National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"They're queens wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nations, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports stars, artists, and others who are changing the world. Welcome to The Book of Queens, where being a regal royal doesn't just mean wearing a crown." -- back cover.
23) How animals talk
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
Describes how animals communicate with each other by means of sight, sound, smell, and touch.
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
This historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time...
27) Spain
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to Spain that provides information on the country's geography, people, culture, history, government, economy, and climate.
28) Guide to the world's supernatural places: more than 250 spine-chilling destinations around the globe
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Witches and demons, ghosts and vampires, aliens and voodoo spirit...from spooky to chilling to downright weird, signs of the supernatural have terrified -- and fascinated -- people for centuries. Dare to discover some of the world's most puzzling enigmas in this remarkable book, which reveals a dazzling array of haunted castles, forbidden hideaways and otherwise eerie landmarks."--Description from Amazon.com.
29) Shiloh, 1862
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In this gripping telling of the first "great and terrible" battle of the Civil War, Groom describes the dramatic events of April 6 and 7, 1862, when a bold surprise attack on Ulysses S. Grant's encamped troops and the bloody battle that ensued would alter the timbre of the war.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"From pigeon pizza parties in New York City to koala street crossings in Australia, wild animals all over the world show us how they live in cities, interact with humans, and strut their street smarts in this new reader from National Geographic Kids. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing ways animals have adapted to a more crowded world. Kids will learn about all kinds of unexpected animal sightings...
34) Ocean babies
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Describes baby animals that live in the ocean, pointing out their many differences as well as the most important similarity.
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In this magnificent companion to the groundbreaking 7-hour miniseries, animal journeys are illustrated with images by National Geographic-caliber photographers and with iconic stills from the film. Informational sidebars throughout the book highlight new technology, preeminent scientists and photographers in the field, and the backstories behind the memorable seven-part documentary.
39) Papa Francisco
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Español
Description
Conocé Francisco. Nacido Jorge Mario Bergoglio en Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francisco es el primer Papa de las Américas. Él es también el primer Papa para reemplazar uno de estar!