Smithsonian Institution
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key...
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution ... this expanded commemorative edition is a captivating visual guide. It combines a wealth of artifacts, photography, and eyewitness accounts with a compelling narrative that places key events in context, explaining their historic origins and their lasting impact on the nation and its people." -- From p. 4 of cover.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
More than 140 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the space race. Custom regional and global maps present the history of the world in action, charting how events traced patterns on land and ocean--patterns of exploration, discovery, or conquest that created empires, colonies, or theaters of war. Thoughtful organization of information will help you follow the story of civilizations...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Marking the centenary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, Votes for Women celebrates past efforts while looking toward what actions we might take in the future to further support women's equality"--Introduction.
13) The planets
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency.