Best Selling Books by Simon Adams

Discover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the past and start a history project of your own.

A paperback bind-up edition of the most comprehensive history atlases available for children. This paperback edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilisations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonisation, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations.

Explore the Earth''s core, climb the world''s highest peaks, and witness the dramatic eruptions of volcanoes. This enthralling introduction to one of the planet''s mightiest physical forces shows how volcanoes are formed, where they are found and how they have changed the face of the Earth. Spectacular cut-away illustrations, fact panels, and a lively, informative text will keep young Earth Scientists on the boil. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and a comprehensive index.

On 23 June 2016 Britain voted to leave the European Union. To understand this important outcome and resulting Brexit, we need to know what the EU does and find out about its past relationship with Britain. This comprehensive guide is an ideal introduction to the concept of the EU for readers aged 10 and up. It explores what the EU is, how it was formed, how it governs, its member states, its citizens and its role in Europe and the wider world, with a particular focus on Britain''s relationship with the EU. It includes a chapter exploring the results of the Brexit referendum, looking at the pros and cons of being a member and what the future hold for Britain, post-Brexit. It concludes with a detailed factfile on every country that is currently a member of the EU, as well as a glimpse at possible future member states, such as Turkey.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam''s fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

"Takes a look at the biggest, the smallest, the highest, the lowest, the fastest, the slowest and many other facts, figures, records and measurements from both the natural world and the various fields of human achievement. This book covers various topics, from science and engineering to sport, history, nature, exploration and space travel"--Publisher''s description.

Packed with fascinating information on the military technology which has helped to shape world history, the ''War Machines'' series includes facts and stats on the most notable hardware.

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Bild-Text-Band über einzelne Aspekte des Ersten Weltkriegs: Leben in Schützengräben, Gasangriffe, Panzer- und Flugzeugeinsätze, Aufgaben der Frau etc.

¿Quiénes fueron los micénicos? ¿Cómo llegaron los romanos a levantar un imperio tan poderoso? Todas las respuestas a estas cuestiones y otras se encuentran en este atlas, que, de forma didáctica, muestra el desarrollo de varias civilizaciones antiguas de