Simon Adams

Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.

Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.

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

With sixteen exquisite maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to feed children"s fascination with knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and the Incas. Each map shows the major sites associated with a particular medieval theme, with colorful picture icons revealing cities, palaces, religious buildings, farmers, traders, warriors, and much more. Additional feature spreads present in-depth information...

"Travel through the land of the pharaohs with Egyptologist Dr. Kent Weeks"--Page 4 of cover.

A visual, chronological journey into the world's past from the origins of life on earth to the 2000s.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, discusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more. Fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes.