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(0)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 II
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
Discover the war that shaped the modern world in Eyewitness: World War II. From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surrender agreement in 1945, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail with content...
3) World War I
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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...
4) Soldier
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 2
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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.
8) Politics is
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making. Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration...
10) Texas
Author
Series
DK eyewitness books volume 129
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In this stunning visual history book, custom maps tell the story of the Second World War from the rise of the Axis powers to the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Each map is rich with detail and graphics, helping you to chart the progress of key events of World War II on land, sea, and air, such as the Dunkirk evacuation, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the siege of Stalingrad. Historical maps from both Allied...
12) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War, combining exciting text with bold explanatory graphics. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict – from the rise of Hitler and Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the bombing of Hiroshima to the founding of the...
Publisher
Distinguished Productions :Episcopal Media Center
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
Español
Description
Lucy Pevenise, along with her older brothers Edmund and Peter, and her older sister, Susan, are in London during the initial bombing raids of WW II. Like many families, their parents decide to send them to the country for safer keeping. Peter, the oldest, is told to watch over the children and make sure they stay safe. This simple request will test Peter's ability to protect his siblings, especially after Lucy discovers an amazing secret. The children...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Featuring more than 1,500 photographs, artifacts, and maps, this history encyclopedia chronicles the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world, from the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia to China's growth as a global power.
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