Simon Adams
Author
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) World War I
Author
Language
English
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...
3) 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.
4) World War II
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
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...
6) Tanks
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of tanks used in World War I, World War II, and later, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
7) Warplanes
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of military aircraft used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
8) Artillery
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
9) Warships
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
11) Castles & forts
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 clip-art CD (4 3/4 in.) and 1 folded poster.
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
181 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Combines information from four previously published 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.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
A visual exploration of world history covers major events and developments from the dawn of human history to the present day, including the evolution and migrations of early humans, the rise and fall of great empires, and important battles and conflicts.
17) The Iraq War
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
46 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities. Highlighted fact features include special operations and their results, resistance movements, propaganda and the history of the time--as is known...and not readily known"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Western Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c1991
Physical Desc
45 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text introduce some man-made wonders of the world including the Great Wall, castles, Stonehenge, Easter Island, statues, the pyramids, bridges, Versailles, and the Sydney Opera house.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 atlas (181 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient time, to the space travellers and tech experts of today, the Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution;...
20) Texas
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
