100 Events That Made History - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0241227895 ISBN 13 : 9780241227893

Editeur : DK Children, 2016

Synopsis

From the Silk Road to the Space Race and beyond, this illustrated book for kids captures key turning points in human history.

Every page of this book brings history alive, exploring major moments of the past in an unforgettable way. You will find out how the Indus Valley civilization came up with the world's first sewage system, the ideals behind the ancient Olympics Games, and what led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Pioneering activists are also featured, such as Dr Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks - incredible people who bravely fought for equality in the society.

Adorned with iconic images and beautiful illustrations, the book details the deadliest wars, including Roman conquests and World War II. It also follows the story of human exploration and some of the greatest scientific discoveries, such as Newton's laws of motion. Also included are some of the terrible events of human history, such as the sinking of the Titanic, the partition of India, South African Apartheid, and 9/11.

Packed with all the key social, political, economical, and technological events that have shaped our modern world, 100 Events That Made History is the book for young history buffs everywhere.

A propos du livre

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

From bloodthirsty battles and rebellious revolutions, to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents - 100 Events That Made History has it all!

Get ready for a historical rollercoaster ride as 100 Events That Made History brings the major moments of the past to life in an unforgettable way. Get the lowdown on events that have changed the course of history and shaped the modern world. Find out why Ivan became so terrible, why a sandwich was fatal for Archduke Ferdinand and more of history's key moments.

Incredible photography and colourful illustrations make 100 Events That Made History a perfect project helper for young history lovers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK Children
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0241227895
• ISBN 13: 9780241227893
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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