Covering from the 1960s to the 1990s, offers profiles of selected popular music performers and musical groups from such varied genres as blues, heavy metal, reggae, soul, and rap music.
Provides a simple introduction to what it takes to be president of the United States, as well as the president of a company or a classroom, and, including the background and skills that are required a
Examines the many ways animals survive or cope with different aspects of their lives, such as hunger, love, enemy attacks, extreme conditions and change.
Toronto-based graphic designer Wilcox presents another volume reflecting his interest in architecture, history, and photography. Here he explores entries and exits from before history to about yesterd
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It has remained for too long the secret illness no one wants to admit to having, let alone dis
"Magnificent in its breadth and illustration." -- Booklist"A well-illustrated large-format book... A good book for a young person who is curious about dinosaurs." -- ChoiceNo other life-form captures
A photographer and writer expresses his deep connection to one of America's most beloved parks and vacation destinations by sharing over one hundred of his most compelling and beautiful color photos,
The books in this series take readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and cities, with top photographers contibuting their best images of both well-known destinations and
The books in this series take readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and cities, with top photographers contibuting their best images of both well-known destinations and
Presents a comprehensive guide to the histories, tragedies, and comedies of William Shakespeare, as well as selected poetry and sonnets and a biogrpahy.
Looks at the origins of knights and chivalry, describes the everyday life of knights, presents information on knights throughout history, and covers the cultural legacy of knights.
A beautiful illustrated guide to seeds that covers the internal and external structure of seeds, pollination and germination, and includes photographs, illustrations and electron microscopy images. T
A beautiful illustrated guide to the structure and form of pollen investigates pollination and fertilization, its impact our lives, and includes photographs, illustrations and electron microscopy ima
Looks at the origins of knights and chivalry, describes the everyday life of knights, presents information on knights throughout history, and covers the cultural legacy of knights.
Modern clubs involve many variables-- materials, shaft flex, torque and center of gravity to name but a few. Learn how all these factors affect your game, and should be considered before you choose yo
Praise for the hardcover edition:"Beautiful. . . . Exotic and fantastical antique maps. . . . Mapping the World shows both the precision and the disorder underscoring the evolution of mapmaking, and
Praise for the hardcover edition:"Beautiful. . . . Exotic and fantastical antique maps. . . . Mapping the World shows both the precision and the disorder underscoring the evolution of mapmaking, and
Combines colorful photographs, cutaway diagrams and easy-to-read type to introduce the human body's primary parts and functions, from where the heart is located and the brain's role in the senses to w
An oversized introduction to big moving machines features large-size text and vivid photographs of favorites ranging from monster trucks and fire engines to trains and airplanes, in a volume that also
"Hold on to the saddle, pony might prance, bucking and frisky, he's roaming the ranch. GIDDY-UP!" A pony inspires a child to ride high on her father's shoulders, a sailboat stirs two others to set of
The secrets of simple magic tricks that will amaze friends and family are revealed in this fun and educational series. Each title explains 13 tricks in easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated spreads,
Presents alphabetically arranged entries, from A to Z, with information about various types of birds, describing such creatures as the hummingbird, duck, ibis, nighthawk, pelican, woodpecker, and yell
For general readers, St. Clair, a weather forecaster on The Weather Network, offers a guide to Canada's weather that explains why it occurs, how it works, and how it affects the country's residents. A
Presents a completely unique approach to learning tennis. From serves, strokes and volleys to smashes and lobs, tennis strokes are demonstrated from five angles.
Explores the weirdness of real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures--from giant gurgling worms to revolting experiments--and also offers some truly bizarre activities, such as bringi
Presents alphabetically arranged entries, from A to Z, with information about various types of birds, describing such creatures as the hummingbird, duck, ibis, nighthawk, pelican, woodpecker, and yell
"A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Science NewsFrogs and toads are one of nature's great an
This ulitmate collection of 80 favorite, unforgettable destinations features more than 2,000 vibrant photographs and provides cultural and historical background information, describes what visitors ca
Profiles more than sixty noted figure skaters from the earliest years of the sport to the present, including male and female singles competitors, pairs skaters, and ice dancers, and discusses compulso
A guide to keeping chickens offers advice on housing, care, feeding, breeding, and showing and includes profiles of more than seventy of the most popular breeds, detailing origins, weight ranges, egg
