Reis, R: The Dust Bowl
Describes the factors that led to the Dust Bowl conditions, how those affected coped, and what can be learned from the tragedy, considered by many to be one of America's worst prolonged environmental disasters.
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
57,90 CHF
Lace, W: The ""Hindenburg"" Disaster of 1937
On May 6, 1937, the celebrated airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people. The Hindenburg disaster was so great it effectively ended the practice of using dirigibles for passenger use. ...
Hersteller: Facts on File Ltd Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
64,90 CHF
Manning, P: Chemical Bonds
Modern life is made up of a mind-boggling array of materials. A simple drinking cup, for example, might be made of Styrofoam, paper, or glass, depending on the drinkers needs at the moment. Home storage cabinets can be made of metal, ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
68,90 CHF
Worth, R: Kim Jong II
North Korea has been a communist dictatorship since shortly after the end of World War II. Ruled by the iron hand of Kim Il Sung, the nation struggled economically compared to South Korea, which engineered an economic miracle.
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
54,90 CHF
Sheafer, S: Roh Moo Hyun
Roh Moo Hyun, a farm boy from humble beginnings, became president of the Republic of South Korea in December 2002. Although his administration was marred by scandal, there is no denying that Roh's leadership and democratic agenda helped ...
Hersteller: Facts on File Ltd Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
54,90 CHF
Kusky, T: Earthquakes
Focuses on the furious power of nature unleashed and the massive devastation that is often a result of the relentless forces that build up within the Earth. This reference provides readers with an understanding of how, why, and where ...
Hersteller: Facts On File Inc Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
68,90 CHF
Abrams, D: Ehud Olmert
At the age of 28, Ehud Olmert became the youngest member of Israel's parliament, the Knesset. Slowly, he climbed the Israeli political ladder, adjusting his views and positions as the times and public opinion changed, until he achieved ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
54,90 CHF
Koestler-Grack, R: The Johnstown Flood of 1889
On May 31, 1889, the people of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, got the surprise of the century, one that claimed the lives of more than 2,200 men, women, and children. In the mountains that overlooked the booming coal-and-steel town, the ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Slavicek, L: Israel
Established by a 1948 United Nations mandate, which divided the area known as Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, the nation of Israel has remained steadfastly resilient in its short history. UN partition greatly reduced the land ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Ellwood, R: The Encyclopedia of World Religions
The Encyclopedia of World Religions. Revised Edition provides young adults with reliable, unbiased information on the world's religions, from ancient times to the present day. In about 600 entries--with 115 new to this edition--this ...
Hersteller: Facts on File Ltd Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
112,00 CHF
Doak, R: Struggling to Become American, 1899-1940
Struggling to Become American: 1899-1940 covers Puerto Rican and Cuban immigration, along with Mexican migration, and spotlights Latinos who fought for the United States during World War I. Students will also learn about conditions on ...
Hersteller: Facts On File Inc Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
58,90 CHF
Lebanon
Presents a history of Lebanon and offers a discussion of its role in the Middle East of the twenty-first century.
Hersteller: Facts on File Ltd Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
61,90 CHF
Marcus, M: Sleep Disorders
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. Recent research suggests that those who get less than the recommended eight hours a night are more likely to become sick and die sooner than their well-rested counterparts. ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
68,90 CHF
Siege -Lib
A detailed and well illustrated study of 16th-century life during a military siege of a city. Based on a composite of several battles, this uses dramatic storytelling to show life behind the defensive wall as well as in the attacking ...
The Jaguar: Help Save This Endangered Species!
Known as the largest and most powerful cat in the Americas, the jaguar is a fierce and ferocious hunter. Sadly, this felines numbers are dwindling due to threats from cattle ranching, mining, loss of habitat, and illegal hunting. Author ...
Crompton, S: Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell uttered the words that would inaugurate a new era in human communication: "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you." Bell was speaking through his new invention: the telephone. Though his name is the ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Wagner, H: Iran
Home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, Iran's historical and urban settlements date back to 4000 BCE. It occupies a strategic position in international energy security and world economy due to its reserves of ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Crompton, S: The Sinking of the ""USS Maine
Early in 1898, the battleship USS Maine was sent to Havana. Then, on the night of February 15, the Maine blew up in Havana Harbor with the loss of 260 lives. This book examines the historical circumstances leading up the destruction of ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Wagner, H: The Outbreak of the Civil War
On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired on federal troops stationed at Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina. With that, the Civil War had begun. For nearly four years, the conflict that divided the United States into North ...
Hersteller: Chelsea House Publishers Lieferzeit: 1-2 Werktagen
62,90 CHF
Romeo and Juliet
Informationen zur Reihe: Oxford School Shakespeare enthält den ungekürzten Text der Stücke mit Anmerkungen und Erklärungen. * Jede Seite ist in zwei Spalten gegliedert, Text und Anmerkungen stehen nebeneinander * Zeichnungen ...
