National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation’s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow. Written by renowned international authority Michae...(展开全部)

Here is everything young readers want to know about dinosaurs and their world--in one magnificently illustrated, up-to-date family reference. Through dramatic graphics and age-appropriate text, this authoritative volume charts the discovery of all the main types of dinosaurs and reveals the latest details on how these creatures most likely looked, behaved, defended themselves, ...(展开全部)

This title offers a breathtaking and inspirational exploration of planet Earth. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, explore every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring photographic detail with the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Earth". Visit 400 of the tallest, longest, widest, most significant and most unusual physical featu...(展开全部)

National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals takes you on a prehistoric journey through time to visit some of the most amazing creatures to ever walk the Earth. See how mammals evolved from the time of the dinosaurs to the days of early humans. Learn what they ate, where they roamed, and how they took over the world that the dinosaurs left behind. When dinosaurs became extinct 65 mi...(展开全部)

National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals takes you on a prehistoric journey through time to visit some of the most amazing creatures to ever walk the Earth. See how mammals evolved from the time of the dinosaurs to the days of early humans. Learn what they ate, where they roamed, and how they took over the world that the dinosaurs left behind. When dinosaurs became extinct 65 mi...(展开全部)

Featuring a wealth of never-before-published NASA photographs, charts, stories, and contributions by NASA astronauts and experts, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensive exploration of space from our nearest planets and stars to far-off galaxies.

The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world's ...(展开全部)

From Aaron’s Rod (a caduceus) to Zodiacus Vitae (an Elizabethan schoolbook), this Encyclopedia has long been the classic among astrological reference works. Among thousands of entries are the complete terminologies for natal, mundane, electional & horary astrology, as well as definitive articles on: Arabian Parts, Aspects, Calendars, Cycles, Degrees, Dignities, Directions, Ecli...(展开全部)

The Encyclopedia of Postmodernism provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of academic disciplines, critical terms and central figures relating to the vast field of postmodern studies. With three cross-referenced sections, the volume is easily accessible to readers with specialized research agendas and general interests in contemporary cultural, historical, literary an...(展开全部)