Editors of Chartwell Books

Covers animals, climate samples, earth history, biomes, volcanoes, geology, water, radiation, earthquake samples, plant samples, and so much more!

Will teach you how continents move. Show how mountains are built and then eroded away. Follows our world on her ever-changing journey in slow motion with acute attention to detail. Compiles the history of the earth and all of our knowledge on the way the different pieces of the planet fit together.

This inspiring book explains, with info-graphics, 3D illustrations and surprising cutaways, the function of thousands of organisms, natural systems and atmospheric systems, geographical and geological phenomena.

How the Earth Works is a work intended to put the world in the hands of all readers, for the understanding of the most complex mechanisms that rule the natural world. The entire family will have the perfect editorial ally to get immersed in the intricacies of our planet and all its natural beauties and creatures.

The How Things Work series explores a vast array of complicated subjects in the world around us, breaking each down into easy-to-understand pieces. With infographics and cutaway artwork to dissect everything from Wi-Fi to the Big Bang, this accessible family reference series is a perfect introduction to understanding all the moving parts of our universe. 
 
Also in this series: How Things Work and How the Universe Works



Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Texas

An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Our Planet

How the Earth Works explains with info-graphics, 3D illustrations and surprising cutaways, the function of thousands of organisms, natural systems and atmospheric systems, geographical and geological phenomena.

How The Earth Works

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Ian Preece

A humorous, fascinating, and engrossing history of music told through 80 visually stunning infographics—the most popular information medium of the twenty-first century.
 
Where does the money from Number One records go? What’s up with the “27 Club?” Which soundtrack composer won the most Oscars™? And how many records does a music fan listen to in a lifetime? With extensive research from around the world, Stats, Records & Rock ’n’ Roll reveals the answers to the questions that have long intrigued music fans, from the most successful cover versions to how to play the Theremin. Covering all genres, this comprehensive and beautiful volume contains a plethora of facts on everything from classic bands to hot, new favorites

Fine-Tuned Infographics to Rock Your World

A humorous, fascinating, and engrossing history of music told through 80 visually stunning infographics--the most popular information medium of the twenty-first century. Where does the money from Number One records go? What's up with the "27 Club?" Which soundtrack composer won the most Oscars(TM)? And how many records does a music fan listen to in a lifetime? With extensive research from around the world, Stats, Records & Rock 'n' Roll reveals the answers to the questions that have long intrigued music fans, from the most successful cover versions to how to play the Theremin. Covering all genres, this comprehensive and beautiful volume contains a plethora of facts on everything from classic bands to hot, new favorites.

Stats, Records and Rock 'N' Roll

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Oregon

A Book of Infographics

How many species are there across the globe?  

How much do all of the insects in the world collectively weigh? 

How far can animals travel? 

 

     Steve Jenkins answers these questions and many more with numbers, images, innovation, and authoritative science in his latest work of illustrated nonfiction. Jenkins layers his signature cut-paper illustrations alongside computer graphics and a text that is teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate zoological information ready for readers to easily devour. The level of scientific research paired with Jenkins' creativity and accessible infographics is unmatched and sure to wow fans old and new.

Animals by the Numbers

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Philip Thody

A Graphic Guide

A brilliant illustrated guide to the father of existentialism and one of 20th-century philosophy's most famous characters.

Introducing Sartre

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Aileen Lord

A beautifully illustrated infographic book considering what the world would look like if its 7 billion humans were presented as a single village of 100 people.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

A Visual Guide to 7 Billion Humans

Fascinating facts about the 7 billion people that inhabit our planet. What would the world look like if the 7 billion people on this planet were presented as 100 individuals? This beautifully illustrated and informative infographics book reexamines the world's population with fascinating and often sobering results. Covering diverse subjects such as demography, education, technology, and health, The World as 100 People reveals that 61 people are Asian, 15 are African, 10 come from Europe, and 14 are from the Americas. Fifty-one people live in cities, yet 36 lack basic access to sanitation. Twenty-one people are overweight, 15 are undernourished, and 1 is starving. Fourty individuals are regular Internet users, and 21 have a Facebook page. Perhaps most shockingly of all, 48 people currently live on less than $2 per day while 1 person owns 48 percent of all the world's wealth. With bold infographics from designer, illustrator and artist Aileen Lord, The World as 100 People highlights the reality of the world we live in. It is enlightening and thought-provoking and will ensure that you'll never look at the world's population in the same way again.

The World As 100 People

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Sarah Tomley

Mitchell Hobbs

Megan Todd

Marcus Weeks

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Big Ideas Simply Explained

Learn about how we organize our society in The Sociology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Sociology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Sociology, with: - More than 80 ideas from the world’s most renowned sociologists - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a range of societal issues, ranging from government and gender identity to inequalities and globalization, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find biographies of key sociologists and social activists that give a historical context to each idea. Your Sociology Questions, Simply Explained This book explores the similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society, with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

The Sociology Book

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Tim Leong

Florida

A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe

The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying Comic-Con attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. Super Graphic offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of some of the most popular, longest-running, and best-loved comics and graphic novels out there. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics.

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Learn about the primal beliefs to the world's great faiths in The Religions Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Religions in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Religions Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. 

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Religions, with:

- Each of the world's five major faiths - Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism in its own, dedicated section
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Religions Book is the perfect introduction to the world's most widely practiced religions, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find the ideas behind ancient and modern faiths and spiritual philosophies, and the place of religion in the world.

Your Religious Questions, Simply Explained

This book explores the beliefs that underpin religious traditions around the globe, and how they developed. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the world's main faiths, The Religions Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn the primal beliefs to the world's great faiths and the continuing quest for spiritual meaning in our complex world, and get to the heart of what it means to believe in God, and religion's place in society, with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. 

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Religions Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Editors of Chartwell Books

How The Earth Works

Ian Preece

Stats, Records and Rock 'N' Roll

Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

Animals by the Numbers

Philip Thody

Introducing Sartre

Aileen Lord

The World As 100 People

Sarah Tomley; Mitchell Hobbs; Megan Todd; Marcus Weeks; DK

The Sociology Book

Tim Leong

Super Graphic

DK

The Religions Book

Edward R. Tufte

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Editors of Chartwell Books

How The Earth Works

Ian Preece

Stats, Records and Rock 'N' Roll

Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

Animals by the Numbers

Philip Thody

Introducing Sartre

Aileen Lord

The World As 100 People

Sarah Tomley; Mitchell Hobbs; Megan Todd; Marcus Weeks; DK

The Sociology Book

Tim Leong

Super Graphic

DK

The Religions Book

Edward R. Tufte

Envisioning Information