Enzo George
2) World War I
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This striking narrative presents eyewitness accounts that provide primary source information about World War I, combined with fact boxes and an overview analysis to give a comprehensive look at the World War I.
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Westminster Abbey is a breathtakingly beautiful church in London, England that happens to hold more than a thousand tombs! Many of the most famous British personalities were laid to rest in Westminster, including Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, and Charles Dickens. Readers will learn about both British history and architecture as they investigate the church through the appealing pages of this well-designed volume, complete with interesting sidebars,...
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"Playing basketball requires skill, strength, agility-and physics! Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how players who jump have to overcome gravity, how friction affects the ball when it bounces on the ground, and why the shot clock has to precisely measure time to make sure that teams shoot within 24 seconds of taking possession"--
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The subterranean tombs known as the Roman Catacombs are truly time capsules. Some tunnels date to the first century. Both Jewish and Christian graves are found there, including cremated and skeletal remains, and some have only been discovered recently. It s challenging to receive permission to explore these tunnels. Luckily, young historians can find all they need to know in the well-researched pages of this intriguing book, full of extraordinary...
6) The Cold War
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Following World War II, Europe was divided in half: the democratic West, protected largely by the United State, and the communist East, controlled by the Soviet Union. In the decades that followed, the U.S. and Russia would compete for superiority in a conflict that came to be known as the Cold War. Explore the nuclear arms race, the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and the space race through first-hand accounts.
7) World War II
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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, it prompted the United States to enter World War II on multiple fronts. From Africa to Europe, the Pacific to the home front, your readers will explore the American experience of World War II through the details of the first-hand documents found in this fascinating volume.
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"Pedaling a bike engages some of the most complex forces in the world of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of cycling. From stunt riding to road racing, discover how forces work to keeping you upright, pedaling, and moving forward all at the same time"--
11) The reformation
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Details the events of the Protestant Reformation, including early reformers, how it spread, and the Church's reaction, and includes samples of primary sources from the time period.
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"Whether you are throwing and catching in your backyard, playing touch football, or receiving the kick-off at the Super Bowl, you are demonstrating the laws of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how air resistance and friction affects how a ball travels, how torque helps make a tackle, and why kinetic energy and impact make helmets necessary."--
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"Nearly all snow and ice sports involve overcoming the force of friction and reducing it as much as possible. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, bobsleigh, and luge. Discover how winter athletes overcome physical forces to fly in the air, increase their speed, and spin endlessly without falling over."--
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The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption. On the other hand, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Readers will explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.
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Shortly after World War II, America experienced an incredible economic and technological boom as soldiers returned home from abroad. The middle class grew, and technology such as the automobile and television found their way into more and more homes. Explore the Fifties through the eyes of artists, politicians, and ordinary people.
16) The Renaissance
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"The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture through the words spoken and the works done by the people of this period."--
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The Irish tomb called Newgrange dates back 5,000 years. It s no ordinary tomb. The impressive mound is surrounded by 97 stones, is decorated with artwork, and seems to have passages built for a purpose. Readers are invited on a tour of this mysterious monument, on which they ll discover the latest theories about the builders of Newgrange, who was buried there, and what these ancient people believed about the afterlife. Archaeology and history lovers...
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"The transition from an agricultural economy to an industrial one in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the West caused one of the great upheavals in the history of the world. Words and images document the people, places, and events caught up in this transformative time."--
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The tomb of China s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They ll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb s contents...