Draw Write Now, Book 8: Animals of the World, Dry Land Animals (Draw-Write-Now) [Paperback]

Marie Hablitzel (Author), Kim Stitzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001 | Series: Draw-Write-Now (Book 8)

Beginning drawing and writing lessons for children ages five to ten. BOOK 8 focuses on dry land animals of the world - Savannas, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. The books are simple enough for a young child to do independently, but a teacher or parent may present the lessons. Each drawing lesson includes a colorful picture and step-by-step instructions, while the writing lesson includes four simple handwritten sentences. The teacher or parent may introduce letter formation or have the children copy the sentences for handwriting practice, or use the lessons as a springboard for creative writing or report writing. A brief list of the 21 lessons in the book includes giraffe, zebra, lion, ostrich, elephant, horse, armadillo, pronghorn, yak, llama, camel and coyote.

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From the Publisher

Visit Africa and Asia and study life on the Savannas. Next, circle the globe and draw and write about temperate grassland animals, like the anteater of South America and the pronghorn of North America. Then study the mountains and deserts of the world. Learn to draw the continents, too! The series won the Teachers' Choice Award, is a regular recipient of Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, and was selected one of the top new products at NSSEA Ed Expo 2001.

From the Author

My mother challenged her students and expected the most from everyone in her class. I was a bright seven-year-old, but I remember joining the class mid-year, working on math and thinking, "These kids are smart . . . this is hard . . . but it's so much fun here," then getting back to work with renewed resolve. Everyone's attitude in the classroom was positive -- we were there to learn! The reality, however, was we began each day drawing pictures together. Every morning, each child in the class -- bright or slow to learn, English-speaking or struggling with the language, artistic or non-artistic -- looked on their desk at a picture and could say with pride, "Look what I made!" Drawing instruction made success the main ingredient of my mother's classroom. -- Kim Stitzer

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barker Creek Pub (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963930788
• ISBN-13: 978-0963930781
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #491,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Specific Objects

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable drawing instruction!, February 26, 2008

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This review is from: Draw Write Now, Book 8: Animals of the World, Dry Land Animals (Draw-Write-Now) (Paperback)

As a homeschooling mother of 3, I can honestly say I've never found a drawing instructional book that worked like this one does! The step-by-step instructions make it so easy to produce a quality drawing that after my son completed his first one, he signed his name and wrote "really!" under it because he didn't think anyone else in the family would believe that he drew it!

The handwriting section is excellent as well, since the book emphasizes handwriting as art - thereby motivating kids to write as well as they draw. I've known about and used this series of books for many years and continue to be tickled pink! Try them out - I know you will be as pleased as we have been.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for English learners, June 30, 2008

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This review is from: Draw Write Now, Book 8: Animals of the World, Dry Land Animals (Draw-Write-Now) (Paperback)

I love this series and have every one. I teach English language learners and these are useful resources for delivering the various content area curricula at a readable level. I set these up as learning centers for when I need the kids to be able to work independently so that I can work with others. When they finish the whole book we bind their pages and make a book they can read to me or to each other. Wonderful stuff!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the reluctant writer!, July 15, 2009

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This review is from: Draw Write Now, Book 8: Animals of the World, Dry Land Animals (Draw-Write-Now) (Paperback)

My daughter enjoys art and Reading, but does not like writing. She complains her hand hurts. She also complains that she cannot think of anything to say. Well, this series gets her interested. We just needed to slow down and have things scripted for her. She just needs to copy these and she learns how to draw as well. I'm really enjoying this series. I have bought most of the animal books in this series. I have not bought the Columbus, Statue of liberty series.