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Author
Publisher
Universe Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
First published in 1963, "This Is the Way to the Moon" rockets readers to Cape Canaveral with a nostalgic look at the electronic brains that put astronauts into space and brought them home again. Includes updated statistics about the lunar landing and a mini history of NASA's space program. Illustrations.
11) This is Greece
Author
Publisher
Universe Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A fascinating and colorful tour of Greece with detailed views of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, temples and theaters, cathedrals and marketplaces; Corinth, renowned for its architecture and many other historical places. A book for the young and old as it captures the birthplace of Western civilization.
Author
Publisher
Universe Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating biography of the artist behind the bestselling 'This is' series of children's books--which have sold over a million copies since being reissued by Universe--this charming book is illustrated in the style of Miroslav Sasek himself. Filled with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek's books as well as archival material of previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children...
Author
Publisher
Universe
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
First published in the 1960s, these volumes in the beloved and nostalgic travel series take today's readers on tours of Hong Kong and Rome. The facsimile editions have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to Sasek's vision more than 40 years later. Full color.
14) This is Munich
Author
Publisher
Universe
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the ancient Bavarian capital, Munich, designed especially for children, but of no doubt will be interesting to adults as well. There are famous buildings, landmarks such as the cathedral, old city gates, the Numphenburg Palace and many museums. Munich is also famous for its Oktoberfest, celebrated with its beer and sausages. There is witty commentary accompanying the pictues to give a fascinating vew of things to see and do...
15) This is Texas
Author
Publisher
Universe Pub
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Texas, home state of three presidents, is also famed for its cattle, Cadillacs, coyotes and cowboys, oil wells and millionaires., Spanish missions and state fairs, rodeos and rattlesnakes. Everything in the biggest state is bigger than anywhere else. If you don't believe it, just ask any Texan, who will tell you taller tales than anyone else.
16) This is Britain
Author
Publisher
Universe Pub
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and descriptive captions of historic places in England, Scotland, and Wales.
17) This is Israel
Author
Publisher
Universe Pub
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A pictorial tour of the "promised land" presenting drawings of the historic sights and modern city and town life in Israel.
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