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| Paintings, prints, and photographs of the forty-two American presidents (through George W. Bush), from the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, are gathered together in this deck of Knowledge Cards in a concise, educational, and entertaining review. Each president’s card gives his term of office, political party, vice president(s), and other information. In addition, five cards explore subjects related to the office of president and landmark events. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive. |
Drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress, this compilation of illustrations, photographs and biographical essays examines the lives and works of some of the world’s most influential composers, from the towering genius of Bach and Beethoven to the inspired innovation of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and John Cage. Profiled here are Bela Bartok, Amy Beach, Johannes Brahms, Carlos Chavez, Claude Debussy, Robert Schumann, Andres Segovia, Jean Sibelius, Ethel Smyth, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and many other great composers—forty-eight in all. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
| PO-108 American Presidents
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PO-109 Great Composers $9.95 Is this item in stock? Click Here to find out! |
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| Following the great fire of 1871, Chicago attracted architects and city planners eager to create an exciting new city on the "blank canvas" left by the disaster; by the turn of the century, Chicago’s tradition of architectural innovation and style had begun. The great buildings of Chicago tell the history of the city from its destruction to the creation of an architectural skyline unmatched by any in the world. This deck of Knowledge Cards from the Chicago Historical Society presents photographs of and historical and architectural information about forty-eight of Chicago’s finest buildings. With 48 fact-filled cards per set, Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! On one side of each card you’ll find a beautifully detailed photograph of a fascinating building; the location, architect’s name, building dates, and structural design are noted on the back. |
Spotlighting notable people and significant events in African American history, this deck of Knowledge Cards offers an insightful look at the wide-ranging achievements of African American women and men. Each card includes a photographic portrait and a concise, informative essay about the featured individual. This intriguing, fact-packed deck profiles forty-eight historical figures, from such celebrated luminaries as Frederick Douglass, Countee Cullen, and Mahalia Jackson to lesser-known—but no less accomplished—individuals, including Bessie Coleman (pioneering aviator, pictured on the cover), Matthew Henson (explorer), and Benjamin Banneker (astronomer). With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
| PO-110 Great Buildings of
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PO-112 African American History
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| As the current situation in Washington shows all too well, there are no hi-jinks comparable to governmental hi-jinks—and those who would be president have historically shown themselves to be especially worthy subjects of study by hi-jinx aficionados. This deck isn’t “presidential bloopers,” although it does examine some scandals and missteps, nor is it a dry and dutiful civics lesson, although it looks at matters such as presidential succession and constitutional law. Instead, it addresses fascinating aspects of the presidency and vice presidency in Q&A format, touching on the strange workings of the Electoral College, the Byzantine maneuvers used in campaigns and conventions, and the loneliness of the vice president (traditionally seen as a spare part to be kept in case of presidential incapacitation). You don’t have to be a Washington watcher to find these cards absorbing, amusing, and illuminating. By Richard M. Pious. |
New York City’s dense population and diverse needs have inspired such masterpieces of architecture as the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, and the now-demolished original Pennsylvania Station. These photographs take you on a tour of New York’s famous structures, with historical information about these and forty-four other architectural marvels. Included are the Plaza Hotel, the World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building, the United Nations Headquarters, Madison Square Garden, the New York Public Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, and more. With 48 fact-filled cards per set, Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! On one side of each card you’ll find a beautifully detailed photograph of a fascinating building; the location, architect’s name, building dates, and structural design are noted on the back. Discover some of the nation’s most celebrated buildings—those landmarks of architecture that have come to establish the identity of the city in which they were constructed. Stimulating and concise, this deck is an excellent traveling companion—even if your imagination makes the journey while your body stays at home. |
| PO-246 The Oval
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PO-114 Great Buildings of New
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