People of the Totem: The Indians of the Pacific Northwest
Never before have the myths of ancient Egypt been so vividly retold or dramatically illustrated. The book is magnificently illustrated in both full color and black and white. No other...
Describes the lives, education, and accomplishments of important biologists, defines basic biological terms, and offers a brief history of the science
The book looks beneath the surface of some of the world's most complex machines ; it shows how they work, looks closely at the extraordinary materials that can stand flying...
Essays examine trends in modern American literature and discuss O'Neill, Faulkner, minority writers, literary criticism, and the new fiction
Looks beneath the surface of great structures to show their design, the building materials, and how they stay up.
Illustrated Dictionary of Art Terms: A Handbook for the Artist and Art Lover
Discusses the lives, work, and achievements of the people who have made outstanding contributions to astronomy.
"When after years of struggle Scotland was reduced to a vassal state by Edward I of England, it was Robert the Bruce who led the Scots in a heroic fight...
The Poet at the Piano: Portraits of Writers, Filmmakers, Playwrights, and Other Artists at Work
Contains a chronological introduction, alphabetical arrangement of entries, glossary, diagrams, and index.