Newly revised as a Bellerophon coloring book, with illustrations of the greatest clowns of history and their merry tales. From Scaramouche to the late Emmet Kelly.

 

The Prologue to the Canterbury tales is profusely illustrated with the gorgeous woodcuts of the earliest editions of William Caxton, Wynken de Worde and Richard Pynson.

 

Hilariously illustrated, attenuated text but with all the great lines for very easy home or school production. The Bard would love it.

 

Fearless women from ancient mythology; see them in action, from art of the 5th Cent. B.C.

 

Sousa (here), Billings, Ives, Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Amy Beach, Foster, Leonard Bernstein, Hank Williams, Aaron Copland, Jimmie Rodgers, Gershwin - they're all in this beauty.

 

A survey of many different areas of art of American Indians, and scenes by white men of Indians using their art. From prehistory to now. There are masks to wear.

 

Ancient Africa - all from the superb art of Benin showing the Oba, his warriors and their costumes, his palace, and a noble Queen of Benin. The portraits are among the worlds greatest.

 

Terracotta figures of the kingdom of IFE, 11th - 15th centuries, with their great Onis (kings) and high ladies of the court. Ancient Africa, Vol. 2

 

An excursion into the joys of Chinese art, from the earliest painting and ancient bronze animals to the famous painters of priceless scrolls. Famous emperors and empresses are here.

 

Art from the earliest king through 3,000 years to Cleopatra. There are animals at play, gods and goddesses, ships, dancers, and scenes of Egyptians at work and sport.

 

All the Olympian gods and goddess are here, with many scenes of daily life: music making, dance, chariot and foot races, etc. The art is from the finest ancient vase painters.

 

This is a good introduction to the art history of Hawaii, including temple images & drawings by explorers, & portraits of early kings. There are cut-outs as well.

 

Alexander to the 12th Century, from Sanchi, Barhut, and Sarnath with stories of Hindu gods and goddesses. Ride with Durga and dance with Siva. See Maya's dream and princesses playing.

 

A child's history of ancient Irish art, with droll Celtic people and animals amidst ancient mazes and patterns. From 8th - 9th century artifacts & the books of Durrows and Kells.

 

The art of imperial Rome is amongst the most glorious ever. All the Caesars - Julius to Septimius Severus, are here, with English and Latin text, and Chariot races, etc.

 

Here's Jack London; from Native Americans, Mexican general Figueroa, Helen Hunt Jackson, Mark Twain, Dashiell Hammett, Jessie Frémont, Steinbeck, Rexroth up to today.

 

Cleopatra, perhaps the greatest women of ancient times, has her amazing story told and illustrated in this exciting book, with art from ancient times to modern.

 

This is a first book of dinosaurs, in very simple language, for children not old enough for the others.

 

Schuetz, Lully, Purcell, Scarlatti, Dowland Frescobaldi Gibbons, Corelli, Couperin and many more will delight you and your children.

 

The stories & delightful portraits of Rameau, Weber, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Gluck and others. A jolly introduction to the music of this era.

 

Volume Two, Chopin - Tchaikovsky.

 

Volume Three, Mahler - Stravinsky.

 

Great Doctors of medicine, with text. Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna, Pare, Sarah Blackwell, Jenner and many, many more. You'll be almost ready for medical school.

 

Here is Christopher Columbus in action! Color his most gorgeous portraits and & those of Balboa, Cortez, the Cabots and many more. Read about the adventures and derringdo of these great discoverers of our world.

 

Hammurabi, Moses, Demosthenes, Cicero, Portia, Coke, Blackstone, Marshall, Dan'l Webster, Lincoln Holmes, Darrow, and many more are in this most informative introduction to the law.

 

Along with the Olympian goddesses - Athena, Artemis, Hera, etc., this book illustrates less familiar deities such as Dawn and Night. All are drawn from Ancient Greek art, and each picture has a line from an ancient author.

 

The Pre-Columbian civilizations had some masterly artists. This book contains their finest work. There are ball players, dancers, calendars, counting devices, & an array of gods.

 

This is a splendid history of Japanese art, from the most ancient to Hokusai & Utamaro. There are warriors, actors and dancers, children at play, and amusing animals.

 

Portraits and stories of some of the world's best authors. A fascinating way to learn all about Anne Bradstreet, Cotton Mather, Emerson Hawthorne, Longellow, Whittier, Thoreau, and Amy Lowell.

