Juvenile Nonfiction-History Books

H. L. Menchen, "Bayard vs. Lionheart" Baltimore Evening Sun-Sunday 26 July 1920 said: "As democracy is perfected, the office of the president will more closely represent the inner soul of the people. On some great, and glorious day, the plain folks of our land...

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...

Upset with the news Mama and Papa told them one evening at supper, Jenny and Stella Rose couldn't believe they weren't going to have a Christmas this year. The year 1935, the great depression gripped Chicago and the entire nation. Many families were having...

Author: Chris DubbsISBN-10: 0595267351ISBN-13: 9780595267354Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2003Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.08w x 0.32d

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Award-winning author David Long and rising star Terri Po. A single spy can save thousands upon thousands of lives . . . From Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur, to Margery Booth, the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

An investigative history course directly accessible to all pupils at Key Stage 3. Each book provides teachers with all the material they require to develop fully their pupils' historical knowledge, skills and understanding.Author: Susan EdmondsISBN-10: 0521428467ISBN-13: 9780521428460Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/14/1993Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Written for the Cambridge International Examinations syllabus, Cambridge IGCSE India Studies adopts an enquiry based approach with a strong focus on investigating and analysing the emergence of contemporary India. In the process, it promotes the development of...

What was life like for native peoples in present-day North America before their lives were disrupted by European conquest? What was their day-to-day existence? How often did they wage war on other tribes? What did they use in religious ceremonies? Did they farm the...

A Canadian Pioneer picture book where a young girl gets an unusual Christmas gift and part of it goes missing This story is written for the enjoyment of children but also to intentionally create discussion and learning regarding the passage of time, traditions and...

Sara is ready to enjoy her summer but plans soon change as the war moves into her town. Life is about to change in many ways and Sara's family will learn some important lessons in Faith, Courage and the power of Kindness.Author: Marica Marini...

Sara is ready to enjoy her summer but plans soon change as the war moves into her town. Life is about to change in many ways and Sara's family will learn some important lessons in Faith, Courage and the power of Kindness.Author: Marica Marini...

Protesting against dams, protecting tigers, hugging trees, saving seeds, making room for elephants, battling mountains of waste, fighting air pollution, coping with soaring temperatures-India and its people have shared a remarkable relationship with the environment.From the Green Revolution to the National Action Plan on...

The countries in the world and the people who live in them are all very different. And that's the fun of it In some countries it is often freezing cold, in other countries, every day feels like summer. In Italy people curl spaghetti around...

'A Brief Illustrated History of Art' charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism, and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure...

It was the night of April 14, 1912. Jessie Sayre, a young orphan, tossed and turned in a feverish sleep. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, the Titanic cruised in the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward an unseen iceberg. Yet somehow Jessie sensed...

If we took time to examine the flames in our world--fires that have built civilizations, sparked entire religions, and literally changed the surface of the Earth--can you imagine how many questions we would have? The 50 questions in this book may be just the...

Who were history's smartest scientists? Who was voted "Most Likely to Have the Best Garden?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Scientists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn...