Educational: History

For more than three decades, most countries of the world have viewed Libya as a radical, unstable nation.

Iran-or Persia, as it was known until the 1930s-is home to one of the world's oldest cultures.

The Silent One is Jonasi, sent from the sea as a baby to grow up in an isolated Pacific village.

From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.

The story of Alexander the Great is one of the most amazing andenthralling that history has to offer.

Few writers have had nearly the same effect on the English language as William Shakespeare.

The United States boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans ideas about their country have grown as well.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

The issue of slavery had divided the nation for decades, but problems came to a head after the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

The Vietnam War was more divisive than any conflict in U.

Open this picture book, and welcome to Australia!

Open this picture book, and welcome to Australia!

The history of the Middle East is long and complex.

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this second book in a brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures.

This is American and World History 101 made easier to remember.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven small kingdoms--Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, al- Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah--located on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Hanna and her nanna were picking flowers.

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.

In this childrens story, Remila decides she does not want to go to school anymore.

A painter, poet, sculptor, and more, Michelangelo was one of the most important artists that ever lived.

The forgotten Women of Ireland is about Bridget and Mary Garahy together with approximately four thousand other women from Ireland.

The Iranian Revolution and the Resurgence of Islam examines the history and ideology of the modern Islamist movement, discussing the Iranian Revolution, other examples of revolutionary Islamism during the 1980s and 1990s, and the state of jihadism today.

The Cold War in the Middle East, 1950-1991 examines American and Soviet involvement in the Middle East, and how each superpower's policies and alliances contributed to its overall Cold War strategies.

The story of Alexander the Great is one of the most amazing andenthralling that history has to offer.

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures.

Let's walk through the many beautiful sites in North America!

As a child, Albert Einstein was quiet and awkward.

Go around North America and learn about the best places to visit even before you have your papers ready.

Saudi Arabia is a young kingdom with an ancient legacy.

A fun, funny, and informative guide to the weird world of American politics How does the president get his job?

The Ottoman and Qajar Empires in the Age of Reform examines the two major Muslim influences on the region, discussing the effect of incursions by European powers and the internal reforms undertaken by Ottoman and Qajar leaders in response during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Though small and resource poor, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays a crucial role in the affairs of the volatile Middle East.

Known for his art, inventions, and ideas, Leonardo da Vinci is the definition of a "e;Renaissance Man,"e; someone able to succeed in many different areas.

Arab-Israeli Relations, 1950-1979 examines the history of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, discussing such important events as the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, the June 1967 War, and the 1978 Camp David Accords.

Nearly 5,000 years ago, on the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert, one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations began to flourish.

Isaac Newton's exploration of the world around him has shaped the direction of science for the last few hundred years.

Modern life would be very different without the ideas of brilliant Greek scholar Archimedes.

Read about impressive castles and famous medieval knights!

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous and influential painters who ever lived.

History holds important lessons that shape the future.

In 1892, a magazine writer named Francis Bellamy came up with a simple 23-word statement of loyalty to the United States of America.

Established in 1946, the Syrian Arab Republic is at the heart of the Middle East.

Tensions in the Gulf, 1978-1991 examines events in the Persian Gulf region from the time Saddam Hussein came to power in Iraq through the conclusion of the 1991 Gulf War.