Educational: History
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc An Affectionate Farewell: The Story of Old Abe
Book SynopsisOld Bob was old Abe's horse and he was loyal and the manes of both horse and master blew haphazardly this way and that as their way across the prairies long before Old Abe became the most important President America ever had. Old Bob took his master over barely passable trails, across almost unfordable rivers, through endless reaches of tall grass and heavy rain which obscured any view, as Abraham Lincoln rode the circuit of his law practice often for months at a time. Their temperaments matched strong, calm, dependable and intelligent. Old bob was there when they voted Old Abe into the presidency of the United States of America. Old Abe was there in the parade to celebrate the Union victory covered in that special red white and blue blanket covered in tiny Union flags. Tragically he was there too as the nation mourned their assassinated President walking in a place of honor behind the hearse as Abraham Lincoln was borne through the streets of Springfield to the beat of muffled drums to be buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Old Bob and Old Abe is a story of companionship and honor, of a man who loved animals and men, and treated both with respect and dignity in a time in American History when Freedom was won.
£15.15
Roaring Brook Press We March
Book SynopsisOn August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation''s capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience.We March is one of Kirkus Reviews'' Best Children''s Books of 2012
£16.14
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers History Pockets: Ancient Rome, Grade 4 - 6
Book SynopsisBring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the projects in History Pockets-Ancient Rome. Students store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment and display.
£15.29
Triumph Books All You Can Be: Learning & Growing Through Sports
Book SynopsisIn this colorful volume, illustrated by elementary school students from the Chicagoland area, veteran All-Star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood shares the valuable principles he’s learned throughout life. The importance of education, working hard to attain goals, building character, maintaining integrity, and accepting responsibility are just some of the life lessons he shares. Aimed at any young dreamer looking to develop a successful personality—whether they want to be president of the United States, the best teacher in their school, or even a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs—Wood provides advice for every youthful go-getter. Sharing his own highs and lows, both on and off the baseball field, he also stresses the importance of family and friends, the positive power of laughter, and doing the right thing.
£14.20
Time Inc. Books Big Book of Who: 1001 Amazing Facts
Book Synopsis1001 Amazing Facts
£17.09
University Press of Colorado Discover Colorado
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£44.15
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers 7 Continents: North America, Grade 4 - 6 -
Book SynopsisHelp your students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources, and culture of North America! The 7 Continents: North America helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about the unique characteristics of North America.
£18.69
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers 7 Continents: South America, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher
Book SynopsisHelp your students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources, and culture of South America! The 7 Continents: South America helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about the unique characteristics of South America.
£18.69
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers 7 Continents: Asia, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher Resource
Book SynopsisHelp your students explore the landforms, political divisions, natural resources, and culture of Asia! The 7 Continents: Asia helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about the unique characteristics of Asia.
£18.69
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers 7 Continents: Europe, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher
Book SynopsisHelp your students explore the landforms, political divisions, natural resources, and culture of Europe! The 7 Continents: Europe helps student develop geography literacy while they learn about the unique characteristics of Europe.
£18.69
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers 7 Continents: Antarctica, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher
Book SynopsisHelp your students explore the landforms, climate, history, and wildlife of Antarctica! The 7 Continents, Antarctica helps student develop geography literacy while they learn about the unique characteristics of Antarctica.
