Follows the story of exploration from the journeys of the Phoenicians and Greeks in the Mediterranean right through to the latest voyages into outer space. Includes photographs of historic items used by explorers as well as artefacts.
In this Level 3 DK Reader follow the blog of an adventurous young explorer through the Amazon to her Uncle's rain forest research station. In Rain Forest Explorer children able to read on their own can follow her trip along the Rio Blanco river where she goes jaguar tracking, joins tribal villagers for a feast after hunting, and discovers an ancient site. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Day-by-day accounts, accompanied by photographs and illustrations chart the momentous events of the World Wars in this in-depth chronology.
Wild About Dinosaurs explores the beginnings of life on Earth and finds out how fish learned to walk on land, how some dinosaurs grew into giants, which super predator is the most famous of all and how fossils hold the key to all these discoveries. Bite-sized paragraphs, packed with interesting facts Detailed diagrams and cutaways to help understanding Projects and quizzes encourage fun learning Wild About Dinosaurs is a brilliant book, bursting with illustrations and amazing photographs whilst the engaging text is presented in numbered paragraphs. Feature panels throughout provide fun facts, cartoons, quizzes and activities.
Are you mad about pirates? From ships and scurvy to crews and cutlasses, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young pirate enthusiasts. Also includes a link to downloadable Mad About posters.
'Goodbye Miss Young. Good luck to you and don't forget to remember me to the folks back home.'Major Archibald Butt (1865-1912)The sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage in 1912 is one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history. The largest passenger steamship in the world, fitted with more advanced safety features than any of her rivals, she was proclaimed to be virtually unsinkable.More than 1,500 people perished when the Titanic went down - many from drowning but more from hypothermia on one of the coldest but most beautiful April nights anyone could remember in the North Atlantic. The survivors of the disaster brought home tales of heroism and cowardice, of calmness and panic, of honour and disgrace.Just how and why the Titanic foundered on such a beautiful April evening is the subject of this fascinating book. Author Rupert Matthews explores witness accounts and evidence gathered at the inquiries, along with more recent discoveries, to piece together a complete picture of what happened on that fateful night in 1912.Features:• Photographs of the Titanic, her crew and passengers• Eye-witness accounts• Personal memories• Over 100 illustrations
A comprehensive examination of Hitler’s military strategies.As Führer of the Third Reich, Hitler was responsible for deciding the German war aims in 1939. As head of the Armed Forces from February 4th, 1938, he was also responsible for the overall Wehrmacht strategy intended to achieve these aims. Military Commander examines with impeccable detail Hitler's key military decisions during the Second World War, and assesses how far these decisions were militarily justified in the light of the intelligence available at the time. Perhaps most importantly, it tackles the larger questions of how a non-German former corporal, albeit the holder of the Iron Cross First Class, managed to take personal control of an army with the Prussian traditions of the German army; to appoint, sack, and sentence to death its generals at will, to lead it into a World War it was not prepared for; and to ultimately destroy it. Featuring black-and-white photographs, maps, biographical context, tactical analysis, and more, this new edition of Military Commander will give readers the comprehensive overview of Hitler's military decisions and downfall.
Prepare to do battle with the finest warriors of ancient Rome. Discover everything you need to know about gladiators with this book. One hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons reveal all aspects of gladiatorial life, while quizzes test your knowledge.
Exploring the brutal spectacles of Ancient Rome, this book delves into the origins and evolution of gladiatorial combats and chariot races, highlighting their role in society as both entertainment and political tools. It examines the paradox of wealth spent on public amusements amidst widespread poverty and questions the nature of Roman citizenship and democracy. Through vivid descriptions and historical insights, the narrative uncovers how these savage events shaped public life and political dynamics in a city known for its contrasts of bloodshed and revelry.
This is a new take on the Jack the Ripper story. Focusing on the people who lived through the Ripper’s reign of terror, it shows what happened when familiar London streets suddenly became the hunting grounds of a monster. This book looks at the crimes of Jack the Ripper through the eyes of the Londoners who had to survive his career of brutal savagery. It follows the way the crimes affected the local population, the rumors that swept the streets, the alarms, the riots, the persecutions, the suspicions, and the sheer naked terror of the awful autumn when Jack the Ripper stalked the streets. This is the authentic version of how the case of the Ripper pulled apart lives in London’s East End.