Author : Michèle Byam
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,67 MB
Release : 2000-06-14
Category : Armor
ISBN : 9780789458360
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 15,92 MB
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756689511
DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!
Author : Richard Holmes
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,94 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Battles
ISBN : 9780679973331
Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,75 MB
Release : 2008-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846033421
The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites.
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 33,74 MB
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756667623
Be an eyewitness to the adventurous - and dangerous -life of a knight with DK Eyewitness Books: Knight. Did you know caltrops - nasty spiked objects - were scattered over the ground before battle to injure animals or men who trod on them? Take a look at a knight's life, from young squires learning the trade to weaponry, armour and battle with Eyewitness: Knight.
Author : Neil Mallard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 42,57 MB
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756667976
Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vesselsarmed with nuclear missiles. Find out how these stealthy watercraft work and what it’s like to live below the waves in this unique and exciting guide that was created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum. Colorfulphotographs illustrate the technology used to build and navigate submarines andthe many ways they are used today. Take a look at the inside of a nuclear submarine, learn what a submariner’s daily life is like, discover what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the ocean, and much, much more! Discover the secret underwater world of submarines and submersibles
Author : Brian Lane
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756613860
Explores the many different methods used to solves crimes, covering such topics as criminal, detectives, and forensics.
Author : Joe Cribb
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,68 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780679804383
Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,75 MB
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1465450963
Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.
Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,20 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756645403
Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
