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"In this installment of the bestselling history series, young readers will learn about World War I's major battles, leaders, tactics and modern inventions such as airplanes and tanks that were crucial to ?The Great War??named not because the conflict was so good, but because its losses were so devastating. It's an unforgettable journey into history. Among the battles covered are Battle of Tannenberg, Battle of the Somme, and Battle of Cantigny. Other chapters cover WWI?s most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Boys will also gain an understanding of the world events shaped by this monumental conflict, including the Russian Revolution of 1917. Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats against all odds, Great Battles for Boys: WWI explains the weapons, tactics, and strategies that helped the Allies topple the Central Powers. Each chapter also concludes with suggestions for further age-appropriate books, internet sites, and movies that the whole family can watch together.".

"Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers and the bombing of Pearl Harbor into the battles that stormed across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan.".

Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe takes young readers to the front lines of the war's most important clashes. Boys will discover the raw history of warfare and learn the battles in chronological order. From Stalingrad's hand-to-hand street fighting and the world's largest tank action at Kursk to the spy-led invasion of Sicily and the surprise D-Day invasion of Normandy, and many other exciting battles!.

"In this installment of the best-selling history series, young readers move chronologically through 20 Civil War battles, beginning with the first shots fires at Fort Sumter to the final days at Appomattox. Historic photographs, maps, and powerful chpaters make history leap off the page, capturing the attention of even reluctant readers. Learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that brought victory- or defeat- on American soil.".

"The black arts movement was led by African Americans between the 1960s and 1970s, and included artists of all kinds, such as poets, writers, actors, musicians, painters, and dancers. The main goal was to encourage black artists to make art that would tell the meaningful stories of black people and their experiences and struggles throughout history. Readers dive deep into this movement as they explore the main text that features annotated quotes from artists and historians. Sidebars and a timeline provide additional information. Historical images including primary sources give readers an up-close look at this pivotal cultural period"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines 12 of the spookiest unsolved mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its origins paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Amazon.com.

"[Presents] historical legends and their background, for children"--Provided by publisher.

"Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? . . . . cover[S] even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut's tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures ofmyth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened"--Provided by publisher.

History becomes a hysterical place to be as readers continue turning the pages of this joke book. Short and simple jokes will keep any reader laughing from cover to cover. This is a great addition to any comedian's library.

Presents profiles of twenty-one countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Bolivia.