pictorial works

Describes the three species of bears that live in North America, including black, grizzly, and polar bears.

Text and close-up photographs describe the physical features, life cycles, and behaviors of a variety of insects.

Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.

Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.

Describes the characteristics and training of dogs worthy of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska, and presents a collection of color photos of husky puppies and racing adults.

Illustrations without text depict life on an English farm over the centuries.

An assortment of animals introduce the letters of the alphabet.

Full-color photographs feature close-up views of tree leaves, flowers and cones, fruit, buds, and bark, with in-depth looks at ten common trees.

Describes the history of photographs taken of seven South Carolina slaves in 1850 for a study by naturalist Louis Agassiz to provide evidence that Africans were biologically inferior, describing the men and women in the photographs, and examines the scientific theories used to support Agassiz's theory.