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Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A 20-volume set planned to give an encyclopedic summary of what is known about the history, languages, cultures, and contemporary development of the Indigenous peoples of North America north or the urban civilizations of Central Mexico"--Volume 1 page ix.
Author
Publisher
Plume
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture - now revised and updated. Perfect for business, pleasure and armchair travelers alike ... In one hundred brief ... essays, alphabetized by subject, this ... provides a crash course in the etiquette and politcs of contemporary China, as well as the nation's geography and venerable history"--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Santa Monica Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland® landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today -- Tomorrowland's Hall of...
Author
Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial life, this definitive guide unravels the mysteries of our incredible universe. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this enchanting encyclopedia will ignite childrens' passion for the space science and its incredible discoveries.
Author
Publisher
Southwater
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Includes: a tour of the temples built to honor the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Philae, Karnak and Abydos, and burial sites such as Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings; a detailed survey of the tombs of the pharaohs, their queens and their royal officials; insights into the daily lives and religious practices of the Egyptians; close-up photography of carvings and hieroglyphs; stories of the pioneering travelers, scholars and...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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
Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Filled with incredible facts and history about the most famous reptiles to ever roam this earth, The Secrets of Dinosaurs is the perfect book for any child interested in dinosaurs"--
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