Series:

Turning Points in History

23 total works

Cover of The Moon Landing

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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Moon Landing 2nd Edition HB

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Fall of the Berlin Wall - The Cold War Ends (Cased)
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Pack B of 4 2nd Edition
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Pack A of 4 2nd Edition
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.

Cover of The Fall of the Berlin

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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Pearl Harbour paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points Votes for Women paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points In History: Fall of the Bastille Paper
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.

Cover of Turning Point: Fall of the Berlin Paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points In History: Assassination In Sarajevo Paper

Cover of Turning Points: The Moon Landing Paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points: The Printing Press Paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The End of Apartheid paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Steam Engine - A Breakthrough in Energy (Paperback)

Cover of Turning Points in History: Hiroshima The Shadow of the Bomb (Paperback)

Cover of Turning Points in History: Penicillin Paper
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The End of Apartheid - A New South Africa (Cased)
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Hiroshima - The Shadow of the Bomb (Cased)
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.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Moon Landing - The Race into Space (Cased)
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.