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In a breathtaking grand finale, the worlds mythical pop-up masters unleash monsters and dragons that have prowled countrysides and imaginations for centuries.Lurking behind this intriguing cover, a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern and Western traditions spring to life; and a Medusa, snake-hair twisting and hissing, turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside, an ancient, decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon and transforms; and Bigfoot hides behind a tree, ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to reveal these stunning creatures and many more. Pop-up fans and fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume, the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy.
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andquot;A fresh, hands-on opportunity for readers to reconsider the way they think about art.andquot;
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andquot;Impeccably sourced, this book would be an invaluable resource for art teachers and budding sculptors.andquot;
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"Delineated with a delicate touch, the paper engineering adds a new dimension to this wistful fairy tale without overpowering it, enhancing the storyand#8217;s subtleties and echoing its sense of wonder."--School Library Journal"This lovely edition boasts the complete original text and illustrations that are also a delight for the eyes."--Entertainment Weeklyand#160;"While a pop-up edition of de Saint-Exupery's enduring tale may initially seem like a gimmick, the resulting volume is a beautiful piece of bookmaking that actually extends the classic story ...and#160;this unabridged volume offers a creative, accessible entree to the timeless story."--Booklistand#160;"The pleasing visual effects are subtle, but add an appropriate sense of magic."--Publishers Weekly
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You Call That Art?! first provides an overview of sculpture from prehistory until the late 19th century, then gives readers a look at ten 20th-century artists who helped define modern sculpture. Included in the book are Auguste Rodin, Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso, Naum Gabo, Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi, Jean Arp, Marcel Duchamp, Louise Nevelson, and Lygia Clark. Carter and Diaz then invite readers to create their very own modern masterpieces. The book includes die-cut pieces that can be assembled (and reassembled) in any way the reader chooses. Ideas are provided for how to arrange the pieces, but the reader can also create his or her own original works of art.
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After being stranded in a desert after a crash,and#160;a pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet andand#160;his search forand#160;what is most important in life.and#160;For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic, The Little Prince, has captured readers' hearts. The whimsical story with a fairy taleand#160;feel has sold over 3 million copies in all formats. This exciting pop-up edition includes theand#160;complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery's beautiful illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. Perfect for longtime fans and those meetingand#160;the little princeand#160;for the first time!and#160;
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Saint-Exupandeacute;ryandrsquo;s timeless classic with complete original text and beautiful illustrations, including downloadable audio.
About the Author
Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks and Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He lives in New York City.
Robert Sabuda is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He is also the creator of many other best-selling pop-up books, including America the Beautiful, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He lives in New York City.