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Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family

Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family

Graham Hodson

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Rockwood Publishing
Año de edición:
2024
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9798224037018
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Embark on a captivating journey with this enthralling collection of 32 individual true stories that shines a light on the pivotal moments and remarkable individuals who have shaped our world. 'Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family' is perfect for anyone aged 8 to 108 to delve into the extraordinary, entertaining, and engaging tales that have influenced the journey of the human race. Every story is vividly brought to life with a fabulous full-color illustration. From the gripping narrative of Apollo 13 to the strength and dignity of Rosa Parks, from the genius of Henry Ford to the sinking of the Titanic, from the Chernobyl disaster to the discovery of the DNA double helix, from the courageous Captain Cook to the pioneering Wright Brothers, and many, many more, each story weaves a rich, intricate tapestry of human endeavor, ingenuity, pride, struggles, and resilience. As you turn these pages, you will travel across time, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, the sparks of revolutions, the quiet whispers of evolution that have defined civilizations, and meet the individuals who have helped define the world we live in today. 'Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family' is a book you’ll treasure for life. The stories in this book include:The Sinking of the Titanic Henry Ford - The Man Who Changed the WorldThe Eradication of Smallpox Rosa Parks - Strength with Dignity The Chess Match of the Century The Mystery of the Mary CelesteThe Great Escape from Stalag Luft III Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Inventor The Remarkable Story of Apollo 13 Charlie Chaplin - The Comedy Genius The Turing Machine and Alan Turing The Wright Brothers’ First Flight The Discovery of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb The Chernobyl Disaster Barack Obama - A Man of Destiny The Survival of Juliane Koepcke The Roman Empire The Race to the South Pole The French Revolution and the Rise of NapoleonThe Fall of the Berlin Wall The Incredible Journey of Marco Polo The Survival of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix The Salem Witch Trials The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster Henry VIII - The Tyrannical and Tortured Monarch The Library of Alexandria Captain Cook - A Man of Courage and Daring The Mayflower

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