pictorial works

Explores the early civilizations that developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Provides information about various aspects of life in the past, highlighting notable events and achievements in ancient Roman civilizations, covering military affairs, geography, travel and trade, education and literature, religion, economy and industry, and everyday affairs. Includes maps, drawings, and photographs.

Text and photographs reveal the culture, history, artifacts, and traditions of the eastern Asian nation, Japan, which is made up of several thousand islands in the North Pacific Ocean.

Explores the photographs of Mathew Brady who chronicled the American Civil War in his photographs.

"Elizabeth, the first capital of New Jersey, took its name from the founder of the English colony's wife, Elizabeth Carteret. The birthplace of several Founding Fathers, Elizabeth would use such prestige to position itself in the booming business eras of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its strategic location along the Hudson River and on the route to New York made it a hot spot of activity during the American War of Independence and the War of 1812. These same traits gave rise to Elizabeth as a center of commerce in New Jersey during the past two centuries. Today, Elizabeth stands as a multicultural metropolis, home to over 100,000 people"--Provided by publisher.

". . . combines science and art to show how the world becomes transformed by shapes and colors that depict planets and stars, continents and islands, rivers and lakes, and volcanoes and hurricanes"--BTCat.

A collection of photographs that explores the history of Kings Canyon National Park.

Presents vintage photographs, with explanatory captions, examining the history of Hot Springs National Park.

"From the early days of exploration and settlement through the building of a nation to Canada's contribution to the two world wars, this illustrated history of Canada conveys the drama and scope of the nation's past. Through accessible commentary and a wealth of images, readers discover well-known and lesser-known facets of Canadian history, including the story of Canada's first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette; the many railways (besides the Canadian Pacific) that connected people and places; the Canadian bridge that collapsed not once, but twice; and horrific disasters like the Halifax Explosion. He also illuminates the people-the famous, the infamous, and the less well known-from fur traders to politicians, air aces to refugee slaves. From famous images of the country to unknown views of everyday life, here is a visual experience every Canadian can enjoy.".