An illustrated nonfiction book that traces the history of railroads, from the earliest cars pulled by horses to the high-speed trains of tomorrow. Provides diagrams of how railroads were built and how various train models work, and describes some of the most famous train routes in history. Highlights famous trains and figures in railroad history and explores what the future holds for train travel. Includes a timeline.

"Commonplace books have been kept for centuries, and have historically been used to record favourite passages from books, poetry, anecdotes, extracts from letters, proverbs, lists, shared recipes, quotes, prayers and lyrics. 'Commonplacing' has seen a recent revival and can now been seen more as a highly personal anthology - a joyful place where the keeper can develop a deeper sense of self by selecting fragments of language that feel meaningful and...

Disneyland is the only park Walt walked through and tinkered with during the last 11 years of his life. For Disneyland's 70th anniversary, Disney fans will get an in-depth visual look at the planning and creation of those first 11 years of Walt Disney's original theme park. This treasure trove of Disney history will take fans through the pre-production and realization process Walt used during the earliest days of his nascent theme park.

Mother India is home to many castes, tribes and religions and one common factor that brings this diverse country all together is Jewelry. Come explore the deep history and culture of the jewelry of India dating back more than 5000 years.

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Pennsylvania with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the creation of Hershey's chocolate to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to the Groundhog Day tradition? Are...

"Alternative for the Masses: The Oral History of the '90s Alt-Rock Revolution offers insights, opinions, and memories from an incredible cast of musicians and producers who created the music"-- Provided by publisher.

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Texas with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the state's Hispanic influences to American BBQ and cowboys in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know that nearly one in three Texans speak Spanish at home? Are you aware that Texas is home to thousands...

"With more than eight hundred sprawling green acres in the middle of one of the world's densest cities, Central Park is an urban masterpiece. Designed in the middle of the nineteenth century by the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, it is a model for city parks worldwide. But before it became Central Park, the land was the site of farms, businesses, churches, wars, and burial grounds-and home to many different kinds of New...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Ohio with Who HQ! Learn about everything from its crucial positioning in the Civil War to the Ohio State University in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know that seven US presidents have been born in Ohio? Are you aware that the Ohio state flag...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Georgia with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Georgia's role in the Civil War to the continent's largest blackwater wetland in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know that the state is named after King George II? Are you aware that Martin Luther...