Snapping-turtle guides

7 total works

Michelangelo

by David Spence

Published 3 January 1998

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them '

Shipwrecks

by David Spence

Published 1 April 1999

Attractively laid out on illustration-filled pages with texts that speak clearly to their subjects, these books review the technological achievements that have helped to shape history. Each book has between 70 and 110 photos, modern illustrations of historical events, and reproductions of famous illustrations from the past.

The film Titanic added an element of romance to the annals of disasters. This book tells that fascinating story and many more as it reviews the dramatic history of shipwrecks. Readers learn the survivors' stories, encounter tales of heroism and incompetence, and share the tragedies of lost wealth, lost wars, and lost lives.

Van Gogh

by David Spence

Published 1 August 1997

Rapid social and political change provide the backdrop to the artistic career of Vincent van Gogh. Learn of his dramatic use of colour, his struggle with madness and how his work was only truly appreciated after his death.

Gauguin

by David Spence

Published 1 September 1998

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them '

Pirates

by David Spence

Published 25 January 1996

With this series, kids can journey back in time to sail the seven seas with pirates and dig into Earth's rocky past. Each book is an extravaganza of interactive surprises, with a unqiuely engineered special feature on every spread. Full color.

Crime and Punishment

by David Spence

Published 3 January 1998

History of Famous Shipwrecks

by David Spence

Published 29 May 1999

The books in this series offer a worldwide perspective of popular subjects. Designed for children and adults, each book contains original colour photographs and illustrations.'