Author: Robert M. Edsel
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338251317
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Robert M. Edsel brings the story of his #1 NYT bestseller for adults The Monuments Men to young readers for the first time in this dynamic, narrative nonfiction project packed with photos. Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt.As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers -- museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men -- found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men (Scholastic Focus)
Author: Robert M. Edsel
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338251317
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Robert M. Edsel brings the story of his #1 NYT bestseller for adults The Monuments Men to young readers for the first time in this dynamic, narrative nonfiction project packed with photos. Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt.As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers -- museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men -- found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338251317
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Robert M. Edsel brings the story of his #1 NYT bestseller for adults The Monuments Men to young readers for the first time in this dynamic, narrative nonfiction project packed with photos. Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt.As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers -- museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men -- found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
The Greatest Treasure
Author: Amit Garg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484969144
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Peter stumbles upon a treasure map and decides to set out on a long adventure along with several animals. Will they find the Greatest Treasure?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484969144
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Peter stumbles upon a treasure map and decides to set out on a long adventure along with several animals. Will they find the Greatest Treasure?
America's Greatest Treasure Ship
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578529318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578529318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Great Treasure Hunt
Author: Rose Mary Berlin
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The reader is invited to join Rainbow Fish and his friends in finding clues to help locate a treasure hidden in the Coral Reef.
Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The reader is invited to join Rainbow Fish and his friends in finding clues to help locate a treasure hidden in the Coral Reef.
The Monuments Men
Author: Robert M. Edsel
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1599952653
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The book that serves as the basis for the acclaimed George Clooney major motion picture, The Monuments Men. At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuhrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy: "degenerate" works he despised. In a race against time, behind enemy lines, often unarmed, a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others, called the Monuments Men, risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destruction of thousands of years of culture. Focusing on the eleven-month period between D-Day and V-E Day, this fascinating account follows six Monuments Men and their impossible mission to save the world's great art from the Nazis.
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1599952653
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
The book that serves as the basis for the acclaimed George Clooney major motion picture, The Monuments Men. At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuhrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy: "degenerate" works he despised. In a race against time, behind enemy lines, often unarmed, a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others, called the Monuments Men, risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destruction of thousands of years of culture. Focusing on the eleven-month period between D-Day and V-E Day, this fascinating account follows six Monuments Men and their impossible mission to save the world's great art from the Nazis.
Around the World
Author: David Anson Russo
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781442443433
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book of full-color puzzles, the selfish sleuth Sir Gordon is searching the whole world over to find Pembleton Derby’s twelve golden goblets. Take on the challenge and travel to foreign lands, looking for hidden treats in each locale. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the golden goblets—and a whole lot more.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781442443433
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book of full-color puzzles, the selfish sleuth Sir Gordon is searching the whole world over to find Pembleton Derby’s twelve golden goblets. Take on the challenge and travel to foreign lands, looking for hidden treats in each locale. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the golden goblets—and a whole lot more.
The Great Treasure Hunt
Author: James R. Spillman
Publisher: True Potential
ISBN: 9780976781172
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Would you like to know: Where the greatest treasure in the world is buried? Why Russia will attack Israel? The secret behind the battle of Armageddon?
Publisher: True Potential
ISBN: 9780976781172
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Would you like to know: Where the greatest treasure in the world is buried? Why Russia will attack Israel? The secret behind the battle of Armageddon?
No Greater Treasure
Author: Shoshana Lepon
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9780944070628
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The author culls stories of extraordinary women from the Talmud and Midrash and skillfully weaves dialogue and detail to bring these inspiring figures to life. Sixteen true Jewish heroines and their unforgettable contributions to our legacy of faith.
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9780944070628
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The author culls stories of extraordinary women from the Talmud and Midrash and skillfully weaves dialogue and detail to bring these inspiring figures to life. Sixteen true Jewish heroines and their unforgettable contributions to our legacy of faith.
The Greatest Treasure on Earth
Author: Basheer Jones
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Children's book created to help young girls see the beauty within.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Children's book created to help young girls see the beauty within.
The Treasure of the Great Reef
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description