The Moon Landing

by Nigel Kelly

Published 27 November 2000
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. It contains important information on key people and events. It includes contemporary artwork and relevant photographs to help understanding of the issues. It is up-to-date and relevant for children of today. New editions feature a fresh new design. More primary sources add to the readers greater understanding of the era.


A discussion of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in what way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world. Each book recounts the chain of events and analyses their repercussions. Contains important information on key people and events.

This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world. Each book recounts the chain of events and analyses their repercussions. Contains important information on key people and events.

The Fall of the Berlin

by Nigel Kelly

Published 13 July 2007
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term.

A discussion of the events at Pearl Harbor. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

An examination of the introduction of votes for women, a major historical watershed. It recounts the chain of events leading up to this event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning point, assessing in what way this event really was one. The volume is designed to be thought-provoking, but its approach is direct and seeks to embrace the views of ordinary people. It ties in with the National Curriculum and features photographs, reproductions of source materials, eyewitness boxes, and a glossary and index.

Each of the titles in this series examines a major historical watershed. The authors recount the chain of events leading up to the event and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. They also evaluate the concept of a turning point, assessing in what way this event qualifies. Differing interpretations are discussed, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

A discussion of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.


A discussion of the moon landing. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in what way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

A discussion of the history of the printing press. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

A discussion of the history of the end of apartheid. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.



A discussion of the history of penicillin. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

A discussion of the history of the end of apartheid. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in what way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

Designed to tie in with the National Curriculum, this study of Hiroshima is one of a series examining major historical watersheds. The book recounts the chain of events leading up to the dropping of the bomb, and the repurcussions, both immediate and long-term. It also discusses the concept of an historical turning point, assessing in what way this really was one. Interpretations throughout aim to show how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

A discussion of the moon landing. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in what way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.