Author: Jack Goldstein Publisher: Andrews UK Limited ISBN: 1783337362 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 29
Book Description
Did you know that most sharks have an excellent sense of hearing? Or that fear of sharks is known as galeophobia? This fantastic quick-read eBook features over one hundred facts split into categories such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know how long a whale shark can live for, or what the Aztecs used to ward off sharks, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.
Author: Taína Caragol Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 0691246203 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 329
Book Description
A revealing look at U.S. imperialism through the lens of visual culture and portraiture In 1898, the United States seized territories overseas, ushering in an era of expansion that was at odds with the nation’s founding promise of freedom and democracy for all. This book draws on portraiture and visual culture to provide fresh perspectives on this crucial yet underappreciated period in history. Taína Caragol and Kate Clarke Lemay tell the story of 1898 by bringing together portraits of U.S. figures who favored overseas expansion, such as William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, with those of leading figures who resisted colonization, including Eugenio María de Hostos of Puerto Rico; José Martí of Cuba; Felipe Agoncillo of the Philippines; Padre Jose Bernardo Palomo of Guam; and Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i. Throughout the book, Caragol and Lemay also look at landscapes, naval scenes, and ephemera. They consider works of art by important period artists Winslow Homer and Armando Menocal as well as contemporary artists such as Maia Cruz Palileo, Stephanie Syjuco, and Miguel Luciano. Paul A. Kramer’s essay addresses the role of the Smithsonian Institution in supporting imperialism, and texts by Jorge Duany, Theodore S. Gonzalves, Kristin L. Hoganson, Healoha Johnston, and Neil Weare offer critical perspectives by experts with close personal or scholarly relations to the island regions. Beautifully illustrated, 1898: Visual Culture and U.S. Imperialism in the Caribbean and the Pacific challenges us to reconsider the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the annexation of Hawai‘i while shedding needed light on the lasting impacts of U.S. imperialism. Published in association with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC Exhibition Schedule National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC April 28, 2023–February 25, 2024
Author: National Geographic Kids Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books ISBN: 1426333714 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 212
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Offers a collection of true facts about such topics as animals, food, science, outer space, geography, and weather in relation to the USA.
Author: John Lloyd Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393249883 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 218
Book Description
A dazzling third installment of astounding new facts from the New York Times best-selling authors of 1,227 Quite Interesting Facts to Blow Your Socks Off and 1,339 Quite Interesting Facts to Make Your Jaw Drop. 1,411 Quite Interesting Facts to Knock You Sideways is a gold mine of wide-ranging, eye-opening, brain-bursting nuggets of trivia that's impossible to put down, another "treasure trove of factoids" (National Public Radio, Weekend Edition). Did you know? Orchids can get jet lag Lizards can't walk and breathe at the same time Frank Sinatra took a shower 12 times a day Ladybug orgasms last for 30 minutes There are 177,147 ways to tie a tie Traffic lights existed before cars The soil in your garden is 2 million years old
Author: Richard B. Manchester Publisher: Galahad Books ISBN: 9780883657089 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 688
Book Description
A rare collection of colorful facts including amazing information about unusual people, wonders of nature, extraordinary athletic feats, strange places, bizzare achievements, oddities and superlatives.
Author: Carole Marsh Publisher: Gallopade International ISBN: 9780635064493 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 164
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Take advantage of this great reduction! It will only be available until August 31, 2009. The Big, Cool USA 150 Page Activity book is not only all the things kids of all ages expect from an activity book, but also full of standards based on educational facts along with unexpected history, geography, and famous Americans from the past and present and even the future! Plus lot of contemporary stuff like those super popular Sudoku type puzzles!Great gift! Great Fun! Great Smarts!Also included: - Activities for all 50 states and U.S. Territories!- Lots of USA activitiess: historic, geographic, people and more!- A FREE USA graphic organizer!- Elections Activities: Meet some candidates and take a vote!
Author: Carole Marsh Publisher: Gallopade International ISBN: 0635082098 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
The Big, Cool USA 150 Page Activity book is not only all the things kids of all ages expect from an activity book, but also full of standards based on educational facts along with unexpected history, geography, and famous Americans from the past and present and even the future! Plus lot of contemporary stuff like those super popular Sudoku type puzzles! Great gift! Great Fun! Great Smarts! Also included: - Activities for all 50 states and U.S. Territories! - Lots of USA activitiess: historic, geographic, people and more! - 6 USA graphic organizer! included in the book - Elections Activities: Meet some candidates and take a vote!
Author: National Geographic Kids Publisher: National Geographic Kids ISBN: 1426336713 Category : Almanacs, American Languages : en Pages : 356
Book Description
Provides the latest information on a wide rage of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environments, history, and science.
Author: Jack Goldstein
Author: Taína Caragol
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author: National Geographic Kids
Author: Guampedia Foundation
Author: John Lloyd
Author: Richard B. Manchester
Author: Carole Marsh
Author: Carole Marsh
Author: National Geographic Kids