"Packed with fascinating facts and awesome pictures, this book explores the greatest inventions and inventors through the ages." --

A visual approach to the history of the human race, from the emergence of people and the very first settlements, through ancient civilizations to the present day.

An encyclopedia of the history of the American colonies and Canada, including Native Americans, Spanish missions, English and Dutch exploration, the slave trade, and the French and Indian War.

"Reference title with facts and statistics and other information about science, for kids"--

Contains biographical sketches of more than 250 women who have helped shape American history from the 1500s to the present day, ranging from Abigail Adams to Christie Todd Whitman, in a completely revised and updated edition published to coincide with Women's History Month.

This essential title provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! Trustworthy and easy-to-follow text written by Clive Gifford is complemented by vibrant design and illustrations and explains how and why things happen. Covering a range of children's favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more. Meet a meerkat mob, witness a volcanic eruption and discover how...

"Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created...