Fields of fury : the American Civil War

Pulitzer Prize award-winning historian James M. McPherson has written for young readers a stirring account of the greatest conflict to happen on our nation's soil, the Civil War, bringing to life the tragic struggle that divided not only a nation, but also friends and family. From the initial Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, to the devastating loss of life at Shiloh as Ulysses S. Grant led th…

The Maya

An introduction to the dramatic history of the Maya. Includes facts, activities and a traditional story, bringing to life different aspects of the Maya civilization.

The kids' book of hand lettering : 20 lessons and projects to decorate your w…

Hand lettering is making a comeback, spurred by platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. And not just adults are getting into hand lettering and calligraphy. Kids, too, can find relaxation as well as enjoyment in using hand lettering to create handmade projects for themselves and their families. The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering will introduce young crafters to the joys of hand lettering through …

The Aztecs

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ISBN/ISSN

0791027015

Collation

31 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

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Call Number

972 NIC

If you traveled on the underground railroad

If you traveled on the Underground Railroad --Where was the safest place to go? --Would you wear a disguise? --What would you do when you were free? This book tells you what it was like to be a slave trying to escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

If you lived at the time of the American Revolution

If you lived at the time of the American Revolution --What started the American Revolution? --Did everyone take sides? --Would you have seen a battle? Before 1775, thirteen colonies in America belonged to England. This book tells about the fight to be free and independent.

..If you lived 100 years ago

What a difference 100 years has made! Back at the turn of the century there were no televisions, airplanes, computers, plastics, movies with sound, or space travel; there were only about 8,000 automobiles in the whole country. Just turning on a light switch was a new experience. In 58 tantalizing questions and answers, author Ann McGovern gives readers a fascinating look at life in New York Ci…

The Liberty Bell

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ISBN/ISSN

9780516244853

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 15 cm

Series Title

Welcome books

Call Number

974.8 DOU

The gold rush : buried treasure

Describes how gold was discovered in California, how miners traveled to the gold fields, how they sought gold or found riches other ways, and their impact on California.

The Statue of Liberty

Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbols, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic new series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.