Adams, Simon

Presents an introduction to the Balkans, a region in central Europe, and includes information on the geography, history, and culture of the region.

Chronicles the political, ethnic, and territorial conflicts in the history of Northern Ireland including the English invasion, Protestant ascendancy, the Ulster crisis and the Easter Rising, partition, and the effects of war.

Contains photographs and interesting facts that profile the forty-three U.S. Presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush, and discusses political campaigns and elections, key events in U.S. history, information on Vice Presidents and First Ladies, and much more.

Uses primary sources such as newspaper articles, broadcasts, propaganda, letters, and diary entries to examine the occupation of large parts of Europe, North Africa, and eastern Asia by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II, and to look at resistance efforts in the occupied countries, and includes maps, photographs, and a time line.

Presents an illustrated biography of Alexander the Great, the son of a Macedonian king, student of Aristotle, and conqueror of the Persian Empire.

Photographs and text examine the roles and responsibilities of soldiers throughout history, and discusses training, weaponry, types of troops, and other related topics; and includes a time line and glossary.

Provides an introduction to the life of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II.

"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes several models of tanks used in World War I, World War II, and later, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.