Simon Adams

Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.

Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.

Profiles the life of Prince Alexander, who became known as Alexander the Great. Describes his childhood and his succession to the throne at age twenty. Follows Alexander as he sets out through Asia to conquer the world.

An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their importance in history.

Explores various aspects of weather, explaining what it is, how it affects humans, and how it has changed through the ages, and discusses climate and seasons, the sun, the wind, cloud cover, lightening, fog, storms, and other topics.

"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 and India to the rise of populism in the US and China's growth as a global power, this ebook gives you the facts about...

Presents detailed maps of the world, covering geographical features, important places, and information about countries and regions.