overcome self-doubt in this empowering picture book about embracing the artist in you! When Maya’s class is asked to draw something inspired by nature, she...

A young girl spends a magical day in her grandad's painting studio, discovering the joy of art, music, and the special bond they share. By the granddaughter of legendary Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney. Step into the warm, jazz-filled world of a young girl and...

Corky and Loopy are two perfectly normal girls. They like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks, screaming at one another and drawing. But they are also a LITTLE BIT special ... because Corky and Loopy are angels. But, when Corky and Loopy decide to help a pavement artist named Sid, a very COLOURFUL adventure begins. Because ANYTHING can happen when you start drawing!

In a village where heavy rains wash away homes, young Kesi and her friends refuse to let the storms dampen their spirits. They collect empty jugs, plastic bottles, and tin cans, transforming them into musical instruments to create The Rainy Day Orchestra! Their uplifting melodies bring hope and joy, inspiring their entire community. As their story spreads beyond the village, helpers arrive to reinforce homes and provide essential supplies.

Deka lives in a small shack with his family, where toys are scarce, but his imagination knows no bounds. With only a few colored pencils and scraps of paper, he brings his dreams to life through art. One day, a traveling teacher discovers Deka’s drawings and recognizes his extraordinary talent. With encouragement and guidance, Deka’s artwork reaches beyond his small home, unlocking new opportunities he never thought possible. The Boy with the Painted Dreams is a touching children’s story about creativity, perseverance, and the power of believing in one’s dreams.

Mwangi dreams of becoming a renowned jewelry maker, but all he finds in the bustling marketplace are broken beads and discarded scraps. Undeterred, he gathers these forgotten treasures with the help of his loving mother and supportive friends. As he transforms them into beautiful, colorful necklaces, his unique creations catch the eye of a kind merchant. Soon, Mwangi’s jewelry becomes more than just adornments—they symbolize hope, resilience, and unity for his entire village.