Stewart Ross
1) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
World War I describes how the major power struggles of Europe (supported by various colonial holdings and the British alliance with Japan) erupted into a global war that was marked by new forms of combat that included trench warfare, strategies of attrition, and the first use of airpower.
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
The longest-reigning monarch in European history!
If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch.
You'll find revealing stories about Queen
...3) Hiroshima
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
46 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world's first nuclear attack.
4) Pearl Harbor
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
46 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Pearl Harbor tells the story of how the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii became the target of a surprise attack by the Japanese in December 1941.
5) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
48 p. : col.ill. ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
[85] p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover how the greatest explorers in history plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, readers explore fourteen historic journeys.
7) Knights
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Language
English
8) Cowboys
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
12) Beasts
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses mythical beasts such as Bigfoot, dragons, and the Minotaur as well as real-life dangerous animals like tigers, polar bears, and snakes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Kids
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jump aboard and get ready for an unforgettable journey along the River Nile. From the golden beaches of the Mediterranean, travel upstream to explore the cultural, historical and natural wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Find out about Egyptian pharaohs and explore their treasures, tombs and mummies; visit modern Egypt and see how the landscape of the Nile is changing; discover the Pyramids and other wonders of the ancient world; and encounter...
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
46 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the technological advances in the sports industry, including the technology used to create better equipment, sports wear, judging tools, and playing surfaces"--Provided by publisher.
18) Egito antigo
Author
Series
Publisher
Companhia das Letrínhas
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm
Language
Portuguese
Description
Methen is just a-scribe in the temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, but when a poor serving girl asks for his help, he is thrown into a murderous plot involving stolen treasures, mysterious curses, and even the pharaoh herself!
19) China antiga
Author
Series
Publisher
Companhia das Letrinhas
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
Portuguese
Description
Read a gripping story of murder and intrigue in the court of the first emperor of China, and find out what life was like in an empire that lasted longer than any other in history.
