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Robert Bateman
Featuring more than 130 dazzling new works of art, this book shows us how Bateman's evocative depictions of birds and animals within finely observed landscapes have redefined wildlife painting.
Hindenburg
A history of dirigible flight describes travel aboard the luxury German airship, the Hindenburg, and details its 1937 demise
I Stand for Canada
"Beautifully illustrated and dramatically told, this is the story of Canada's most recognized visual emblem, its proudest national icon, and its most successful brand logo: the red maple leaf flag. Our flag is seen by millions of Canadians every day and by millions more people around the world. Its elegantly simple design is instantly identifiable, whether worn as a shoulder patch on the uniform of a Canadian peacekeeper or held high by the athlete chosen to lead Canada's team into the Olympic stadium. At home, we encounter the maple leaf symbol wherever we look: along the Trans-Canada Highway, at the entrance to national parks, flying over more than 20,000 federal government offices, in the...
The Lost Ships of Robert Ballard
Beautifully presented, this volume gives a guided tour of some of the most historic and famous shipwrecks of the 20th century, including "Andrea Doria," "Bismarck," "Britannic," "Empress of Ireland," the Ghost Fleet of Guadalcanal, "Lusitania," and "Titanic." The detailed illustrations accompany an astounding collection of underwater photography, archival images, and memorabilia that recalls each ship s former glory. Gripping stories unlock the mysteries of the ships ghostly remains, and an epilogue speaks to the essential need for preserving ships. Equal parts scientific and historical study, this adventurous exploration into the lives of these ships and those who discovered them will thrill naval and transportation buffs, as well as any fan of nautical history."
Last Dinner on the Titanic
A charming gift book which will help re-create what it was like to dine on the most famous of all ships.
The Universe Below
Explores the depths of Earth's oceans to discover a long-hidden world of alien creatures, vanished civilizations, and lost ships, and describes the new technologies that make such expeditions possible.
Deep-sea Explorer
A biography of oceanographer, Robert Ballard and his underwater exploration of the shipwreck of the Titanic.
Hindenburg Disaster
This title examines an important historic event, the Hindenburg Disaster. Readers will learn the background of airships, Germany's Count Zeppelin's push to build airships, and the planning, building, and tragic explosion of the Hindenburg. Also covered are the key players, the investigation of the disaster, and the event's impact on future airship developments. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
The Titanic Story
The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate readers and filmgoers. Author Stephen Cox maintains that the true stories of those onboard are even more compelling than the fictionalized tale told in James Cameron's box-office smash. Cox retells the real story in human terms, by focusing on a few individuals. Through these survivors' firsthand accounts, he uncovers the fatal decisions that underlay the events.