 

They're all there, to delight and edify you.

 

Drawn from Nicholas Benois' famous ballet of 1947 at La Scala. The most delightful drawings tell not only Prokofiev's great story, but also about instruments.

 

A compendium of women wonderfully depicted by artists of the Italian Renaissance.

 

By Profs. Ken Norris, and Burney Le Boeuf, University of Calif., & Dan Miller of the Sea Otter Program, California. Illustrations are after Dr.R. Gilmore's tracings of whale fins and flippers.

 

Beautifully detailed drawings of ships, from the reed boat of Egypt and the ornate Viking vessel, to Drake's man-of-war, and modern steamers & battleships.

 

The 1776 era was also the age of caricature. Scenes of our country's founding are shown here in that amusing style. You can learn American history with a maximum of mirth and laugh at it as did the original Yankee Doodle Dandies.

 

The interesting uniforms of the different units were far more colorful than just blue and gray. On the cover is a Zouave of the Louisiana Tiger Battalion: and more are inside!

 

Our oldest book in print, from little marginal figures of medieval manuscripts, to King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Charlemagne, Wm. Conqueror, Richard Lionheart.

 

This is largeley from the renowed St. Alban's Psalter, but other early romanesque manuscripts are used, The scenes are ready to illuminate.

 

The greatest trip the world has ever known, all from ancient art.

 

From manuscripts mainly of the 13th and 14th centuries. The scenes from the Tickhill & other Psalters make this a veritable course in medieval art history.

 

The story is told by a boy at the games in 468 B.C. and the events are illustrated from the most beautiful ancient sources. This is a splendid introduction to the Olympics.

 

Here is dear little Cesare Borgia; his sister Lucretia is in the book too, along with many other fascinating people and scenes of this glorious age of art.

 

Leon Bakst's famous designs for Diaghilev's immortal production. This was a ballet à grand spectacle, and the costumes are the most truly elegant ever.

 

Also by Cyril Aldred, largely taken from the glorious scenes of the small shrine of Tutankhamun. There are also earrings to cut out, etc.

 

The letters of medieval manuscripts can be not only elegant, but terribly amusing. One can enjoy the jests of monks of the 12th century, most simply drawn for young children.

 

From the golden age of Mother Goose illustration, the age of Walter Crane, Kate Greenaway, Arthur Rackham, Maxfield Parrish, Charles Robinson, etc., a lovely anthology.

 

From Albéniz to Bach and Chopin to Xenakis, Ysaye and Zemlinsky, here are over 150 of the most entertaining composer portraits.

 

This is a history of Shaksperean illustration from the very old Peacham drawing to Ronald Searle's illustrations of Richard Burton as Henry V, & Orson Welles as Othello.

 

Full Descriptions of the numerous Battles in which she participated as a Confederate Officer; of her Perilous Performances as a Spy, as a Bearer of Despatches, as a Secret-Service Agent, and as a Blockade-Runner; of her Adventures Behind the Scenes at Washington, &c., faithfully attenuated from her rare publication of 1878.

 

From the earliest flying flivvers to the advanced planes at the end, with the story of each along with Great Aces of both sides.

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The moments of his life are illustated here, along with the golden relics of the people he conquered. His story is told by Professor John K. Anderson.

 

The great recent discoveries & theories are explained, and the critters have been reconstructed & put in their proper enviroments based upon nearby fossil discoveries.

The text about our heroine is printed opposite a full page picture of her in action. It is by someone who knew her well - her sister.

 

Cut out and put together. The full color panels of this chariot show lively scenes of ancient life. Text is by Professor John K. Anderson.

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most glorious items from ancient days have lent their faces for these full color, cut-out masks. Ishtar, with wings behind a gold disk, is just one of eight.

 

How the union soldier boys went to war; their varied uniforms, tactics, sports, and weapons are here in most delightful illustrations. You'll be a scholar of the subject.

 

Some of the most delightful and varied birds live in California. The habits and colors of many of them are discussed, and they are shown in their natural habitat.

 

"Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters U.S., let him get an eagle on his button and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket and there is no power on earth which can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship in the United States." - Frederick Douglass

 

They were truly admired there and appeared on many vases, bronze statues, and marble reliefs. They came to Greece by way of merchant ships and Persian armies. Their knowledge of horsemanship was widely sought.

