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With a forest silhouette in the background and a canopy of trees in the foreground, this rural lane is a peaceful nature scene. Learn to draw it in just five steps.

Camels live in desert climates and can live for more than 50 years. Some camels have two humps, while others have only one. Fortunately, learning to draw this interesting animal isn't as difficult as it might seem.

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Farm life comes alive in this drawing. Learn how to draw all the elements in this scene -- a charming barn, a rustic fence, even a pond with a floating duck -- in just five steps.

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Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Ever wanted to know how to draw an Allosaurus?

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Drawing this friendly brown bear is a great way to improve your drawing skills.

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Learn how to draw this playful duck and then place it in any scene you like -- waddling along with its siblings, swimming in a lake, and more.

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Man's best friend is often the subject of artwork. Learn how you can turn basic shapes into your favorite canine character.

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Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you might think. Ever wanted to know how to draw a Brachiosaurus?

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Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Ever wondered how to draw a Quetzalcoatlus?

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Monkeys swing through the trees with ease using their strong hands, feet, and tail. Find out how to sketch this jungle acrobat.

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Penguins have so much personality that they've been featured in several popular movies and cartoons. You can make your own penguin drawing in just five simple steps.

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Slender stalks of wheat sway in the wind and in the sunshine. Check out this article to learn to draw this landscape in just four simple steps.

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Making this simple, yet endearing, painted past necklace craft can be as fun as watching mom wearing it all day.

What do Bono, hemp producers and the USDA have to do with each other? They're all helping to shape the way we dress-- via organic clothing. So what makes a garment "organic," and why buy it?

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Kids' Activities keep little ones busy, engaged, and focused. On holidays or during vacations, Find fun games, projects, and crafts designed to keep kids busy and active indoors and out. Take a look at these fun and engaging Kids' Activities.

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There's no better way to connect with nature than to get up close and personal with a tree -- and the tree crafts for kids found on the following pages are a great way to get started. Learn more about tree crafts for kids in this article.

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Science Projects for Kids: Reflection and Refraction provides the opportunity to look more closely at the world you. Read this article to find out more a bout reflection and refraction experiments for kids.

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Science projects for kids: weather and seasons are an ideal teaching tool because they keep kids engaged and clearly explain natural phenomenon, such as weather and seasons.

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Try these nature projects for kids and gain an appreciation and understanding of our environment. Learn more about these nature projects for kids. With names such as a recycling project, star-gazing project, and an egg roll activity, you'll be sure to have tons of fun.

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These nature weaving crafts for kids are ideal for children who are curious about weaving and art crafts. Try these nature weaving crafts and you'll see how easy they are to do.

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Try these rock and mineral activities for kids and learn more about all sorts of rocks. Learn more about these rock and mineral activities for kids. With titles such as semiprecious barrettes activity and rock paint activity, you'll be sure to have tons of rocky fun!

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In Science Projects for Kids: Current Electricity, you can discover answers to all kinds of questions about how positive and negative charges work.

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The plant kingdom contains some of the most fascinating living things around. And what better way to explore the world of plants than with science projects for kids: classifying plants?

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Science Projects for Kids: Density and Volume teaches kids about density, or how compact a substance is, and volume, or how much space a substance occupies.

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Science Projects for Kids: Producing Sounds introduces kids to the science of noise. Read this article for many aural experiments.

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