Did you know that one gymnast in 1904 won gold even though he had a wooden leg? From the first ever Games in Olympia, Greece, to Sydney 2000, via Much Wenlock, this book includes everything you could possibly want to know about the Olympics past, present and future ...

The Olympics (What They Don't Tell You About)

Bob Fowke

Hodder Children`S Books

This guide describes around 300 of the most famous and fascinating men and women scientists and inventors from Ancient Greece to the 20th century. It offers essential information about their often extraordinary lives, how they arrived at their discoveries and why they are so important.

Who's Who in Science and Technology (Whos's Who)

World War I (What They Don't Tell You About)

'The Blitz brought out the best in people. Neighbours who hadn't spoken to each other for years passed cups of tea over the garden fence...' Opening with crucial details on how events in Germany led to World War II, the book then launches into a fascinating look at what life was like during the Blitz. Topics include evacuation, gas masks, bomb shelters, food rationing, the home guard and GIs. The book gives an excellent all-round view of the war, with information on how the British forces fought back and the effects this had on countries around the world. Written in the lively style common to this series, with fantastic cartoon illustrations. Complete with index.

What They Don't Tell You About the Blitz

History

Europe

Spain : An Amazingly Short History

Travelbrief Publications

France : An Amazingly Short History

TURKEY, an Amazingly Short History (Travelbrief)

Travel

Asia

''Great for both kids and adults.' Sunday Times Travel Magazine on Spain, the first book in this series - Turkey is even better. 'This thoroughly readable resource is the ideal entry point - for young - (or old) minds.' Everything France (on France) 'Littered with amausing cartoons, recommendations on where to go and maps to help the readers get their bearings.' Shropshire Star (about the series) A rough guide to the history of Turkey with maps and tourist tips, for those who want to be well informed but don't want to take too long over it. More fun than the brief histories at the front of most popular guide books and much shorter than most standard histories, it can be read on the flight or ferry over. Turkish and pre-Turkish history unwinds across the pages in an easy-to-read narrative from the remote past and right up to the present day. There are cartoons, maps and eyewitness tips on where to go, and there's a simple timeline at the back and a list of rulers with their dates.'

Guide to Turkey for History Travellers (Guides for History Travellers)

YouCaxton Publishing

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