Published in 1975 by Van Nostrand Reinhold, Working Big is a practical and visionary guide for educators, exploring children's natural impulse to create on a large scale. Author John Lidstone outlines a range of ambitious art activities — including work in air art and site-specific forms — designed to encourage students to engage with space, material, and environment beyond the confines of the conventional classroom or studio. An early and enthusiastic advocate for environmental sculpture in education.