 

They were truly admired there and appeared on many vases, bronze statues, and marble reliefs. They came to Greece by way of merchant ships and Persian armies. Their knowledge of horsemanship was widely sought.

 

Califonia's Spanish missions were large and grand establishments. This is the earliest series of views of them, showing what they were like just before they tumbled down. The text is adventure!

 

All of the California missions in two big volumes, in the most exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and stand up, with text by Dr. Neuerburg.

 

All of the California missions in two big volumes, in the most exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and stand up, with text by Dr. Neuerburg.

 

The Tower of London, and King Richard the LionHeart's Chateau Gaillard are here to assemble. Their tales are told and beautifully illustrated.

 

The great Scots fortresses, Doune and Caerlaverock, to color, cut out and construct.

 

Many children were caught up in the fervor of the Civil War. Their stories, based upon contemporary newspapers, are related here, with illustrations by military historian Alan Archambault.

 

Magnificently illustrated from the 1493 and other early editions, with Columbus's own words in large, easy-to-read type in both Spanish and English.

 

Both sides had magnificent banners. When the pictures are colored, you will have the most colorful collection since the days of the blue and gray.

 

Here is Gen. Stonewall Jackson. The stories of great generals of both sides and of their famous battles, cornerstones of American History, should be known by every child.

 

Braver than a squad of generals, these daring women are inspiring. See their exciting deeds; read their heroic stories; color their beautiful uniforms.

 

They were marvelous songs, and there were lots of them (no radios, no TV, but lots of campfires to sing around). These songs, from both sides, are part of our American Inheritance.

 

Rousing songs of our Country's earliest days.

 

From the early vaqueros to the great settlers of the ranges, from Buffalo Bill to Hoot Gibson and Roy Rogers. Each is shown in his most magnificent garb; this is a true art book.

 

From the earliest working cow women to those of Buffalo Bill's troop to movie queens and rodeo stars to Wild Horse Annie, who worked to save the wild mustangs.

 

A story about the 1818 pirate raid on the California coast, and how a young Californio and his old sea otter thwart the evildoers. Text in English and Spanish

 

Uccello's dragon on the cover is disagreeing with St. George. Within, the greatest dragons are illustrated from the art of their time, and their tales are briefly told by Professor Anderson.

 

- In full color! Our country's second largest city has a delightful history; scoundrels abound there through several changes of flag. Los Angeles was also the scene of many of the California battles, here described.

 

 

Flags from Washington to Lincoln has our country's greatest.

 

Learn our nation's history when you color these. Flags of the American Revolution has 40 lovely banners.

 

Artist of the Mississippi.

 

Eight posters of Tut-ankh-amun the boy king and Ankhes-en-amun, daughter of Nefertiti, Tut's young queen. These are the most gorgeous scenes ever of the surviving art of Ancient Egypt. You'll adore them all.

 

The Calendar Stone & seven more.

 

This is the third in our series of fabulous creatures, after Unicorns and Dragons. The pictures of the Gorgon sisters are among the prizes of Greek art.

 

The Wright brothers' airplane, Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis, the Bell XS-1 - the sound barrier breaker - Amelia's Lockhead Vega, all are here, to cut out and put together.

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A history of dance & dancers. with a portrait of each great dancer in their greatest role. This is not only an introduction to dance, but a witty voyage through celebrated productions.

 

Man's best friend has helped him throughout history. Read about famous and heroic dogs!

 

From Powhatan (and Pocahontas) & Hiawatha through Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Chief Joseph, the 50 stories of these great people are told with elegant portraits.

 

We all know the stories of the great Indians of the plains, but California also had totally different cultures with fearless leaders who fought to the death trying to preserve them.

 

The stories of the famous epoch-making locomotives are told, and easy-to-follow instructions are given for four splendid cut-outs. They are incredibly authentic, and right to scale with each other.

 

From Sappho, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Pocahontas to Susan B. Anthony, Florence Nightingale, Golda Meir, etc., each with a lovely costume and a proper speech for the cause.

 

The royal garb of the King and his queens has never been so usefully displayed. His suits of armor and their rich damasks and beautiful jewelry are accompanied by their stories.

 

The stories and daring deeds of the great heroes who founded our country are delightfully recounted by the side of most elegant portrait engraving.

 

Find out how we really won the American Revolution!

