Your search returned 54 results in the Theme: history.
"For centuries, people misunderstood how the heart works. Even as organ transplants became more common, heart transplants remained dangerous. But... [Read More]
"For centuries, people misunderstood how the heart works. Even as organ transplants became more common, heart transplants remained dangerous. But small groups of pioneering doctors attempted this difficult surgery, changing the lives of patients"--
Theme: History
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a... [Read More]
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a... [Read More]
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep... [Read More]
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were limited or misguided. In 1929, the accidental discovery of the first antibiotic, a bacteria-killing liquid called penicillin, kicked off a medical revolution. The use of this new treatment has saved countless lives from World War II soldiers and to modern hospital patients. Explore current issues in antibiotics and the best ways to fight bacteria in this graphic history.
Theme: History
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported... [Read More]
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported... [Read More]
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
Theme: War/Children and War, History
Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the... [Read More]
Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the world, discover the shifts in phone technology that shaped modern communication--and the people who made them happen. This graphic history also shows readers the big changes in design, size, and battery life that took place before mobile phones hit the center of popular culture.
Theme: History
Theme: History, Mystery
Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three... [Read More]
Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a homemade raft made of raincoats. Then they vanished. What happened to them? Explore the theories and discover why their escape has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
Theme: History, Mystery
Theme: History, Mystery
Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about... [Read More]
Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous treatments. The invention of tools such as the microscope changed everything, allowing doctors and scientists to see germs and study their effects. This vivid graphic history profiles the people who helped discover germs. Discover the ongoing breakthroughs in research--and germs' surprising benefits for safety and sustainable energy.
Theme: History
The story of the first successful airplane flight. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction. Use your reading... [Read More]
The story of the first successful airplane flight. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the Wright brothers, who changed our world by taking humans into the skies - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. First Flight is a beautifully designed reader all about the Wright brothers - from their childhood fascination with flying to taking to the skies in the Wright Flyer, and beyond. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about these inspiring inventors and flying heroes.
Theme: Level 4 Beginning Reader, Stem, History
Ancient myths of heroes and monsters! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction. Use your reading superpowers to... [Read More]
Ancient myths of heroes and monsters! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the exciting stories of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Greek Myths is a beautifully designed reader all about some of the most famous Greek myths that still fascinate us today - the battles between good and evil, and the larger-than-life characters and their incredible adventures. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about some famous gods and goddesses and the stories told about their adventures.
Theme: Level 4 Beginning Reader, History