History - Kids

Readers will learn about the early years of Hillary Clinton and how she got her start in politics. They will also learn about her political career and her two attempts at the presidency. This title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great...

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Titanic's maiden voyage, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid going down with the ship, of course From trying to help spot icebergs to getting off the sinking ship safely,...

The Sadako Sasaki story and her struggle with the A-bomb disease.Author: Deb Sheffer, Brenda Wright, Walter EnloeISBN-10: 1463621361ISBN-13: 9781463621360Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2011Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

Author: Shahkeh Yaylaian SetianISBN-10: 1462884237ISBN-13: 9781462884230Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2011Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 12/16/2011

The Horse Indians is the story of the history of the Wind River Wyoning Eastern Shoshoni Indians that left that region in 1500 and traveled into northern Texas and New Mexico. They subsequently came to be called the comanche Indians and the "LOrds of...

Author: Fawn Carl, Lanita LovercheckISBN-10: 1450004423ISBN-13: 9781450004428Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/08/2010Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

The Story of Mankind offers a marvelous tour of history. Beginning with ancient myths, it takes us through the aftermath of World War I. In its pages we meet scoundrels and ruffians and poets; we engage with Pericles, Mohammed and Metternich, Confucius and Savonarola...

Aim for the high score and become an expert on the history of video games with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! This Level 3 reader is part of an exciting nonfiction series about...

Get the complete story of the Yankees, from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter--with twenty-seven World Championships in between--in this "enormous home run" (Kirkus Reviews) of a middle grade adaptation of Pinstripe Empire, a celebrated keepsake for every baseball fan full of black and white...

It's the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to go to work to keep from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper apprentice in an English factory? Emigrate from Ireland in order to work in the New England...

From the bluff overlooking the Ohio River Valley in Madison, Indiana, Madison State Hospital celebrated its 100th Anniversary on August 23, 2010. The collaboration of the hospital's Executive Cabinet and select departmental leaders have created this rich account of the first 100 years. Explore...

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from war-torn East Germany. From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, thousands of people fled the communist regime in East Germany to the freedom of West Germany. Additional features include a Fast...

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from Alcatraz. This notorious island prison was home to hundreds of inmates, dozens of whom risked their lives to escape captivity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a...

Read Taking a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.Author: Rebecca RissmanISBN-10:...

"This book about the exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of Earth's orbit and reach the moon, tells the story of these three brave men, the frantic rush to get their rocket ready, and the...

Find out how inventions such as the lightbulb and the automobile have changed the way we live by reading Then and Now.Author: Mary LindeenISBN-10: 1429679727ISBN-13: 9781429679725Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.80w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

Mighty monarchs, powerful presidents, legendary leaders ... discover more than 100 true stories of magnificent men who changed the world. They're kings wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines of change, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nations,...

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...

Kids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the...

Do you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love That's Sneaky, the most surprising and suspenseful information that we're legally permitted to print. Jam-packed into this top secret title is the most classified...

From visiting the pumpkin patch, to bobbing for apples, to picking out a favorite costume, Halloween is a magical time for young children. The fun and festivities are captured in this book, with full-color illustrations and simple easy-to-grasp text. In the spirit of this...

Every kid knows the famous Green Monster from Boston: the beloved wall over left field at Fenway Park. But what about the other Green Monster-the ugly, green metal Central Artery that carried thousands of commuters over Boston every day? Our hero Tony, and his...

The con artists in this book pursued a variety of ambitions--making money, winning wars, mocking authority, finding fame, trading an ordinary life for a glamorous one--but they all chose the lowest, fastest road to get there. Every hoax is a curtain, and behind it...

The con artists in this book pursued a variety of ambitions--making money, winning wars, mocking authority, finding fame, trading an ordinary life for a glamorous one--but they all chose the lowest, fastest road to get there. Every hoax is a curtain, and behind it...

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...

Young readers are invited to look into the past! Come inside and learn of the scientific tools and techniques used to study events in history and solve some of the most famous mysteries of the past. Look at the work of anthropologists and archeologists...