 

If you like horses, this book is a must! Their history from the ages is delightfully and told by Prof. Anderson. See what the Greeks taught the Romans who taught the medievals who...

 

Messalina, Agrippina, Lucrezia Borgia, The Empress Woo, Catherine the Great, Catherinelde' Medici, Mata Hari, and many others, all with their exciting histories and loveliest dresses.

 

How brave Southern soldiers lived, dressed, trained and fought in the Civil War, humorously illustrated by scholar Alan Archambault. You'll give a rebel yell for this one, too.

 

From the most ancient to her majesty now, all in glorious garb and ready to color vividly. These epoch makers are surounded by jolly lines from the Bard, etc.

 

Blazonry & the knights' game were full of color; heraldic arms were on man, woman and horse. The figures are from ancient monuments, and you will learn the rules of heraldry when you color them.

 

A grand English nobleman wrote the text for this. It is printed in large easy-to-read type, with jolly illustrations. The rules are musts for anyone who'd be a gentleman or a lady.

 

His life's story, profussely illustrated. Everyone who loves music will want to peruse this delight at least thrice! Even young children will whistle the Ninth symphony after coloring this.

 

Pictures of the small, beautifully adorned figures of the madonnas honored by different Mexican towns or shrines are accompanied by their histories in both English and Spanish.

 

The ancient world's best.
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The F-15A, The F-16, the MiG 25, the Sea Harrier, the British Jaguar, are all here, ready to cut out and put together and fly. They are accurate scale models.

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This is a magnificently illustrated introduction to the behavior of monkeys, apes, and some of the other primates.

 

Myths of the Navajo, Apache & Pima, by Drs. Olin & Dutton, two of the researchers most experienced in sorting out the amazing stories and myths of these peoples. These books will delight you.

 

Myths of the Hopi, Acoma, Tewa & Zuni, also by Dr. Dutton, longtime director of the Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art, explain the How and Why of sand painting.

 

The great stories of the Haida Indians are told by Dr. Reid, wife of a great Indian artist. The complicated tales of Raven, Eagle, Bear Mother, etc., are unfolded; the art is magnificent!

 

 

The Yankees had some truly gorgeous uniforms, at least on paper. These never-before-published uniforms are dazzling when colored.

 

Alexandre Benois' illustrations for his two famous productions. The story of the ballet and of the different productions is told with that of Benois and Diaghilev's Ballet Russe.

 

The Stanley Steamer are shown here and other gorgeous, ancient automobiles are here to assemble. Their stories are told for young readers and old.

 

Truly gorgeous dress uniforms together with camouflaged battle gear; deploy your soldiers, sailors, Marines & Air Force pilots in a grand campaign of war or peace.

 

These soldiers, each on a little stand with the name of his regiment, will be glorious when you color their uniforms. You will have a proper army, complete with a cannon!

 

Paper soldiers of the American Revolution, Volume 2 (British)

 

Authentic and accurate; color the handsome uniforms of both sides, then deploy them, recreating the great battles of our country. There are fighting women here, too.

 

Paper Soldiers of the Middle Ages, Vol. 1 (The Crusades)

 

Paper Soldiers of the Middle Ages, Vol. 2 (The Hundred Years War)

 

A history of the still-not-lost calling, including lady pirates, too. A huge picture of each practitioner at work is opposite text by authorities of the time, such as Daniel Defoe.

 

Mozart, Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Brahms & more.

 

The gowns of this Queen have come down to us from her portraits. Here they are designed to fit her royally, along with armor for Sir Walter Raleigh & text by the queen herself.

 

Nefertiti and Akh-en-aten, Tut's brother, ruled Egypt during the age of her greatest art. The grand and elegant pictures show their life at court, with their children playing throughout.

 

Egypt's greatest ruler, in war and in peace. His queens and family are shown, as well as his famous battles.

 

The story of the exciting Bear Flag uprising as perhaps witnessed by young Rosalia Leese, who was there. This niece of General Vallejo had a Yankee dad, and was part of both cultures.

 

From the Queen Mother to Prince William of Wales, here are all the Royal Family. The Royal costumes include dresses for Princess Diana and Prince Charles' Regalia.

 

The old missions had magnificent paintings of their name - sakes; all here in color with their stories too.

 

All of the ships for which there is a source are illustrated here together with many of their captains, accompanied by their stories. (Slightly Revised).

