In this brilliant presentation of a revolutionary thinker's life, the picture book becomes an art formAs far as I can judge, I am not apt to follow blindly the lead of other men . . . Charles Darwin was, above all else, an independent thinker who continues even now to influence the way we look at the natural world. His endless curiosity and passion for detail resulted in a wealth of notebooks, diaries, correspondence, and published writings that Peter S!s transforms into a visual treasure trove. A multilayered journey through Darwin’s world, The Tree of Life begins with his childhood and traces the arc of his life through university and career, following him around the globe on the voyage of the Beagle, and home to a quiet but momentous life devoted to science and family. S!s uses his own singular vision to create a gloriously detailed panorama of a genius’s trajectory through investigating and understanding the mysteries of nature. In pictures executed in fine pen and ink and lush wat
In this fairy tale-like story a beloved tree is saved and children learn how architecture can co-exist with nature. The Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that humanity and nature shared a harmonious partnership, a philosophy that he demonstrated with his architectural creations. Filled with color-saturated illustrations that echo Hundertwasser's bold style, this story introduces young readers to the idea of environmentally conscious and playful architecture.When construction starts on a new building in Lea's neighborhood, she fears that her favorite tree will be chopped down. For days she watches anxiously as the tree is covered up and surrounded by bricks. Finally, she learns that the tree has been spared and made the centerpiece of a fantastic new building, where it will live a long and healthy life.Lucie Vandevelde's joyful drawings convey a kid's-eye view of city life, complete with people, pets, automobiles, and machinery. As the new building emerges, readers wi
A concept book with bright and bold illustrations that are designed to inspire youngsters to examine the shape of each letter of the alphabet is presented in a unique way with simple accompanying text
In this delightful reproduction of a classic mid-century modern children's title, Teddy takes a number of trips, by bicycle, by car, by boat and by plane. Each method of locomotion has advantages and
In this adaptation of the well-loved fairy tale, the father still has his head in the clouds and the stepmother is as mean as ever. But this story is set in the Last Frontier, and its details and imag
Solve the puzzles to discover your body's workings, inside and out! Find your way through a maze of arms and legs, spot the differences in a cluster of noses, and identify the heart's parts in a seek-
Solve the puzzles to discover fun facts about people who got there first!Who was the first person to set foot on the moon? The first contestant to win American Idol? The first signer of the Declaratio
Look closely at these 25 pairs of color photos! The ones on the left are the originals and the ones on the right feature a dozen or so subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly image
New York City is made up of five different boroughs and there are a lot of things to see and do. This activity packed tour guide will show you around Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten
Learning about early American history is fun with these 36 puzzles. Mazes, secret codes, crosswords, and other puzzles provide challenges as well as interesting facts. Kids will learn who signed the C
Millions of creatures live in the backyard: beetles and bugs, butterflies and birds, turtles and toads, earthworms and microscopic animals hidden in the grass and soil. These 44 full-page illustration
These 39 winning activities are based on America's favorite pastime. Baseball fans will be delighted to circle words related to Little League, complete a baseball crossword puzzle, unravel mazes, conn
Introduce bird watching to a new generation of birders.Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Florida Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the per
Introduce bird watching to a new generation of birders.Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Ohio Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the perf
Introduce bird watching to a new generation of birders.Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the
This uniquely entertaining board book is designed for preschoolers and early readers. Kids will love mixing colorful pictures of Willy the weird werewolf, Dudley the deadly dragon, Burt the broken bea
