Juvenile Nonfiction-History Books

"Catholic Voyages in History" is a lovingly reprinted series of the old "Voyages in History" series, complete with imprimaturs. Progressively moving through history, beginning with ancient Egypt and moving through the five books of the series, covering grades four through eight, the series is...

Introducing COUNTRY JUMPER, a young world traveler, with an engaging personality. He will guide readers on a tour around the world and expose them to many different cultures.Children can step on board with COUNTRY JUMPER as he educates them on each country with a...

Since prehistoric times, ships have undergone many changes. With 75 percent or 3/4ths of our earth covered with water, transportation by water is important. What do you think was one of the oldest known types of boats invented by humans? Learn how ships have...

Wrapped in adventure, the Scout and Jet series teaches history and science to elementary school aged kids. In this book the kids travel back in time and meet Mary Anning, who was instrumental in advancing our scientific knowledge.Author: Theophany EystathioyISBN-10: 0995255202ISBN-13: 9780995255203Publisher: Little PhDsLanguage:...

Wrapped in adventure, the Scout and Jet series teaches history and science to elementary school aged kids. In this book the kids travel back in time and meet Roy Chapman Andrews, who was instrumental in advancing our scientific knowledge.Author: Theophany EystathioyISBN-10: 0995255229ISBN-13: 9780995255227Publisher: Little...

The Professor and Mrs P3674 take primary school age children on an entertaining journey, following a group of archaeologists as they excavate a Bronze Age village and discover how people lived four thousand years ago.Author: David FrankelISBN-10: 0992433290ISBN-13: 9780992433291Publisher: David FrankelLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/03/2018Pages: 52Format:...

Find the Alphabet Letters in Pictures of Hopkinton and follow the Marathon Mile by Mile from Hopkinton to Boston.Author: Gael DalyISBN-10: 0991092309ISBN-13: 9780991092307Publisher: ConverpageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2013Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

This non-fiction children's book is basically a travelogue for the young inquisitive reader. The book allows the children to travel with Bedbug on his adventurous journeys. The objective is to introduce children to Medieval, Neanderthal and Pre-Druid periods in the history of mankind, and...

Author: Gael DalyISBN-10: 0982585411ISBN-13: 9780982585412Publisher: ConverpageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/27/2009Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

Find the alphabet letters in the pictures of Miami Lakes, learn about the town and enjoy a joke or riddle on every page.Author: Gael DalyISBN-10: 0982073380ISBN-13: 9780982073384Publisher: ConverpageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2009Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

A companion to "Historic Boys," these are the stories of girls--and women--who changed and influenced history with acts of courage and daring. Compiled from stories that appeared in "Saint Nicholas" magazine in 1887.Author: Elbridge Streeter BrooksISBN-10: 0918736072ISBN-13: 9780918736079Publisher: Castle Keep PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2000Pages: 240Format:...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind castles and forts around the world that are reported to be haunted. Using a narrative style, the book tells the debunked and unexplained stories of paranormal occurrences in the castles of royals and the forts...

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it! History leaps from the page in this completely...

Between 1920 and 1945, America transformed from a nation that had isolated itself from the rest of the world after World War I to the globe's strongest democracy after the Allied victory in World War II. The contributors of this volume explore the events...

The peace achieved at the end of World War II quickly gave way to a tense standoff between the democratic West and the communist East. This anthology covers an era of international intrigue and domestic turmoil as America faced not only a nuclear arms...

In the chilly night of April 15, 1912, the luxury passenger liner Titanic slipped quietly beneath the waves of the North Atlantic Ocean. How could this engineering marvel, renowned for its safe and ultramodern design, have been fatally damaged by the light touch of...

As the growing specter of Nazi anti-Semitism threatens a German Jewish family's existence, they send their twelve-year-old daughter to safety in America. The letters written by Sam Kahn to his daughter, Thea, in Chicago, and her vivid recollections of that time in her young...

December 7, 1941 changed life forever. Uprooted from her Michigan home, a young girl moves with her parents, to a primitive desert near old Palm Springs in an effort to save her father's life. Experience WWII through her eyes as she faces challenges that...

The Ninth Child describes: 1. My family background dating back to the year 1970.2. My life experiences as a Black child growing up in a family of 12 in Texas.3. My experiences as a teacher, administrative assistant, and drug prevention counselor in the inner-city...

This book reveals many instances of personal behavior and historical significance that contribute to the successful career of an individual in many different assignments during the cold war period that will pique your interest in the history of those times. "A decorated combat leader,...