May Nakamura Bücher

Wer hätte gedacht, dass Hicks einmal Häuptling der Wikinger von Berk wird? Er selbst am allerwenigsten. Und nun ist er es wirklich, und er ist stolz – auf seine Insel, sein Dorf, die Menschen und ihre außergewöhnlichen Freunde: die fliegenden Feuer speienden Drachen. Aber dann dringt eines Tages die Kunde von Grimmel, dem grausamen Drachenjäger, nach Berk. Und plötzlich gerät die Welt der Wikinger in große Gefahr. Hicks will sein Volk und sämtliche Drachen in die Geheime Welt bringen – einen sagenumwobenen Ort jenseits des Sonnenuntergangs, von dem er glaubt, dass Menschen und Drachen dort in Frieden miteinander leben können. Doch Grimmel ist ihm bereits auf den Fersen …

Learn everything there is to know about every dragon species in this gorgeous, deluxe picture book based on the DreamWorks Animation movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World!How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World flies into theaters on February 22, 2019​!There’s a land beyond the edge of the world—a hidden land—where all the species of dragons live peacefully among one another. In this stunning picture book, DreamWorks Dragons fans will get an in-depth look at the dragons that call this Hidden World home. With facts about each species, like their temperament, size, special powers, and beautiful renderings of each, this book is the perfect addition to every fan’s library.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Featuring beloved characters from the popular CoComelon series, this board book offers young readers a fun and engaging way to learn their ABCs. With a super chubby design and a padded cover, it’s perfect for little hands. Ideal for fans of the show, this book combines education with the charm of CoComelon's vibrant world.

Get to know Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and for her infinity installations, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”Meet Yayoi Kusama. When Yayoi Kusama was a little girl, she told her parents she wanted to be an artist. Her parents forbade her and tore up her drawings. But that didn’t stop her. When she couldn’t afford art supplies, she used old paper sacks and mud to create her art. Eventually, she convinced her parents to let her go to art school and study painting. In 2006, she became the first Japanese woman to receive the Praemium Imperiale. It is one of the highest honors given by the Japanese imperial family. Ten years later, she received the Order of Culture, another prestigious award given to people who make important contributions to Japanese culture. Today, she is one of the most famous artists in the world.

Exploring various career paths in the fashion industry, this guide highlights roles such as fashion designer, costume designer, and fashion buyer. It provides insights into the skills required, potential job responsibilities, and the educational background needed for each position. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse opportunities available to pursue their passion for fashion, along with practical advice on how to navigate their careers in this vibrant field.

Get to know Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and for her infinity installations, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”Meet Yayoi Kusama. When Yayoi Kusama was a little girl, she told her parents she wanted to be an artist. Her parents forbade her and tore up her drawings. But that didn’t stop her. When she couldn’t afford art supplies, she used old paper sacks and mud to create her art. Eventually, she convinced her parents to let her go to art school and study painting. In 2006, she became the first Japanese woman to receive the Praemium Imperiale. It is one of the highest honors given by the Japanese imperial family. Ten years later, she received the Order of Culture, another prestigious award given to people who make important contributions to Japanese culture. Today, she is one of the most famous artists in the world.

Dip a toe, paw, or fin into history with this fact-tastic Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about pets and the people who loved them! In this story, learn all about a sweet kitty who was voted the mayor of a town in Alaska! Stubbs was the mayor of a small town in Alaska. He was friendly and well respected by the townspeople. But there was one thing that set Stubbs apart from any other mayor: he was a cat!

Explore the inspiring connection between Helen Keller and her Akita puppies, the first of their kind to arrive in the United States. This engaging Level 2 Ready-to-Read book offers young readers a delightful introduction to history through the lens of beloved pets and their human companions. With fun facts and captivating storytelling, it highlights the unique bond between Keller and her dogs, making history accessible and enjoyable for children.

Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko must rescue PJ Robot and foil Romeo’s latest scheme in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior! Romeo is once again up to no good with his latest invention—The Flying Factory—and he has captured PJ Robot! Will the PJ Masks be able to rescue PJ Robot, and stop Romeo from taking over the world? PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014

The follow-up book to Ai Nakamura's 'Five Simple Steps to Sketching Flowers with Watercolors', this book provides more detailed lessons to improve any aritist's flower watercolor skills. The eight lessons are carefully contructed to build the necessary watercolor skills one step at a time, by first starting with simple tasks such as flowers with few petals, and gradually leading up to more complex works with multiple flowers and colors.