Books with author David Phillips

This set of 450 flash cards offers a complete review of AP European History from the late Middle Ages to the European Union, including the twenty-first century topics of immigration, terrorism, and the Eurozone financial crisis.These boxed cards are designed with a punch hole in one corner. The hole can accommodate an enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder that students can use to customize study on the go. These flash cards are a great tool for students preparing for the Advanced Placement exam, or for any European history course that includes material from the Late Middle Ages to the present.Looking for practice tests plus more in-depth review? Check out Barron’s AP European History with Online Tests.

A Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter’s history of wild horses in America―and an eye-opening story of their treatment in our own time.The wild horse is so ingrained in the American imagination that even those who have never seen one know what it stands for: fierce independence, unbridled freedom, the bedrock ideals of the nation. From car ads to high school mascots, the wild horse―popularly known as the mustang―is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question. In Wild Horse Country, New York Times reporter David Philipps traces the rich history of wild horses in America and investigates the shocking dilemma they face in our own time.Here is the grand story of the horse: from its prehistoric debut in North America to its reintroduction by Spanish conquistadors and its spread through the epic battles between native tribes and settlers during the days of the Wild West.Philipps explores how wild horses became so central to America’s sense of itself, and he delves into the hold that wild horses have had on the American imagination from the early explorers to the best-selling novels of Zane Grey to Hollywood Westerns.Traveling through remote parts of the American West, Philipps also reveals the wild horse’s current crisis, with tens of thousands of horses being held in captivity by the federal government, and free horses caught between the clashing ideals of ranchers, animal rights activists, scientists, and government officials.Wild Horse Country is a powerful blend of history and contemporary reporting that vividly reveals the majesty and plight of an American icon, while pointing a way forward that will preserve this icon for future generations. 20 illustrations; 2 maps

Insects of North America presents over 300 insect species of North America, including dominant species and insects most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please entomologists and more serious insect enthusiasts. Including many of the rare insects that make North America unique, this is a must-have for any insect lover.Look inside to find:Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of over 300 insects Information on breeding season and interesting facts about each insectNatural history information for North America, broken out by region, including geography, geology, and climateInformation on conservation and threats to insect speciesInsects arranged by familyA glossary of entomological terms

Find the bridges between islands, follow a trail with no left turns, guide a pinball against a series of bumpers — and don't break any of the rules! This colorful compilation features over 100 original puzzle mazes of 18 different types by maze expert Dave Phillips. Each puzzle maze cites particular stipulations that make its solution far more challenging than that of any ordinary maze. Geared toward puzzlists ages 12 and up, the mazes are grouped by type and include clues and solutions.

Did you know that killer whales are friendly and easily tamed and that horseshoe crabs aren't really crabs at all? You'll learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts as you help many different kinds of sea animals search for food, look for places to hide, and hunt each other. Instructions for navigating 46 different labyrinths are accompanied by captions pointing out intriguing bits of information about each maze subject. Solutions for "lost" maze travelers are included.