A photographic journal of the experiences of filmmaker David Breashears, who, with a team of climbers, ascended Mount Everest in 1996 for the purpose of recording the climb with an IMAX motion picture camera. Includes an account of the tragic deaths of eight climbers who were trapped on the mountain during a blizzard.

Offers a collection of facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.

Highlighted by 300 photographs, this volume portrays aspects of the intricate organism that is the human body. Text and images illuminate everything from the microscopic double helix to the higher functions of the brain to the biomedical promises of the future.

Chronicles the achievements of twentieth century adventurers whose explorations have helped to define our world, including Roald Amundsen, Jacques Cousteau, Edmund Hillary, Charles Lindbergh, Hiram Bingham, and John Glenn.

Complete with period paintings and photos, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every President and First Lady in the history of the United States.

Colorful photographs and simple text introduce children to the planets. Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

A photobiography of the life and exploits of the sharp-shooting entertainer who traveled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of Australian mammals, birds and reptiles - marsupials - sugar glider - possum - koala - wombat - bandicoot - tasmanian devil - platypus - echidna - cassowary - emus - tawny frogmouths - kookaburra - black swans - satin bowerbird - galahs - rainbow lorikeet - honeyeater - thorny devil - bearded dragon - goanna - kangaroo