Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

History

GRANT, R.G.

Military

Penguin/Random House

Lighthouse is packed with extraordinary stories of human innovation, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements and heroic sea rescues. Through more than 350 gorgeous vintage images and historic details, Lighthouse brings the golden age of seafaring alive. With rare archival blueprints and stories of daring adventure, Lighthouse captures the romance and awe-inspiring history of these isolated, life-saving towers, along with the incredible feats of engineering and invention it took to create them. Beginning in the 18th century and ending in the mid-19th century, this book examines these iconic buildings from every angle, chronicling the evolution of lighthouse design; the tremendous obstacles overcome during construction and upkeep; the thrilling tales of heroism and mercilessness of the seas; and the daily lives of the dedicated and often long-suffering keepers. With over 350 illustrations, this seasonless gift book provides the tales and original architectural plans for beloved lighthouses found throughout the world, including Eddystone, Sandy Hook, Montauk Point, Stannard Rock, Borkum Grosser, Green Point, Tillamook Rock, Cape Hatteras, Erie Harbor, and many more.

Lighthouse: An Illuminating History of the World's Coastal Sentinels

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Black Dog Leventhal

World War II (History Through Poetry)

Children's Books

Hodder&Stoughton

Amnesty International

Profiles the human rights organization Amnesty International, discusses its purpose, how it works, who it works for, and how it helps children.

Amnesty International (World Organisations)

Constitutional Law

Franklin Watts

NATO (World Organizations)

Examines the international organization NATO as a military alliance and presents a detailed look at the organization and its goals.

Education & Reference

Profiles the human rights organization Amnesty International, discusses its purpose, how it works, who it works for, and how it helps children.

Amnesty International (World Organizations)

Discover fun facts about the greatest figures from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style. History doesn't just happen; it was created by a crazy crew of characters from way back when. Find out why Archimedes said "Eureka!" in the bathtub, how Thomas Edison changed the world, and whether or not Einstein's brain was bigger than an ordinary guy's. Discover what Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela did that made them famous for being so good, and what Attila the Hun, Hitler, and Stalin did that made them infamous for being so bad. Learn about great leaders like Charlemagne and George Washington and bold ones like Caesar and William the Conqueror. Superstars of History will feature fun text, loads of facts, and Basher's cool illustrations to bring history's greatest characters to life for 8 to12 year olds.

Superstars of History: The Good, The Bad, and the Brainy

Biographies

Scholastic Nonfiction

Discover fun facts about the greatest scientists from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style. Did you know that Marie Curie used to keep radioactive materials in her pockets? Or that Mendeleyev literally dreamed up his famous periodic table? Superstars of Science tells the stories behind the big ideas in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, cosmology, earth sciences, and engineering. Read about 40 great scientists including Newton and Einstein who produced theories that explained the way in which the Universe works, Crick and Watson who uncovered the structure of DNA, and Alexander Graham Bell who had the big idea that became the telephone. Each one of these greats of science has had some vital flash of insight that has changed the way we see the world and the way we live. Come meet the superstars of science!

Superstars of Science

Superstars Of Science: The Brave, The Bold, And The Brainy (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Turtleback Books

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1960s, including science, technology, fashion, music, art, architecture, sports, entertainment, and news.

The Sixties (Look at Life in)

Geography & Cultures

Heinemann/Raintree

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