Geography, Earth Sciences

A chronological tour of the history of exploration in the style of The Map Book, by the world's leading expert. Before the turn of the 19th century, ventures into uncharted...

This work takes the reader on a fantastic voyage - strolling on mars with the spirit and opportunity robot missions. The cream of the astonishing crop of photographs brought back...

This atlas presents a complete view of the world, bringing it to life through innovative maps, stunning images and detailed content. This fully-updated, comprehensive world atlas includes: Highly detailed regional...

The Captain James Cook collection of Bob and Mary Ann Parks is a landmark of its kind, and represents the finest such collection offered. The catalogue includes highlights such as:...

In vivid and stunning detail this book captures every aspect of the astonishing developments that have taken place in space exploration over the last six decades. From the invention of...

This book presents the big picture of land-use, the degradation of land and water resources, and some of the wonders of this amazing continent, and provides a prescription for ensuring...

A burgeoning new city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. It is also built upon a landscape that has been stretching, sliding and breaking apart for...

How old is the Earth? At the end of the nineteenth century, geologists, biologists, physicists and astronomers were all looking for a clock that would provide an answer to this,...

Bringing together a wealth of information from many sources, including some material never before published, this atlas is a comprehensive reference on lunar exploration. It tells the story of every...

In only forty years the exploration of space has become one of humanity's greatest ever achievements. Space Odyssey follows the greatest moments of this saga and tells the tale of...

This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference to the great continent of Antarctica covers climate, geology, natural history, exploration, science and tourism, as well as current issues such as conservation. Ordered alphabetically and...

The book titled Planet Earth by the author Unknown. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

From Fishponds to Warships: Pearl Harbor provides a sweeping view of the region's past, from geologic origins to fishpond days, through the tense moments before and after the attack, and...

Explore the wonders of our solar system--a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward,...

In August 2002, Mike Horn set out on a mission that bordered on the impossible: to travel 12,000 miles around the globe at the Arctic Circle - alone, against all...

Mapping England shows, through a series of compelling maps, both historic and contemporary, how England has scrutinised itself, been seen by others and how it has recorded its ever-changing circumstances....

Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling work chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of the universe, tracing the intellectual and scientific journey from ancient stargazers to...

What is home? It is a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. Years ago, like so many of the Black diaspora, she left behind the pristine...

The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation, from the #1 bestselling author of Hello, is this planet Earth? and Ask an Astronaut The inspirational autobiography of Britain's...

' John Keay is the master storyteller and historian. This grand narrative of Himalaya is as epic as the mountains and peoples he describes' Dan Snow 'Adds the human element...

The arrival of Christopher Columbus on American shores, albeit controversial, remains one of the most consequential events in world history. In "Columbus in the Americas", acclaimed and bestselling author William...

This reference is a guide to a full understanding of the complicated history of Eastern Europe. Addressing the need for a comprehensive map collection for reference and classroom use, the...

"The Universe: A Biography" makes cosmology accessible to everyone. John Gribbin navigates the latest frontiers of scientific discovery to tell us what we really know about the history of the...

An intimate portrait of Stephen Hawking -- the man, the friend, and the physicist An icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius- not since Albert...

Captain James Cook is probably the most famous explorer of all time, and not without good reason. The three Pacific voyages of discovery he made between 1768 and 1779 set...

On January 4, 2011 Eric Alexander appeared on the internationally broadcast television program, The 700 Club. The 700 Club provided Eric the opportunity to greatly extend his message of teamwork,...

A thoroughly researched historical account of the hazards and adventures explorers faced while sailing the Pacific Ocean.

The frontier mythology of the early twentieth-century is epitomised in the stories of these two extraordinary-and very different-men. An elegant, original and very well written book, luminous with meaning, full...

"Dr Livingstone, I presume..." Everyone knows Stanley's famous words. But what of the other great explorers of the mysterious interior of Africa? Burton, Speke, Grant, Baker, Kingsley: in the space...

The must-have atlas for children aged 7-11 Collins Primary Atlas is a great introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It supports the...

The must-have atlas for pupils aged 11-14 Fully updated for 2025, this world atlas is designed to support Key Stage 3 students aged 11-14 years in developing their geographical and...

We stand at a crossroads, where comprehension of our place in nature - of our true abilities and of our history - is supremely important. We have formed a global...

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but the beauty, rarity and fascinating lore of this precious substance has intrigued man throughout the ages. In this intriguing book, Leo P....

"Water" is the illustrated story of the most extraordinary molecule known to humankind - one that has determined our beginnings, sustains our present and holds the key to our future....

'On Austral Shores' tells in detail for the first time the story of the European exploration of the 4000 kilometre coast of Victoria and New South Wales.

The book titled Great Explorers by the author Roderic Owen. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

This anthology brings together accounts of exploration and discovery from every part of the globe. It includes stories of exploration in the American interior, South America, the Middle East, the...

Far more complete than competing narratives of Antarctic exploration, this travel adventure documents dozens of voyages, from the earliest days of long-distance sea travel through the rapacious exploitation of seal...

In this fascinating book, astronomer Joseph Silk explores the Universe from its beginnings to its ultimate fate. He shows how cosmologists study cosmic fossils and relics from the distant past...

In the 1830s, much of the world was still unexplored territory to European and American travelers, and the forbidding Antarctic region represented perhaps the ultimate mystery. Was there, in fact,...

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century and the first two decades of the twentieth, explorers from around the world conquered nature's last closely guarded bastions. Between them they...

The great tragedy that befell the Scott team could have been averted if they could have trudged just 11 more miles. The Norwegian Trygge Gran found their frozen bod ies...

'The Meteorites conjures a small epiphany about our own place in the universe' - The Sunday Times 'Dazzling' - Financial Times Look out your window and see the moon, stars...

'Amanda's story underscores the lasting power of speaking your truth, building a movement, and never losing sight of your dreams' Melinda French Gates A brave and imaginative memoir by the...