Simon Adams

"In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges."--

Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.

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.

"This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the past."--Publisher's description.

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 and 8 pages of new text! World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since,...

Young meteorologists can find all the facts to make a forecast in this introduction to the world of weather.

Exploring the cause, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War, this book combines authoritative text with explanatory graphics to profile more than ninety key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict.

Covers major events and discoveries of the twentieth century in chronological sequence.

Discover what caused the war and why it eventually affected every corner of the globe. This text explores key battles, events and figures.

Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making.