Category Archives: Travel Guides
Taco USA
The nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling author of `ยกAsk a Mexican!` presents a fascinating and tasty trip through the history and culture of Mexican food in this country, uncovering great stories and charting the cuisine`s tremendous popularity in el Norte. Arellano`s fascinating narrative combines history, cultural criticism, food writing, personal anecdotes, and Jesus on a
Blush Pink Midi Lined Notebook
An intricate yet delicate pattern of silver scrolling overlaying a vivid pink background creates an almost three dimension effect on the cover of this silvered meditation on the nature of beauty. The filigree pattern adorning the cover was originally designed and handcrafted in Germany circa 1800. To achieve the gilded and polished motif, a base
History of England
This book presents an accessible introduction to Maculey`s major work with a masterly introduction by John Burrow. Thomas Babington Macaulay`s “History of England from the Accession of James II” was his masterwork and one of the great enduring classics of English historical writing. The first two volumes were published in 1848 and achieved a huge
History of the Conquest of Mexico
J.H. Elliott sets Prescott`s work against the background of the growth of historical research. This book contains a substantial extract from William H. Prescott`s major work “A History of the Conquest of Mexico”. Prescott lived from 1796-1859 and his book was a pioneering view of the Aztec civilisation. The country of the ancient Mexicans or
Asterix and Obelix`s Birthday – The Golden Book
Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday – The Golden Book has been published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the very first Asterix tale which appeared on the 20th October 1959. A selection of new comic strip stories will amuse old and new fans alike.Read our we`ve been there… [LINK:2155|caption: Asterix Park, Paris].
Asterix and Obelix`s Birthday
A collection of 12 new stories – all linked by the theme of Asterix`s anniversary celebration.
Creepy Caves
Nothing can stand in the way of Elf Girl and Raven Boy saving the world…Well, almost nothing. Just a sea monster, a dragon, and rivers of molten lava. Not to mention some seriously Creepy Caves. Defeating the Goblin King might be harder than they thought. The sixth laugh-out-loud adventure from Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson.
Dino Records: The Most Amazing Prehistoric Creatures Ever to Have Lived on Earth!
Curious which creatures ruled when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Get ready to meet the record-setters, including the biggest, smallest, smartest, weirdest, deadliest, most notorious, and most mysterious of all time. You`ll find fantastic firsts, including the first dinosaur fossils found and the first dinos in space. And you`ll meet other rad, remarkable creatures that lived
Asterix and the Picts
When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne – with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing,
Jump Into Science: Earthquakes
Kids are fascinated by the amazing power of earthquakes – one of nature`s most dramatic displays. Colorful illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex geological science fascinating and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers and extra material to further stimulate learning.
Jump Into Science: Honeybees
Jump in and get up close to honey bees to learn all about what they are, how hard they work, and the important tasks they perform during their life cycle. Adorable illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex science fun and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully
Bet You Didn`t Know: Fascinating, Far-Out, Fun-Tastic Facts!
Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There`s a lot to know and we bet you`ll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids!Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Explorer Academy)
From the lore of early adventurers to futuristic code breaking and augmented reality… adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers. Puzzles and codes are embedded throughout. Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 20 talented kids from around the globe to
THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
By turns hilarious and heartwarming, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is considered Mark Twain`s masterpiece. Desperate to escape his abusive father and the constraints of civilization, young Huck Finn fakes his death and, with his slave friend Jim, embarks on a vagabond life rafting down the Mississippi. Together, Huck and Jim forge a bond that
Luna: The Stories and Science of Our Moon
Explore the moon from all angles, from its place in the night sky and our solar system to its role in shaping human history and culture.Through gorgeous illustrations and photography, see the moon like you`ve never seen it before. Read myths of the moon`s creation from around the world. Discover the science of how the
Visual Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Milky Way and Beyond
This compelling visual journey through our galaxy combines more than 350 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to present the universe as you`ve never seen it before. Galaxia is a deep dive into the past, present, and future of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. In this mind-expanding visual tour through the cosmos, spectacular photographs are converted
National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines From Prehistory to the Present Day
Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format featuring more than three dozen maps, along with hundreds of photographs and illustrations. From the dawn of humankind to today`s global complexities, this book provides a compelling reminder that history is unfolding all around us. The epic story of humanity
100 Hikes of a Lifetime
From the world`s expert in outdoor adventure, here is the ultimate hiker`s bucket list, with 100 breathtaking experiences for beginners to experts around the globe–from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to the off-the-beaten path (but not to be missed!) Six Waterfalls Hike in Micronesia. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew
Nature of Nature: Why We Need The Wild
In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned oceanographer makes the provocative case for why protecting nature makes economic sense. Enric Sala wants to change the world–and in this groundbreaking book, he shows us how. Once we appreciate how nature works, he asserts, we will understand why its preservation is economically practical and essential to our
Little Kids First Big Book of Why (First Big Book)
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: pre-schoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child`s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games,
