A detailed account of the Revolutionary War. Excerpts from contemporary writings help to bring the people who were involved in the struggle to life. Also included are reproductions of sketches and paintings their artists drew and beautiful color photographs of their homes.

Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.

Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.

With stunning footage and cutting-edge technology, National Geographic explores the human body from the inside out as never before. In four classic programs, we'll look how our incredible human machine works from the miraculous in-utero development of a fetus to the mechanics of a beating heart, and from the formation of skin to the amazing way our complicated systems work together for sensing, adapting, reproducing, regenerating, and thinking. Programs...

This is the only full-color guide to Lewis and Clarks America, and its lavishly illustrated photographs and maps are evocative of the landscapes, animals, and native people of an unspoiled America. Distinctive among guides, this book is organized practically for easy trip planning and details essential visitor information along with suggestions for excursions by foot, boat, and country road to help travelers capture the sense and spirit of the pioneers....

Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds, like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi.

Presents a guide to America's national parks, including tips on exploration, information about animals, and fun facts.

Features profiles of some of the wildlife in Alaska and shows how animals make use of the daylight when winter breaks.