Rubbing plates offer a creative way for children to learn about science and nature while having fun. To make artistic rubbings, simply lay a sheet of paper over the top and rub with colored pencils. Rubbing plate patterns include animal tracks, animal skins, dinosaurs, fossils, insects and spiders, leaves, reptiles, amphibians, American Indian themes, North American animals, ocean fish, plants and skeletons. Each set comes with directions and ideas for expanding this art form into many creative projects and lessons. Rubbing plate sizes range from 4” x 5” to 4” x 8”. Hours of creative hands-on learning fun for children ages 5-12.