Smithsonian Institution
2) Civil War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how to fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A uniquely illustrated guide to the history of our world Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars...
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family. From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish,...
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"History will transform your view of the past. It looks at our development and progress from every angle. Exploring the key events, the crucial ideas, the political forces, the pivotal individuals, and the technological breakthroughs that have shaped the human history." - back cover
Author
Publisher
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In 1898, the United States seized territories overseas, ushering in an era of expansion that was at odds with the nation's founding promise of freedom and democracy for all. This book draws on portraiture and visual culture to provide fresh perspectives on this crucial yet underappreciated period in history. Taína Caragol and Kate Clarke Lemay tell the story of 1898 by bringing together portraits of U.S. figures who favored overseas expansion, such...
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