£18.69
Chicago Review Press Double Victory: How African American Women Broke
Book Synopsis2014 Amelia Bloomer Top Ten ListDouble Victory tells the stories of African American women who did extraordinary things to help their country during World War II. In these pages young readers meet a range of remarkable women: war workers, political activists, military women, volunteers, and entertainers. Some, such as Mary McLeod Bethune and Lena Horne, were celebrated in their lifetimes and are well known today. But many others fought discrimination at home and abroad in order to contribute to the war effort yet were overlooked during those years and forgotten by later generations. Double Victory recovers the stories of these courageous women, such as Hazel Dixon Payne, the only woman to serve on the remote Alaska-Canadian Highway; Deverne Calloway, a Red Cross worker who led a protest at an army base in India; and Betty Murphy Phillips, the only black female overseas war correspondent.Offering a new and diverse perspective on the war and including source notes and a bibliography, Double Victory is an invaluable addition to any student’s or history buff’s bookshelf.Trade Review" Double Victory is a treasure trove of little-known African American history. Cheryl Mullenbach reveals the stories our parents and grandparents were too humble to tell. Read this book and, no matter how much you think you know, you will learn something new." Sherri L. Smith, author, Flygirl"Cheryl Mullenbach has done a great service in telling the stories of these determined black women who fought racial injustice two decades before the civil rights movement in order to win the right to fight fascism alongside their fellow Americans. Double Victory is at once heartbreaking and inspiring." Kathryn Atwood, author, Women Heroes of Word War II" Double Victory . . . spotlights the history of ordinary women who stepped up, spoke out, and defied the rules. These unforgettable African American women denied the America they had in favor of the America in which they hoped to liveand paved the way for the women who continue to create the America we have today." Tanita S. Davis, author, Mare's War"In this important new book, Mullenbach demonstrates how black women experienced World War II as a watershed event that ultimately led to more freedoms and equality." Maggi M. Morehouse, author, Fighting in the Jim Crow Army: Black Men and Women Remember World War II"This is an excellent title for expanding students' view of the Civil Rights Movement."-- School Library Journal"A valuable asset." -- Kirkus Reviews"Archival photographs throughout the entire book add to the value of this book, which is indeed, a Double Victory in many ways and a new and valuable addition to women's history, especially African American women."--Reading.org"A must read for anyone interested in WWII, Women's History, or African American History...an excellent resource for teachers who are interested in showing a different side of the war or the early Civil Rights Movement." --Reading Lark
£11.35
Chicago Review Press Kid's Guide to Arab American History
Book SynopsisWinner of:2014 Arab American Book Award, Children/Young Adult Category Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language, and religion, and have only recently begun immigrating to the United States. A Kid’s Guide to Arab American History dispels these and other stereotypes and provides a contemporary as well as historical look at the people and experiences that have shaped Arab American culture. Each chapter focuses on a different group of Arab Americans including those of Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, Egyptian, Iraqi, and Yemeni descent and features more than 50 fun activities that highlight their distinct arts, games, clothing, and food. Kids will love dancing the dabke, constructing a derbekke drum, playing a game of senet, making hummus, creating an arabesque design, and crafting an Egyptian-style cuff bracelet. Along the way they will learn to count in Kurdish, pick up a few Syrian words for family members, learn a Yemeni saying, and speak a little Iraqi. Short biographies of notable Arab Americans, including actor and philanthropist Danny Thomas, singer Paula Abdul, artist Helen Zughaib, and activist Ralph Nader, demonstrate a wide variety of careers and contributions.Trade Review"Chock-full of fascinating insights into a vibrant, inspiring community, punctuated by fun (even delicious) activities, this book taught me so much! Every American kid should read it, and every American grown-up, too." --Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Jingle Dancer"[The authors] have woven a rich tapestry of the Arab American experience for young readers. History, achievements, trails blazed, challenges faced, and material and social culture--all of it is rendered accessible through the stories of people and communities, some familiar and others much less well known. Numerous craft activities engage attention and imagination by tapping the senses." --Uma Krishnaswami, author of The Grand Plan to Fix Everything ." A Kid's Guide to Arab American History is the ultimate eye-opening introduction to Arab Americans! The authors have skillfully combined informative, engagingly written text with an impressive variety of imaginative crafts and activities from each of the Arab countries, suitable for elementary-age children. This book is just right for families, schools, and anyone who values the incredible richness of our immigrant American nation." --Elsa Marston, author of Figs and Fate: Stores About Growing Up in the Arab World Today"With its focus on interesting hands-on activities and fascinating profiles of notable as well as ordinary Arab Americans, this book will definitely help dispel many negative stereotypes. It's a much-needed resource that highlights the rich and diverse histories, traditions, cultures, and religions of the most dominant Arab American groups in the US. I highly recommend it." --Jama Rattigan, author of Dumpling Soup"This book is a delight to read; offering much-needed insights about our neighbors, Americans with Arab roots who have contributed so very much to our society." --Dr. Jack G. Shaheen, author of Guilty: Hollywood's Verdict on Arabs After 9/11"Filled with surprising facts, little-known tidbits, and plenty of information all of us need to know...the delightful and informative 'a-ha' moments throughout are many..."--BookDragon "An excellent book for classroom use and parents who wish to give their children a sense of all the cultures that make up the USA."--Bookloons.com"An excellent book for classroom use and parents who wish to give their children a sense of all the cultures that make up the USA."--Bookloons.com
