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50 Thing You Should Know about the Second World War by Simon Adams
Category: Education | Series: 50 Things You Should Know About Ser.
50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War is the second instalment and follows the successful title on the First World War. Discover what caused the war and why it eventually affected every corner of the globe. The key battles, events and figures are all explored and recounted in succinct and ...Show more
Aeroplanes by Simon Adams
Category: Education | Series: War Machines
On land, at sea and in the air, conflicts have been shaped by technology. War Machines offers a look at 12 cutting-edge weapons used in 20th-century warfare. Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum.
Biography: Alexander the Great by Simon Adams
Category: Accessories
Alexander came from a family of heroes. When he was only 20 years old, he became king of Macedon, part of ancient Greece. Not content with just that, Alexander set off to conquer the rest of the known world. On his travels to the furthest edges of Asia, he fought battles, won lands, and founded cities. ...Show more
Discover the Mega World - Mini by Adams Simon +
Category: Education
Discover the Mega World, part of our popular Discovery Channel series, is a fantastic non fiction book for kids and adults alike. Crammed with unbelievable facts and stunning photos, adults, teenagers and kids aged 9+ will be enthralled from start to finish. Dramatic photos on every page to draw in y ...Show more
Elizabeth I by Simon Adams
Category: History
Read the extraordinary story of Elizabeth I 's life, from her troubled childhood to her remarkable adult life as queen of England.
Encyclopedia of Knowledge by Simon Adams; Richard Kelly (Editor)
Category: Reference
A fascinating world of information is made truly accessible with these remarkable guides. Each book is split into five key sections, and text is presented as easy-to-read bullet points. Every section includes a transparent acetate sheet feature, which delves deeper into a key area through stunning cutaw ...Show more
Evacuation by Adams, Simon
Category: Education | Series: In the War
The key events, figures and chronology of World War II provide the backdrop to the experiences of civilians during the war years. The different experiences of children and their families are shown from a child's perspective. Everyday lives are explored using real sources and accounts form the period inc ...Show more
G32 Project Egypt P/B by Simon Adams
Category: Education
Super-cool facts sit alongside hands-on activities in this exciting series. Readers can learn how to play an ancient board game, make a royal headdress and write in hieroglyphics through step-by-step pictures and instructions.
History of World Religions by Adams Simon
Category: Religion
Perhaps the strongest single force to shape mankind's history and culture, religion is as prevalent and diverse today as ever. This comprehensive family reference book explores the incredible range of faiths and beliefs that have sculpted our society through the ages. Discover the stories and sacred tex ...Show more
My Best Book of Volcanoes by Simon Adams
Category: Education
Witness the power of an active volcano, learn the history of dormant volcanoes, and explore the volcanoes due to erupt at any moment . . . Volcanoes are all around the world, from under the sea to outer space. Readers can discover how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and the different types of volcanoes. ...Show more