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More Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family
Paperback
Biographies GeneralGames & Activities GeneralGeneral Education
Publisher: Rockwood Publishing
Published: Apr 3 2024
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dive into the pages of More Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family and journey through an extraordinary collection of a total of 31 individual and awe-inspiring true stories that bring to life the moments and people who have left their mark on our shared history.
This book, the 2nd in the series, is a vibrant celebration of human achievement, creativity, and resilience, designed to captivate readers from age 8 to 108 with tales that range from early civilizations to the achievements of the 21st century.
Every story is vividly brought to life with a wonderful and unique full-color illustration.
Experience the elegance and cunning of Cleopatra, the indomitable spirit of Nelson Mandela, the fascinating story of the Trojan Horse, and the sheer once-in-a-lifetime brilliance of Albert Einstein. Witness the comedy genius of Laurel and Hardy, the men who made the whole world laugh, marvel at the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci and the inventive genius of Thomas Edison, and read in admiration of the courage of the astronauts of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and many, many more!
Perfect for all ages, More Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family promises to enlighten, educate, and inspire. Embark on this journey through time, and uncover the stories of extraordinary individuals and events that continue to shape and influence our world today.
The stories in this book include:
The Watergate Scandal
Albert Einstein
The Amazing Violet Jessop
The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Laurel and Hardy
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Walt Disney
The Olympic Games
Thomas Edison
The Boxing Day Tsunami
Nelson Mandella
Christopher Columbus and 1492
Alexander the Great
The Four-Minute Mile
Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space
The Black Death
Martin Luther King Jr.
The Trojan Horse
Mahatma Gandhi
Leonardo da Vinci
The Invention of the Printing Press
Cleopatra
The Industrial Revolution
Marie Curie
The McDonald's Story
Joan of Arc
The American War of Independence
Julius Caesar
Elizabeth I
The Tragedy of The Lusitania
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