£14.20
Chicago Review Press World of Her Own
Book SynopsisAn inspiration for any young person who loves the outdoors, wildlife, or science, A World of Her Own tells the stories of 24 brave women from different cultures, epochs, and economic backgrounds who have shared similar missions: to meet the physical and mental challenges of exploring the natural world, to protect the environment and native cultures, and to leave a mark in the name of discovery. Among the many bold women profiled are Rosaly Lopes, who worked for NASA and discovered 71 volcanoes on one of Jupiter’s moons; Helen Thayer, the first woman to walk and ski the Magnetic North Pole accompanied by only her dog; Kay Cottee, the first woman to successfully sail nonstop around the world completely unassisted; and Anna Smith Peck, who set the record for the highest climb in the Western Hemisphere at the age of 58. These and other engaging profiles, based on both historical research and firsthand interviews, stress how childhood passions and interests, perseverance, and courage led these women to overcome challenges and break barriers to achieve great success in their adventurous pursuits and careers. A bibliography and annotated list of exploration resources and organizations make this an invaluable resource for young explorers, parents, and teachers alike.Trade Review"This book was compulsively readable and while the biographies found here are pretty short, they whetted my appetite to read more about these wonderful women! This would be a great book to introduce younger readers to some really amazing personalities!" --A Bookish Affair"This book showcases women explorers from several continents and across two centuries. Just as varied as the subjects of their explorations are the range of life experiences that led these women to push against traditional boundaries and set them on the path toward discovery." --Kate Jackson, assistant professor, Department of Biology, Whitman College" A World of Her Own brilliantly conveys stories about women pioneers in science and exploration, many of whom not only rocked the cradle and kept house but also mastered a telescope, sextant, slingshot, artist canvas, ice axe, or plant press. This volume is bound to inspire many young women." --Meg Lowman, director, Nature Research Center at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and research professor, North Carolina State University"'Women of Action' series makes perfect addition to libraries in March." -- Curriculum Review"Girls 11 or 12 and up, especially those interested in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, will find this clearly-penned book inspirational. In fact, all girls will enjoy these amazing true tales, especially if they love nature, animals, the environment and physical challenges." --Arcamax" A World of Her Own dramatically describes the stories of women showing great perseverance and strength, and it is a collection that will appeal to middle and high school audiences." --Science Scope"These are fascinating, well-told stories, sure to intrigue readers." School Library Journal
£16.16
Chicago Review Press Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational
Book SynopsisAn inspiration for young people who love to design, build, and work with their hands, Women of Steel and Stone tells the stories of 22 female architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today. Engaging profiles based on historical research and firsthand interviews stress how childhood passions, perseverance, and creativity led these women to overcome challenges and break barriers to achieve great success in their professions. Subjects include Marion Mahony Griffin, who worked alongside Frank Lloyd Wright to establish his distinct architectural-drawing style; Emily Warren Roebling, who, after her husband fell ill, took over the duties of chief engineer on the Brooklyn Bridge project; Marian Cruger Coffin, a landscape architect who designed estates of Gilded Age mansions; Beverly L. Greene, the first African American woman in the country to get her architecture license; Zaha Hadid, one of today’s best-known architects and the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize; and many others. Practical information such as lists of top schools in each field; descriptions of specific areas of study and required degrees; and lists of programs for kids and teens, places to visit, and professional organizations, make this an invaluable resource for students, parents, and teachers alike.Trade Review"What caused a few women to counter the trends and choose these professions? What difficulties did they face in fields so new to them? And did the influences that marked their early histories reveal themselves in their work and careers? Anna Lewis's book raises these questions, central for young people considering the future." --Denise Scott Brown, cofounder, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates"A much-needed, clearly presented history." -- School Library Journal"Inspiring." -- Booklist"A truly inspirational read, this is the kind of book that will motivate young readers to learn more about a field they may not have thought about much before." -- VOYAIts large font and abridged biographies make it perfect for teenagers or adults looking for a quick--but meaningful--read." --GeekMom.com
