Pascal Janet B. Knihy

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series.

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.

"The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world."--Provided by publisher.

At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the Hindenburg was gone, people jumping from windows to escape. However, only 62 of the 97 crew members and passengers onboard survived. The exact cause of the disaster is still unknown and remains a fascinating historical mystery perfect for this series.

When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion. This book tells his story.

The west was at its wildest from 1865 to 1895, when territories west of the Mississippi River remained untamed and lawless. Famous for cowboys, American Indians, lawmen, gunslingers, pioneers, and prospectors, this period in US history captures the imagination of all kids and now is brought vividly to life.

Czy to prawda, że spadające jabłko podsunęło Newtonowi myśl o prawie powszechnego ciążenia? Czy to prawda, że właśnie on wyjaśnił, skąd się bierze tęcza? Jaką gałąź matematyki mu zawdzięczamy? Czy to prawda, że zajmował się alchemią z r�wnym zapałem, co i nauką? Odpowiedzi na te i wiele innych pytań znajdziecie w książce ?Kim był Isaac Newton??. Seria Wielcy i sławni przedstawia pasjonujące historie wybitnych naukowc�w, sławnych odkrywc�w i wynalazc�w, najpotężniejszych i najodważniejszych umysł�w, dzięki kt�rym ludzkość coraz lepiej poznawała otaczający ją świat. Jest to jednocześnie fascynująca galeria wzor�w dla każdej młodej osoby, kt�ra chciałaby im dor�wnać.