Simon Adams
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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
...2) Russia
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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.
3) Titanic
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Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
4) World War II
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Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
5) World War I
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An up-close look at World War I examines life in the trenches and the devastation of Europe by the Great War.
6) Tanks
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Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 p. 28 cm.
Description
"Describes several models of tanks used in World War I, World War II, and later, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
7) Artillery
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Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
c2009
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32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
8) Warships
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Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
c2009
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32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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"Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
9) Warplanes
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Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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"Describes several models of military aircraft used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2005
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64 p. : col. ill., col. maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Description
Discusses the life of Queen Elizabeth I, from her birth to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1533, her imprisonment by her half-sister, through her reign as one of England's more respected monarchs, to her death in 1603.
12) Soldier
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
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72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 clip art disc (4 3/4 in.)
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Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
14) Politics is
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making.