The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb – and beyond.
Packed with fascinating discoveries and facts, Science Year by Year takes kids on a fantastic visual journey through time, from stone tools and simple machines to rockets and robots.
The date is 14 October 1066, and the battlefield at Hastings lies bloodied, littered with the remains of Harold II’s ruined army, with Harold himself defeated by an arrow to the eye. William the Conqueror has just earned his famous title, and with it, the crown of England. This is where our story begins – the fascinating tale of Britain’s monarchy. In this new edition of Book of British Royals, you’ll discover incredible facts about every king and queen of Britain from 1066 to the present day, and uncover the truth behind royal scandals, conflicts and triumphs. From the bloody battles of Hastings, Bosworth and Agincourt, to the treacherous political courts of the Tudors and Stuarts, trace the turbulent history of Britain’s royal bloodline from its beginnings right up to the present, longest-reigning monarch with Queen Elizabeth II.
On Bosworth field in 1485 the feud that had caused bloodshed and battle for three decades came to an end. The victor was the last hope of the Lancastrians, Henry Tudor. In this new edition of Book of the Tudors, you’ll discover how Henry’s Tudor dynasty cemented its place in history, from the red-soaked fields of the Wars of the Roses, to the string of Tudor monarchs, to what life was like at the royal court. Packed with beautiful illustrations and insights into the period, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of this legendary period of English history.
The distinguished American Indian photographer Lee Marmon has documented over sixty years of Laguna history: its people, customs, and cultural changes. Here more than one hundred of Marmon’s photos showcase his talents while highlighting the cohesive, adaptive, and independent character of the Laguna people.
Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada.
