The perfect desk reference for trivia fans and anyone interested in the history of technology. Bill Yenne is extremely thorough and explains clearly the historical context as well as the inventions' s
Profiles spiritual leaders who have made significant contributions throughout world history, including Akhenaten, Moses, Zoroaster, Lao-Tzu, Siddhartha Gautama, Socrates, Jesus, Muhammad, St. Helena,
In this book readers will discover a wide range of men and women who have had dramatic effects upon the history of the world including: military (Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan); monarchs (Elizabeth
Provides descriptions of one hundred books that have influenced world history, arranged chronologically from the "Epic of Gilgamesh," c. 2700-1500 B.C., to "A Brief History of Time."
Profiles the scientists who made significant contributions, describes their failures and accomplishments, and explains how they impacted science and society.
Presents a collection of stories and anecdotes about such baseball hall of famers as Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Carl Hubbell, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, and Tom Seaver.
100 Events that Shaped World History is a wonderful and insightful overview of the basic facts that have created the world as it is today. Interesting and full of knowledge for both young and old alik
Presents a brief biographical profile and portrait of mostly American and European men known for their contributions in such areas as politics, religion, the arts, and science
Essential for understanding Victorian way of life, this is a very interesting book on the code of manners of Victorian behavior. This book is about life in the Victorian World when the British Empire
Offers brief biographies of African American educators, entertainers, inventors, authors, athletes, and others who have made important contributions to American life
Bluewood Books is proud to add to its popular 100 Series line of books with the publication of 100 Artists Who Shaped World History. The title provides an entertaining and informative look at the live
Offers brief biographies of American politicians, industrialists, civil rights leaders, entertainers, scientists, entertainers, and writers who made important contributions to American life
Lively, short biographies of 100 notable women in the history of the United States, one of Bluewood Book's popular 100 SERIES. Chronologically organized, and presented in a clear, format, meticulously
