Juvenile Nonfiction-History Books

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2015 A/AS Level History. Written for the AQA A/AS Level History specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print Student Book covers The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 Breadth component. Completely matched...

Wrapped in adventure, the Scout and Jet series teaches history and science to elementary school aged kids. In this book, Scout and Jet travel back and time and meet Jean Champollion and Howard Carter, two scientists who unlocked the mysteries of Egypt.Author: Theophany EystathioyISBN-10:...

When the Nazis take twelve-year-old Jan's family away, Jan finds shelter with friends. But a year in their attic becomes too much for him and he ventures into the dangerous streets of the city, where he finds refuge in the old Jewish cemetery and...

The Adventures of Pookie Presents: My Family Tree.Explore your family tree with this interactive book and workbook. Paste pictures, write notes and stories, use stickers or color to make it a memorable keepsake. Author: Rebecca YeeISBN-10: 0692160620ISBN-13: 9780692160626Publisher: Adventures of PookieLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 50Format:...

"Young women looking for inspiration will surely find it" (Booklist") in these profiles of forty-six movers and shakers who made their mark before they turned twenty.This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides forty-six illustrated examples of strong, independent female role models, all...

Find out more about the biggest secrets behind the scenes in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Matt ScheffISBN-10: 1680784986ISBN-13: 9781680784985Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2016Pages: 32Format:...

Find out more about the top tag teams in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Matt ScheffISBN-10: 1680784994ISBN-13: 9781680784992Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2016Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title examines a devastating historic event - the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Compelling text describes the scene of the powerful earthquake and its aftermath, including efforts to rescue survivors, provide medical attention, and rebuild the affected areas. Features include a table of contents,...

Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of one of mankind's deadliest pandemics, The Flu. Readers...

This title compares classic star Wayne Gretzky and contemporary champion Sidney Crosby. From shooting and passing to creativity and leadership, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the rink. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 15: Political Developments in the United States (1945-1980) and Canada (1945-1982) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 1, Prescribed Subject 5: Conflict and Intervention of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. A brand new title in our second edition series to support study of the revised syllabus,...

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table.Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries (20th century) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 17: Civil Rights and Social Movements in the Americas Post-1945 of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to...

Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist, in this fascinating kids' biography. Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to...

Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinary things, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come explore their secrets! They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to stop and...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 2, World History Topic 9: Evolution and Development of Democratic States (1848-2000) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and written by...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 16: The Cold War and the Americas (1945-1981) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 2, World History Topic 8: Independence Movements (1800-2000) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and written by experienced IB History examiners...