Publisher's Synopsis
Embark on a captivating journey with this enthralling collection of 32 individual true stories that shines a light on the pivotal moments and remarkable individuals who have shaped our world.
"Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family" is perfect for anyone aged 8 to 108 to delve into the extraordinary, entertaining, and engaging tales that have influenced the journey of the human race.
Every story is vividly brought to life with a fabulous full-color illustration.
From the gripping narrative of Apollo 13 to the strength and dignity of Rosa Parks, from the genius of Henry Ford to the sinking of the Titanic, from the Chernobyl disaster to the discovery of the DNA double helix, from the courageous Captain Cook to the pioneering Wright Brothers, and many, many more, each story weaves a rich, intricate tapestry of human endeavor, ingenuity, pride, struggles, and resilience.
As you turn these pages, you will travel across time, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, the sparks of revolutions, the quiet whispers of evolution that have defined civilizations, and meet the individuals who have helped define the world we live in today.
"Fascinating True Stories for the Whole Family" is a book you'll treasure for life.
The stories in this book include:
The Sinking of the Titanic
Henry Ford - The Man Who Changed the World
The Eradication of Smallpox
Rosa Parks - Strength with Dignity
The Chess Match of the Century
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
The Great Escape from Stalag Luft III
Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Inventor
The Remarkable Story of Apollo 13
Charlie Chaplin - The Comedy Genius
The Turing Machine and Alan Turing
The Wright Brothers' First Flight
The Discovery of King Tutankhamun's Tomb
The Chernobyl Disaster
Barack Obama - A Man of Destiny
The Survival of Juliane Koepcke
The Roman Empire
The Race to the South Pole
The French Revolution and the Rise of Napoleon
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Incredible Journey of Marco Polo
The Survival of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition
Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix
The Salem Witch Trials
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii
The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster
Henry VIII - The Tyrannical and Tortured Monarch
The Library of Alexandria
Captain Cook - A Man of Courage and Daring
The Mayflower
