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1	Exploring the Titanic more books like this by Robert D Ballard, Ph.D. add to wishlist An exploration of the first and last voyage of the "Titanic" as well as the author's discovery of the remains of the wrecked ship. Illustrated with color paintings and photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.90! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Century for Young People more books like this by Peter Jennings, Jennifer Armstrong (Adapted by), Todd Brewster add to wishlist Through the vivid first-person accounts, the most thrilling--and terrifying--events of the past 100 years come to life in his age-appropriate volume adapted from the bestseller "The Century." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist Discover the marvelous stories of the world's modern nations with the newest volume of this read-aloud series. see all copies from $13.19! new only from $13.27! \| SVS
4	Titanic: Ghosts of the Abyss more books like this by Mireille Majoor add to wishlist Based on the new 3-D film by "Titanic" director James Cameron, this book is chock-full of new information, with more than 20 3-D photos and illustrations and a cool 3-D viewing mask. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
5	An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800 more books like this by Toby E Huff add to wishlist An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800, tells the colorful story of a pivotal period in human history, an era that is crucial to understanding our own times. The expansion of trade and city life, the spread and reform of religious institutions, the rise of regional empires and local feudal regimes, and revolutionary advances in science and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	Fall of the Berlin Wall: The Cold War Ends more books like this by Nigel Kelly add to wishlist A discussion of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.19! \| SVS
7	The Kingfisher Atlas of the Modern World more books like this by Dr. Simon Adams add to wishlist Beautiful hand-illustrated maps bring the story of human civilization up to date, examining the world from 1800 to the present day. Circling the globe, this atlas features amazing tales of trade, war, innovation, and conquest. Each map focuses on a major region, exploring the conflicts, changes, and social movements that took place during a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.59! \| SVS
8	Let's Go to the Beach: A History of Sun and Fun by the Sea more books like this by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk add to wishlist This history of beach fun looks at seaside bathing from historical and sociological standpoints. Among other things, readers will learn how salt water taffy came into existence and the many odd things that beach-goers used to wear in order to help them learn to swim--including webbed gloves and wings. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.90! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Political Revol O/18th,19th,20th Cen (Chel Found) more books like this by Tim McNeese add to wishlist An encyclopaedic survey of political revolutions, covering three centuries; In addition to substantial essay-length entries, Political Revolutions features sidebars and timelines, a chronology, bibliography, primary documents source, and appendices McNeese and Crompton examine the origins and nature of selected political revolutions in the past ... see all copies from $5.59! new only from $5.59!
10	The Painter's Eye more books like this by Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jane Jordan add to wishlist This introduction to contemporary American art and the artists who create it includes reproductions of over 25 paintings, as well as interviews with the artists and photographs of them at work. Also includes a glossary, short biographies of the artists, a bibliography, index, and suggestions for further reading. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	World Atlas of the Past: Modern Times Volume 4: 1815 to the Present more books like this by Dr. John Haywood add to wishlist This volume in the World Atlas of the Past series combines 34 newly rendered full-color maps with exquisite art and photographs and engrossing narrative to trace the history of civilization in the Modern Age, from 1815 to the present. This state-of-the-art book boasts extensive coverage of the countries of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, ... see all copies from $3.40! new only from $3.40! \| SVS
12 view cover	The 1960s more books like this by Tim Healey add to wishlist This series presents a photographic account of eight distinct decades of the 20th century. Images have been carefully chosen to reflect the mood of the period and are accompanied by detailed captions exploring themes such as fashion, music, films, and sports, and highlighting important figures and events. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.35! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Scams!: Ten Stories That Explore Some of the Most Outrageous Swindlers and Tricksters of All Time more books like this by Andreas Schroeder add to wishlist Ten true stories of some of the biggest scams in history -- both hilarious and bewildering. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Child Slavery in Modern Times more books like this by Shirlee Petkin Newman add to wishlist Who were the first slaves? What was slavery's impact on a country's economy? How could slavery coexist with ancient and modern democracies? The History of Slavery answers these questions and more as it vividly documents the impact of slavery throughout time and around the world--from ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, to the Middle Passage and Civil ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.92! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Industrial Revolution more books like this by William Dudley (Editor) add to wishlist This anthology traces the evolution of the United States from a collection of small agricultural colonies to an industrial giant -- a development that radically changed how Americans worked and lived. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $86.34! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Cold War more books like this by Valerie Bodden add to wishlist There are days that make history, and then there are days that shape the world. This title examines how this event caused global change. see all copies from $5.39! new only from $25.51! \| SVS
17 view cover	The 20th Century more books like this by Barrons Educational Series (Creator), Vittorio Giudici add to wishlist This fascinating survey divides the century into four periods. First is 1900-1914; 1914-1945, dominated by two world wars; 1945-1970; and 1970 to the present. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
18 view cover	The Cuban Missile Crisis: To the Brink of War more books like this by Paul J Byrne add to wishlist Over 13 days in October 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over Soviet missiles discovered on the island nation of Cuba. The wrong decision by either President John F. Kennedy or Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev could have been devastating. see all copies from $6.27! new only from $7.39! \| SVS
19 view cover	Children's History of the 20th Century more books like this by Dorling Kindersley Publishing (Creator) add to wishlist This lavishly illustrated, chronologically organized reference gives children an unparalleled overview of this most eventful of centuries. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $47.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Cold War more books like this by Michael G. Kort add to wishlist Covers the long ideological conflict between the communist world and the Western democracies from the end of World War II to the collapse of communism in Europe in 1990. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
21 view cover	The Sinking of the Titanic more books like this by Jim Whiting add to wishlist see all copies from $3.29! new only from $27.11! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Cold War: A MyReportLinks.com Book more books like this by R Conrad Stein add to wishlist Complete library of histories of each of the 14 major wars fought by the USA to support the curriculum. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.02! \| SVS
23 view cover	You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Mill Worker!: A Grueling Job You'd Rather Not Have more books like this by John Malam, David Antram (Illustrator), David Salariya (Creator) add to wishlist Features: - Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread - High interest topic for children of all ages - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations - The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series - Includes ... see all copies from $5.47! new only from $5.47! \| SVS
24 view cover	A Brush with the Past: 1900-1950 the Years That Changed Our Lives more books like this by Shirley Hughes add to wishlist Shirley Hughes' rich narrative paintings and finely observed line illustrations are interwoven with fascinating details, capturing the atmosphere of the era. Stunning double-page spreads offer poignant snapshots of life, from an elegant Edwardian picnic to afternoon tea in the trenches during the First World War. Each spread is followed by a ... see all copies from $10.99! new only from $14.63! \| SVS
25	Technological Revolution more books like this by Greenhaven Press (Creator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.99! \| SVS

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