Almanacs category: 3486 books

Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations...

Uncle John ropes, wrassles, and rides into the Lone Star State in this updated, king-sized grab-bag of all things Texas. Packed with 60 new pages, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas Expanded Edition! is bigger and badder than the previous edition. This cowboy-sized collection...

Ever since the caveman gazed longingly at the winged creatures above him, mankind has been enamored with the idea of flightof just taking off and soaring away. Steven A. Ruffin celebrates that spirit, that sense of wonder, with Aviations Most Wanted™: The Top 10 Book of Winged Wonders, Lucky Landings,...

Who was the first person to dine in space? How long was the Wright brothers's first successful flight? What famous aircraft was named after a grape-flavored soft drink? What toy based on an animated film accompanied astronauts on a shuttle mission in 2000? These questions and many more are answered...

Did you hear the one about the canal builder who forgot canals need water? The battle where everyone ran away? Or the boat made of ice, and the town that mixed up time? How about the shovel invented for soldiers with a hole in it? Colossal Canadian Failures is a lighthearted look at Canada's unsung...

There are animals that no longer live but have contributed greatly to the evolution of the world. It is not right to just forget about them. That is why this picture book is dedicated to some of the world's archaic animals. It's going to be blast to the past so get a copy of this book now!

Wow! Geography just got a whole lot interesting with amazing concepts outlined to make learning fun. The idea is to get a child used to the different parts of the world by going on an imaginary adventure. Famous landmarks are included, as well as some basic information per country. Don't be surprised if you'll be bombarded with questions on foreign places and cultures!

Make basic oceanology fun and easy to understand with the help of this graphic educational book. Composed of wonderful images of the buzzing marine life, accompanied by important descriptive texts, this book will definitely be a joy to have. Your child can use this book to complement the school textbooks on the oceans. Secure a copy today!

Think of the scariest creatures and you might probably find them within the pages of this book. Understand that the purpose of this book is not to scare you; it's actually to educate you that even the scariest creatures are useful to the environment too. Go ahead and grab a copy of this picture book today!

Pack up your bags because we're going to China! This picture book features majestic China, and is the perfect introduction to Chinese culture and art. Exposing little children to picture books allows for the development of language and in this case, geography too. This is an amazing book that deserves a place in your library. Get a copy today!

Did you know that there the Earth is home to so many kinds of landforms? This exciting book will take you to the deepest valleys and the highest mountains in just a few minutes. Here, you will learn about the differences between hill and mountains, and possibly figure out what landform you love best. Grab a copy today!

Can you see all things big and small? This interactive and highly educational book features shapes of all sizes. The use of pictures to present this idea is highly effective in getting and keeping attention. Pictures are universal languages that speak to readers of all age, race, culture and gender. If you're looking for the coolest way to teach children about shapes, this is the book to have.

Break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand bits through the use of colors and the limit of texts. This is the secret to encourage a young child to love learning. Images represent universal learning processes that will help your child better understand and acquire new education. The use of simple sentences will help better reading and comprehension skills too. Grab a copy today!

Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt had a guinea pig called Fighting Bob Evans along with many other hilariously named pets? Were you aware that a certain Brazilian Emperor didn’t oppose a military coup because he no longer enjoyed his job? Brought to you by renowned trivia historians...