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Author
Publisher
Cicada Books Limited
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
By exploring the designs of flags, we can learn all about the histories and aspirations of the countries they represent. Did you know that only the flag of Nepal has more than four sides? Or that the flag of Mozambique features a book, a hoe and an AK47? Robert Fresson's vintage-inflected illustrations shed fresh light on the wonders of vexillology.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Become an eyewitness to the world’s most incredible nature, science, and historical events, all in one tremendous picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of everything. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything includes every topic children want to read about. The world’s greatest record-breakers, most amazing animals, inspiring history-makers, and...
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a guide to the universe, told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork.
12) Nicaragua
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Nicaragua."--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This stunning visual guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments, and outstanding people that have made history. In the same series as the New Children s Encyclopedia and DK Visual Encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators grasp the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Language
English
Description
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who...
15) The story of the world: Volume 3,Early modern times : from Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners
Author
Publisher
Well Trained Mind Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A guide to the history of early modern times, discussing major historical events, people, and practices around the world from 1600 to 1850.
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