Author(s): Tom LaPadula (Illustrator)

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Learning to draw doesn't get more exciting than this Young artists will revel in the variety of explosive drawing subjects featured in How to Draw Military Machines, including a twin-engine attack helicopter, a guided missile submarine, F-16 fighter jet, B-52 bomber, and more.

Each drawing lesson starts with a basic shape, such as a rectangle or oval, and then progresses step by step to a realistic rendering of the featured subject, including a color final. Engaging text tells a little bit about each subject, while fun facts about these impressive military machines educate children as they draw for an enjoyable, well-rounded artistic experience.

Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instructions for a variety of super-powered vehicles, including:

• Twin-engine attack helicopter


• B-52 bomber


• M1 Abrams battle tank


• Stealth fighter jet


• F-14


• F-16


• Guided missile submarine


• M36 tank destroyer


• Nuclear-powered supercarrier


• and more

Just start with the basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples--you'll be creating you own masterpieces in no time