Arranged regionally to give readers an overview of the distinct areas of the country, the State-by-State Atlas creates a clear and easy to understand way of learning American geography and culture. Each state's landscape, industry, agriculture, population, history, and folkways are explored in a vibrant information book children will want to use throughout their school age years.
The demand by the general public for new material on the American Civil War has increased greatly in recent years. Information is being sought on projects ranging from researching the wartime service of ancestors to more accurate details for re-enacting and wargaming, to those who want to try their hand at writing a Civil War book or article. For many, a great deal of time, effort and money is often wasted before locating the proper resources, and many never do find information which may actually be readily available. Dr. Richard A. Sauers has drawn upon his many years of Civil War research experience to produce this handy guide that will aid in almost any Civil War project.
Learn to identify birds like the Myrtle Warbler and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird — as well as better-known species — as you color these 46 accurate renderings of 50 favorites. Captions provide scientific names, other information. A delightful way to learn about birds you may discover in your own backyard.
Богато иллюстрированный и весьма информативный путеводитель по Королевскому павильону в Брайтоне.
This generously illustrated guide book presents plenty of curious information about one of the most famous Britain's landmarks – the Oriental-style palace of King George IV, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. This compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information", The World Almanac contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere - in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy!. The 2011 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions - from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.
