Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
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Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Portugal. Take a leisurely walking tour of Lisbon, island-hop around the Azores, become a connoisseur of the country's port or relax on Madeira...
Planning a trip to Rome's Colosseum? Why not try the ancient amphitheatre in Nîmes instead. A visit to the Grand Canyon is on everyone's bucket list - but how about adding Namibia's spectacular Fish River Canyon to yours? And while Japan's cherry blossoms are hard to beat, the s...
The heartbeat of Southeast Asia awaits your next adventure. Whether exploring the Phi Phi islands, immersing yourself in Bangkok's culture and street life, taking a hike through Khai Hai National Park or enjoying traditional Thai cuisine, there are plenty of reasons to love Thail...
Explore the state's history, architecture, wildlife, beaches, and scenic walks. This in-depth guidebook covers all the major cities and sights, from Miami Beach and the Florida Keys to the Everglades, the Gulf Coast, and more. It provides the insider travel tips you need, whether...
Investigates the most complex machine of all-- the human body. Explores the vital organs, and examines the instruments of the senses.
Examine sculpture from every angle - close up, or in the context of its original setting - with the help of specially commissioned photography.
Reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar. Meet the creatures that make up this huge and varied family.
"From the subtropical kauri forests of the North Island to the remote fjords of the South Island, New Zealand offers plenty of opportunities for adventure. Explore cultural cities, climb mammoth mountains, marvel at the icy-blue glacial lakes or spend an afternoon in idyllic vine...
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the general ecology and animal life of the two polar regions and to their place in human history. Includes photographs of snowy mountains and frozen seas, rare animals and plants, and th...
"The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this compelling country. Explore the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty at the Imperial City, take a boat trip to offshore islands, wander Ho Chi Mi...
"Take to the rails and discover the delights of Europe by train. Thanks to Europe's ever-expanding and improving rail network, there's never been a better time to explore this diverse continent by train. But with so much ground to cover, it can be difficult to know where to start...
After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, New Yorker writer David Grann set out to solve "the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century": what happened to British explorer Percy Fawcett. In 1925 Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization. F...
Dinosaur analyzes fossilized bones to obtain knowledge about the prehistoric period. Martin Sheen hosts the episode, explaining exactly what these fossils convey about time gone by and raising the provocative question, "Were dinosaurs really lizards?".
Here is an exciting and informative guide to the vast, icy wastes at the ends of the earth. Superb color photographs of snowy mountains and frozen seas, rare animals and plants, and the teeming life on and under the ice offer a unique "eyewitness" view of our planet's polar wilde...