Quick view The Ganges: India's Sacred River by Molly Aloian This amazing book reveals the facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Flowing through one of the most densely populated areas in the world, its banks are also the site of shrines, temples, and holy cities, including Varanasi, one of the oldest... View Details
Quick view The Himalayas by Molly Aloian Home of two of the world's highest peaks—Mount Everest and K2—the Himalayas are both revered and feared by mountaineers around the world. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Himalaya mountain range, and how it is... View Details
Quick view The Yangtze: China's Majestic River by Molly Aloian The mighty Yangtze River the third-longest river in the world is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The... View Details
Quick view The Gobi Desert by Molly Aloian This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will learn about the variety of habitats in this vast desert system that... View Details
Quick view The Vietnam War by Cath Senker Why was the Vietnam War so contentious, and how did one of the world's superpowers fail to defeat a much less wealthy and populous opponent? Why was the Vietnam War of such global significance and how has it affected people on both sides of the conflict?... View Details
Quick view The Vietnam War by Peter Benoit During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States was involved in a long, bloody struggle to determine the future of Vietnam, a small nation in Southeast Asia. Back home, the war became one of the most controversial issues of the era. Millions of Americans... View Details
Quick view What Caused the Vietnam War? by Sarah Levete The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial and galvanizing conflicts in modern history. To better comprehend why so many nations became involved in the war, this wide-ranging volume delves into the many causes of the conflict, from French... View Details
Quick view The Korean War by R G Grant Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index; Front one war to the next -- The Korean War erupts -- The tables turned -- The Chinese enter the War -- Fighting to a halt -- Stalemate and negotiation -- Consequences of the War -- Profiles of... View Details
Quick view The Tiananmen Square Massacre by Wil Mara Following the death of Mao Zedong, China experienced rapid political and economic reform throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. As these changes took effect, many Chinese people were inspired to push toward democracy. However, the country's Communist... View Details
Quick view China by Mason Crest Explore the whole history of this amazing land, from its earliest days through the arrival of European visitors to the tumultuous days from which modern China emerged. Read about the philosophers, poets, and emperors of ancient China and travel through... View Details
Quick view Japan by Mason Crest For thousands of years, the island nation of Japan remained proudly isolated, developing a culture with roots in ancient religions, rites, and beliefs. As time went on, the people began to take their place in the world, and that foundation of unity... View Details
Quick view Gandhi by DK Publishing A new addition to the "Eyewitness" series, "Gandhi" brings alive the story of one of the most respected and revered men in modern history. Tracing his life from his childhood through his involvement in the struggle for Indian independence and the... View Details
