Books with author Brian Williamson

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and this photo-filled book is perfect for teaching kids ages 6–9 about the conflict and its lasting impact. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the ultimate guide for any kid who is hungry to learn more about military history.When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy’s secret code? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the Allies’ victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and this photo-filled book is perfect for teaching kids ages 6-9 about the conflict and its lasting impact. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the ultimate guide for any kid who is hungry to learn more about military history.When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy's secret code? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the Allies' victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about-ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology-making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Heroes never return from adventure unchanged, and Gwendolyn Gray knows this better than anyone. She faces a new darkness within herselfwith no help or comfort from her friends Sparrow and Starling. On top of that, the City is only getting worse. When the Faceless Gentlemen return to menace her again, Gwendolyn escapes to the lands of the Fae. But even the dreamlike Faeoria holds dangers that even she could never have imagined. Gwendolyn must learn to master her magic and manage her internal struggles if she ever hopes to defeat the villainous forces that control the City, find Sparrow and Starling, and save the people she loves.

This photo-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the key facts, figures, and players of World War I. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who wants to learn more about military history.How did World War I start? Which statue was damaged in the lead-up to the United States entering the war? Which countries had the biggest army and the best weapons? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War I, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about both sides of the war—the Central Powers and the Allied Powers—as well as each country’s motivation for entering the conflict. Sections on military strategy and life during the war delve deeper into central subtopics, and detail how advancements in military technology like tanks and chemical weapons changed the course of battles all across the European continent.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, Findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.Explore pre-war Europe, the US's entry into World War I, the role of women during the War, the technology developed, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, propaganda, and much more. Become an expert on World War I and learn all about the key events that would shape the world. Read about the conditions that made a world war inevitable, and who the key players were. Written by an expert in the field, DK findout! World War I is a perfect addition to any home, school, or classroom library.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids.Did you know that the Allied powers used 33,000 camels in desert warfare? Or that more than 500,000 pigeons carried messages to the war’s front lines? Find out why!Perfect for young history buffs and fans of the Axis & Allies board games, DK findout! World War I is a highly visual world-history book sure to inspire the next amazing school project or report. Inside, author Brian Williams breaks down why the war began, how it was fought, and what brought it to an end.With this DK findout! book, you will:- Explore wartime technology, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, and propaganda- Pore over a detailed illustration of trench warfare that shows how trenches were set up and what’s inside- Learn about key players, such as Franz Joseph, Nicholas II, and Woodrow Wilson- Discover how battles in the skies were fought, and meet the “aces,” such as the Red Baron, who flew star fighters- See how the war was recorded through art, books, and movies, as well as how it is remembered today- and find out much, much more!The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about history—and everything else—at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.

Strap in, hang on, and remain seated. Keep your hands inside the story at all times--and enjoy the ride.It's a wide open galaxy out there and anything is possible. Adventure and opportunity await! All a freelance spacer needs is a good ship, a nose for opportunity, and a fistful of luck.But there's a downside. There's always a downside. The Big Black is a dangerous place and a single mistake can turn an adventurer into... it's best to not even think about it. The safe move is to be sensible and leave spacefaring and all the hazards that go with such foolishness behind and get a safe job groundside, complete with benefits and pension.What spacer worthy of the name would want that?Knockabout spacers Teller Skellum and Ord Hawmer have earned a name for themselves in certain circles, with the ship ARC Lance the tool of their trade - a strike sloop turned rapid transit transport that many call a smuggler's dream.When a legit transport job goes sour, Teller and Ord find themselves boxed in by a first-rate frame job and pursued by just about everything the galaxy can throw at them, making escape an unlikely prospect. With bounty agents, law enforcement, military forces, and more on their tails, things look grim for our intrepid adventurers - but there's good news! They have a wealth of options: death, prison, or clearing their names, and not a one will be easy.Not every mismatch has a foregone outcome and sometimes the underdog strikes back. Long odds and high stakes mean one thing: Roll with the punches or get busy landing a few of their own, what else is a knockabout to do?The Knockabouts, approximately 125,000 words. Presented free of DRM and chock full of chases, brawls, blaster fire, humor, high-octane adventure, and the literary equivalent of big budget special effects. How in the galaxy can such a small and portable package contain so much for such a low price? Lovingly crafted, ultra-lightweight, and hand selected electrons chosen for their entertainment retaining properties, that's how!

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Indus Valley Civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.