Timelines of everything: from woolly mammoths to world wars

Explore 13 billion years of history in the comfort of your own home! Journey through time and discover how some of the world's greatest events unfolded.

Pathogenesis: A history of the world eight plagues

According to the accepted narrative of progress, humans have thrived thanks to their brains and brawn, collectively bending the arc of history. But in this revelatory book, Professor Jonathan Kennedy argues that the myth of human exceptionalism overstates the role that we play in social and political change. Instead, it is the humble microbe that wins wars and topples empires.

The curse of the Mummy: uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb

During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings.

Revolusi: Indonesia and the birth of the modern world

Praise for revolusi Drawing on hundreds of interviews and eyewitness testimonies, David Van Reybrouck turns this vast and complex story into an utterly gripping narrative, written with remarkable historical clarity and filled with tragedy and passion. A landmark history, Revolusi cements Indonesia’s struggle for independence as one of the defining dramas of the twentieth century and entire…

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through…

Countries around the World : New Zealand

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ISBN/ISSN

9781406235432

Collation

48p; ill; col; pbk

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Call Number

919 COL c

Countries Around The World North Korea

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ISBN/ISSN

9781406235562

Collation

48p; ill; col; pbk

Series Title

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915 RAU c

500 facts World War 2 history for kids

You don't need a long, boring textbook to learn about history! Starting with the events that set the stage for war and finishing with its aftermath

Toys Long Ago

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ISBN/ISSN

9780736817219

Collation

8p; ill; col; pbk

Series Title

Yellow Umbrella Books

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900 CIP t

A real short history of nearly

Explore the mysteries of the universe without ever leaving your home! Bill Bryson takes on the world of science and answers questions big and small, perfect for curious readers looking to learn outside of the classroom! Did you know that: • Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you? • If …