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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive guide charts an incredible historical journey through the centuries, from the Indigenous peoples, to the founding of a new country and the war that divided it, to America's extraordinary impact on the world today. With the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address, as well as state-by-state information, this groundbreaking reference book shows how the country's present and future...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Colorful illustrations, 3-D reconstructions, and step-by-step sequences detail the latest scientific research about these magnificent creatures. Discover which baby dinosaur had a footprint smaller than a fifty cent coin, witness how a recent discovery has brought scientists closer to truly knowing dinosaurs' coloring, and meet the scientists who have unearthed groundbreaking revelations. Dinosaurs and reptiles from around the world are shown in...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"An essential companion to the 75th-anniversary illustrated edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology, this A-to-Z guide offers hundreds of rich and fascinating definitions of every major and minor character, creature, and place of classical mythology"--
Author
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A reference and identification guide to 1300 of the world?s most significant trees. This beautifully illustrated volume, substantially updated for this new large-format edition, is the ultimate reference guide to more than 1300 of the most spectacular, best-loved and unusual trees across the globe, from the huge redwoods of California to the banyan trees of south-east Asia. A comprehensive introduction looks at the origins of trees, how they have...
Series
Publisher
DK Children
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This first encyclopedia covers all the big topics for little learners, including science, history, space, and the natural world. Explore deep underground and high in the sky, travel the globe on ships and trains, and find out about dinosaurs, plants and animals, the human body, and much, muche more. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia features vibrant photography alongside more than 250 timeless illustrations from the World of Eric...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From the tiny Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane, discover all there is to know about hundreds of dog breeds from across the world in this stunning DK encyclopedia that covers all things canine. Combining breeds, behaviour, care, and training advice, this book contains everything you need to know to help you choose and care for a dog. Find the perfect pet using Q&A selector charts that help you find the best breed to suit your lifestyle. Fully updated...
Author
Publisher
Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Some people seek. Jews question. And to answer their questions comes The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia, a bible of Judaism that, in its deeply knowing and highly entertaining way, reflects the diverse and at times irascible tribe who identify as Jewish, or Jewish, or, in the case of future converts and/or spouses, Jewcurious. Here is a popcultural guide to all the many, many aspects and delights of "being Jewish, " created by the hosts of the most popular...
14) Space!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalog introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs, and scent hounds. Every entry includes glorious photographs and fact-packed...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this new, completely updated edition of The Lupus Encyclopedia, Dr. Thomas along with leading experts from around the globe detail everything you need to know about what lupus is and how autoimmune disorders affect the body and mind, the symptoms associated with lupus, what tests are needed to make a lupus diagnosis, how to find a specialist who can provide you with the best care, advice on obtaining the best treatments for your specific symptoms,...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8000 plants and 4000 photographs. Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling book features a photographic catalogue of more than 4000 plants and flowers, all organized by color, size, and type, to help...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each...
Series
Publisher
UXL, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Presents profiles of the 50 states of the nation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US dependencies. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, state and local governments, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, sports, famous people.
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