Blastoff! discovery. Movie magic

Engaging images accompany information about on-screen vehicles.

Engaging images accompany information about animation.

Explores visual effects, including the history, examples, and the future.

"Engaging images accompany information about on-screen vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers about animation, and provides a brief history of techniques used.

Explores motion capture, including what it is, the history, the future, and more.

"Engaging images accompany information about costumes and props."--Provided by publisher.

Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.

"This title explores the makeup, tools, and effects used in movies to create everything from the scariest of monsters to the most elegant ladies. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.