Samuels, Charlie

Discusses cities throughout the world that were once thought to only be a myth.

Examines claims of conspiracy theories in some famous news events.

"Describes the role spies and police played around the world during World War II, from controlling riots to gathering intelligence from the enemy"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of a soldier in World War II, from recruitment efforts around the world, to the daily life during the fighting"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes life for people in countries under occupation by German and Japanese soldiers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

An overview of the Revolutionary War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through its conclusion in 1783, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the political consequences of the war.

This book provides a clear outline from which readers can gain valuable knowledge about the war that saw Americans taking up arms against one another over the secession of eleven southern states from the Union. Readers explore the stories behind the most important moments in the Civil War from the battlefields to the home front.

Explores the innovations of the 18th century and how they changed the world forever. Sidebars offer interesting at-a-glance information that can be used to enrich reports and writing assignments, and a detailed timeline offers the big picture view of this life-changing era.

Covers two centuries when amateur scientists natural philosophers began to use close observation and orderly experimentation to understand processes that had previously been explained by religion or superstition.

Readers will enjoy the enlightenment that this narrative provides, never to view the Dark Ages in the same way again.