Educational: History
Capstone Press Abner Doubleday and Baseballs Beginning
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£8.54
Capstone Press Betsy Ross and the US Flag Separating Fact from
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£8.54
Capstone Press Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
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£8.54
Capstone Press Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride
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£8.54
Capstone Press The First Thanksgiving
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£8.54
Capstone Press Immigrants Who Served the Nation
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£8.50
Capstone Press The Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand
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£9.49
Capstone Press Lewis and Clarks Compass
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£9.49
Capstone Press The Greensboro Lunch Counter
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£9.49
Capstone Press The Spotsylvania Stump
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£9.49
Capstone Press Science in King Tuts Tomb
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£9.49
Hachette Children's Group We Dug Up the World: Unearth Amazing Archaeology
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£15.37
Capstone Press Titanic: an Interactive History Adventure (You
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£9.49
Capstone Press California Gold Rush: an Interactive History
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£9.49
Capstone Press Dust Bowl: an Interactive History Adventure (You
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£9.49
Capstone Press The Dust Bowl: An Interactive History Adventure
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£25.99
Capstone Press Scoop on Clothes, Homes, and Daily Life in
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the
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£17.09
Capstone Editions Unstoppable
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
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£9.26
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and
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£9.49
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Bluenose
£15.15
Kids Can Press The Kids Book of Canadian History
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£16.14
Chicago Review Press The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21
Book SynopsisHistory explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation’s history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.Trade Review"Offers students a crash course on a subject that has spawned countless books and movies, and it's fun as well as informative." --KLIATT
£16.10
Chicago Review Press A Kid's Guide to Native American History: More
Book SynopsisHands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Ma’o-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide.Trade Review"A wealth of information and activities for classroom teachers or parents creating a home learning program." -- Kirkus Reviews
£16.10
Chicago Review Press Heading West: Life with the Pioneers, 21
Book SynopsisHeading West traces the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children from the colonial beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in late 20th century Alaska. In many respects, life in the backwoods and on the prairie was similar to modern life—children attended school and had daily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and social events. But unlike today, pioneers lived against a backdrop of isolation, harsh weather, disease, and even plagues of locust. And for Native Americans, the westward expansion of settlers posed the most direct threat to their centuriesold cultures. But pioneer life was not all hardship. Settlers were able to build lives and communities, and experience a freedom brought on by new possibilities. Author Pat McCarthy has woven dozens of firsthand accounts from journals and autobiographies of the era to form a rich and detailed story. Readers will find more than 20 activities to help them better understand their pioneering ancestors. Children will churn butter, dip candles, track animals, play Blind Man’s Bluff, create a homestead diorama, and more. And before they finish, readers won’t have just headed west, but back in time as well.
£14.20
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's
Book SynopsisWe''ve Got a Job tells the little-known story of the 4,000 black elementary, middle and high school students who voluntarily went to jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in May 1963. Fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi''s and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.''s precept to "fill the jails," the students succeeded in desegregating one of the most racially violent cities in America. The astonishing events surrounding the Children''s March are retold here from the perspectives of four of the original participants.
£21.24
Red Wheel/Weiser Homework Helpers: U.S. History (1492 - 1865):
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£11.39
Pelican Publishing Co Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave: 1841-1853
Book SynopsisThe best firsthand account of the slavery experience, this autobiographical story, originally published in 1853, has been rewritten to make it accessible to younger readers. Northup, a family man and hack driver in upstate New York, was kidnapped, whisked away from his home, and sold into slavery.
£15.29
Chicago Review Press Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the
Book SynopsisSkipping Stones Multicultural & International Awareness Books Honor Award No modern tragedy has had a greater impact on race relations in America than the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. A 14-year-old black boy from Chicago visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955, Till was taken from his uncle’s home by two white men; several days later, his body was found in the Tallahatchie River. This grotesque crime became the catalyst for the civil rights movement.At age 12, author Simeon Wrightsaw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at a white woman at a grocery store; he was sleeping in the same bed with him when Emmett was taken; and he was at the sensational trial. This is his gripping coming-of-age memoir.Trade Review"Fascinating... there is much to learn here... Simeon Wright is just the latest in a long line of writers who find the Emmett Till story compelling, but his perspective and proximity are critical to a full understanding." -- Chicago Tribune"Crystal clarity and blistering prose... [A] powerful, important memoir. Simeon's Story is a story you must read." -- Savannah Morning News"Wright's story is chilling, and his honest account will hook readers from the beginning." -- School Library Journal"Simeon's Story is one that must be heard and never forgotten. In simple, plain language, Wright describes an event that shocked the conscience of the nation and gave birth to the modern-day Civil Rights Movement in America." -- John Lewis, U.S. congressman"A compelling read." -- Kirkus Reviews
£13.25
Lerner Publishing Group The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
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£9.90
YWAM Publishing,U.S. Count Zinzendorf: Firstfruit
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£11.98
YWAM Publishing,U.S. Brother Andrew: God's Secret Agent
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£12.16
Mark Twain Media Exploration, Revolution, and Constitution, Grades
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£12.59
Mark Twain Media Industrialization Through the Great Depression,
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£12.59
Mark Twain Media Westward Expansion and Migration, Grades 6 - 12:
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£12.59
Mark Twain Media Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction, Grades 6
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£12.59
Mark Twain Media Medieval Times, Grades 5 - 8
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£12.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Language of Angels: A Story About the
Book Synopsis2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award2017 National Jewish Book AwardIn 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost—until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person''s perseverance can make a real difference.Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon’s illustrations bring Ben Zion—and the rebirth of Hebrew—to life.A compelling emotional journey — Publisher''s WeeklyA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover—and his family — Kirkus ReviewsA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves — BooklistHebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person''s perseverance on an entire people — School Library Journal
£14.39
Cengage Learning, Inc P is for Palmetto: A South Carolina Alphabet
Book SynopsisThis volume captures the diverse features of South Carolina with flowing verse for younger readers and solid expository text for older children.
£17.55
Sleeping Bear Press N Is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet
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£18.04
Cengage Learning, Inc The Edmund Fitzgerald: The Song of the Bell
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£17.60
Sleeping Bear Press N Is for Our Nation's Capital: A Washington DC
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£17.05
Pelican Publishing Co Declaration of Independence from A to Z, The
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co George Washington: an Interactive Biography
Book SynopsisBecome a part of history with this interactive book about George Washington! From the documents that drafted a nation to hand written notes from George Washington himself, this book is a treasure trove of historical information. Opening with a detailed description of Washington's death from a common infection and his harrowing final moments, each chapter is meticulously researched and documented with reference material and fascinating details of Washington's life. Inside hidden pockets and envelopes are documents, letters, and interesting facts guaranteed to keep even the most jaded readers enthralled as they learn about one of America's founding fathers and the first president of the United States.
£28.79
Pelican Publishing Co Voices of the Dust Bowl
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£17.09
Astra Publishing House Camping with the President
Book SynopsisImagine a U.S. president on a camping trip! It seems unlikely today, but in May 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt dismissed his Secret Service men to go camping with John Muir, the world-famous naturalist.For three glorious nights and four days in California's Yosemite National Park, the two men talked about birds, giant sequoia trees, glaciers, as well as the importance of preserving wilderness for future generations. They slept under the stars, built blazing campfires, and enjoyed the beauty and the uniqueness of the area. Setting aside new national parks and monuments became one of the cornerstones of Roosevelt's presidency and was a direct result of this camping trip.Author Ginger Wadsworth and illustrator Karen Dugan carefully researched this true story, relying on primary documents and working closely with experts in the field.Trade ReviewCalifornia Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Silver Honor Book"Wadsworth's research is sound, her writing spritely and her information interesting."—Kirkus Reviews"An informative and enjoyable introduction to two of America's early environmental champions and to the early history of our national parks."—Booklist"A beautifully told story. . . . This glimpse back in time gives valuable insight to a president that made the environment and preserving our natural resources a priority."—Library Media Connection
£12.99
Astra Publishing House Black and White: The Confrontation between
Book SynopsisIn the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs, author Larry Dane Brimner first covers each man's life and then brings them together to show how their confrontation brought about significant change to the southern city. The author worked closely with Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute as well as with Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and his wife to bring together this Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's book, and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year.Trade Review★ "For readers new to the subject, the biographies will be a vivid, informative introduction, but even those who have some familiarity with the landmark events will learn much more here. . . . A penetrating look at elemental national history." -- Booklist, starred review★ "A clean, graphically interesting design abets a well-researched, engaging narrative that contributes a more nuanced view of the period than is often seen. (author's note, further reading, source notes, index)" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Can stand alongside Russell Freedman's Freedom Walkers (Holiday House, 2006) and Brimner's own Birmingham Sunday (Calkins Creek, 2010) as fine examples of both civil-rights history and photo-biographies." -- School Library Journal
£15.07
