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- Inventing America, Volume 1
Inventing America, Volume 2
- by Pauline Maier
- The book is a chronological survey, highlighting the ways
in which the constant invention of ideas, the impulse to improve,
the renewal of old practices in areas as diverse as the American
railroad and the rise of jazz, have all animated the progress
of American history.
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Ancient
History
City
A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
by David MacAulay
Scott went through a construction phase where he loved watching
new developments going in. He devoured this book! Even some things
we take for granted, like street curbs and underground sewage
systems were invented by the Romans. 1983 Paperback.
Food in Antiquity
A Survey of the Diet of Early Peoples
by Patricia Brothwell
Particularly appealing to hungry, teenaged males who would otherwise
avoid the study of ancient history. 1998 Paperback.
Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece
by W. H. D. Rouse
This arrangement and translation of the classic Greco-Roman myths
is enjoyable, absorbing, and unique. The translator has the rare
gift of preserving the poetry of the original but still making
the translation adapt to English vernacular. 1991 Paperback.
Rome Antics
by David Macaulay
Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Macaulay's visually festive
journey that tracks the whimsical flight of a homing pigeon through
the archways, over the terra-cotta rooftops, and between the
columns of this most ancient and vibrant city. 1997 Hardcover
Australian
History
Breaker Morant
VHS Movie. Australian director Bruce Beresford made a lasting
impression with this compelling courtroom drama, considered one
the finest films of the Australian new wave of the late 1970s
and early 1980s. Based on a true story about three soldiers in
the Boer War who are served up as political scapegoats of the
British Empire.
Gallipoli
VHS Movie. "Gallipoli" relates the events surrounding
the ill-fated World War I battle, in which Australian and New
Zealand troops set out to capture Istanbul. But mistakes made
by upper-echelon military commanders led to disaster -- in which
the army grunts suffered the most.
Medieval
History
Queen Eleanor : Independent Spirit of the
Medieval World
A Biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine
by Polly Schoyer Brooks
Born in 1122, Eleanor refused to be confined by the traditional
gender roles of her time. She became well educated, gaining political
and governing know-how from her father, William X, duke of Aquitaine,
and armed herself with the skills necessary to become an influential
queen-first of France, and later, England. 1999 Paperback.
Science History
- The
History Of Communication
- (Major Inventions Through History)
by Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods
- (Library Binding)
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
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- The Noblest Invention : An Illustrated History
of the Bicycle (Hardcover)
by Lance Armstrong
- A unique history of the bicycle that illustrates, through
personal essays and breathtaking photography, why this simple
machine has captured the imagination of people of all ages around
the world.
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- The
Story of Science, Book One: Aristotle Leads the Way
by Joy Hakim
- (Hardcover)
- Gr. 5-8. Hakim opens the new Story of Science series with
a book guaranteed to kick the history of science up a notch.
Dividing the text into manageable sections with zingy titles
("Why Mars Is a Little Loopy"), she livens the writing
with questions, asides, and changes of tense; recaps, restates,
and refers back to important points; strews color illustrations
with substantial captions thickly throughout; and sprinkles it
all with fresh insights. Best of all, she respects the ability
of young readers to absorb difficult ideas--whether that's early
developments in physics, or the discovery and refinement of mathematics
and geometry.
US History
American Kids in History Series
Colonial Days
Pioneer Days
Civil War Days
Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities,
and Recipes
by David C. King
Packed with historical information, this book lets kids discover
for themselves what life was like for the children of early America.
Paperback.
The Civil War for Kids
A History With 21 Activities
by Janis Herbert
History 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. 1999 Paperback.
Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
by Paul Erickson
Discover how a typical family from Indiana traveling to Oregon
in a covered wagon really lived: how they dressed; what they
ate; what they saw; how they survived the hazardous journey.
1997 Paperback
Hand in Hand
An American History Through Poetry
by Lee Bennett Hopkins (Editor)
A illustrated collection of poetry from and about America features
selections arranged chronologically and divided into sections,
with brief introductions providing historical context. 1994 Library
Binding
History of US
by Joy Hakim
This is the full 11-volume set of the books in the paperback
edition. Master storyteller Joy Hakim
has revised and expanded her pioneering history of the United
States for this 2007 edition all in full color.
