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  • Day the Universe Changed

    by James Burke ...
    The companion volume for the award-winning PBS and BBC series from "one of the most intriguing minds in the western world" ( The Washington Post).The Day the Universe Changed presents a sweeping view of the history of science, technology, and human civilization and examines the moments in history when a change in knowledge radically altered man's understanding of himself and the world around him ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Connections

    by James Burke ...
    Connections is a brilliant examination of the ideas, inventions, and coincidences that have culminated in the major technological achievements of today.How did the popularity of underwear in the twelfth century lead to the invention of the printing press? How did the waterwheel evolve into the computer? How did the arrival of the cannon lead eventually to the development of movies?In this highly ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Bird & Squirrel All Tangled Up: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #5)

    by James Burks ...
    Series Book 5 - Bird & Squirrel
    Bird and Squirrel add a new member to the adventuring team: Squirrel's daughter, BIRDIE!!!When Red has to go spend the night helping Grandmole, Bird and Squirrel are put in charge of taking care of Squirrel's daughter, Birdie. But Birdie wants to go with her mom because staying home is so BORING! So Bird convinces Squirrel (despite his better judgment) to have some fun while Red is gone. And as ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Knowledge Web

    From Electronic Agents to Stonehenge and Back -- A

    by James Burke ...
    A captivating journey through interconnected history and innovative ideas that reveal the surprising links shaping our modern world.In The Knowledge Web, James Burke, the bestselling author and host of television’s Connections series, takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Gabby and Gator

    by James Burks ...
    Gator has just never seemed to fit in with the other neighborhood pets...probably because he has a nasty habit of eating the other neighborhood pets. Flushed down the toilet as a little snapper, Gator spends his days alone in the sewers...On the streets above, little Gabby has never seemed to fit in with the other kids in town. She'd rather collect bottles and practice her tuba than gossip with ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Bird & Squirrel All or Nothing: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #6)

    by James Burks ...
    Series Book 6 - Bird & Squirrel
    Squirrel helps Bird overcome his biggest challenge yet -- FAMILY!The dangerous Horned Toad 500 cross-country race is coming up and Bird's father has always won it. But when his dad gets injured, Bird reluctantly joins the race to save the family honor. While dealing with the scorching desert heat and dirty tricks from another team, Bird and Squirrel are put to the ultimate test of endurance and ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow!

    A Funny, Heartwarming Graphic Novel About Friendship and Problem-Solving, Perfect for Early Readers

    by James Burks ...
    Series Book 1 - Box Tales
    "Fun, expressive, informative, and imaginative! I want a box full of these books!" —Ben Clanton, New York Times bestselling author of the Narwhal and JellyA trilogy of fun, charming, and how-to stories following the curious and spunky Beatrix and Box–With a Bonus DIY Gardening Project for Kids!Beatrix and Box want to eat a million strawberries! But their only way to do it is to grow their own ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Beep and Bah

    by James Burks ...
    Illustrated by James Burks ...
    Beep is a robot who hungers for adventure. Bah is a goat who wants to stay out of trouble. When Bah discovers a single sock, Beep knows there’s only one thing to do: find its match! Together, Beep and Bah begin a winding journey that takes them up high hills and into the deep ocean. On the way, they‘ll meet monkeys, whales, and angry bears—but will they find the missing sock? ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Twin Tracks

    The Unexpected Origins of the Modern World

    by James Burke ...
    Twin Tracks is a landmark book of real-world stories that investigates the nature of change and divines as never before the unlikely origins of many aspects of contemporary life. In each of the work's twenty-five narratives, we discover how the different outcomes of an important historical event in the past often come together again in the future.Each chapter starts with an event -- such as the U ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Bird & Squirrel On Ice: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #2)

    by James Burks ...
    Illustrated by James Burks ...
    Series Book 2 - Bird & Squirrel
    Bird and Squirrel are back and ready for adventure!After Bird and Squirrel crash land in the South Pole during a raging blizzard, a penguin named Sakari thinks Bird has come to rid her village of a hungry Killer Whale. But when Squirrel finds out that Bird will actually be fed to the Killer Whale as a sacrifice, they hatch a crazy plan to escape. With good timing, a little luck, and help from ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Bird & Squirrel On the Run!: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #1)

    by James Burks ...
    Series Book 1 - Bird & Squirrel
    Bird and Squirrel outwit Cat and become best friends in this zany adventure.Squirrel is afraid of his own shadow. Bird doesn't have a care in the world. And Cat wants to eat Bird and Squirrel. Of course, he'll have to catch them first, and that's not going to be easy.Join this trio as they head south for the winter in a hilarious road trip. But watch out! Cat is waiting around every bend, and he's ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Bird & Squirrel All Together: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #7)

    by James Burks ...
    Series Book 7 - Bird & Squirrel
    Bird and Squirrel embark on one last adventure -- and this time, Red and Birdie come along, too!When best friends Bird and Squirrel find a treasure map, adventure calls once again. Squirrel is worried about the dangers ahead, but this time, Red and Birdie aren't going to miss out on the fun.The foursome's path is full of kooky clues, wacky weather, and creepy creatures. What sort of treasure is at ... Read more

    $6.99 USD