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(0)Simon Adams
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Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress. The vivid and creative design keeps readers engaged and includes enlightening
...2) Russia
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
Español
Description
"La política trata de cómo las personas se organizan para vivir en sociedad, de las distintas ideas que subyacen en la toma de decisiones y en las normas que regulan la convivencia. Política para mentes inquietas muestra el origen de esas ideas. En el mundo actual la política está presente en todos los ámbitos, pero el lenguaje puede resultar confuso. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre comunismo y socialismo? ¿Y entre fascismo y dictadura? ¿Por...
Author
Publisher
DK, a division of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
440 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portraits (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration, and scientific discovery-from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions. Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Journey traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories...
5) Titanic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
6) World War II
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...
7) World War II
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover World War II facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern world, from the cause of the conflict to the most important battles. From the prewar rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the end of the war in 1945 and the Nuremburg Trials, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail in DK findout! World War II with content that is...
8) World War I
Author
Language
English
Description
Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
416 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (some colour) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.
14) Politics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
45 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the media treatment of politics and politicians worldwide, including issues of media pressure, biases, and scandals."--Provided by publisher.
15) Castles & forts
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their importance in history.
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding...
17) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, discusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more. Fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
181 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Combines four previously published history atlases into one volume, covering the history of human civilization from the ancient world to the modern era and examining religion, exploration, war, colonization, kingdoms, and technology.