History - Kids

For Roald Amundsen, a passion for adventure started early on. As a young boy he slept with the windows open even during frigid Norwegian winters to prepare himself for the life of polar exploration. Be sure to bundle up for this thrilling read!Author: Nel...

The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the...

Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young...

Is Area 51 a testing ground for new military aircraft, or a center for reverse engineering alien technology? The intense secrecy surrounding this Air Force base in southern Nevada has led to a wide range of speculations. Read more about the unusual phenomena surrounding...

Are we alone in this universe? Some people claim to have been contacted or even taken hostage by aliens! Read some of their stories and decide for yourself in this mysterious title for young readers.Author: Ray McClellanISBN-10: 1626171009ISBN-13: 9781626171008Publisher: EpicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Format: Library...

Jamaica is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea known for its Reggae music and spicy foods. Some Jamaicans do not cut their hair! They prefer to twist their hair into dreadlocks instead. Young readers will learn about the history of Jamaica and...

This illustrated guide to famous (and infamous) queens tells us that power isn't everything. Each of the extraordinary women featured in this book have impacted world history. Featuring the bold and beautiful style of Lisa Graves' Women in History series, this book is sure...

Today's princes and princesses do more than attend fancy balls. Peek inside to learn about their royal lives.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Sally LeeISBN-10: 1620651246ISBN-13: 9781620651247Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Stolen artwork, an adrenaline-driven train robbery, and brilliant masters of thievery await in Daring Heists: Real Tales of Sensational Robberies and Robbers for readers ages 9 to 12. This is the third book in the new Mystery & Mayhem series, which features true tales...

The 20th century approaches, and life is about to change forever! Inventors across the world race to invent and innovate automobile designs. Which ones will end up on top? Anyone who has ever ridden in a car will appreciate this fascinating title about how...

Author John Thackray Bunce was a senior vice president at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, a pioneer in technical and scientific education for adults, when he attended a Christmas lecture series on fairy tales and mythology in 1877. Bunce enjoyed the series so much,...

Explore the fascinating history of sorcery through the ages, plus fun projects to try yourself.Author: Paul DowswellISBN-10: 1861477317ISBN-13: 9781861477316Publisher: Armadillo MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2016Pages: 64Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.70w x 0.40d

Fact-packed history covering prehistoric times to the present day, with 1500 fantastic pictures.Author: John Farndon, Will Fowler, Brian WardISBN-10: 1861477082ISBN-13: 9781861477088Publisher: Armadillo MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2016Pages: 512Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.85lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.60w x 1.20d

Slavery has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all kept people in bondage. Although slavery has sparked numerous wars and rebellionsincluding the Civil War in Americamany societies have been unwilling to give up the...

By the early 1900s the notion that a single bomb could destroy an entire city began to take root as physicists developed the science of fissionthe ability to create tremendous amounts of energy by splitting the atom. In 1939, as war swept across Europe,...

Vivid and picturesque account of the principal events in the building of the British Empire. Traces the development of the British colonies from days of discovery and exploration through settlement and establishment of government. Includes stories of the five chief portions of the Empire:...

In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field....

Boys' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans gives young readers a glimpse into one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of lacrosse's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This...

The influenza epidemic in 1918 killed more people than World War I. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.Author: Barbara KrasnerISBN-10: 1543555004ISBN-13: 9781543555004Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point...

Did you know the early Islamic word bred scientists and scholars who made significant contributions to the field of science and technology? This book will introduce some of the most important names of the time. Read this book to open your mind into a...

There's a secret to mastering history. You have to understand how timelines work. You can do this by understanding the chronology of events, and how one led to the other. This domino effect has shaped histories and made people either heroes or villains. Make...

Labor unions are groups of organized individuals that aim to protect and further their rights and interests. Before there were labor unions, there were issues of slavery, unsanitary working conditions and a high number of work-related illnesses and even deaths. So where did the...

