A cedar chest that had been packed with gold coins robbed from a bank just south of Lexington, Kentucky, in 1860, was recovered 50 years later by a fishing guide in King's Mill Pond. Only a handful of
Detailed, accurate drawings of 44 familiar blooms: fringed gentian, lady slipper, ivy-leaved morning glory, yellow iris, globe thistle, wild calla, desert marigold, many more. Captions give flower's h
Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate children to master the skills, and turn the page fo
Thirty-six intriguing labyrinths challenge youngsters to lead engaging creatures safely past hazards to a rewarding goal. Youthful puzzlers can help Doris Duck, Milton Mouse, Larry Lobster, Zelda Zebr
When Shizuye Takashima, “Shichan” as she was called, was eleven years old, her entire world changed forever. As a Japanese-Canadian in 1941, she was among thousands of people forced from their homes a
It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!Many different ani
What happened to the dinosaurs?For millions of years these fantastic creatures roamed our planet. Then, suddenly, they all disappeared. Scientists wonder why. What could have caused this huge extincti
Customs, traditions and activities of daily life in ancient Mexico — revealed in 41 authentically detailed drawings. Dramatic scenes of mysterious religious rites, warriors in battle, depiction
Forty-one highly-detailed accurately rendered illustrations of ancient animals include the Megistoterium, one of the largest flesh-eating mammals that ever lived; the Smilodon, largest of saber-tooth
Blue sky. Yellow sun. White clouds. Then, suddenly, gray clouds. Gray sky. RAIN. Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book f
Describes the Wright Brothers' development of the airplane, from their early research at the Smithsonian in 1899 to the first powered, sustained, and controlled flight in 1903