£16.16
Nomad Press Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of
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£15.15
Nomad Press Inca: DISCOVER THE CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF A
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£15.15
Nomad Press Inca: DISCOVER THE CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF A
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£19.59
Nomad Press Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social
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£20.09
Nomad Press Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social
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£16.19
Nomad Press The American Revolution: Experience the Battle
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£16.19
Nomad Press The American Revolution: Experience the Battle
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£20.09
Nomad Press THE ROARING TWENTIES: Discover the Era of
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£20.03
Nomad Press THE ROARING TWENTIES: Discover the Era of
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£16.19
Nomad Press The Great Depression: Experience the 1930s From
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£20.09
Nomad Press Explore Greek Myths!: With 25 Great Projects
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£18.01
Nomad Press Explore Greek Myths!: With 25 Great Projects
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£14.11
Nomad Press The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America
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£21.23
Nomad Press The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America
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£17.03
Nomad Press World War II: From the Rise of the Nazi Party to
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£20.27
Nomad Press The Vietnam War: The Conflict that Divided the
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£16.37
Calkins Creek Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation
Book SynopsisAmerican Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book Thomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow—everything from plants and crops to even his brand-new nation.As minister to France, Jefferson promoted all things American, sharing corn and pecans with his Parisian neighbors. As secretary of state, he encouraged his fellow farmers to grow olives, rice and maple trees. As president, he doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. Even in his retirement, Jefferson continued to nurture the nation, laying the groundwork for the University of Virginia. In this meticulously researched picture book for older readers, author Peggy Thomas uncovers Jefferson''s passion for agriculture and his country. And Stacy Innerst''s incredibly original illustrations offer the right balance of reverence and whimsy. This is Thomas Jefferson as he''s never been seen before! Back matter includes an author''s note on Jefferson''s legacy today; timeline, bibliography; place to visit (Monticello); and source notes.
£15.16
Arcadia Publishing Inc. The Virginia Giant The True Story of Peter
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£15.29
Arcadia Publishing Tragedy at the Triangle Friendship in the
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£23.99
Creative Education Everglades National Park
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£44.06
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Becoming. Mi historia adaptada para jóvenes /
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£17.06
Capstone Press Taking a Stand During the War of 1812: A History
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£25.99
Capstone Press Fighting for Freedom Along the Underground
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£25.99
Capstone Press Seeking Fortune During the California Gold Rush:
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£25.99
Capstone Press Coming to America Through the Angel Island
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£25.99
Capstone Press Fighting for Freedom Along the Underground
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£9.49
Capstone Press Coming to America Through the Angel Island
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£9.49
Capstone Press Seeking Fortune During the California Gold Rush:
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£9.49
Capstone Press Taking a Stand During the War of 1812: An
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£9.49
CAPSTONE PR Mummies of Ancient Egypt
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£8.99
St. Martin's Publishing Group A Stinky History of Toilets
Book SynopsisYou sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooping and peeing in this frankly disgusting nonfiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It's time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by: A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists The Mongol catapult used to fling smelly poop at their enemies The reason ancient Romans used pee to wash their clothesFilled with poop facts and vomit-inducing stats, you will also learn how diseases like cholera spread through bad sanitation, why some of the earliest toilets had a tendency to explode, and how medieval kings and queens had special helpers to wipe their bums.Featuring hilarious illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz, it's a history book like no other!
£15.29
Nimbus Publishing Limited Amazing Atlantic Canadian Kids: Awesome Stories
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£18.95
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Fight On!: Cape Breton Coal Miners,1900-1925
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£16.10