Explore some of history's biggest failures in medicine--from bloodletting to early remedies--and how some of those failures eventually led to success. Author: Barbara KrasnerISBN-10: 1541589300ISBN-13: 9781541589308Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.2Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Without inventors, we wouldn't have cars, airplanes, or light bulbs. Inventors build devices that make our lives better. But not all inventions succeed. In fact, the history of inventions is filled with missteps and blunders. Learn about the biggest goofs--from flying cars to Smell-O-Vision....

From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help develop nonfiction-reading skills.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1541503341ISBN-13: 9781541503342Publisher:...

How do the toys and games children played with in the past compare to the toys of the present? This carefully leveled text compares and contrasts using colorful photographs, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary that help build nonfiction-learning skills and vocabulary.Author:...

I Wish I Knew That is full of interesting stuff that parents and grandparents used to learn at school that every child ought to know today. From classic books children should read, a quick grammar guide, an introduction to foreign languages, who that Pythagoras...

A book about the life of Harriet Tubman. Around 1820, I am born into slavery in the state of Maryland with the name of Araminta Ross. My nickname is Minty. Maybe my name will change later. I am now 5 years old. My slave...

This hugely entertaining activity book provides hours of fun for kids, whether they're on a long trip or stuck inside on a rainy day. Follow the doomed ship Titanic, from its creation to its tragic end. Come on board, look at the plans, fill...

Genius' is an over-used, but rarely-accurate, description applied to remarkable figures. In the case of Richard Trevithick, however, its use is not only apt, but could even be regarded as something of an understatement. Philip Hosken's 'Genius' offers a perfect introduction to the great...

"Crawling Leads To Walking, But To Walk One Must Stand" Medgar Evers: "He Taught His Kids To Crawl So We Could Stand" looks at moments in time - our history, racial past, even our current state of politics. It's a riveting story, told in...

Constitution Day is observed on September 17, as the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia, my hometown, granting American citizens the outline for a new nation unlike any other in history. But neither you nor I...

In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush, proclaimed Friday September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. Americans united behind the Star Spangled Banner by...

We celebrate the Fourth of July every year with family and friends and lots of festivities, but what is so important about that day?Author: Soraya Diase CoffeltISBN-10: 1683503279ISBN-13: 9781683503279Publisher: Morgan James KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/02/2017Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

Fascinated by the Titanic? Take a dive into the world of the greatest maritime disaster of the twentieth century. Using the twenty-six letters of the alphabet, this is a child-friendly format to acquire knowledge of the great ship and her journey to America in...

Sobek 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 god of food and water. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest...

Hapi 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 god of the Nile river. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest...

Anubis 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 god of the dead. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level...

Horus 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 god of royal power. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level...

This title focuses on the history of Golf and gives information related to its origins, fun facts, and superstars like Tiger Woods. This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title focuses on the history of Basketball and gives information related to its origins, fun facts, and superstars like LeBron James. This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

The New Day has become WWE's longest reigning tag team champions. Discover the journeys of Big E, Xavier Woods, and Kofi Kingston. What started as a disaster became one of the most fun teams in all of professional wrestling. The simple text is joined...

A.J. Styles has wrestled all over the world for over 20 years. Discover the journey that led Styles from the beginning to ultimately holding the WWE Championship, professional wrestling's top prize. The easy to read text is joined with beautiful and colorful photographs showing...

Students will love learning about the New York Mets in this high-interest title Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Mr. Potato Head, George Lerner. Follow the story of Lerner as he takes Mr. Potato Head from its start as a cereal-box prize to a kit of pieces that kids stuck into real...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Monopoly board game, Charles B. Darrow. Follow the story of Darrow as he develops Monopoly from its roots as a tool to demonstrate the benefits of single tax through its evolution to...

Readers will learn about the early years of Michelle Obama, her impressive careers, and her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. This title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Obama from childhood...

Readers will learn about the early years of Hillary Clinton and how she got her start in politics. They will also learn about her political career and her two attempts at the presidency. This title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great...

The Sadako Sasaki story and her struggle with the A-bomb disease.Author: Deb Sheffer, Brenda Wright, Walter EnloeISBN-10: 1463621361ISBN-13: 9781463621360Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2011Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

Author: Shahkeh Yaylaian SetianISBN-10: 1462884237ISBN-13: 9781462884230Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2011Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 12/16/2011