Sandler, Martin W

Draws upon photographs, illustrations, and other resources of the Library of Congress to present information on some of the great inventions of history, such as the airplane and telephone, and discusses how they led the way to new industries and discoveries.

An overview, in text and illustrations, of the pioneer experience in the American West, from the first settlers through the development of towns.

Photographs, illustrations, and text show what it was like for people to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States.

An exploration of photography that chronicles its social history, technological developments, and artistic and scientific uses.

An illustrated overview of the history of New York's first subway that discusses why it was necessary to build, Alfred Beach's vision for the system and efforts to see it through, resistance to its construction, and other related topics.

Had the Beatles been simply the most successful musical group of all time, their place in history would be secure. But more than that, they changed popular culture forever. And as their work matured, they became nothing less than the embodiment of the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960's.

Traces the development of photography in the United States. Illustrated with over 200 photographs.

This book presents, in text and illustrations, an overview of the pioneer experience in the American West, from the first settlers through the development of towns.

An illustrated look at how the problem of moving large numbers of people withing cities has been addressed through a series of vehicles and systems, from horse-drawn cars to the modern subway.

Text and illustrations look at The Beatles' dramatic rise to fame and their impact on rock and roll music.