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Even More Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family (Book 3)
Paperback
Biographies GeneralGames & Activities GeneralGeneral World History
Publisher: Rockwood Publishing
Published: Apr 12 2024
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Designed to captivate readers from age 8 to 108, this 3rd book in the series is a gateway to a world where the past comes alive, offering a further 31 brand new stories of intrigue, courage, and wonder that are waiting to enlighten, entertain, and inspire.
Every story is vividly brought to life with a beautiful full-color illustration.
However, Even More Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family is more than a book; it's an adventure that spans the globe, featuring men and women who have left a lasting impact on our world. From scientists who made ground-breaking discoveries to people who changed the course of history to musicians who helped shape popular culture, and many, many more, these stories showcase the best of the human spirit.
Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and delighted as you explore these true stories and find yourself on a journey that celebrates the diversity of human experience, highlighting moments of triumph, acts of bravery, and flashes of brilliance. It is an invitation to explore the richness of our shared heritage, to marvel at the tapestry of human achievement, and to discover the stories that connect us all across time and culture.
The stories in this book include:
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Colossus of Rhodes
Morse Code
The Construction and Significance of the Panama Canal
J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Kellogg's
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Elvis Presley
The Great Wall of China
The Story of Penicillin
Christ the Redeemer
The American Civil War
The Roman Colosseum
Venus and Serena Williams
The Taj Mahal
Beatrix Potter
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Genghis Khan
William Shakespeare
The Discovery of Insulin
Oskar Schindler
Photography
The British Empire
Braille
The Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
Nikola Tesla
9/11
Winston Churchill
The Renaissance Era
The Beatles
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