Simon Adams

Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...

Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...

Combines information from four previously published atlases into one volume, covering the history of human civilization from the ancient world to the modern era and examining religion, exploration, war, colonization, kingdoms, and technology.

Presents a timeline of the history of religion, from ancient and classical mythologies to tribal religions, Eastern religions including Hinduism and Buddhism, Western Judeo-Christian religions, and modern religions.

"Describes several models of military aircraft used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

Build up a richly illustrated library of the world's history. An exciting and accessible thematic approach gives a complete overview of history and civilization. Young readers can explore topics such as discoveries and inventions, war and weapons, through time and place. See how they evolved and changed, and discover the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Presents the life of the king of Macedonia, discussing his childhood, his education under Aristotle, his military conquests and rule over the largest empire of the known world, and his untimely death at the age of thrity-three.

Presents an overview of the world from 1450 A.D. to the 1800s that brings to life the story of human civilization around the globe through maps, timelines, and text.

Surveys the geography and natural history of Texas, explains the state's Native American and Spanish past, and how ranching and the discovery of oil changed the way of life, and introduces notable Texans from Sam Houston to the present.