R. G Grant
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"World War I, fought between 1914 and 1918 was a conflict on an epic scale and left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This engaging and visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, recreating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the first-hand accounts of combatants and civilians."--Publisher description.
2) The Cold War
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities. Highlighted fact features include special operations and their results, resistance movements, propaganda and the history of the time--as is known...and not readily known"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Language
English
Description
In the early morning hours of August 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber headed for the city of Hiroshima to drop an atomic bomb on the city. The aftermath of the bombing still lives with its inhabitants today. This book details the events of Hiroshima and explains why this haunting event occurred. Photographs from the period supplement well-researched material to give this book a well-rounded view of this tragedy.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The decade of the 1920s was a good time to be an American; wealth and luxury were on the rise, culture and music was roarin', and the world was returning to normalcy following World War I. All this changed after the stock market crash of 1929 slammed the United States into the Great Depression, which would last more than a decade. This book covers the causes that led up to this event that affected, not only the United States, but many other countries....
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Series
Language
English
Description
World War I, a war that lead to the deaths of 15 million people, started with the assignation of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914. How did the assignation of one leader result in armed conflict involving more than 20 countries from multiple continents? The answer to this question and more is answered in this well-researched book, which combines primary source documents with other features to provide an unbiased look at the events of...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
456 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation. Discover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Second American edition.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Jet into the world of flight and discover its history, from the first hot-air balloons and gliders to today's supersonic spy planes, helicopters, and space vehicles. Telling the stories of the pioneers of aviation, such as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, Flight is also packed with fun facts. For example, did you know that early airplanes landed on wheels that were borrowed from cars and motorcycles?"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
360 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan, "Commanders" casts new light on the leaders who are forging history on the battlefield.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
History doesn't just happen! It is made by real-life superstars. Read about the good deeds of Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, the evildoings of Genghis Khan, Hitler, and Stalin, and the superbrainy thinking of Archimedes, Marie Curie, and Einstein.
18) The history book
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained...
Author
Publisher
DK, a division of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
440 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portraits (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration, and scientific discovery-from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions. Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Journey traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Arranged chronologically, this book traces the compelling history of the diary, from ancient times to the present. You'll go inside the pages of the world's greatest diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, travel deep into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories. -- adapted...