Books

20+ results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Spotlight on Europe Spotlight on Europe Karen Bush Gibson "An introduction to Europe including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher. OL15538558W
Knights Knights Kate Riggs "A simple introduction to the European warriors known as knights, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and films"--Provided by publ… OL15617126W
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe John Dornberg Explores the history, politics, economics, technological and artistic developments, and quality of life of five Eastern European countries: Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. OL15857292W
Don't let the barber pull your teeth Don't let the barber pull your teeth Carmen Bredeson "Explores 'yucky' aspects of medieval medicine"--Provided by publisher. OL16260945W
The European industrial revolution The European industrial revolution Michael Burgan Read about the events surrounding the rise of industry in Europe and learn how they have shaped our world today. OL17879581W
Why did the Great Depression happen? Why did the Great Depression happen? R. G. Grant Includes firsthand speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials that give the reasons this unforgettable event unfolded as it did, this book describes the Great Depression. OL17895570W
Knights Knights Kate Riggs "A simple introduction to the European warriors known as knights, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and films"--Provided by publ… OL18734391W
Andorra Andorra Byron Augustin "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Andorra"--Provided by publisher. OL18761477W
The city in medieval Europe The city in medieval Europe Danielle Watson Read about the rise of many of medieval Europe s greatest cities, from the canals of Venice to the crowded streets of London. Learn how these cities were founded, how they were governed, the trade th… OL20049387W
Introducing Europe Introducing Europe Chris Oxlade This book introduces young readers to the continent of Europe through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, clima… OL21262219W
Castles and Cathedrals Castles and Cathedrals David Hilliam 64 pages : 24 cm OL2227996W
Knights Knights Adrienne Lee "Describes the lives of European knights, including their daily life, weapons, and fighting techniques, as well as their place in popular culture"-- OL23288658W
Avoid Being a Prisoner in a Medieval Dungeon! Avoid Being a Prisoner in a Medieval Dungeon! Fiona MacDonald Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer. OL263732W
The aftermath of the French Revolution The aftermath of the French Revolution James R. Arnold Examines the causes, events, and consequences of the French Revolution in the late eighteenth century. OL2795843W
Luxembourg Luxembourg Patricia Sheehan Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and customs of the smallest of the Benelux countries. OL35053W
The birth of modern Europe The birth of modern Europe Trevor Cairns Traces the history of Europe from 1500 to 1715, focusing on the roles played by religion and politics. OL4479405W
The old regime and the revolution The old regime and the revolution Trevor Cairns Discusses the history of eighteenth-century Europe and her colonies overseas. OL4479409W
The Dark Ages The Dark Ages Isaac Asimov This is the sixth volume in Isaac Asimov's brilliant histories for young people. Having recreated in his widely praised earlier books the great civilizations of the Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome,… OL46101W
Everyday life in medieval Europe Everyday life in medieval Europe Kathryn Hinds "Describes the social and economic structure of life in the High Middle Ages (1100-1400), including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the role each … OL548400W
Life in the Middle Ages. The Castle Life in the Middle Ages. The Castle Kathryn Hinds Describes daily life in the castles of Europe from the years 500 to 1500. OL548424W
Next page