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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The 1950s The 1950s Richard Tames Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1950s. OL16272431W
Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler 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. OL1899107W
Alexander Fleming Alexander Fleming Richard Tames Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine, his research of bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin. OL1899109W
Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart 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. OL1899111W
Guglielmo Marconi Guglielmo Marconi 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. OL1899194W
Louis Pasteur Louis Pasteur 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. OL1899233W
Marie Curie Marie Curie Richard Tames A biography of the Polish-born scientist who, with her husband Pierre, was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize for discovering radium. OL1899237W
Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela Richard Tames Describes the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela from his early activities with the African National Congress to his imprisonment and release. OL1899260W
The rise of Islam The rise of Islam Richard Tames Covers the history of the Muslim religion from its founding by Muhammad through its spread among Arabs and other peoples. OL1899274W
Take a trip to Iran Take a trip to Iran Richard Tames A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, economy, people, and culture of the Islamic republic. OL1899283W
Take a trip to Lebanon Take a trip to Lebanon Richard Tames An introduction to a beautiful but war-torn Mediterranean country. OL1899285W
Take a trip to Libya Take a trip to Libya 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. OL1899286W
Thomas Edison Thomas Edison Richard Tames Discusses Thomas Edison's scientific career and his successful inventions, including the light bulb, mimeograph machine, and ticker tape machine. OL1899289W
A traveller's history of London A traveller's history of London 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… OL1899293W
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Richard Tames Examines Mozart's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period. OL1899306W
1900-1919 1900-1919 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. OL1899313W
The 1980s The 1980s Richard Tames Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1980s. OL1899318W
Journey through Canada Journey through Canada 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. OL1899337W
Japan Japan Richard Tames Text and photographs introduce life in a country well-known for valuing calmness and harmony. OL1899364W
Ton voyage à travers le Japon Ton voyage à travers le Japon Richard Tames Rapide coup d'oeil sur la géographie, l'histoire, les moeurs et la culture. OL21181355W
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