A unique view of the human body in stunning close-up. The Human Body Close-up provides a spectacular visual experience of the human body and how it works -- as seen through a microscope. In more t
The latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope's recent discoveries and fascinating updates. In its 20 years of viewing the heavens NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has traveled 2.8 billion miles,
"The photographs and artwork will enable readers to grasp the magnificence of the transoceanic flying boats. . . . The accurate, authoritative text will provide information that is new to all but the
"Beasts that look as if they come from a science-fiction movie." -- The Times (UK) Beneath the waves lies a hidden microcosm of life: the world of plankton. These microscopic algae and the tiny an
"This fascinating book is a gold mine for aviation trivia junkies." --Airforce Graphic War is a superb collection of top-secret drawings, including training manuals and colorful wartime posters,
"Very useful for transportation, architecture, local, and comprehensive collections. Highly recommended." -- Choice "If you own only one lighthouse book, this is the one to buy." -- Great Laker
"This new oversize, full color book is the 'Diesel Spotter's Guide' on steroids. . . . After you get locomotives, you'll WANT to go out and see what's new!" -- Railfan and Railroad "This is a fiel
The new Shape Books series brings the ancient world to three-dimensional life and reveals the most interesting topics from some of the world's most important empires. Each title is a self-boxed 3-
The new Shape Books series brings the ancient world to three-dimensional life and reveals the most interesting topics from some of the world's most important empires. Each title is a self-boxed 3-
A guide to using a boxer's traditional training regime to reach fitness goals. Boxing for fitness is a non-contact cardiovascular workout that's safe, effective and enjoyable. It is suitable for m
"Highly recommended for high school, college, or university libraries. And since readers with no scientific background would also find the information fascinating, the book would be a great addition t
"Grange brings informed opinions and an engaging voice to the text . . . Best of all, though, are the photos; beautifully reproduced, the four-color images jump off the pages, showing the various star
100 scientific truths and principles clearly explained using the power of analogy. The well-known "a bee in a cathedral" analogy describes the size of an atom and its nucleus in understandable ter
With their haunting song and elusive nature, wolves have long evoked both fear and admiration in humans, their only predator. They are bold and intelligent but also playful, profoundly social, and fie
The Group of Seven was formed in 1920. At an important time in Canada's history, these talented artists applied their creativity and passion to a visual celebration of Canada as a wild and eminently b
The subject of myth and superstition, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. It is a mysterious and fearsome predator, a flawless hunter in the darkest of nigh
The universe as seen in panorama and up close. Using high-resolution images collected by a fleet of telescopes, satellites and inter-planetary probes, Cosmos Close-up embarks on a voyage across th
Congratulations! You've been born. Now what? New babies have a lot to learn; lucky for them, the older sibling in Dogs Don't Eat Jam and Other Things Big Kids Know is here to tell them everything
Majestic spiral arms of a remote galaxy shimmer from the combined light of 50 billion stars. The ethereal curtains of the aurora borealis ripple across the night sky. Vast clouds of gas and dust, 10,0
What happens when Girl carries Chicken, Pig and Cow off to school . . . without Dog?! Chicken, Pig and Cow have had many happy adventures with Dog at Girl's house. But when Girl carts them off to
The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known
The curious facts and exotic fun of the lives of seals and walruses. The lifestyle of the seals that entertain at marine parks has little to do with how seals, sea lions and walruses actually survi
Coyotes are wily, secretive and extremely adaptive -- what young reader wouldn't be fascinated? Familiar to kids and adults alike through its many appearances in folk and popular culture, the multi
The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known
This beautiful volume on traditional house construction provides practical information on the do-it-yourself building of log homes. Filled with full-color photographs and detailed technical drawings,
Callan, canoeing enthusiast and author of several books on the subject, presents 50 mini-guides to canoe routes in the Canadian province of Ontario. The routes are mostly concentrated to the east of L
Provides full-color photos and complete information--including growing zones and common names, color variations, growth habit, propagation techniques, recommended uses, problem parasites or diseases a
The ingenuity of African peoples from ancient times to today. Did you know that aloe vera -- now found in countless products, including sunscreens and soaps -- was first used by Africans? They grou
Ask anyone with celiac disease or any form of gluten intolerance what foods they miss the most and they will tell you it's baked goods. Vickery has spent years developing delicious baked sweets and sa
Provides full-color photos and complete information--including growing zones and common names, color variations, growth habit, propagation techniques, recommended uses, problem parasites or diseases a
"What's exciting and clever about what Jekka has done with this book is that she's focused on a 'hit-list,' her top-50 cooking herbs of all time, and gives you delicious and exciting ways of using the
"No school, public, or academic library could go wrong including the very affordable World Heritage Sites in both reference and circulating collections." -- BooklistIn 1959, UNESCO launched an intern
This attractive and fun natural history of plants showcases fifty species that have influenced human history in significant ways. Each entry features color illustration and photographs, interesting fa
"A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy."-- Sky and Telescope (on the first edition)Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical guide to using binocula
An illustrated guide to kitchen gardening offers techniques that can applied to any size garden and includes a directory of recommended plants for all growing conditions in all regions.
A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they com
