Всемирная история (253 шт.)

В книгу включены рассказы и отрывки из художественных произведений на историческую тему четырех современных писателей: А.И.Немировского, А.П.Торопцева, В.Н.Балязина, С.П.Алексеева. Хронологически охвачен огромный исторический промежуток в четыре тысячелетия. Подбор осуществлен таким образом, что создается впечатление связного изложения событий. Книга не просто дает писательское видение истории, но и существенно дополняет учебник новой информацией, фактами, персоналиями, развернутыми характеристиками известных деятелей.

Книга В.Ляхора и А.Данилова с рисунками В.Ляхора знакомит с крупнейшими операциями и кампаниями Второй мировой войны, которые прокатились по Беларуси или в которых участвовали десятки тысяч белорусов. Написана в популярной форме, дающей возможность ознакомиться школьникам с этими сложными событиями, прививает гордость за своих земляков. Представляет также интерес для всех, кто хочет знать военную историю Беларуси.

An "Illustrated History of the USA" explores the development of the United States from its origins as a land inhabited by scattered Amerindian tribes to the culturally diverse but united country that we see today. Making extensive use of contemporary quotations, it examines the contribution made by famous figures such as Washington, Lincoln, and Edison, and also the parts played by the less famous - hopeful early settlers from Europe, black slaves on southern cotton plantations, student protesters against the Vietnam War. An "Illustrated History of the USA" shows how, in a little over two hundred years, the United States has developed from small beginnings into the most powerful nation on earth with far-reaching influence on the lives of people throughout the world. Формат: 19,5 см х 25 см.

DK Eyewitness Ancient Rome is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history?s greatest civilizations, the Romans, their conquests and achievements that have shaped modern society. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique ?eyewitness? view of these incredible civilisations. Show your child what life was like for the average Roman and discover the many ancient gods that they worshipped and the powerful senators and emperors who ruled over the empire. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Rome. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

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DK Eyewitness Aztec is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Incredible colour photographs offer your child a unique ?eyewitness? view of these amazing civilisations. Show your child how jewellery was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Aztecs. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

This redesigned and updated edition of "Britain in Close-up" is an in-depth study of the public and private faces of contemporary Britain, and thoroughly examines the changes and challenges the nation faces as it enters the twenty-first century. "Britain in Close-up": comprehensively covers aspects of British society from government and politics to culture and style. has extensive activity material at the end of each chapter, complemented with charts, maps and graphs. incorporates Website lists for the latest access to related chapter information. uses a rich array of authentic texts conveniently highlighted in extract boxes. is illustrated throughout with attractive colour and black and white photographs. includes a wide range of bibliographic sources for further reading. Формат: 19,5 см x 26,5 см.

"The Ladybird Book of British History" is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about topics children will learn at school, including the Romans, the Tudors, and Victorian Britain. Full of fascinating facts and detailed drawings, this handy book will form an invaluable part of any child's first reference library. It includes a weblink to a downloadable timeline of British history.

Over 60 photographic stickers of castles and knights. Choose the stickers to create a book of castles and knights. Easy-peel stickers can be used more than once.

Gr. 3-6. Bound in gold and embellished with ruby-red "jewels," this follow-up to Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology (2003)--which, like Dragonology , credits a fictional character as its author, leaving those responsible for its written content unacknowledged--purports to be the scrapbook of an amateur archaeologist gone missing during the height of 1920s Egyptomania. As in Dragonology , pull-out documents, sundry flaps, and other novelty elements (including a "sample of mummy cloth" and a game of Egyptian checkers) will have children breathlessly anticipating each page turn. Even so, this seems to lack the cohesive artistic purpose that distinguished its predecessor. The images often appear overly slick, compromising the notion that they have been sketched on the fly by members of the expedition, and a fantastical frame story about the "lost tomb of Osiris" undermines the informational content, despite an awkward concluding attempt to separate fact from fiction. ...

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom.

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom.

When the 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, they knew that they were making history. When it was read aloud outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a new nation was founded. Independence Hall colorfully illustrates the many historical acts that took place within the red brick walls of this landmark building. Informative sidebars, a timeline of events, a bibliography for further reference, and a glossary of unfamiliar terms aid young readers as they explore the establishment of the United States of America.

Learn about Royalty with this informative and fun sticker book. Use the stickers to test your knowledge of Kings and Queens. Ideal for home and school project work.

"The Ladybird Book of Kings and Queens" is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England's monarchs, in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria. Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. It includes a weblink to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings and Queens of England.

The World History series examines the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies. Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth of additional information as well as provide launching points for further discussion and study.

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom.

DK Eyewitness Mythology is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Stunning photographs of masks, jewellery, and sculptures offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of history?s gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters. Show your child the world in a sealskin, a fire-breathing dragon, the one-eyed Cyclops and learn about the supernatural powers of the gods. They?ll also discover who swallowed the Sun god Ra, the secrets of the towering totem pole and the sacred art of sand painting. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Mythology. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

Sent to a military school at nine, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the French Army. But a brilliant military career wasn't enough. Soon, he had seized control of France - and then he embarked upon a plan to rule all of Europe. Формат издания: 13,5 см х 20 см.

DK Eyewitness Pyramid is a unique and fascinating guide to the massive and mysterious pyramids of Egypt. Superb colour photographs of pyramids and temples, and the artefacts found within them, offer a unique ?eyewitness? view of these great structures and the people who built them. Show your child how the pyramids at Giza have stood for more than 4,500 years, the statues of pharaohs and workers and the religious texts written on stone and papyrus. They?ll learn all about the riddles surrounding the pyramids, how the pyramids could have been built, and what archaeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Pyramids. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

Its terrain carved by glaciers about 2 million years ago, Rocky Mountain National Park includes some of the most breathtaking views in all of North America. People come from all over to hike and ski the park's trails and to catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife living within the park. The park is home to over a hundred different types of butterflies, many small mammals, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions to name just a few. Learn how people and foundations are working to keep the park vital so that it can be enjoyed for generations.

DK Eyewitness Shakespeare is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history?s most well known playwrights. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique ?eyewitness? view of William Shakespeare. Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays including devils and ghosts that came up through trapdoors in the stage? Let your child discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights, from Shakespeare's birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Shakespeare. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

The Americas: Where to Go When is the ultimate holiday planner, highlighting the most spectacular places in North, Central and South America and the best time to visit each one. Written by a team of travel experts, and edited by Craig Doyle, the title brings more than 130 destinations to life with informative narrative and the stunning photography you?d expect from DK Eyewitness. Get to the heart of the most memorable travel destinations in the Americas with hundreds of experiences from marvelling at Niagra Falls in April and cruising down the Amazon in May to sampling San Francisco?s romantic spots in September. Six different themes- Natural World, Unforgettable Journeys, Family Holidays, Luxury & Romance, Activity Breaks, and Festivals & Culture ensure that there is something for everybody. With a simple month-by-month format, practical information and suggested itineraries, The Americas: Where to Go When makes finding the ideal getaway easier than ever. Search by time of year, type...

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom. The Gateway Arch The tallest monument in the United States, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, honors the courage and determination of the explorers and pioneers who settled the American West in the 1800s. Volumes in this set: The Alamo; Independence Hall; Ellis Island The Lincoln Memorial; Fort McHenry Mount Rushmore; The Gateway Arch The Statue of Liberty; The Gettysburg Battlefield The Washington Monument.

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom.

The Ladybird Book of British History is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about topics children will learn at school, including the Romans, the Tudors, and Victorian Britain. Full of fascinating facts and detailed drawings, this handy book will form an invaluable part of any child's first reference library. Includes a weblink to a downloadable timeline of British history.

The World History series examines the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies. Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth of additional information as well as provide launching points for further discussion and study. Book jacket.

These lively and colorful books tell the stories of important places and monuments across the United States that have shaped American history and that symbolize American democracy and freedom.