Albert Einstein (DK Biography)5 reviews Frieda Wishinsky DK CHILDREN, 2005 Outstanding biography for young people! + Albert Einstein Life + Albert Einstein Life I just finished reading Albert Einstein, and I rushed over to post this review. This is an outstanding entry in a fine series. The author, Frieda Wishinsky, really makes you understand Albert Einstein both as a scientist and as a human being. Her clear yet thoughtful text lets readers explore the ...             Arts and Crafts (Dk Collector's Guides)1 review Judith Miller DK ADULT, 2005 There goes my budget . . . I first became aware of the Arts & Crafts movement of William Morris and his circle back in the late 1960s, when Art Nouveau (an outgrowth of Arts & Crafts) was enjoying a renaissance. I ended up with several pieces of Arts & Crafts-style furniture (replicas, naturally, on my graduate school ...             World History Atlas6 reviews DK Publishing DK ADULT, 2005 Superb integration of pics, timelines, data and maps all in one book! + Good way to observe the world through time + Wonderful ... + Great Atlas, Poor Binding             Kitten (Watch Me Grow)2 reviews DK Publishing DK Preschool, 2005 Watch Me Grow Kitten + Beautiful ly Illustrated Book Kitten, is one of a series of DK books that cover the life cycle of different animals. Most of these sort of baby animal books seem to cover only that baby animals are cute and that they eventually grow up. This book is the first one I've read that hints at the biology behind making babies and even ...             Ancient Rome (TALES OF THE DEAD) DK Publishing DK CHILDREN, 2005 In Tales of the Dead: Ancient Rome two children of a North African soldier are taken captive in raid on their village by the Roman army and are transported to Rome as prisoners of wars and sold into slavery. Follow their father as he sets out on an epic search for them, which leads him through the Roman underworld and eventually to the Coliseum, where his children are now working.             Madagascar Essential Guide (Dk Essential Guides)2 reviews DK Publishing DK CHILDREN, 2005 A delightful movie tie-in sure entertain young readers, and designed to mix in a little education, too! + Pampered Zoo Animals Marooned on Madagascar Madagascar: The Essential Guide is a picturebook offering backstory information pertaining to the popular and entertaining CGI motion picture "Madagascar", about four animal friends - a hippo, a lion, a giraffe, and a zebra - who desire to escape their zoo and live in the wild. Madagascar is not ...             Golf (Eyewitness Companions)3 reviews DK Publishing DK ADULT, 2005 Perfect Place to Start + All Aspects of Golf + Excellent General Introduction To Golf History/Etiquette/Culture "If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." ~Bob Hope If you are new to Golf or want to learn more about courses and tournaments, then this is a great place to start. This book takes you from the origins of golf all the way to golf courses ...             Plant7 reviews Janet Marinelli DK ADULT, 2005 A Complete Understanding of Plants and Global Habitats + A Vital Part Of The Natural World That Should Not Be Overlooked + A good book with a lot of information. "By now, most people know that we're poised on the brink of a biological disaster that could rival anything in evolutionary history...what most gardeners don't realize is that, if current trends continue, a devastating number of the world's flowering plants could be extinct in the coming decades." ...             Batman Begins: The Visual Guide1 review Scott Beatty DK CHILDREN, 2005 Great Batman Begins book! This is a very good book. If you are familiar with the Star Wars Visual Guides then you will love this book! Though its more of a storybook then the Star Wars guides but this is awesome. It has really neat pictures from the movie all in color and many great pictures of the characters. I would love ...             Backpacking and Hiking (Eyewitness Companions)2 reviews Karen Berger DK ADULT, 2005 Helpful Guide for Adventurous Exploration Hiking helps you escape from a fast-paced, complex, and often stressful world. Some hikers enjoy a slow, relaxed walk, taking in the scenery, while others like to take on nature and push themselves to the limit. However you choose to hike, it should be a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable ...             Rock and Gem9 reviews Ronald Louis Bonewitz DK ADULT, 2005 Beautiful all-in-one guide to rocks & minerals + rock hounder's ultimate reference + Wonderful + Good general overview for non-scientist + Lovely book, fine overview of rock collecting basics             The Book of Photography3 reviews John Hedgecoe DK ADULT, 2005 Another Winner + This is THE book!!! + Straight to whats important I've never had a John Hedgecoe book that I didn't love and the same holds true for the new edition of "The Book of Photography". John Hedgecoe has been writing books on photography for decades and doing a great job of it. He began with what I like to refer to as his mentorship books in 1976 with ...             Elephant (Watch Me Grow)1 review DK Publishing DK Preschool, 2005 Great series on Animals My children (4, 18 months) love these books and so do I. The pictures are beautiful and there is a glossary of terms with pictures. The story starts when the animal is born and shows the whole life cycle. The sentences are short, but informative which makes it a quick bedtime read. There are ...             Small Pet Care: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, OR HAMSTER1 review DK Publishing DK CHILDREN, 2005 great pictures but a lot of inaccurate information This is a nicely produced book - too bad it's not a good one. Large photos on every page should convince everyone of the joy of owning a pet - there are many pictures of children playing with their pets, illustrative photos of both children and adults cleaning cages, and much more. ...             New Complete Sailing Manual1 review Steve Sleight DK ADULT, 2005 Perfect teenager- adult sailing history and how to manual "This is a great all around beginning to intermediate sailing reference. It is beautifully illustrated and layed out in the manner of your favorite textbook. Clear, concise, and not dry.             e.Encyclopedia Animal57 reviews DK Publishing DK Children, 2005 C'mon, let's take a look! + Amazing Book! + Fantastic book! + A Fantastic Book !!! + Great reference guide for the price.             FARM ANIMALS (Watch Me Grow)1 review DK Publishing DK Preschool, 2005 animal shaped board book- farm animals I bought this book a couple of months ago for our daughter,Rachel, who is now almost 10 months old. She has enjoyed it every read. The animal photos and the text, which allows you to read the sound each animal makes, never fails to bring a smile or a giggle. It is very durable, she has gotten ...             Classical Music (Eyewitness Companions)5 reviews John Burrows DK ADULT, 2005 Remember this: I am encyclopedic, not exhaustive + Excellent overview of classical music + Complete and visually beautiful + visually attractive + well done and accurate             I Love Tennis1 review DK Publishing DK CHILDREN, 2005 fantastic book for girls This is a great book for girls, encouraging them to get into sports. Shows a group of about 8 girls (and 2 boys) learning tennis. The kids look to be around 8 years old, but my 3 year old loves looking at the pictures and imitating swinging a tennis racquet. The photography is beautiful and the ...             National Audubon Society North America Birdfeeder Guide2 reviews Robert Burton, Stephen R. Kress DK ADULT, 2005 Great Book + Not Your Typical Field Guide This book tells the bird lover everything they need to know about birds. even what kind of plants they like. I am very pleased with it.