History - Kids

Discover the life of Captain Kidd, the privateer-turned-pirate who is rumored to have buried a massive treasure near New England.Author: Rebecca StefoffISBN-10: 1502602059ISBN-13: 9781502602053Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2014Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.40h x 7.40w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.6Point Value: 1Interest Level:...

This fascinating series investigates the history of technological equipment that has changed enormously since it was first invented. Studying the history of computers, robots, telecommunication, and transportation, each book looks at the key figures who played a part in the developmen of technology, the...

From a modern perspective, it seems incredible that people were once executed for practicing witchcraft. Yet, in medieval Europe and colonial America, more than 12,000 lost their lives this way. The "proof" of witchery was often as scanty as a physical deformity or as...

Amazing But True Stories of America and Its HeroesAuthor: Edward PerkinsISBN-10: 1429095474ISBN-13: 9781429095471Publisher: Applewood BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2020Pages: 112Format: Paperback

Author: Aileen WeintraubISBN-10: 1404255575ISBN-13: 9781404255579Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 24Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 56189 / Henry Morgan: Seventeenth-Century Buccaneer

Author: Ryan P. RandolphISBN-10: 1404255451ISBN-13: 9781404255456Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.48h x 4.40w x 0.06dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 63981 / Black Cowboys

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...

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine photographs as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.Author: Linda BarghoornISBN-10: 077873093XISBN-13: 9780778730934Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.30h x 8.30w x 0.10d

Discusses the mysteries surrounding history's debatable deaths, from pharaohs to emperors to aviators.Author: Gary L. Blackwood,Terry Miller ShannonISBN-10: 076144355XISBN-13: 9780761443551Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2010Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.30d

Prepare for even more myths from the creator of Myth Atlas, and remember, mighty myths are always MIGHTY FUN! Beware, this book is full of monsters! The mythical world is a place of peril, but this handy guide will help you survive these tales....

Check in to the world's most haunted hotels . . . if you dare! This chilling collection features true ghost encounters--told in ten minutes or less. Stay at Colorado's Stanley Hotel, where the nightmare that inspired a classic horror film was born. Visit London's...

Step inside the world's most haunted castles . . . if you dare! This chilling collection features true ghost encounters--told in ten minutes or less. Visit Japan's Himeji Castle, where the ghost of Okiku counts dishes from the bottom of a well. Explore South...

Wander into the world's most terrifying cemeteries . . . if you dare! This chilling collection features true ghost encounters--told in ten minutes or less. Visit Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirkyard, haunted by the "Bloody" MacKenzie Poltergeist. Drive down Chicago's Archer Avenue, where Resurrection Mary still...

Discover portal-like mirrors, moonlit roads, and midnight school halls . . . if you dare! This pulse-pounding collection of true ghost encounters from real people and real places--each told in ten minutes or less--puts you face to face with the Vanishing Hitchhiker, the wrath...

Step inside the world's most haunted houses . . . if you dare! This chilling collection features true ghost stories--told in ten minutes or less. Enter Rhode Island's Conjuring House, where Bathsheba's spirit torments those who stay too long. Visit Kansas's Sallie House, where...

**AS SEEN ON BLUE PETER** *'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST* Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired...

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST* Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to...

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST* Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to...

*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER**'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST* Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to...

"Looking Seaward Again" by Sir Walter Runciman: Maritime history masterpiece encompassing oceanic exploration. "Looking Seaward Again" by Sir Walter Runciman is a remarkable work that delves into the captivating realm of maritime history. Falling within the genre of non-fiction, this masterpiece offers a comprehensive...

The book "" The Foundations (An Extravagant Play) "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future...

The book "" The Fortunate Youth "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

The book "" Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for...

The book "" A Good Samaritan "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

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The book "" The Forsyte Saga, Awakening and To Let Volume III "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format...

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Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Primary Source Artifacts: Tools, Clothing, Coins, and More! will help you dive...

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Nikola Tesla is considered the father of physics and one of the most important inventors of the twentieth century. While he's not as widely known...

This exciting new series takes a cross- curricular approach to the engaging and high interest topic of toys. The titles explore the different materials of toys, how they work, their diversity around the world and their history through easy to read text and full...

Toys are terrific fun to play with! But, have you ever wondered what your toy truck was made of? What about how your doll might have been different over 100 years ago? Explore the magic behind the toys you love in this wonderful series!...

How have countries been shaped by the movement of people who were being punished or sold as slaves? This book explores the history of penal colonies, the British empire sending prisoners to Australia and America, the French and Russian empires, punishment and international movement...

Toys are terrific fun to play with! But, have you ever wondered what your toy truck was made of? What about how your doll might have been different over 100 years ago? Explore the magic behind the toys you love in this wonderful series!...

"Come to Fort Vancouver" is written and illustrated with a child in mind. The goal of the book is to stimulate interest and imagination in history as well as to encourage engagement with an adult on some of the topics included.Author: Pamela R. GunnISBN-10:...

Find out more about the top heels in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Matt ScheffISBN-10: 1680784951ISBN-13: 9781680784954Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2016Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

This title introduces readers to the San Diego Chargers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title introduces readers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title introduces readers to the Philadelphia Eagles, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title introduces readers to the New Orleans Saints, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title introduces readers to the New York Jets, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title introduces readers to the New York Giants, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title introduces readers to the Jacksonville Jaguars, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title introduces readers to the Arizona Cardinals, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title introduces readers to the Atlanta Falcons, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

See who failed the test of loyalty in this look at famous traitors. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the...

From card catalogs to computers, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts libraries of the past to libraries of the present! Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction-learning skills, while colorful photographs keep readers engaged.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1541503309ISBN-13: 9781541503304Publisher: Lerner...

Ra in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian sun god. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal...