Juvenile Nonfiction-History Books

Grace and the Flag tells the story of Grace Wisher, a real-life 13-year-old African American indentured servant in the early 1800s who made a little-known, but significant contribution to American history during a time of rampant discrimination and injustice. Indeed, Grace made a very...

Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun...

From bloomers to boxers, everyone wears underwear One part humor, one part history, A Brief History of Underpants explores the evolution of fashion's most unmentionable garment. Gain a whole new understanding of underthings as you: Learn which ruler was buried with over 100 pairs...

Discover 25 women who designed their own futures. From dancers to musicians to artists, these women drew from their imaginations and dreamed of the impossible.Author: Rebecca StanboroughISBN-10: 0756566614ISBN-13: 9780756566616Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.90w x 0.20d

Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perseverance, and hard work go a long way.Author: Rebecca StanboroughISBN-10: 0756558689ISBN-13: 9780756558680Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

Discover 25 women who challenged the stereotypes of what it means to play like a girl. These women worked to even the playing field and steppped up to score points for women all around the world.Author: Rebecca StanboroughISBN-10: 0756566592ISBN-13: 9780756566593Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Discover 25 women who challenged the stereotypes of what it means to play like a girl. These women worked to even the playing field and steppped up to score points for women all around the world.Author: Rebecca StanboroughISBN-10: 0756566150ISBN-13: 9780756566159Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Discover 25 women who designed their own futures. From dancers to musicians to artists, these women drew from their imaginations and dreamed of the impossible.Author: Rebecca StanboroughISBN-10: 0756566177ISBN-13: 9780756566173Publisher: Compass Point BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 64Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 10.70h x 9.60w x 0.70dReview Citation(s): Booklist...

Author: Peter KentISBN-10: 0753475200ISBN-13: 9780753475201Publisher: KingfisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2019Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.40d

Before 1918, the Boston Red Sox were unstoppable. They won World Series after World Series, thanks in part to their charismatic pitcher-slugger Babe Ruth. But some people on the Red Sox felt the Babe was more trouble than he was worth, and he was...

A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time to give a taste of the...

Climate is a hot topic. Turns out, it's been a major mover and shaker since time began. Climate has made it possible for new species to evolve, yet has wiped out others. We might not think about it this way, but it has a...

50 Maps of the World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young travel lover, map maestro, or geography genius. Spanning the world from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, discover all you need to know about some of...

Fire up the grill From their origins in Germany to today, hamburgers have gone through a lot of changes. This low-level title uses engaging text and visuals to teach young readers how this favorite food came to be. Special features such as a timeline...

Grab your knife and fork and get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it with award-winning celebrity food editor and author Tanya Steel. This book includes 30 kid-tested and approved recipes inside Did...

This colorful book, the first history of Portugal for very young readers published in English, narrates the exciting history of one of the oldest nations in Europe from the time of the ancient Lusitanians to the contemporary moment. Written for elementary and middle school...

Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles march across the Kenyan savanna while lions lazily nap through the heat of the day. The nation's wildlife shares the land with the majority of Kenya's many tribes and other ethnic groups. Celebrate the life and beauty of Kenya through...

Most sightings of unidentified flying objects can be explained--but not all of them. Those that cannot be are the focus of investigation by UFO researchers. They use video cameras, binoculars, radar, and other technology together with eyewitness accounts to try and identify strange objects...

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with...

Guatemala is a nation filled with diversity! People with Maya and Spanish roots as well as other ethnicities bring a rich culture. The land houses black beaches, volcanoes, and highlands as well as a wide array of wildlife. Take a trip through the pages...