Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"THE SKY ATLAS assembles some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created to understand the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography-a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books-as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Born in Scotland more than 250 years ago, William Playfair was a dreamer who saw the world differently from other people. Unfortunately, this difference sometimes got in the way of his success. Early on, as he attempted to apply his unique perspective to a series of career opportunities in order to gain riches! fame! glory! he instead suffered one failure after another. Then, while writing a book about economics, Will's innovative vision inspired...
6) Fire trucks
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ana and Harwin's friendship has been off the charts since day one! But when Harwin learns her family is going to move far away, the duo isn't sure how their friendship can survive the move. See how their friend-o-meters calibrate in this imaginative, heartwarming story by beloved picture book creator and infographic designer Lalena Fisher. An ideal read-aloud for classrooms, libraries, and homeschooling, this book includes backmatter that explains...
Author
Publisher
Graphics Press
Pub. Date
[2001]
Edition
Second edition
Physical Desc
197 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore, and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts, and tables. It includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis....
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
174 pages : chiefly color illustrations : 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Graphic design guru Tim Leong presents Star Wars trivia in an all-new way--through playful pie charts, bar graphs, and other data-driven infographics. From a Venn diagram of Yoda's idiosyncrasies to an organizational chart of the Empire to a line graph of Grand Moff Tarkin's management decisions, Star Wars Super Graphic shines a new light on the much-adored universe. Equal parts playful and informative, this visual love letter to the vast Star Wars...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
viii, 279 pages : color illustrations ; 19 X 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
You know right away when you see an effective chart or graphic. It hits you with an immediate sense of its meaning and impact. But what actually makes it clearer, sharper, and more effective? If you're ready to create your own "good charts"--data visualizations that powerfully communicate your ideas and research and that advance your career--the Good Charts Workbook is the hands-on guide you've been looking for.
The original Good Charts changed the...
Author
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
272 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive beginner's guide to the night sky. Illustrated with over 400 of the most striking and up-to-date astronomical images, The Stargazer's Handbook reveals the treasures of the cosmos - what they are, where they are, and how to see them." - From rear cover.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2012
Physical Desc
335 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"Filled with lavish illustrations, this book is a grand tour of the universe. Three ever widening domains are presented--the planets, the stars, and the large scale universe itself--each including the ones before it and extending outward"--
17) Charts made simple: understanding knitting charts visually : a knitting on paper book / by JC Briar
Author
Publisher
Glass Iris Publications
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
104 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
18) Mapping the seas
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the different types of sea charts and how these documents have changed with new technology and tools.
In Clover
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by VOKAL can be requested from other Clover libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Make a purchase suggestion
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request