Adams, Simon

This museum-in-a-book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to expertly show the people, objects, and events on board Titanic. It also includes infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this maritime disaster like never before.

". . . looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and '-isms' that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making . . ."--Provided by publisher.

A children's atlas of history from the first people leaving Africa through the early twenty-first century.

Presents detailed maps of the world, covering geographical features, important places, and information about countries and regions.

"Examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada"--Publisher.

An up-close look at World War I examines life in the trenches and the devastation of Europe by the Great War.

Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress.

". . . 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 [charts] 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 and Axis countries also offer unique insights into the events. There are timelines to help you follow the story as it unfolds, while narrative overviews explain the social, economic, political, and technical developments at the time . . . large-scale pictures introduce topics such as the Holocaust, blitzkrieg, kamikaze warfare, and code-breaking"--Provided by publisher.

Gives information regarding volcanoes, including how they are formed, where they can be found, and how they change the Earth.