 

They were marvelous songs, and there were lots of them (no radios, no TV, but lots of campfires to sing around). These songs, from both sides, are part of our American Inheritance.

 

They were marvelous songs, and there were lots of them (no radios, no TV, but lots of campfires to sing around). These songs, from both sides, are part of our American Inheritance. Purchase the CD Book together and save $1.95.

 

Tales of Mexican California...Great adventures of the last days of the Spanish rule in California.

 

You knew there were 13 colonies, but did you know how they came about? The history of each colony is illustrated with its seal.

 

The art of 3,000 B.C. from Ur to that of the Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians. The figures are truly elegant, and there are stories of gods, goddesses, and great rulers.

 

 

The stories of black cowboys from Esteban, who travelled with Cabeza de Vaca in 1533, up through Dwayne Hargo, World Champion Rodeo Clown of modern times. Line drawings of the cowboys and their horses to color.

 

The re-enactors are a wonderful bunch, and their knowledge of every detail is astounding. But they are also humorous. This will crack you up.

 

The most delightful and lovely wall painting went into the California Missions. The patterns are shown here, and a guide to all the missions is given. Color pictures are included.

 

The grand family of Louis XVI and friends and their lovely court costumes all in color, together with dolls of leading revolutionaries. Text in both French and English.

 

Unlike their predecessors, these dinosaurs lived in a world of flowering plants and animals familiar to us. By R.A. Long, researcher at the University of California at Berkeley.

 

W. Heath Robinson's gorgeous illustration, here surrounded by Hans Christian Andersen's story in large type. The pictures are the most charming ever.

 

 

The splendid flags of Africa are here to color, and the stories of each country are remarkably told by a scholar of the continent.

 

Now in 4 glorious volumes! The men and women who made California's history are here with flying colors, with their lively stories told and the sources always given. The flags will thrill you when they are colored.

 

Now in 4 glorious volumes! The men and women who made California's history are here with flying colors, with their lively stories told and the sources always given. The flags will thrill you when they are colored.

 

Now in 4 glorious volumes! The men and women who made California's history are here with flying colors, with their lively stories told and the sources always given. The flags will thrill you when they are colored.

 

Now in 4 glorious volumes! The men and women who made California's history are here with flying colors, with their lively stories told and the sources always given. The flags will thrill you when they are colored.

 

From Moctezuma to modern times, the great heroes and heroines are here, their stories told in both Spanish and English. The pictures are stupendous!

 

Beautifully illustrated, this new edition tells all about Our Flag's evolution. The Great eagle Seal is also explained.

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You don't need a horse - just Bellerophon helmets. Complete instructions are given.

 

Simlply told by Prof. Anderson with glorious illustrations from ancient Greece.

 

Simlply told by Prof. Anderson with glorious illustrations from ancient Greece.

 

Here are the worlds largest totem poles; when you put the parts together, you will have a pole that goes from floor to ceiling and then some! Volume one contains poles of the Haida tribe.

 

Here are the worlds largest totem poles; when you put the parts together, you will have a pole that goes from floor to ceiling and then some! The poles in this volume were made by Tlingit carvers.

 

Here are the worlds largest totem poles; when you put the parts together, you will have a pole that goes from floor to ceiling and then some! Volume 3 contains poles of the Kwakiutl tribe.

 

By Cyril Aldred, the author of Akhenaten & Nefertiti, etc. This fine period of portraiture, with people surrounding the boy king, helps fill out the missing pages of Tut's reign.

 

A picture history through the Renaissance, including the great unicorn tapestries, with the story of how the unicorn ended up on the Royal Arms of Britain.

 

Oseberg, Gokstad, Skuldelev ships are ready to be cut out and put together.

 

The Mozart family can provide inspiration for all of us. The portraits of our hero are here, and the text is fun and informative. When colored, the pictures will be fit to frame.

 

From the Middle Ages to today. Some of the women composers are well known, but others have been obscure. Now their stories have been gathered by a fine soprano.

 

From the middle ages to now, they rambled the earth as well as the boys. Their contributions are immortal, and you will rejoyce in their great and rare adventures.

 

Heroic, patriotic, romantic, humorous and tragical, gathered from contemporary anecdotes and incidents.

 

-about the life of the American Soldier in our War for Independence. He won it, after all, and this shows how he fared.