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China is a land like no other, a land of over 1 billion souls and over 3,000 years of history. Ruled for millennia by mighty dynasties, its people are industrious and inventive, hardened by centuries of war, political upheaval and the ambitions of its leaders. From its early days under the First Emperor to the rise of Mao and the surveillance state being built by President Xi Jinping, this is the story of a fascinating nation that looks set to
...Introduce young basketball fans to the extraordinary history of the WNBA's Indiana Fever with a photo-laden narrative of the team's greatest successes. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers get the highlights of the team's superstars and memorable seasons as well as its playoff runs and one championship title. A colorful layout drives home the action, and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, such as Tamika Catchings
...Introduce young basketball fans to the extraordinary history of the WNBA's Chicago Sky with a photo-laden narrative of the team's greatest successes. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers get the highlights of the team's superstars and memorable seasons as well as its playoff runs and recent championship title. A colorful layout drives home the action, and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, such as Sylvia Fowles and
...For hundreds of years, the distinctive red coat that gave British troops their nickname was synonymous with an ideal of military discipline, tactical prowess and the (sometimes misplaced) might of empire. Now, discover the historical roots of the iconic redcoat, from their tentative beginnings in the Irish rebellions of the Elizabethan era to the New Model Army of Oliver Cromwell, its role in the Restoration of the British monarchy, and how this
...The All About History Book of the Wild West separates fact from fiction, uncovering the fights for survival and the gruelling trials of the American frontier. Trace the adventures that took people beyond the edge of the map in search of gold, new land and trade goods. Find out why Jesse James and his infamous gang robbed banks and trains and committed murder, how he met his grisly end and why he became an American legend. Learn about Native American
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