From the Compton's Cafeteria and Stonewall riots in the 1960s, to the decriminalization of homosexuality, and marriage rights, this thoughtful title examines the continuing fight for LGBTQ human and legal rights. Using fascinating primary and secondary source material, readers will gain insight into this...

Arguably the most valuable franchise in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have proven that fans fuel the game - despite a much-lamented half-century Stanley Cup drought. This vibrant book tells the story of the Leafs' 100 years of colorful coaches, irascible owners, and...

Founded by a brash boxing promoter in 1926, the New York Rangers was the first U.S.-based NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. Packed with stories about quirky players, coaches, owners, and team rivalries, this book is a treat for hockey lovers and Rangers...

Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, spent 25 of his 26 seasons in the NHL with one team: the Detroit Red Wings. One of the Original Six, the Red Wings are revered for having 58 players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, appearing numerous times...

"A leisurely and edifying journey of discovery." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Why do people collect things? With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums -- and the many artifacts lovingly stored there -- on display in a whole new...

A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects--earthly and celestial--reflecting the time in which each poet lived. A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era....

With clarity and humor, Martin Jenkins and Satoshi Kitamura take readers on a fascinating tour of the history of money. What can take the form of a stone with a hole in the middle, a string of shells, a piece of paper, or a...

"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." -- School Library Journal (starred review)An inspiring biography of a woman who rose from a bleak world of poverty and...

The world is a fascinating place, and I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags uses some irresistible questions to get kids thinking about the world beyond their doorstep. From the basics on what makes a country, to interesting customs and cultures around the world, each...

Find out about the exciting life of Emily Davison. Read about her childhood and learn about the marches and protests of the WSPU. Discover what happened at the Epsom Derby and how women finally got the vote in Britain. A simple fun picture quiz...

SUPERHERO LIKE ME: THE TRUE STORY OF CHAMPIONS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD is a vibrant and adventurous learning experience that invites readers to explore the courageous and riveting stories of more than 30 authentic leaders of the past and present whose contributions to the...

Explore the many forms money has taken around the world and through history, from doubloons of ages past to contemporary credit cards.Author: Betsy MaestroISBN-10: 0688133045ISBN-13: 9780688133047Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/1995Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 10.34h x 9.00w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Upper...

Marvelosissimothe Mathematical Magicianmeasures magnificently Your favorite wizard is back -- and ready to explore the invention of length, weight, and volume measurements. How tall is Moonbeam, the unicorn? How long are the whiskers of Jello, the cat? And just how heavy is that darling...

A strong sea breeze and a ship on the horizon Aye, it'll be a good day to be a pirate. Have you ever wondered why pirates became pirates? Read on to know why.Author: Liam O'DonnellISBN-10: 1410987035ISBN-13: 9781410987037Publisher: RaintreeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.50h...

America, always revered as the land of opportunity, is rich in stories about ambitious, determined individuals who worked hard and built businesses of their own. Yet, few people know about the many African American entrepreneurs who helped shape the American dream. This collection brings...

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 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 Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643-1715 Depth component....

A compelling narrative of Jewish history from Biblical times to the present day. Written for young adults, it provides the historical basis for an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice.Author: Mitchell SilverISBN-10: 061595734XISBN-13: 9780615957340Publisher: Boston Workmen's...

Over the course of history men and women have lived and died. In fact, getting sick and dying can be a big, ugly mess--especially before the modern medical care that we all enjoy today. "How They Croaked "relays all the gory details of how...

This is a book arising from the first Women's Marches on January 21, 2017 written by retired teacher and principal Dr. Penny Mc Donald from the US Pacific Northwest. The simple English text recognizes the variety of marches all over the world on that...

Every dollar travels from person to person in a different way. Matt finds a dollar on his way home from school and uses it to buy shoelaces from Eric. Eric spends the dollar on bubble gum at the corner store. Jennifer, who happens to...

Where can you eat dinner under the sea? Which country has the most pyramids? Can a church become a swimming pool?Including a stunning central gatefold map that opens out to reveal where all 80 structures are located, this book is a visual celebration of...

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further,...

This title looks at adventure world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...