Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Penguin Young Readers Contenders
Book SynopsisThe true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. This picture book teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports.Charles Bender grew up on the White Earth Reservation in Northwestern Minnesota. John Meyers was raised on the Cahuilla reservation in Southern California. Despite their mutual respect for each other's talents and their shared dedication to Native representation in baseball, the media was determined to pit them against each other.However, they never gave up on their dreams of being pro baseball players and didn’t let the supposed rivalry created by the media or the racism they faced within the stadium stop them. They continued to break barriers and went on to play a combined total of nine championships.With text by Traci Sorell and illu
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Random House USA Inc Caste Adapted for Young Adults
Book SynopsisIn this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Times bestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize?winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power?which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal.
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Random House USA Inc History Smashers The Underground Railroad
Book SynopsisMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans'' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn''t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!
£15.60
Random House USA Inc Amistad The Story of a Slave Ship
Book SynopsisAn amazing chapter in American history is now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line.In 1838, a slave ship named the Amistad took hundreds of kidnapped Africans on a long journey across the Atlantic. But the brave captives would not give up their freedom, taking over the ship so they could sail back to their homeland. This History Reader is not to be missed. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
£6.57
Random House USA Inc Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Book SynopsisUntil now, you've only heard one side of the story: the discovery of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective.When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes stepping off of the Mayflower, ready to start a new country. But the truth is, Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists didn't arrive to a vast, empty land ready to be developed. They arrived to find people and communities living in harmony with the land they had inhabited for thousands of years, and they quickly disrupted everything they saw.From its discovery by Europeans to the first Thanksgiving, the story of America's earliest days has been carefully misrepresented. Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how Ame
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Random House USA Inc Slavery and the African American Story
Book SynopsisUntil now, you've only heard one side of the story: how slavery began, and how America split itself in two to end it. Here's the true story of America from the African American perspective.From the moment Africans were first brought to the shores of the United States, they had a hand in shaping the country. Their labor created a strong economy, built our halls of government, and defined American society in profound ways. And though the Emancipation Proclamation wasn't signed until 300 years after the first Africans arrived, the fight for freedom started the moment they set foot on American soil. This book contains the true narrative of the first 300 years of Africans in America: the struggles, the heroes, and the untold stories that are left out of textbooks. If you want to learn the truth about African American history in this country, start here.
£15.11
Random House USA Inc Songs of America Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisAn adaptation for young readers of the outstanding adult bestseller by Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Jon Meacham and Grammy Award–winning artist Tim McGraw celebrating America and the music that shaped it.Songs of America explores the music of important times in our history—the stirring pro- and anti-war music of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War; the folk songs and popular music of the Great Depression, the fight for women’s rights, and the Civil Rights movement; and the music of both beloved and lesser-known poets, musicians, and songwriters from Colonial times to the twenty-first century. Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham and Grammy Award–winning artist Tim McGraw present the songs of patriotism and protest that gave voice to the politicians and activists who moved the country forward, seeking to fulfill America’s destiny as the land of liberty and justice for all.&nb
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Do We Know About the Loch Ness Monster
Book SynopsisThe What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the Loch Ness Monster really lurking beneath Scottish waters, or is it just a myth? Find out all that there is to know about the most famous aquatic cryptid! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes What Do We Know About?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous crytpids, mysteries, and more.Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake''s history dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster''s existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not it is real in this captivating book for young readers!
