Packed with fascinating facts, and covering over 200 million years of history, this book is the perfect guide to the world around us. From the dinosaurs to the Romans and the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Britain, you'll discover the key moments that shaped the world into what it is today. Whether you want to see how the Taj Mahal was built, how the Titanic sunk, or take a look inside a Spitfire, this is the perfect book to educate and entertain.
BBC Knowledge Magazine’s international publication for everyone who is curious about the world we all share – the natural life that inhabits it, the history that has shaped our lives upon it, and the science that is propelling us onward into the 21st century.
Freedom Facts and Firsts - 400 Years of the African American Civil Rights Experience
Spanning nearly 400 years from the early abolitionists to the present, this guide book profiles more than 400 people, places, and events that have shaped the history of the black struggle for freedom. Coverage includes information on such mainstay figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks, but also delves into how lesser known figures contributed to and shaped the history of civil rights.
Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases
Say "goodbye" to crochet's stiff, boxy, hippie-child reputation and "hello" to Crochet that Fits ? garments that fit your shape accessories that fit your style, and looks that fit right in with today's fashion trends!