Most Popular Books by Brian Williams

One of a series of titles aimed at students at Key Stages 2 and 3 which analyse key dates and events in history.

This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at calendars. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.

This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at Earth time. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.

This unique book of astounding facts is impossible to put down. Did you know that Canada has the longest coastline of an country? Or that the longest speech ever delivered lasted for 22 hours? These and thousand more incredible facts are packed into over 200 pages covering eight subject areas. Colour images combine with highly readable text and superlative tables give short, sharp bursts of information. More detailed information can be found in fact boxes and Did you know? panels. An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.

The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard "Bud" Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

This book looks back at the history of the automobile.

The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

"This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world ... including chapters on the rise of the coffeehouse, legal bans on coffee, Brazil''s domination of the world coffee trade and the birth of the espresso"--Page 4 of cover.

Looks back at the history of the motor car -- a machine that we could not imagine living without today. From the first ''horseless carriage'' through to the development of modern, solar-powered cars, you will follow the journey of this ground-breaking invention. The challenges of today''s world, such as global warming and pollution, continue to lead to new inventions -- advances that change the car forever.

In the scorching summer of 1976, Patrick leaves home, determined to escape from a family still reeling from the suffocating aftereffects of a terrible tragedy. Hoping to find peace of mind, love, and adventure, he heads to the brooding seaside resort of Morecambe. Here he is catapulted into the complicated world of the fairground folk. He meets the beautiful Clare, the giant Malone, and the mysterious Zola, who describes himself as a ''collector of souls''. Patrick soon discovers that he cannot escape his past and is quickly drawn into a deadly game of love and revenge. Now, years later, a mysterious letter calls Patrick back to Morecambe, where he fears he will be finally held to account for the events of that terrible summer. After all, he knows what lies beneath the sands. He soon discovers that nothing is ever as it seems, and memories may not always be trusted. A tale in which Patrick comes of age twice in very different circumstances.

From The Birth Of A Nation To The Death Of Journalism Since its founding by a bloodthirsty tyrant in 1756, The Onion has not merely changed the way we think about the news -- it has changed whether we think about the news at all. As the first decade of this new millennium draws to a close, Our Front Pages shows us the first thing that presidents, kings, prime ministers, and popes saw when they opened their eyes each morning for the last 21 years. Now you, the common reader and citizen, can see what they saw and be as informed as they were with this important retrospective of the past two decades. You, too, will realize what generations before have realized and generations yet unborn will some day realize in turn: The Onion is not merely the chronicle of America. The Onion is America.

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and this photo-filled book is perfect for teaching kids ages 6-9 about the conflict and its lasting impact. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it''s the ultimate guide for any kid who is hungry to learn more about military history. When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy''s secret code? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the Allies'' victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about-ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology-making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Question and answer format is used to explore the diversity of races, ethnic groups, nationalities, and cultures of man in many settings around the world. Includes suggestions for projects and activities.

Stunning, full-color artwork, designed to interest and inform, lets readers learn by looking. The essential facts, figures, and statistics that kids love to collect--the longest, the highest, the oldest, etc.--are presented graphically, cleverly enticing children to keep reading. Pictures are complemented by short authoritative text boxes that provide the necessary background information.

Describes important events from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas from 1500-1800.