Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs,...
Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world When th...
Learn the story behind the ten laws that have been the guiding light of Judeo-Christian belief. Not just about Moses, whose origin story leaves open questions, this book looks back at the time when the commandments were written, how the belief in one all-powerful God set the Israelites apart from other ancient peoples, and the roles the Ten Commandments have played in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also looks at what each individual commandment means and how together they form the basis of leading a moral life as well as forming a just government.
Learn the story behind the ten laws that have been the guiding light of Judeo-Christian belief. Not just about Moses, whose origin story le...
Who doesn't love a great mystery? This entry in the "New York Times"-bestselling series presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Includes a fold-out map. Illustrations.
Who doesn't love a great mystery? This entry in the "New York Times"-bestselling series presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances th...
Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues and the key players who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen. Illustrations.
Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look ...
