Screen LibraryWhere is the Kremlin? /
"Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost seven hundred years. Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian c...
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Penguin Workshop,
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| Publisher Address: | New York : |
| Publication Dates: | [2019] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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"Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost seven hundred years. Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. But this Moscow fortress has had its share of dark days. Follow along with author Deborah Hopkinson as she recounts the tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure that are part of this landmark's long history."--Provided by publisher. |
| Carrier Form: | 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm. |
| Audience: | Ages 8-12. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107). |
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9781524789749 1524789747 9781524789756 1524789755 9781544429984 1544429983 |
| Index Number: | DK602 |
| CLC: | K951.28-49 |
| Call Number: | K951.28-49/H797 |
| Contents: | Where is the Kremlin? -- The fort on the hill -- A princess arrives -- Ivan the terrible -- The Romanovs come to power -- Peter the Great -- Catherine the Great -- The Great Fire of Moscow -- The Russian Revolution -- World War II -- The Cold War -- Russia in the twenty-first century -- Timelines. |