Explains how to use a few simple shapes, letters, numbers, and symbols to draw almost any animal.

Thorough step-by-step guide discusses anatomy of horse, lion, and bull; methods of construction; tools, materials, etc. Also comprehensive exposition of casting in plaster. 63 full-page photographic plates. 138 drawings and diagrams.

"From elaborate Victorian cat funerals to a Regency era pony who took a ride in a hot air balloon, Mimi Matthews shares some of the quirkiest and most poignant animal tales of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Meet Fortune, the Pug who bit Napoleon on his wedding night, and Looty, the Pekingese sleeve dog who was presented to Queen Victoria after the 1860 sacking of the Summer Palace in Peking. The four-legged friends of Lord Byron, Emily Bront...

A lion, a tiger, a zebra--oh my! Whether showcasing the king of the jungle or an antelope grazing nearby, this volume highlights a multitude of creatures for readers to choose from when making their origami creations. Vibrant illustrations are featured alongside clear instructions to help readers venture into the world of origami. In doing so, they can strengthen their ability to follow instructions and enjoy using their imaginations.