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History

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Women Writers Hidden in History

For thousands of years, women in many cultures were excluded from or limited in education. This meant that others told their stories for them. This fascinating book shines a light on women… More →

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Workers' Rights

From limiting the working day to eight hours to forming unions and protecting children in the labor force, the rights of workers has long been, and still remains, a fascinating and important… More →

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World War I: 1914-1916 - A Terrible New Warfare Begins

This compelling book follows the events of the first few years of World War I. After the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, war was declared by Europe's five great… More →

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World War I: 1917-1918 - The Turning of the Tide

Events in 1917 had a dramatic influence on the course of World War I. This exciting book about the second half of World War I details the effects of the political revolution in Russia and the More →

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World War II: History's Deadliest Conflict

This series takes a detailed look at the course of events that led up to World War II and the conflict's lasting impact on the world. Readers will learn how the worldwide economic boom and… More →

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World War I: Remembering the Great War

Marking the 100th anniversary of World War I, this series takes a detailed look at the course of events in the Great War and the conflict's lasting impact on the world. The different periods… More →

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World War I: The Cause for War

This fascinating title sets the world scene in the years before the start of World War I. Readers will get a snapshot of the political and social climates of the five great European powers:… More →

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Writers

Writers chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of remarkable female writers from around the world. Events and ideas explored include WWI, censorship, how a book is published,… More →

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Your Guide to Castles and Medieval Warfare

Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on… More →

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Your Guide to Government

Your Guide to Government takes a vast and complex topic and presents it in an accessible and meaningful way for young readers. The four new titles in this series are designed to support… More →

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Your Guide to Knights and the Age of Chivalry

Meet the knights of the Age of Chivalry. This exciting title explores the work of a knight, from jousting tournaments and codes of honor to battlefields and life on campaign. Also examined… More →

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Your Guide to Medieval Society

Meet the people of the Middle Ages - from the lowly peasant to the royal court. This fascinating book reveals Medieval society and the realities of everyday life according to social class,… More →

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