Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past

This compelling and important history of the British Empire, told from the perspective of 20 people who lived through it, tells the story of one of the largest and most powerful empires in human history.

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition.

This captivating book offers young readers a memorable and meaningful introduction to the famous leaders and great men of ancient Rome.

Sally Bangle's sea faring dad was lost at sea seven years before.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes.

Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation's past-- from the pilgrims' first feast to today's high-tech, low-fat fare Who knew history could be so delicious?

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes.

The history of the United States has been characterized by ferventidealism, intense struggle, and radical change.

Sneak kids ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with this book about America's first spiesIf you want to get kids interested in history, the intrigue-filled tales of spies are a great place to start.

In an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.

★ "Partridge proves once again that nonfiction can be every bit as dramatic as the best fiction.

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst.

He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever.

Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma.

Clarissa “Clara” Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian.

Joan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years'' War.

Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor.

In the middle of the worst depression in U.

From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life.

Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England.

The Great Pyramids of Egypt--all kids over the age of five recognize them instantly.

The definitive biography of president Franklin Delano Roosevelt for young adult readers, from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin.