Synopsis: Text and photos describe a variety of trucks and explain their functions. Includes a moving van, dump truck, ice-cream truck, and fire truck.

Synopsis: This book is an elegant showcase both for whales and the photography of Flip Nicklin. Most of the 130 arresting photographs were taken beneath the waves by Nicklin, free-swimming with these compelling creatures. Jim Darling's text authoritatively covers the natural history of all major whale species.

Synopsis: Fifty African-American photojournalists open a "revelatory window to a world of pulsing blackness" with photographs of African-American culture, from the Mississippi cotton fields to the New York Stock Exchange. Simultaneous. National ad/promo. TV tie-in. Tour.

Synopsis: An introduction to the characteristics and natural environment of a variety of creatures inhabiting the ocean.

Synopsis: Provides descriptions of physical characteristics and habits of some of the most at-risk birds in the world, with explanations of why they are endangered and what can be done to protect them.

Synopsis: Not only are seashores a popular muse for painters, the stretching seashore is also home to millions of creatures, from crabs to sea lions and sea urchins to puffins. Stunning real-life photographs of lobsters, tide pools, fish, seals, seabirds, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the seashore. See a starfish on the move, how a sea urchin disguises itself, a sea anemone catch aprawn, the inhabitants of a tide pool, and fish that…

Synopsis: Describes, in brief text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales and dolphins.

Synopsis: Full of stunning pictures and descriptions of America's national parks in The Rocky Mountains, The Great Plateau, The Southwest, The Golden West, The Pacific Northwest, The East, Alaska, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands. Included is a tri-fold map of the regions and parks within.

Synopsis: Text, "exploded view" photographs, and labels reveal everyday objects and their parts, including the telephone, camera, and bicycle.

Synopsis: Previously published by Horus Editions, these titles from the series How It Works have been compiled into one volume.

Synopsis: This "magazine" style history series reinforces the reality of history and makes reading about it more engaging to the student. Topics include daily life, around the world, back at home, sports world, arts, people in the news, and more.Reading Level: 3-4Interest Level: 6-12

Synopsis: The book features news stories and photographs of the first decade of the 20th century. Decorative end papers are old advertisements of the day.

Synopsis: Book by Domosh, Mona, Rand McNally, Neumann, Roderick P., Price, Patricia L., Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G.

Synopsis: This brand new test preparation manual presents an overview of human geography, a history of cartography, and the divisions of geography that focus on population, cultures, political boundaries, economics, agriculture, cities and urban organization, and environmental considerations. Sample test questions with answers appear at the end of each chapter. The book also includes two full-length sample exams that closely reflect the actual AP exam,…

Synopsis: You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Accepted, Inc.’s unofficial  AP Human Geography Study Guide: Review Book and Practice Test Prep Questions for the AP Human Geography Exam (Guide to 5) isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Accepted, Inc.’s NEW AP Human…

Synopsis: In the last decade, water resources planners have frequently signalled an impending water crisis. The message is that the world is running out of water and that only by careful planning and the adoption of integrated water resources management can catastrophe be avoided. Stephen Brichieri-Colombi challenges these perceptions. He maintains that the crisis is one of resource management rather than availability: it arises because water resource…