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The winning photo-encyclopedic formula of the DK Handbooks, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide, is taken to a new level of excellence in this comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America: Western Region, and every species that occurs west of the 100th meridian in the US a... More

Doers and thinkers, movers and shakers, rulers and writers, inventors and rebels, they're all here. Organized chronologically and covering the entire world for a truly multicultural approach, 1000 Makers of the Millennium tells the fascinating stories of the men and women who shaped the world we liv... More

While most dictionaries and science books only tell you the answers, this book uses clear, colorful illustrations to actually show you.... More

Relive spectacular moments from the history of basketball that illustrates the grace, speed, and power of the game. Whether its Michael Jordan's last jump shot as a Chicago Bull, Dr. J's spectacular baseline moves in the 1980 Finals, or a jaw-dropping dunk by Kobe Bryant, Basketball's Best Shots sho... More

This essential reference is an indispensable tool for home, school, and office. Revised and expanded for 2002, our best selling World Desk Reference keeps getting better. This comprehensive single volume guide includes information on population, crime, natural resources, and all the world's nations ... More

The definitive guide to the world's most legendary lost city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure It's 1914 and bumbling cartographer Milo James Thatch is determined to find the lost empire of Atlantis using the cryptic Sheperd's Journal, an ancient guidebook found by his grandfather, a famous... More

Packed with 60 full-color, photographic, and self-adhesive stickers, these books make learning fun -- and some glow in the dark Young children will love working with these durable, reusable stickers, and they can have fun using them to make picture books and projects on their own. These entertainin... More

After ten years of study and consultation, UNICEF, the premier organization devoted to the care and welfare of the world's children, published the results of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using these tenets as a base, A Life Like Mine profiles children from all over the globe leading th... More

Toy Story: The Essential Guide and The Ultimate Toy Story Sticker Book are ideal keepsakes for kids of all ages. Inside you'll find fascinating facts on Woody, Buzz, Harem, Rex, and all their friends from the mega-blockbusters Disney/Pixar's Toy Story and Toy Story 2.... More

A comprehensive chronological account of the life and times of one of the most beloved popes of the modern era.... More