Detailing the story of Gilbert Bland, an eccentric, highly successful map thief, this quirky history examines the nature of obsession, the subculture of collectors, and the power of maps to spark the imagination.
From the author of the national bestseller "The Island of Lost Maps" comes the fascinating story of the first European artist to paint life among the Indians and colonists in the unbelievably harsh and hostile New World. Illustrated.
This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia follows the dramatic history of the worlds early civilizations, from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of mighty empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions create a vivid picture of life in the ancient world, while the comprehensive ...
Intended as a reference source for school projects, this book which is part of a multicultural series explores the foods, words, inventions, tools, customs and religions of China. It also describes the sports, animals, dance and crafts that originated there.
Detailing the story of Gilbert Bland, an eccentric, highly successful map thief, this quirky history examines the nature of obsession, the subculture of collectors, and the power of maps to spark the imagination.
Children are given the sense of being witnesses to history-in-the-making in this series that explores important events in United States history. Includes an index.
Examines how presidential elections have changed over the past 200 years, discussing such topics as primaries, national conventions, television campaigns, and funding.
Intended as a reference source for school projects, this book which is part of a multicultural series explores the foods, words, inventions, tools, customs and religions of Egypt. It also describes the sports, animals, dance and crafts that originated there.
Intended as a reference source for school projects, this book which is part of a multicultural series explores the foods, words, inventions, tools, customs and religions of Mexico. It also describes the sports, animals, dance and crafts that originated there.
Describes many familiar things that originally came from India, including inventions, food, religions, animals, musical instruments, medicine, games, words, and fashion.
Describes many things that originally came from Russia, including inventions, sports and games, food, fashion, musical instruments, animals, arts and crafts, and words.
Intended as a reference source for school projects, this book which is part of a multicultural series explores the foods, words, inventions, tools, customs and religions of Italy. It also describes the sports, animals, dance and crafts that originated tmhere.
Features: - Opening quote by or about the featured villain/villainess - Historical map, annotated with key locations from person's life - "A Wicked Web" featuring allies and enemies - Historical photos and etchings - Boxes with additional information - Photo documentaries: six to eight pages of photos and captions telling the person's life - ...
Each book in this elementary-level multicultural series explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religions, music, and crafts that a specific country has contributed to the world. If you think that jazz music, the banjo, and the Charleston are American classics, think again! They came to us all the ...
The "Cornerstones of Freedom" detail important events in United States history. Children are given the sense of being witnesses to history-in-the-making and contemporaries of famous people who helped shape the United States into the world power it is today. Starting with the Spring 1992 titles, a brand-new format has been introduced using more ...
Each book in this elementary-level multicultural series explores, in very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religions, music, and crafts that a specific country has contributed to the world. Written in English
Each book in this elementary-level multicultural series explores, in a very simple fashion, the foods, words, inventions, toys, games and sports, religions, music, and crafts that a specific country has contributed to the world. The St. Bernard, the diesel train locomotive, the Red Cross, and the chocolate bar all came from Switzerland. Learn ...
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