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The 1950s
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Richard Tames |
Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1950s. |
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Adolf Hitler
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Richard Tames |
A biography of Adolf Hitler beginning with his childhood and youth in Austria and following his rise to power in Nazi Germany before being defeated in World War II. |
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Alexander Fleming
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Richard Tames |
Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine, his research of bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin. |
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Amelia Earhart
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Richard Tames |
Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. |
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Guglielmo Marconi
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Richard Tames |
Discusses the visionary inventor's life and his application of theories in physics to discover the "wireless" and thus achieve wealth and international renown. |
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Louis Pasteur
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Richard Tames |
Follows the life story of Louis Pasteur, from his modest beginnings to his study of chemistry and his discovery of cures for such infectious diseases as rabies and anthrax. |
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Marie Curie
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Richard Tames |
A biography of the Polish-born scientist who, with her husband Pierre, was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize for discovering radium. |
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Nelson Mandela
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Richard Tames |
Describes the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela from his early activities with the African National Congress to his imprisonment and release. |
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The rise of Islam
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Richard Tames |
Covers the history of the Muslim religion from its founding by Muhammad through its spread among Arabs and other peoples. |
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Take a trip to Iran
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Richard Tames |
A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, economy, people, and culture of the Islamic republic. |
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Take a trip to Lebanon
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Richard Tames |
An introduction to a beautiful but war-torn Mediterranean country. |
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Take a trip to Libya
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Richard Tames |
An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to the history, geography, economy, government, culture, and people of Libya, Africa's fourth largest country. |
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Thomas Edison
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Richard Tames |
Discusses Thomas Edison's scientific career and his successful inventions, including the light bulb, mimeograph machine, and ticker tape machine. |
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A traveller's history of London
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Richard Tames |
A Traveller's History of London aims to bring London's past alive to the resident, traveller and student, to reveal the city's hidden treasures and forgotten places and guide the reader to the sights… |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Richard Tames |
Examines Mozart's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period. |
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1900-1919
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Richard Tames |
A look at the events that helped shape modern history as seen in photographs from the first two decades of the 20th century. |
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The 1980s
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Richard Tames |
Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1980s. |
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Journey through Canada
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Richard Tames |
Describes the geography, sights, and prominent places of Canada. Includes a chart of key facts and information on the climate, natural resources, and people. |
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Japan
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Richard Tames |
Text and photographs introduce life in a country well-known for valuing calmness and harmony. |
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Ton voyage à travers le Japon
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Richard Tames |
Rapide coup d'oeil sur la géographie, l'histoire, les moeurs et la culture. |
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