Summary:A humorous account of life and social conditions in colonies throughout the British Empire.
Summary:Part of the HORRIBLE HISTORIES series, a history of Scotland from the Dark Ages through to the 20th century, with information on subjects such as kings and queens, key historical figures, torture techniques, and ghostly myths.
Summary:An illustrated children's biography of George Washington which emphasizes how he used his virtues and high standards of conduct to establish a new nation.
Summary:A biography of Lincoln whose success story became the symbol of the American dream--the backwoods boy who by honesty, dignity, and kindness won the highest office in the country.
Rumi is regarded as one of Islam's greatest poets and sages. Today, hundreds of years after his death in 1271, milions of people all over the world read his beatiful poetry. n December of each year, the inhabitants of Konya, the town in Turkey where he lived and died, celebrate his memory. they play music and perform the special dancing for which his followers, the Whirling Dervishes are sp we…
The "Prince of Physicians" started his practice at an early age. Even as a teen in the eleventh century, Avicenna advised royalty and was famous for his extensive understanding of the human body. His beginnings as a child prodigy coupled with his persistent quest for knowledge contributed to Avicenna's reputation as one of history's most prominent physicians.
Summary:A biography of Cheng Ho, the most famous admiral of his time
Summary:A picture book chronicle of the life of children's book pioneer John Newbery describes how he imagined books filled with stories, science and games before becoming a celebrated author and publisher, changing the literary world forever
Konsep sekolah yang memerdekakan bukan lagi impian. Toto Raharjo mewujudkannya lewat SALAM, Sanggar Anak Alam. Sejak awal, SALAM berani menggunakan ideologi pendidikan dan kurikulum yang berbeda dari yang disahkan pemerintah. Itu sebabnya SALAM menjadi laboratorium pendidikan yang kerap dikunjungi para pemerhati pendidikan di Indonesia. Hampir tiga dekade ia bergiat di ranah pemberdayaan masyar…
Pernahkah kamu mengamati bintang indah di langit menggunakan teropong? Tahukah kamu siapa yang pertama menemukan teori lensa pada teropong? Hmm, siapa, ya kira-kira? Penasaran? Yuk, kita simak dan teladani kisah Ibnu Haitsam!