Individual copies may also be ordered as needed:
- The First Americans (History of U.S., Book 1)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2006
- Making Thirteen Colonies (History of U.S., Book 2)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2005
- From Colonies to Country ( History of U.S., Book 3)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2005
- The New Nation (History of U.S., Book 4)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2005
- Liberty for All? (History of U.S., Book 5)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2005
- War, Terrible War (History of U.S., Book 6)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2002
- Reconstruction and Reform (History of U.S., Book 7)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2002
- An Age of Extremes (History of U.S., Book 8)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2002
- War, Peace, and All That Jazz (History of U.S., Book 9)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2002
- All the People (History of U.S., Book 10)
Paperback 2007 or
Hardcover 2005
- Sourcebook and Index : Documents That Shaped the American
Nation (History of U.S., Book 11)
Paperback 2007
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
by James W. Loewen
Loewen surveys social issues misreported, ideas misrepresented,
and encourages students of history to think about not only the
facts, but the reporting which embellishes and colors their presentation.
1996 Paperback.
More Than Moccasins
A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian
Life
by Laurie Carlson
Homeschooling a six year old, who is also a very hands-on learner,
this book fits the bill. Each section, from Indian dwellings
to pottery to traditional games, has activities that are fun
and easy to do. 1994 Paperback.
Quick
And Easy Study Guide For The U.S. Constitution
by Sally Ramsey
Many students and adults feel intimidated by the complexity of
the U.S. Constitution, but the Quick And Easy Guide For The U.S.
Constitution explains the U.S. Constitution using individual
chapters, concepts, and vocabulary words that all individuals
can understand. 2000 Spiral Bound.
Standard
Deviants TV: American Government
The first step in fighting City Hall is to learn how it works!
From Aristotle to John Locke, unearth the origins of democracy
and the Constitution in this fun-filled romp through history.
2000 VHS.
Westward Ho!
An Activity Guide to the Wild West
by Laurie Carlson
Carlson gives a brief history of the North American westward
movement as a framework for introducing more than 50 appropriate
activities. 1996 Paperback.
World History
Around the World in a Hundred Years
From Henry the Navigator to Magellan
by Jean Fritz
Deftly navigating the politically correct waters of revisionist
history, Fritz surveys the brief period, beginning early in the
15th century, during which most of the globe's coastlines were
first mapped. Ages 9-12. 1998 Paperback.
The
Butterfly
by Patricia Polacco
Monique didn't know that her mother was active in the French
Resistance and was hiding a Jewish family in the cellar of her
house. Told from the child's viewpoint, the facts are spellbinding.
2000 Library Binding.
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
This lavishly illustrated global overview of historical events
from 40,000 B.C. to 1993 is suitable for collections from middle
school on up. Short essays, time charts, biographies, boxed articles,
and comparative tables create a picture of what was occurring
simultaneously in various cultures at any given time. 1999 Hardcover.
- A Little History of the World
by E. H. Gombrich
- In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man
from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful
picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread
and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates
and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the
centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness
to its frailties.
The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of
World History
by Jane Bingham
This book is a comprehensive survey of history from the creation
of the Earth to the begining of the Millenium.It is divided into
4 sections:Pre-History, Ancient World, Medieval World, and the
Last 500 years. It is a very visual book, with lots of photographs
and illustrations to complement the concise text...But what makes
it an INCREDIBLE resource is that it is internet-linked.
The Story of Mankind
by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
Revised and updated several times since 1921, van Loon's inviting
classic is filled with stories (and witty parenthetical asides)
that bring history alive. 1999 Paperback.
World Civilizations, Single Volume Edition:
The Global Experience (4th Edition) (Paperback)
by Peter Stearns, Michael Adas, Stuart Schwartz, Marc Jason Gilbert
A truly global history-- one that both discusses the development
of the world's leading civilizations and also emphasizes the
major stages in the interactions among different peoples and
societies.
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