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This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history • Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative history of the Vietnam War examines the key figures and events of the conflict, and its lasting effects on the world. This history book for adults combines compelling text with maps and archive photography, A Short History of the Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of every aspect of the fighting and the wider political landscape, from the struggle for civil rights to the treatment of prisoners • Inside the pages of this retelling of America's bloodiest conflict, you'll discover • - Vivid, moving, and informative details of the Vietnam war, including eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs • - A clear and compelling account of the conflict, in short, self-contained events from the Battle of Ia Drang to the Tet Offensive and The Khmer Rouge • - Biography spreads highlighting major military and political figures • - Features on everyday life in the war offering additional context • - Stunning image spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the war • - Maps and feature boxes provide additional information on major events during the conflict • Detailed descriptions of events, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon, are brought to life with eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs

Explore the fascinating history of America's bloodiest ever conflict • Combining expert historical insight with the eyewitness accounts of soldiers and civilians, A Short History of the American Civil War offers a brilliant summary of the key events and wider context of the hostilities between North and South • Profiles of influential military and political leaders, and thought-provoking features on themes and experiences, from the evils of slavery to the treatment of wounded soldiers, bring the story dramatically to life. This book also features clear timelines that give an instant overview of the developments during the tumultuous war • Richly illustrated with a wealth of original artefacts, weaponry and equipment, photography, and maps, this unique combination of image provides the most accessible, episode-by-episode account ever

From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail • Discover humanity's greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world. Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible monuments humankind has ever constructed • Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls of Great Zimbabwe. Children aged 9+ will learn when and how it was constructed, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days

Live and see the world through the eyes of 50 of the world's greatest explorers and their trusty companions! • This book for kids is brimming with first-person accounts of gripping adventures in explorers' own words. Find exciting tales complemented by rare maps, specially commissioned photographs, and artworks that re-create history's greatest expeditions. Get ready to take a leap into the unknown • An adventure book that will surely rival even the most thrilling adventure movies! You'll meet some of the most famous explorers and adventurers of all time in this exciting non-fiction storybook for children • Great explorers have one thing in common - a desire to leap into the unknown, no matter the dangers it presents. This book will take you through Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago to Barbara Hillary's treks to the North and South poles while in her seventies, and beyond

Познакомьтесь с людьми, которые изменили мир науки и техники, биологии, химии и физики! • Узнайте о самых умных людях, которые когда-либо жили, и о научных открытиях, которые они совершили. Каждая страница иллюстрирует жизнь знаменитого ученого и то, что сделало их вклад в эту увлекательную область таким важным • "Ученые. Вдохновляющие рассказы о самых ярких научных умах мира" Исабел Томас - увлекательная книга, идеально подходящая для детей в возрасте 7-9 лет • Книга на английском языке • Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry, and physics! • Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrated a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important

Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9 • Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. The stories are as unusual as they are unique. From Mr. Kellogg, who accidentally created cornflakes after leaving grains boiling for too long, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Sarah E. Goode's fold-up bed space-saving solution--the inventors of this book have all used tons of creativity to find ways to improve our world

Узнайте все об уникальных и прекрасных царствах жизни в микроскопическом масштабе и о том, как каждый организм справляется с задачами выживания независимо от его размера. Идеальная книга для людей,которые увлекаются фотографией, природой и биологией • На страницах этой захватывающей книги о природе вы найдете • - Микроскопические формы жизни и их более крупные формы жизни на очень крупных планах, раскрывающие такие детали,как нервные клетки и волосяные фолликулы • - Произведения искусства поддерживают красивые изображения,обеспечивая более глубокое понимание структуры и функций и создавая картину того, как живые организмы работают на микроскопическом уровне • - Всесторонний охват мира природы,включая все основные группы живых существ • - Исследует незамеченные группы,которые играют огромную роль в мире природы: насекомых,которые составляют 80 процентов всех видов животных в мире; и бактерии,которых во рту человека больше,чем людей во всем мире • Книга на английском языке

Journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe with this stunning book about space! You'll encounter bizarre planets, distant stars, and intricate galaxies • Every page of this captivating space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, from planets, asteroids to black holes and galaxies. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries! • For centuries, the mysteries of space have captured our imaginations. This picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space • Take your little astronaut on a journey from our planet out into the furthest reaches of the universe! Filled with gorgeous illustrations and incredible photography, young readers will be intrigued by the detailed close-up images of each celestial body

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky • This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. It shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos, building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniques • Beginning with an explanation of the Universe itself - how big is it, what shape is it, how old is it, and will it end? - it then takes you on a tour around the night sky, building up your knowledge in simple stages. Practical advice begins with naked-eye observations, then illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes, and how to take your own pictures of the night sky

Celebrating a tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, this book tells the stories of the most famous mountaineers in history and explores the climbs that they conquered • Mountaineers is filled with stirring tales of adventure and intriguing characters, from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924, to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaska's Malaspina glacier. It chronicles the stories of the pioneers who first conquered the heights of this planet, from Otzi the Iceman to Edmund Hillary, important scientific discoveries that were made along the way, and accounts of great bravery, fellowship, altruism, and humour in the face of adversity

Discover over 5000 years of seafaring history, packed with first-hand accounts of triumphs and disasters • A fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of seafaring history in this essential guide to the most impressive seafaring tales, explorers, and maritime environments • For more than 5,000 years, the seas have challenged, rewarded, and punished the brave sailors who set forth to explore it. This history of the seas and sailing tells the remarkable story of those individuals - whether they lived to tell the tale themselves or not • From the early Polynesian seafarers and the first full circumnavigations of the globe, to explorers picking their way through the coral reefs of the West Indies, this book tells the compelling story of life at sea that lies behind man's search for new lands, new trade, conquest, and uncharted waters

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities • A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past • With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us!