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(0)Simon Adams
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Series
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
...3) Warships
Author
Series
Publisher
In association with Imperial War Museum
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics--Provided by publisher.
4) Russia
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges.
5) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
6) World War I
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An up-close look at World War I examines life in the trenches and the devastation of Europe by the Great War.
7) World War II
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
viii, 136 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 31 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
Features detailed maps of different countries and regions around the world, along with information about key political and social issues that have influenced life in each place.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
An atlas provides the history of human civilization from the ancient world to the modern era and examines religion, exploration, war, colonization, kingdoms, and technology.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
45 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the world from 1800 to the present that brings to life the story of human civilization around the globe through maps, photographs, timelines, and text.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 19
Physical Desc
304 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers details about each country's physical geography, people, climate, culture, and religion, as well as important sociopolitical statistics concerning literacy, life expectancy, and health care.