A Visual History of Archaeological Discoveries Around the World
Title | A Visual History of Archaeological Discoveries Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Soriano Campos |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465777 |
This captivating book offers young readers to explore world archaeology as if they’re really there. With stunning images, readers will be able to explore the remains of the men and women who lived hundreds of thousands of years ago, and of hominoids of millions of years ago. The book explores sites in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceana. It then
A Visual History of Houses and Cities Around the World
Title | A Visual History of Houses and Cities Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Nuria Cicero |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 103 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465734 |
This book is a fascinating look at the history of human habitats and cities. Readers will gain insight into an area of history often overlooked. The book covers different types of dwellings and cities from ancient times, the Middle and Modern Ages, and the contemporary age. It takes a close look at the first settlements such as the Sumerian house and the Roman insula, the Mongolian yurt, and ancient cities such as those of Egypt and megacities of today. Detailed illustrations bring the reader into the heart of the subject matter.
A Visual History of Soldiers and Armies Around the World
Title | A Visual History of Soldiers and Armies Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Alberto Moreno de la Fuente |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465939 |
This intriguing book brings young readers into some of the greatest battles in history. They can walk alongside some of the mightiest armies, ones that shaped the world they know today. They will walk in the shoes of the Roman legionnaire and the Mongol rider, the Christian knight and the Sioux warrior, the Japanese samurai and the Navy SEAL. They will learn about the origin of armies in ancient times and the army of the future. Captivating illustrations bring readers further into this world and offer a unique perspective on history.
A Visual History of the World's Enduring Mysteries
Title | A Visual History of the World's Enduring Mysteries PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Soriano Campos |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465793 |
This intriguing book will fascinate any young reader with some of the most mysterious occurrences in history. The book looks at the enigmas of antiquity, those of the modern era, and lost civilizations. It then investigates further into mysteries such as the quest for the Holy Grail, the sacred shroud, the myth of King Arthur, the case of Jack the Ripper, the legend of El Dorado, and CIA secret operations, to name a few. With graphical timelines and stunning illustrations, readers will be captivated by this unique view into history.
A Visual History of the Great Civilizations
Title | A Visual History of the Great Civilizations PDF eBook |
Author | Alberto Hernández Pamplona |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465750 |
This captivating book offers young readers a perspective into the some of the greatest civilizations in history. With stunning illustrations and photographs of artifacts from antiquity, readers will learn about early civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the kings of Israel, civilizations from classical antiquity such as dynastic China and the Persian empire, and civilizations of the Middle Ages, such as the Viking explorers and the Incas, to name a few. Adding to the visual experience are timelines that put the history into perspective. This book is a must-read for any student of ancient history.
A Visual History of Science and Technology
Title | A Visual History of Science and Technology PDF eBook |
Author | Alberto Hernández Pamplona |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499465971 |
This informative book explores some of the greatest figures and movements in science and technology, beginning with the ancient Greek philosophers, including Pythagoras, Democritus, Aristotle, and Euclid, to name a few. It then goes on to study later scientific figures such as Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and Albert Einstein. From there, readers learn about the development of technoscience, the fusion of technology with science, which has established solid ground for computers, the internet, and critical projects such as the decoding of the human genome and biomedicine. With captivating images, this book is perfect for any young scientist.
Archaeology of the Bible
Title | Archaeology of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Jean-Pierre Isbouts |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426217048 |
From ancient holy sites, to buried relics and treasures, National Geographic uncovers the history and the archaeological discoveries from Scripture and the biblical world. Richly illustrated and written from an objective and nondenominational perspective, author Jean-Pierre Isbouts uses the latest scientific and archaeological discoveries to place biblical stories in the framework of human history. Chapters, beginning with the dawn of human civilization and ending with present day and the future of archaeology, chronicle hundreds of sites and artifacts found in Sumer, Babylon, the Second Temple, along the route of the Exodus, and in many other regions across the Middle East. Timelines bridge hundreds of years and several empires, maps give readers a visual sense of location, while hundreds of photos and illustrations of rare artifacts and ancient places add to the visual splendor. lt concludes with details of what remains to be found and the evolving dynamic of biblical faith in an increasingly scientific world in which archaeologists make daily breakthroughs.