Originally developed as a swamp rescue vehicle by millionaire philanthropists Donald and John Roebling, the LVT (Landing Vehicle, Tracked), or "Alligator," was widely used in the Allied island-hopping campaign in the Pacific during World War II. Powered by a mammoth aircraft-type engine, the LVT(4) could cross treacherous coral reefs, deep water, and swamps to land troops ashore. The LVT(4) also introduced the rear ramp, which when lowered allowed troops to rush out, rather than clamber over the tall sides as on previous models. Produced by Food Machinery Corporation (FMC), railway equipment manufacturer St. Louis Car Company, and automobile maker Graham-Paige, over 8,000 LVT(4)s were built during the war; today only a few remain. Through dozens of archival photos as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic landing vehicle is explored, and its history is explained.
Ahoy, Matey! The pirate ship you're on is set adrift and most of the crew is missing. You must search all areas of the ship to gather clues, solve riddles, and question witnesses in order to solve the mystery. In the end, it's up to you to reconstruct the thread of events, put the ship back on track, and direct it to a safe place to dock. Use the book together with the notebook provided to search for and keep track of your clues. Only you can find the escape!
17 mazes take readers through all the functions of the human body while boosting patience and persistence.
17 mazes take readers on a journey through outer space while boosting problem-solving skills!
Who's at the door? Doodle the Science Poodle introduces her diverse, blended family, which includes an aardvark, three turtles, eight llamas, and a whole bunch of cats. Colorful illustrations combine lovable animals and hilarious commentary for a simple introduction to counting and diversity. Join in the fun and discover who's behind the door with this unlikely family of comical creatures.
Pinky Porcupine is painting the town. Find out who is behind each colourful door in this rhyming adventure that teaches numbers 1 through 10 in four different languages.
This guide from expert tapestry weaver and historian Sidore gives how-to strategies enabling weavers to notice and appreciate the meaning of their artwork.
Twenty-nine award-winning textile artists from across the United States each crafted a quilt celebrating womenΓÇÖs suffrage.
An explosive collection of more than 400 roller derby and girl gang inspired artworks from 52 kick-ass artists from around the world.
Escape to the wonderful world of Labrador Nell through her conversations with owner Sara.
Experience the nostalgia of a new haircut as you traverse the 50 states in this never-before-seen look at the barbershops of old.
A quirky irreverent way to think about what our fashion choices say about us!
The M18 was developed in an era when the United States fought tanks not with other tanks, but with specialized tank destroyers. With a powerful aircraft-style radial engine pushing it at up to 50 miles per hour, and mounting a potent 76 mm cannon, the Buick-built M18 Hellcat, or "Hell-Cat" as Buick's publicists named it, provided US troops with a powerful shoot-and-scoot answer to heavily armored German tanks. Further experiments were conducted to increase its armament or adapt it to other uses, such as the M39 armored utility vehicle. Through dozens of archival images, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored, and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
A photo documentary of the beachcombing collections of six contemporary artists in Provincetown, MA.
Thirty practical and exciting concepts for understanding and using the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams.
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