In the years after the Revolutionary War, the fledgling republic of America was viewed by many Europeans as a degenerate backwater, populated by subspecies weak and feeble. Chief among these naysayers was the French Count and world-renowned naturalis...

Over the past four decades, the volumes published in the landmark History of Cartography series have both chronicled and encouraged scholarship about maps and mapping practices across time and space. As the current director of the project that has pr...

It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to "My First Book of Quantum Physics" introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text. Einstein's theory of relativity is one of the corners...

Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustra...

You just got home with your brand-new puppy: you walked in the door together, he peed a little on the floor, you mopped it up, and now you're sitting looking at each other. What next? If you've had the foresight to buy a copy of Puppy Problems you'll...

Even the best relationships aren't always problem-free – and the one that you have with your dog is no exception. So when a dilemma arises, what you need is Dog Dilemmas. One of the first titles in the Dog's-Eye View series, it not only offers good,...

"Science that Changed the World" provides a gender and racially diverse cross-section of scientists through history. The intention is to describe the science that was discovered, the manner in which it was discovered and the impact of the discoveries...

Wildlife photography on land is nearly always done with a telephoto lens, with the photographer rarely getting close to the subject. Underwater photography on the other hand is the complete opposite, with the photographer required to get very close t...

This magnificent compendium is the fourth in a series of catalogues describing selections of rare books and other material in the Oak Spring Garden Library, a collection assembled by Mrs. Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon. Herbaria describes sixty-three...

See what it's like to stare a butterfly in the eyes. Lavishly illustrated and scientifically rigorous, this dazzling volume provides a comprehensive visual guide to the butterflies of North America. David Lee Myers's stunning photography captures the...