Where is the Kremlin? /
Hopkinson, Deborah,
Where is the Kremlin? / by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Dede Putra. - 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
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.
"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.
Ages 8-12.
9781524789749 (pbk) 9781524789756 (hc)
2019004444
Kremlin (Moscow, Russia)--Juvenile literature.
Moscow (Russia)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Juvenile literature.
DK602.3 / .H67 2019
947/.31
Where is the Kremlin? / by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Dede Putra. - 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
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.
"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.
Ages 8-12.
9781524789749 (pbk) 9781524789756 (hc)
2019004444
Kremlin (Moscow, Russia)--Juvenile literature.
Moscow (Russia)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Juvenile literature.
DK602.3 / .H67 2019
947/.31