Best Selling Books by Simon Adams

Text-Bild-Band über den Ersten Weltkrieg. Mit Poster. Ab 10 Jahren.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient time, to the space travellers and tech experts of today. the Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam's fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum.

This paper over board edition of Kingfisher Atlas of World History by Simon Adams combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations.

Where do clouds come from? Why does the wind blow? Why is snow cold? Walk outside with a child and it will be clear right away that kids want to know all about weather. With an unbeatable combination of age-appropriate writing, solid information, and an affordable and portable format, The Best Book of Weather makes even the biggest weather mystery understandable. Covering subjects from the power of the sun to the changing seasons, climate, and even dramatic events like hurricanes, this is the perfect companion for strolling and observing with young weather bugs.

With the European Union referendum looming, this is an ideal introduction to the concept of the EU for readers aged 10 and up. It explores at what the EU is, how it was formed, how it governs, its member states, its citizens and its role in Europe and the wider world, with a particular focus on Britain's relationship with the EU. It also includes clear, new information on the advantages and disadvantages of being part of the EU and plenty of background information on the referendum itself. It concludes with a detailed factfile on every country that is currently a member of the EU, as well as a glimpse at possible future member states, such as Turkey.

"Describes several models of military aircraft used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

The weather affects us all and can change suddenly and dramatically wherever you are in the world - up a mountain, out at sea or in a city centre. This introduction to the weather, seasons and climate covers topics from rain, snow and fog, to forecasting and the climate in crisis. It also features illustrations of types of cloud, climatic zones and the water cycles and dramatic facts about storms typhoons, twisters and giant hailstones.

This authoritative book tells the story of the Napoleonic Wars, bringing them to life as never before. Includes 30 items of rare and previously unpublished facsimile memorabilia, which have been specially researched from museum collections around the world.

Describes several models of tanks used in World War I, World War II, and later, including specifications and statistics.

Met behulp van veel gekleurde illustraties worden in korte hoofdstukken de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog beschreven. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

Informatie in woord en beeld. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

Découvrez les origines du premier conflit mondial, ses grandes étapes sur les fronts de l'Est et de l'Ouest, la vie dans les tranchées et celle de l'arrière. Quel était l'armement des soldats ? Comment se passait l'assaut d'une tranchée ? Comment débuta la guerre aérienne ? Découvrez tous les aspects d'une guerre totale qui a ébranlé l'ordre du monde.

Le second conflit mondial a été la plus grande guerre de l'Histoire. Il a bouleversé le monde et marqué l'Humanité par son déchaînement de feu, de fer et de barbarie. Qu'est-ce que le Blitzkrieg ? Qui était le chef de la France libre ? Qu'est-ce que la Shoah ? Qui utilisa pour la première fois la bombe atomique ? Découvrez l'histoire de ce terrible conflit et la vie quotidienne de ceux qui l'ont vécu.

¿Quiénes fueron los micénicos? ¿Cómo llegaron los romanos a levantar un imperio tan poderoso? Todas las respuestas a estas cuestiones y otras se encuentran en este atlas, que, de forma didáctica, muestra el desarrollo de varias civilizaciones antiguas de

Des questions et des réponses sur les volcans.

Quel point ont en commun la grande Muraille de Chine, château-Gaillard en Normandie, le krak des Chevaliers en Syrie, et la cité fortifiée de Carcassonne... ? Toutes ces places fortes ont été bâties pour protéger des populations ou défendre des lieux stratégiques. Près de 100 photos étonnantes en gros plan et images de synthèse guident le lecteur au cœur des grandes forteresses et bastions du monde entier. Pour chacun, le texte explique les techniques de construction, et les événements qui s'y sont déroulés. Avec en fin de chapitre : un résumé de l'essentiel, des sites Internet, des pistes de lecture et des visites conseillées pour prolonger la découverte.

"Why did World War II begin? How did codebreaking help stop the enemy? How did the American superfortress bomber turn the fight around? Discover all the key events, battles, and people involved in World War II, a conflict that lasted six long years."--

An informative and richly illustrated portrait of the 19th century. Every important event from 1800 to 1900 is dealt with in both words and pictures: political situations, developments in science, technology, the arts including literature and music, religion, and philosophy, exploration and journeys of discovery, sport, changes in society and everyday life. The Industrial Revolution took place in the 19th century and brought about tremendous changes in people's lives. This book also includes brief biographies of the men and women who played an important part in shaping the 19th century. Each decade has its own introduction that gives a summary of that decade and the major events that occurred in it. Each decade is then examined year-by-year. 700+ illustrations.