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  • Old Glory

    Iconic Flags and the Stories They Tell of America's 250-Year History

    de Roland Miller ...
    A collection of profiles of 50 historically significant American flags that chronicle the history of the country, timed to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversaryFew symbols hold the gravity and inspiration of the American flag. It has encouraged heroics in trying times, soothed the nation after tremendous trauma, brightened the eyes of citizens, and offers comfort and hope.Beginning with the ... Leer más

    $16.99 USD

  • Abandoned in Place

    Preserving America's Space History

    Stenciled on many of the deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the evocative phrase “abandoned in place” indicates the structures that have been deserted. Some structures, too solid for any known method of demolition, stand empty and unused in the wake of the early period of US space exploration. Now Roland Miller’s color photographs document the NASA, Air Force, and Army ... Leer más

    $19.99 USD

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  • History of North America Map by Map

    de DK ...
    Series series DK History Map by Map
    A visual journey through the history of North America via a series of engaging, detailed maps, explaining key events and eras from prehistory to the 21st century.Specially created maps tell the story of this vast region: the first human populations and the lands of indigenous peoples; the complex ancient civilizations that arose in Mexico; the first Westerners to arrive on the shores, from the ... Leer más

    $19.99 USD

  • Flying to the Moon

    An Astronaut's Story

    Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the FireIn time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance.In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, ... Leer más

    $2.99 USD

  • Stupid American History

    Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions

    Series series Stupid History
    New York Times Bestseller: Welcome to the land of the free, the home of the brave—and, apparently, the dumb, bizarre, and gullible . . .Did you know that . . .*John Tyler was on his knees playing marbles when he was informed that Benjamin Harrison had died and he was now president of the United States*For reasons still unknown, Texas congressman Thomas Lindsay Blanton, a Presbyterian Sunday ... Leer más

    $11.59 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Apollo 11

    The Inside Story

    'Terrific and enthralling' New ScientistFifty years ago, in July 1969, Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the Moon, and Neil Armstrong the first man to step on to its surface. He and his crewmates, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, were the latest men to risk their lives in this extraordinary scientific, engineering and human venture that would come to define the era.In Apollo 11: ... Leer más

    $9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Digital Apollo

    Human and Machine in Spaceflight

    The incredible story of how human pilots and automated systems worked together to achieve the ultimate achievement in flight—the lunar landings of NASA’s Apollo programAs Apollo 11’s Lunar Module descended toward the moon under automatic control, a program alarm in the guidance computer’s software nearly caused a mission abort. Neil Armstrong responded by switching off the automatic mode and ... Leer más

    $25.99 USD

  • The Little Book of Big F*#k Ups

    220 of History's Most-Regrettable Moments

    Nobody's perfect. Every day, some guy forgets his wife's birthday, some schmuck drives his Corolla into the Lexus in front of him, and some mother forgets to make cupcakes for her kid's school bake sale. But you'll never sweat the small stuff again. This book gives these denizens of disaster a major self-esteem boost by detailing 220 of the world's most easily avoided catastrophes, such as:The ... Leer más

    $2.99 USD

  • What Is NASA?

    Ilustraciones de Ted Hammond ...
    Series series What Was?
    Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

    History comes alive!Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more:• The changing lives of the Native Americans• The abolishment of slavery• The ... Leer más

    $8.99 USD

  • Team Moon

    How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon

    "This behind-the-scenes look at the first Apollo moon landing has the feel of a public television documentary in its breadth and detail" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and famous. It belongs to the seamstress who put together twenty-two ... Leer más

    $9.89 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Still More George W. Bushisms

    "Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican"

    Edición de Jacob Weisberg ...
    "There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again."With signature remarks like these, it's hardly surprising that George W. Bush's malapropisms have become renowned around the world. Editions of Bushisms have become bestsellers in Germany, France, and Italy, and they remain ... Leer más

    $7.99 USD