Inc Dorling Kindersley
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Exploring the historical background of the First World War, this visual guide profiles more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict, from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the endless slaughter in the trenches to the creation of the League of Nations.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The ultimate guide to cats and kittens features beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds as well as offers information on the science and history of house cats; the prominence of cats in art, literature and superstition; feline biology and cat care.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the War of Jenkins' Ear? Who was Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most decisive moments as and when they happened. Taking a chronological approach, History Year by Year invites you to explore momentous discoveries, ingenious inventions, and important events from around the world in the context of their time. Along the way, you'll meet charismatic leaders, brutal dictators,...
5) Civil War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
6) Train
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
7) Shakespeare
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1080L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
10) Frozen worlds
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Lexile measure
420L
Language
English
Description
Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.
11) Shells
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Describes the behavior, anatomy, and inner workings of various shelled animals, including the oyster, turtle, and crab.
15) My body
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Describes the inner workings of various parts of the human body, including the heart, lungs, and skeleton.
Author
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
IG 840L
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world of cats in this guide to our favorite fluffy friends. Find out what meowing and purring really mean. Then learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy with lots of cat care tips. There are more than 40 breeds to meet, from fluffy Persians to silky Bengals. Which one would you choose?" -- Back cover.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Aircraft chronicles the dramatic story of manned flight in stunning visual detail. With more than 800 iconic aircraft, trailblazing engines, famous manufacturers, and the people and technology behind the world's most advanced flying machines, this is the ultimate guide to the amazing history of aviation.
