This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and su

Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious s

Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious s

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'.

Explains the meaning given by diverse cultures in various eras to animals, plants, patterns, man-made objects, and abstract forms.