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Childrens Blizzard of 1888
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Childrens Blizzard of 1888
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Donner Party
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Book SynopsisLearn how envy and racism led to the tragic destruction of the thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in this thought-provoking addition to the New York Times bestselling What Was? series!Before May 31, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was aflourishing neighborhood of 10,000 Black residents. There, Black families found success and community. They ran their own businesses, includingbarbershops, clothing stores, jewelers, restaurants, movie theatres, and more. There also were Black doctors, dentists, and lawyers to serve the neighborhood. Then, in one weekend, all of this was lost. A racist mob tore through the streets, burning everything to the ground and killing scores of innocent residents. Learn about what led to one of the worst moments of racial violence in America''s history in this nonfiction book for young readers.Trade ReviewPraise for What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? by Caleb Gayle"A comprehensive accountof this important historic atrocity, this accessible volume is not to be missed."—School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? by Caleb Gayle"A comprehensive accountof this important historic atrocity, this accessible volume is not to be missed."—School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Frida Kahlo
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Penguin Putnam Inc Qué es la Serie Mundial
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Jerusalem
Book SynopsisLearn all about Jerusalem - a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Jerusalem
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Random House Children's Books Exclusion and the Chinese American Story
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Random House USA Inc The First Woman Cherokee Chief Wilma Pearl
Book SynopsisFind out all about Wilma Pearl Mankiller, the first woman Cherokee chief whose image will appear on a 2022 US quarter, in this Step 3 Biography Reader.In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She had to convince her people that the chief should be the best person for the job, man or woman.Before the English came to what is now the United States, Cherokee women and men shared the leadership of the tribe. This created balance. But the English colonists told the Native People that men should be in charge. It stayed that way for many years, until Wilma Pearl Mankiller made history. She used the concept of gaduji, of everyone helping each other, to make the Cherokee Nation strong. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots and popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.Trade Review“This work is historically accurate on an underrepresented topic in the curriculum.” —School Library Journal
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Penguin Young Readers I am Gandhi
Book SynopsisAdvocate for peace and nonviolent revolutionary Gandhi is the 12th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
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Penguin Putnam Inc Cramm This Book
Book SynopsisYou can take a stand for justice. You can raise your voice to make a difference. You can find your way to make a mark and change the world.But first?you need to know what the actual F is going on in it.Today?s world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. Headlines and newscasters and posts are coming at us from all sides, each talking about the latest issues and injustices, and everyone with their own opinion on how to solve the problems of the day. It?s enough to make anyone?s mind melt. Right?Enter: Cramm This Book, your one-stop-shop for the scoop behind the scoop of the day. This is the read you need to understand everything from how the conflicts in the Middle East got going to where Black Lives Matter and Me Too actually began to what the full deal is with all of the wildfires and hurricanes we see each year. Important topics to read more about? We think so too. From the founder of The Cramm, a news outlet by and for the incredible Gen Z activists who are already shaping our global future (really!), this book is a dive into the history that''s made the world what it is today. Dip in for more on the wars, the movements, the disasters, and more?and get to know WTF is really going on.Are you ready to take to the streets and take on the world? Then Cramm This Book and get going. The future is ours. What are you waiting for?Praise for Cramm This Book:* Insightful, balanced, and nuanced [with a] final message [that] is a direct challenge to readers: now that you understand these problems, are you going to do something about them? --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW*Seltzer?s authorial tone is easygoing, self-aware, honest, and inviting while delivering crucial and sensitive information . . . This is an ideal work for readers seeking a starting point for world knowledge and societal activism. --Kirkus ReviewsA super helpful resource for social studies classes and catching up on social, economic, and political events. --School Library JournalTrade ReviewPraise for Cramm This Book:* "Insightful, balanced, and nuanced [with a] final message [that] is a direct challenge to readers: now that you understand these problems, are you going to do something about them?" --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW** "This highly informative text explains to Gen Zers that they not only have a voice, but the power to use it . . . a timely, useful, and much-needed title." --School Library Connection, *STARRED REVIEW*"Seltzer’s authorial tone is easygoing, self-aware, honest, and inviting while delivering crucial and sensitive information. . . . This is an ideal work for readers seeking a starting point for world knowledge and societal activism." --Kirkus Reviews"A super helpful resource for social studies classes and catching up on social, economic, and political events." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Young Readers El Proyecto 1619 Nacieron sobre el agua
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Random House USA Inc The Mona Lisa Vanishes
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Random House USA Inc A World Without Summer
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Random House USA Inc Hick
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Ponce de León
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Penguin Putnam Inc Qué es la Estatua de la Libertad
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Historia del mundo
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Langston Hughes
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Do We Know About the Nazca Lines
Book SynopsisHow did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain.Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story. Were the Nazca Lines created by ancient cultures thousands of years ago, or could they have been alien landing site
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Random House Children's Books History Smashers Salem Witch Trials
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Cleopatra
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Industrial Revolution
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Random House Children's Books Abolition and the African American Story
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Random House Children's Books Oh Say Can You Say Dinosaur All About Dinosaurs
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DK Eyewitness Viking
Book SynopsisBecome an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings.This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to Vikings, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Viking gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of the history of these Nordic explorers, including images of original artifacts, lots of intriguing facts and how the used to live. Using full-color photographs to break down the topic, chil
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Eyewitness Viking
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Penguin Young Readers Knight
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Timelines of Extraordinary Lives
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Is Lunar New Year
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Penguin Young Readers Group Qué fue el Titanic What Was the Titanic Spanish
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Random House USA Inc History Smashers Ancient Egypt
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Penguin Young Readers The Met Knights Discover Press Out Play
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Penguin Young Readers Eyewitness Presidents
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Penguin Young Readers Eyewitness Presidents
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