Juvenile Nonfiction-History Books

Ordinary things often do not have ordinary histories. I bet you never knew about ketchup is the first book in a series that allow children to discover fun facts they can share with others, stump their teachers and impress their parents. Ketchup is a...

Imagine That tells the story of Little Miss Aubree and her mother going back in time visiting great African American heroes While doing so, she gets the chance to experience life as if she was living back in the day when these great people...

The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Written for...

Hanna and her nanna were picking flowers. ?We must have some Rosemary, ? said Nanna, breaking off some pieces from a green bush with little blue flowers. ?Rosemary is for remembrance, and tomorrow is Anzac Day.? As Hanna helps her nanna make a wreath,...

Read about how and why the Vikings are hailed as history's greatest ship builders and seafarers. Through this book, your child will learn about the reasons why the Vikings had to travel by sea to find other lands. What were the navigation systems that...

When the Great Depression hit, millions of families were affected but the degree of effect varied greatly between cities and farms. In this 4th grade history book, we're going to learn about the differences between city and farm life during the Great Depression. Use...

Tony's Christmas Lights and Other Poems brings joy to your celebration of Christ's birth. Virginia Hoppes describes the awesome wonder of Christmas...sometimes in the most surprising places.Author: Hall F. Duncan Ph. D., Virginia HoppesISBN-10: 1535438916ISBN-13: 9781535438919Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2016Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight:...

These exciting and informative books will turn any young reader into a sports fanatic Learn all about the history of the world's most entertaining sports like football, basketball, and soccer. With easy text and thrilling pictures, these hi-lo books will have all young readers...

Discover the Red Bay, East End, British Virgin Isands, in this book that captures the spirit of the place as it was decades ago. From berthing boats on a daily basis, swimming in beautiful waters, and enjoying visits by sailors from Her Majesty's ships...

Part of the Gross Science series, here's a book flush with facts on the number-one topic of interest to kids: going number two! Overflowing with the science and history of poop (and pee), Poopy Science covers everything kids ever wanted to know (and more!)...

Enjoy the adventure, awe and miracle that is the story of Moby Dick and Jonah, a story for all the family.Author: Herman MelvilleISBN-10: 1523690372ISBN-13: 9781523690374Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/25/2016Pages: 506Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.02d

Tet is the 3-day observed the Lunar New Year celebrating harvesting season in South East Asia with rich cultural heritage of agricultural tradition. Tet Cake the the tale of how the tradition started.Author: Tuoc Chau, Tien ChauISBN-10: 1519252404ISBN-13: 9781519252401Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Sharks cause swimmers around the world to shake with fear. Should you really be afraid? Learn more about these amazing predators in this photo-filled book. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table...

Do spirits haunt the world? Do ghosts come back to bother the living? Read these spooky stories about famous ghosts...and decide for yourself! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents,...

Spinning webs, climbing walls, gobbling up flies and insects...spiders have pretty cool lives! Learn more fascinating stuff about these crawly critters inside! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an...

Some of history's most ferocious meat-eaters--Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and Allosaurus--are all on the prowl for their next meals. Meet all these deadly dinos and more inside! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a...

Check it out! This book has the inside scoop on some of the best skateboarders in the world. Totally awesome! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and...

Meet the best players and most successful stars in the world's most popular game! Along with international big names, this book features top U.S. players, too! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a...

Have aliens from other worlds visited Earth? Do flying saucers exist? Read some spooky and amazing UFO stories in this out-of-this-world book. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an...

Smoke appears over a remote forest . . . and the smokejumpers leap into action! Ride along with these brave men and women and learn about how they do this dangerous job. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic...