WELCOME TO AUSTRALIAN USED HOMESCHOOL BOOKS!
HISTORY NON-FICTION - AMERICAN HISTORY
Anno’s
USA (Mitsumasa Anno) $6 HB EC In the wordless panoramas a lone
traveller approaches the New World from the West in the present day and journeys
the width of the country backward through time, departing the East coast as the
Santa Maria appears over the horizon. Classic, timeless book, a visual
masterpiece! Highly recommended! 6-10 YO
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America The Beautiful
Pop-Up Book (Robert Sabuda) $12 HB EC Every Robert Sabuda pop-up
is a marvel, but this book is remarkable for its inspired interpretation of the
classic American anthem. Each page presents a magnificent pop-up featuring a
line from the first verse of "America the Beautiful." Beginning with the Golden
Gate Bridge, and ending with a spectacularly regal Statue of Liberty, this
lovely book will serve as a wonderful interest spark for teaching young ones
about America. Any age! Very highly recommended! A truly wonderful book!
http://www.amazon.com/America-Beautiful … 0689847440
Tales From Gold Mountain: Stories Of the Chinese In The New World (Paul Yee) $5 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Eight original stories give readers a sense of the hardships faced by the first Chinese-Americans. In "Forbidden Fruit," a father's prejudice keeps his daughter from marrying her beloved. Dramatic illustrations accompany the stories. The tales strikingly reflect traditional Chinese beliefs and customs in New World circumstances. . . . A book not to miss. 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Gold-Mountain-Stories-Chinese/dp/0888990987#reader_0888990987
EARLY DISCOVERIES &
EXPLORATION OF AMERICA
The Discovery Of The
Americas Activities Book (Betsy & Giulio Maestro) $5 PB VGC From
prehistory through the Age of Columbus," the many voyages of discovery to
America are examined in lucid, fact-filled text and colourful illustrations and
maps. Ages 6+
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(Similar format)
A Book About Christopher
Columbus (Ruth Belov Gross) $2 PB EC (Stamp on inturn) With the
support of the Queen of Spain, Christopher Columbus and his three ships set out
into the unknown to find a shorter sea route to the Indies. Lovely picture book
for young children 5-9 years.
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Christopher Columbus Activity Book
(Laurie Bonnell Stephens) $4 PB GC Join his times of trial and triumph through
these many puzzles, dot-to-dots, mazes, word games and colouring in pages. 5-10
YO Recommended!
The Voyage Of Columbus
Pop-Up Book: In His Own Words (Stacie Strong) $6 HB EC Join
Christopher Columbus on his daring voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, experience
his challenges and share in his discoveries! Spectacular three-dimensional
illustrations burst from the pages, adding excitement and drama to one of the
greatest adventures of all time, told in the words of the explorer himself.
Excerpts from Columbus's legendary journal tell what the journey was like all
the way from Spain to the New World. 7-11 YO Recommended!
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Christopher Columbus (Piero
Ventura) $3 PB VGC Focuses on the first voyage of Columbus. Through text and
illustration detailed descriptions are made of such aspects as stocking a ship
for a voyage, the crew make-up, life on board ship, the ‘discovery’ of the
Arawaks, new plants found in the New World, etc. Illustrations are superb. 5-10
YO
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A Time Quest Book “Westward With Columbus”
(John Dyson) $5 HBDJ EC Fiction alternates with fact in this account of a modern
voyage undertaken to prove that Columbus took a more southerly route than is
generally believed. The non-fiction portion describes the trip made by Spanish
historian, Luis Miguel Coin, who believes that Columbus followed a secret map
through Portuguese-held waters. Excellent full-colour photographs show a crew of
students dressed in 15th-century costume, aboard ship and re-enacting Columbus's
claiming of the New World for Spain. A map shows the historically accepted route
as well as Coin's, and the narrative explains the natural clues he used to
support his claim. The fictional account of Pedro, a young deck hand on the
Santa Maria who returns to Spain on the Nina after that vessel sank,
incorporates many details of shipboard life, portrays the anguish of the Indians
who were forced to accompany Columbus to Spain, and gives a plausible (if
undocumented) explanation of how there could have been a secret map. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Westward-Columbus … 0590438476
Expedition Across America
– The Story Of Lewis & Clark (Jacqueline Morely) $6 HB BRAND NEW
In this excellent offering, a different segment of Lewis and Clark's adventure,
is described on each double page. One example is entitled "In Sight of the Rocky
Mountains," which summarizes a particular piece of the explorers' journey, with
interesting facts about the period scattered around the page in comic-book
fashion. The information is accurate and Morley does not sugarcoat the many
difficulties of the voyage. Antram's superb watercolour illustrations are quite
detailed, with an average of six paintings per page. The table of contents,
glossary, and index are easy to use. The format of this book, combined with easy
readability and engaging art, is sure to win the approval of children. 8+
Highly recommended!
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Cornerstones Of Freedom
“The Story Of The Lewis And Clark Expedition” (R. Conrad Stein)
$2 PB GC (Cover crease) Follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it explores
the sparsely populated territory between the Mississippi River and the Pacific
Ocean. Written for young children with clear, simple text and wonderful
illustrations. 8+
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Kids Discover Magazine “Lewis & Clark”
(Kathy Wilmore) $2 PB GC Hike through history on a two year camping
trip! Follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it explores the sparsely
populated territory between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Great
illustrations, a large map of the expedition and student activities in the back.
9+
FIRST SETTLEMENT, PIONEER LIFE & WAGON TRAINS
N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims
(Robert San Souci) $7 PB EC Wyeth's 14-panel mural of the early Pilgrim years,
done for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building in the early 1940s,
has been handsomely reproduced to accompany the story of the legends of Myles
Standish, Squanto, and the first Thanksgiving in this lovely picture book. The
figures are solidly rendered, as if cut from Plymouth's rocky soil, and wear the
expected white collars, flowing capes, bonnets, and high-crowned hats. 5-9 YO
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The Story Of The Pilgrims
(Katharine Ross) $3 PB VGC From the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic to the
first harsh winter to the delicious Thanksgiving feast, all the excitement and
wonder of the Pilgrims’ first year in America is captured in this vivid
retelling that is perfect for the youngest historians. 5-9 YO
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Eating The Plates: A
Pilgrim Book Of Food And Manners (Lucille Recht Penner) $7 PB EC
(Minor cover crease) The story of the Pilgrims’ crossing on the Mayflower and
establishment of Plymouth Colony, fleshed out with all the details of their
struggle for survival. Everything that made life difficult in the 1600s is
mentioned--the acceptance of insect infestation in one's hair, clothing, bed,
and food; the lack of efficient implements for home construction; the danger of
crossing the Atlantic on an open vessel; and the deadly aftermath of disease.
The author makes it clear that without the Indians' help, these settlers would
not have made it through their first year, dependent as they were on European
agricultural methods not suited to the New World. While Penner gives a complete
picture of the Pilgrims' daily life, her prime focus is on food--what the people
ate; how they raised, prepared, served, and preserved it. Her writing style has
a light touch that makes this interesting reading, often with a wry slant. The
book concludes with a ``Pilgrim Menu'' for readers to prepare with adult
supervision. The illustrations include pen-and-ink drawings and lithographs that
show period artifacts and various food items. 8-12 YO
http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Plates-Pil … 0689815417
The Pilgrims Knew
(Tillie Pine, pictures by Ezra Jack Keats) $4 HBDJ GC (Ex lib) A lovely
old treasure giving children a good picture of what life was like in the
Plymouth colony. Shows how science helped the Pilgrims to solve problems of
everyday living. Keats’ accurate and gaily coloured pictures make this a
wonderful early historian’s book. 6-10 YO
SRA Reader “Squanto: Friend Of The White Men” (Clyde Robert Bulla) $2 PB GC A biography of the Indian who went to London with some of the first English explorers, was sold into slavery in Spain, and finally returned to America where he befriended the Pilgrims when they landed. 7-10 YO
I Can Read About “The
First Thanksgiving” (JI Anderson) $2 PB GC A great
beginner’s book about the pilgrims voyage to Plymouth, their first settlement in
America and their fight for survival. Great pictures and a simple text for
beginners. 7-10 YO
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Long Ago In Colonial Days (Johanna
Johnson) $4 HB GC (An old treasure!) A wonderful story-like book about the early
settlers of the US. Great illustrations. 7-10 YO
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A Colonial Williamsburg
Activities Book (Pat Fortunato) $5 PB VGC Twenty-six word
searches, crossword puzzles, mazes, colouring pages, and other fun activities
introduce youngsters to Virginia’s colonial capital. There is even a recipe for
“Hurry-Up Gingerbread!” 6-10 YO
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Coloni … 628/?itm=1
A Colonial Town:
Williamsburg (Bobbie Kaman – author of SL5 titles ‘India People
and Land’) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Provides a close-up view of how people lived more
than two hundred years ago. Colourful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman
herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the
fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about early homes and
the settler community; what people wore and the crafts they made; how settlers
made their living; how they spent their leisure time and the values, customs,
and traditions of the early settlers. Brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia
to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England,
children will witness its founding and restoration, travel down the cobblestone
streets, and guess which shop signs represent which shopkeeper. Buildings
explored include the Governor's Palace, the church, the school, the Public Gaol,
the apothecary and the post mill. 6-10 YO
http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780865055094
Cut & Assemble Colonial
Houses (Edmund V Gillon Jr.) $5 PB EC As much as we booklovers
learn from reading, we know that real knowledge comes from doing. So build a
colonial American house! In 1/87 scale, these are straightforward recreations on
heavy stock paper, bound with information about each house and instructions on
how to cut out pieces and assemble them with glue. 8-12 YO
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Journeys Into The Past
“Life With The Pioneers” (Richard Tames) $6 HB VGC An excellent
resource with a detailed study of early life in America. Full of excellent
information and a lively format and enhanced with wonderful original paintings
and artwork as well as documents and maps. Highly recommended! 11+
http://www.librarything.com/work/3175661
The Pioneers
(Marie Gorsline) $4 HB VGC, $3 PB VGC Depicts the hardships of the
pioneers as they made their way westward from Missouri across the prairie and
over the mountains to the Pacific coast. Wonderful artwork in great details! 5-9
YO.
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Barley Ripe Barley Reap
(Juliette Palmer) $4 HBDJ GC (Repair to internal binding - sound) A lovely
vintage picture book showing how for centuries farmers cut and stacked corn by
hand and threshed it with simple, heavy tools. Then, as horse-drawn implements
and, later, steam-powered and oil-fired machines took over much of the work, the
age-old pattern of the harvest slowly changed. 6-10 YO
The Settlement Of The
American West (Joan Chandler – Oxford Press) $4 PB EC A
collection of source materials coherently and attractively arranged to help
students discover the American West. Includes sections on Lewis and Clarke, Kit
Carson, the Oregon Trail and Californian miners, the Plains Indians, farming the
great plains, cowboys, the Union Pacific Railway and exploration of the
Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. A great overview of US history.
11+
The Old West
(Robert J. Hoare) $2 HB GC (Minor cover rubbing) With the Louisiana Purchase,
“the biggest bargain in the history of the world”, the legend of the Old West
began. The life of the heroes and villains of the Old West are brought to life
with sketches, original illustrations and photographs. 10+
Bull’s-Eye: A Photobiography Of Annie Oakley (Sue Macy – National Geographic Society) $6 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) This book is exemplary nonfiction: well documented, lots of period photos with credits, a resource list, and a chronology. Equally important is its engaging and well-crafted account of this famous woman of the West. Some of the facts of Phoebe Ann Moses Butler's life before she became "Annie Oakley" are less well known: her family was Quaker, but extreme poverty led her to use a gun for hunting; she spent two years as a child labourer for an abusive farmer; and she was a strong advocate for women learning to use firearms, offering to train a women's home-front protection division during World War I. Macy has drawn on family members' stories as well as Oakley's unpublished autobiography in this writing. Recommended! 10+ http://www.amazon.com/Bulls-Eye-Photobiography-Annie-Oakley-Photobiographies/dp/0792270088#reader_0792270088
Adventures In Frontier America “Daniel Boone
And The Wilderness Road” (Catherine Chambers) $2 PB GC Grandpa
tells his family in 1827 about Daniel Boone's leadership in settling Kentucky as
the famous American hero braves the wilds of Kentucky to blaze a trail for
settlers to follow to the West. Great illustrations! 7-11 YO
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/used/p … 3133995251
A Picture Book Of Davy
Crockett (David A. Adler) $6 PB BRAND NEW Davy Crockett was born
on August 17, 1786 in a backwoods cabin in eastern Tennessee. At age twelve,
David learned how to shoot a rifle. When he grew up, he won most of the shooting
matches he entered and became a well-known storyteller. No matter where he
lived, he was popular. He was elected to three terms in the House of
Representatives. After being defeated in the congressional election of 1835, he
was ready for new adventure. He rode to Texas, where he fought and died in the
Battle of the Alamo. The watercolours are lively, capturing Crockett's daring
and zestful personality. They use colour, light, and space to depict the many
aspects of his life, from the brawny boasts he reputedly made the day he was
born, to the indigo skies over the Alamo that foreshadow impending doom. 6+
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SRA Reader “Young Kit Carson” (Augusta Stevenson) $2 PB GC In 1826 17-year-old Christopher "Kit" Carson ran away from his job as apprentice to a saddler in Franklin, Montana, and joined a merchant caravan bound for Santa Fe. In the decades that followed, Carson gained renown as a trapper, hunter, guide, rancher, army courier, Indian agent, and military officer. 7-10 YO
Fact Or Fiction: Cowboys
(Stewart Ross) $4 PB VGC Through vivid photographs, reproductions and lively
text, Ross introduces the colourful characters and lifestyles of the Old West.
Topics are covered in double-page spreads, with such titles as "The Cowboy and
His Horse"; "The Buffalo"; and "Cowboys and Indians." A paragraph of text is
supported by lengthy captions for the numerous illustrations per page. Popular
myths are discussed, then dispelled as the true nature of cowboy life is
illustrated. 8+
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Dover Colouring Book
“Cowboys Of The Old West” (David Rickman) $5 PB EC A classic
collection of 37 detailed illustrations along with informative captions arranged
historically from the first Spanish stockmen arriving with Columbus in 1494 to
the Texan ranchers, the Oregon trail herders to the development of the rodeo
cowboy. The boys will love this one! 7-11 YO
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Yippee-Yay!: A Book About
Cowboys And Cowgirls (Gail Gibbons) $3 HB DJ EC (Ex lib) Let's
round 'em up and move 'em along! In words and pictures, Gail Gibbons captures
all the excitement and adventure of the Old Wild West. Her colourful
watercolours deftly recreate cowboys' clothing, equipment, and lifestyle, and
the lively text includes descriptions of famous cowboys and cowgirls, as well as
historical facts. 4-9 YO Recommended!
http://www.amazon.com/Yippee-Yay-Book-A … 0316309443
A Western Town: A
Panorama Pop-Up Book $4 HB EC Forms a panoramic 3-D Western town
with saloon, general store, dress shop, sheriff's office, livery stable, etc.
with a two-page informational description. Two double-page pop-up scenes plus
two pull-down pop-up scenes, and three tab-mechanicals. Clever design --using
the characters to hold open the scenes. 6-12 YO
http://www.popupbooks.net/BookW/W74.html
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Scholastic Biography “The Secret Soldier: The Story Of Deborah Sampson” (Ann McGovern) $3 PB GC (Tanning) When "Robert Shurtliff" enlists as a common soldier in the Continental army, no one suspects there is anything unusual about him. The new soldier serves bravely for a year and a half. It is not until he is hospitalized with fever that his secret is discovered. Private Shurtliff is really a woman - 23 year-old Deborah Sampson! 7-11 YO
http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Soldier-Deborah-Scholastic-Biography/dp/0590430521 (Cover different - older edition)
The Making Of America
“The American Revolution” (Michael Weber) $4 HB VGC (Ex
lib) Includes descriptions of the trials, tribulations, and battles in the
struggle for the colonies to determine their own courses of action and,
ultimately, their own destiny. Lots of photos and coloured maps are used
effectively. Numerous sidebars supply additional topical or biographical
information. 11+
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Armies Of The Past “Going To War At The Time Of The
American Revolution” (Paul Cooper) $4 HB EC (Ex lib)
Looks at how soldiers, sailors and airmen lived and fought in significant
historical time periods, in this case, the eighteenth century. Packed with
information, the series focuses on the social history of warfare, including
recruiting, drilling, camp life and caring for the wounded as well as armour,
weapons, forts and fortifications and battle tactics. Through realistic artwork
and lively fact-filled text, each title in Armies of the Past is a fascinating
demonstration of how people were moulded into efficient fighting forces and how
they lived and worked together. 9+
http://www.pickabook.co.uk/bookdetails. … 0749640408
The Story Of The Statue Of Liberty Pop-Up Book
(IB Penick) $5 HB EC In 1875, a French sculptor named Auguste Bartholdi
was commissioned to design and build the Statue of Liberty. This pop-up book
details his labours, from the first wooden frames to the unveiling of the statue
in New York harbour, 11 years later. A great deal of information is compressed
into six spreads, including accounts of how the statue's system of steel beams
and girders was designed. Moving parts allow the reader to see external and
internal views by sliding a tab; pictures of people gathered around the statue
provide a true perspective of its size. 6-10 YO
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Cornerstones Of Freedom “The Story Of The Statue Of Liberty” (Natalie Miller) $3 PB VGC Describes Auguste Bartholdi's conception of the Statue of Liberty, its construction in France, and its eventual erection and dedication in New York Harbour. 7-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Statue-Liberty-Cornerstones-Freedom/dp/0516466550/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268096672&sr=1-5 (Cover different)
If You Grew Up With George Washington
(Ruth Belov Gros) $6 PB VGC Begins with background about the state of
Virginia, George Washington's birthplace, and the kinds of people who readers
will be introduced to in the book: farmers, planters, people in the back
country, and slaves. Cartoon drawings that match the coloured typeface of the
questions are found on every page. 7-11 YO
http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/vi … workId=132
Great Leaders “George Washington”
(Marian Hoffman) $4 HB EC A simple, story-like biography looking at the
childhood of the American Revolution leader. Also explores the military and
political careers of the first American president and the world in which he
lived. Great paintings, and clear, simple text. 8-12 YO
All Aboard Reading Reader
Level 3 "George Washington's Mother" (Jean Fritz) $4 HB VGC This
lively biography introduces young readers to the mother of the Father of
America. Using factual data and funny incidents, the author humorously depicts
Mary Ball Washington and shows George Washington from a more intimate
perspective and in a more everyday light. 6-9 YO
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SLAVERY, CIVIL WAR & ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Events & Outcomes “The Slave Trade”
(Tom Monaghan) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) An overview that focuses on the
slavery of Africans in Europe and the New World. An introduction defines the
practice and its causes, and provides a brief history of slavery in the ancient
world, as well as of serfdom and apprenticeship in later years. Chapters include
such topics as the aftermath of slavery in the U.S. and in Africa, and the
existence of slavery in our time. The book introduces European as well as
American abolitionists and talks about the economics of the abolition of
slavery. The effect that slavery and its abolition had on African countries is a
welcome inclusion, not found in many such books. 11+
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Witness
(Karen Hesse) $5 PB EC Eleven narrative voices chronicle actual events occurring
in a sleepy Vermont town after the arrival of the Ku Klux Klan in 1924. Those
victimized by the Klan include the families of Leanora Sutter, a 12-year-old
African-American girl, and Esther Hirsh, the six-year-old daughter of a Jewish
shoe salesman. 10+
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To Be A Slave (Julius Lester) $4
PB EC To be a slave. To be owned by another person, as a car, house, or a table
is owned. To live as a piece of property that could be sold. This book is about
how it felt. The words of black men and women who had themselves been slaves are
here, accompanied by Julius Lester's historical commentary and Tom Feelings'
powerful and muted paintings. A compilation, selected from various sources and
arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about
their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the
early twentieth century. 10+ ………….NEWBERY
HONOUR WINNER
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A Concise History Of The
Civil War (William C. Davis) $4 PB VGC A complete, yet concise
history of the causes of and background to the war between the northern and
southern states of the US. Looks at the role Lincoln played in the outcome and
his assassination. Many source photos and illustrations in addition to maps and
drawings. 12+
Abraham Lincoln Fact Book
& Teacher’s Guide (Gerald Sanders) $4 PB EC Contains lots of
little known information about the 16th president of the US. Details Lincoln’s
family and schooling; his early life as a surveyor and river man; his marriage
and rise to become a lawyer and legislator; his election as president and his
role in the Civil War; the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address
and his assassination and funeral. Complete with quizzes and word searches as
well as the ‘Honest Abe’ board game. A myriad of original source photos and
engravings. 12+
Great Leaders “Abraham
Lincoln” (Diana L. Spencer) $4 HB EC A simple, story-like
biography looking at the childhood, life and achievements of this famous
American president noted for his support of abolition of the slave trade in
America. Great paintings, and clear, simple text. 8-12 YO
Abraham Lincoln
(Amy L. Cohn) $4 PB NEW (Has stamp inside) A picture-book biography of
the American President. Ink and watercolour wash illustrations accompany the
text. Although Abraham Lincoln is most often portrayed with a dour expression,
in this book, he smiles and grins and is adorable just like any other little boy
in the childhood section. The book also has small anecdotes about his life which
make Abraham more real to young children. The text handles the assassination in
a way that is not as scary to young children. One of the most moving pictures is
Lincoln's funeral train passing a field where both a black and white man were
working, side by side, but had stopped to bow their heads. Lovely picture book
for young children. 5-9 YO
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Don’t Know Much About Series “Abraham Lincoln”
(Kenneth C. Davis) $4 PB BRAND NEW (Has name on page edges) Tells the
remarkable story of a poor, self-educated boy from Kentucky who became president
of a country soon torn by war. In this outstanding biography, Davis weaves a
smooth, flowing narrative into his trademark question-and-answer format,
peppering the text with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Maps,
reproductions from the period, and striking black-and-white illustrations by Rob
Shepperson help capture Lincoln’s character and the fervour of the Civil War
era. Highly recommended! 10+
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AMERICAN INDIANS
Usborne Starting Point
History “Who Were The First North Americans?” Philippa Wingate)
$5 PB EC True to Usborne style and reputation, accurate information is
accompanied by detailed illustrations. The format of the table of contents is a
series of questions. Every page includes two to four questions with answers and
intricate labelled drawings. The index is valuable for investigation of various
topics. Interesting information begins with the people who migrated from Asia
and culminates with the present lifestyles of Native North Americans. The
absolute best part of this book is the Internet links.
www.usborne-quicklinks.com Just type in
specific page numbers of the book and you are connected to wonderful pictorial
resources.
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Nature Company Discoveries “Native Americans”
(Dr. David Hurst Thomas) $6 HBDJ EC Why did some Native American babies
have many names? Why were buffalo so important to the Plains Indians? When did
Native American boys become warriors? Why did Hopi snake priests wear feathered
headdresses and dance with snakes in their mouths? The story of Native Americans
is part of the Nature company Discoveries Library, a dynamic new reference
series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively
text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around
them. Like the successful "Eyewitness" books, this series has a large format,
caption like texts, and an extravagant museum of illustrations. Large fold-out
pages illustrate big ideas. Recommended! 7-11 YO
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwo … 0Americans
Snapping-Turtle Guide
“North American Indian Life” (John D. Clare) $4 PB EC (Ex lib)
This colourful and richly illustrated guide shows how the native American
peoples survived in the American wild west. It also explains how they loved to
race horses; why they loved their tepees; how some got rich as medicine men; how
storytelling knit communities together; and much more. You will learn about the
native American culture, governments, daily life, food and drink, pastimes,
fashion, art and architecture, health and medicine, love and marriage, children
and education, weapons and warfare, transport and technology, religion, and
conflict with white Americans. 32 pages containing over 80 colour pictures. Each
page has about one paragraph of normal size bold face print with several smaller
print paragraphs to explain each picture. 8+
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/North- … 0764110719
Sampson Low Library Of
The Past “The North American Indian” (Michael R. Gibson) $2 HB
EC Colourful format with lots of pictures of the life and culture of the
American Indian, in particular, the everyday life, warfare, religion, housing,
work and trade, sports and pastimes, the arts and their legacy to us today.
Includes a glossary. 8+
Indian Homes (Keith Brandt) $2 PB
VGC Describes the characteristics of the different types of dwellings used by
various Indian tribes throughout North America. Great illustrations and a simple
text. 8-11 YO
Indian Festivals
(Keith Brandt) $2 PB VGC Gives brief descriptions of the major festivals
celebrated by various Indian tribes throughout North America. Great
illustrations and a simple text. 8-11 YO
Anasazi (Leonard Everett Fisher)
$5 HB EC (Ex lib) Fisher admirably cobbles together a picture of Anasazi life
from the mere fragments of culture that have weathered the centuries. The
Anasazi civilization grew and flourished in the American Southwest for over a
thousand years. Then, abruptly, about 700 years ago, they left their traditional
haunts and vanished into history. Fisher explains the development of Anasazi
weaving, pottery, and toolmaking, speculates on their shift from
hunter-gatherers to mesa farmers, and details the evolution of their
architecture from pit houses to log-and-pole structures, to complex pueblos (one
had 1,826 rooms), and finally to the glorious sandstone-block cliff houses that
continue to mesmerize visitors today. Relevant terms are introduced, and a
fascinating time chart alerts readers to what was happening elsewhere on the
globe during the years of the Anasazi: Irish monks were toiling on the Book of
Kells, chess was invented in India, Eric the Red sailed to Greenland, Cambridge
University started up in England. Moody sepia illustrations, with highly
contrasted areas of light and shadow, lend an ancient feel and just the right
note of mystery. 7-11 YO
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Digging Up The Past
“Native Americans And Mesa Verde” (Hazel Mary Martell) $2 HB VGC
(Ex lib) The Anasazi or Ancient Ones settled around Mesa Verde at least by A.D.
550. Over the next 700 years their culture developed until by 1250 they were
living in stone buildings up to four stories high later known as pueblos. In
1273 for reason still unknown they began to leave Mesa Verde and never went
back. Contents in Twelve Chapters: The History of Mesa Verde, Why Choose This
Site, Excavation and Recording, Analysis and Conservation, Environmental
Archaeology, At Home in Mesa Verde, Food and Farming, Crafts, Religion and Men's
Work, Society and Women's Work, Mesa Verde Reconstructed, and Mesa Verde's Place
in Prehistoric American. Glossary and Introduction. 10+
Cities In The Sand: The
Ancient Civilizations Of The Southwest” (Scott Warren) $2 HB EC
(Ex lib) The American Southwest has been home to a variety of peoples and
cultures, dating back at least 11,000 years. This is an investigation of three
loosely identified Native American cultural groups: the Anasazi, the Hohokam,
and the Mogollon. The first three brief chapters are an explanation of
archaeological techniques and a description of the physical setting that was
home to the cultures included. Each is then depicted in separate chapters. The
book is graced with attractive colour photographs, many of them full-page.
Written in a textbook style, this should be a good resource for research and
reports. 9+
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North-West Coast Indians
Colouring Book (Tom Smith) $4 PB VGC A glorious colouring book
with rich and ornate illustrations of the carved designs of the Indians
themselves that express a richly layered culture. You will find: Bear, the
‘Elder Kinsman,’ a symbol of welcome and friendship; Raven, the mythological
prankster; Killer Whale, the greatest hunter of the sea and many more. Simple
and informative text explains the myths and stories behind the intricately
rendered symbols. Any age. Recommended!
Myths & Legends Of The
Haida Indians Of The Northwest Colouring Book (Martine J Reid)
$4 PB VGC The great stories of the Haida Indians are told by Dr. Reid, wife of a
great Indian artist. The complicated tales of Raven, Eagle, Bear Mother, etc.,
are unfolded; the art is magnificent! 7-12 YO
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How They Lived “A Plains
Indian Warrior” (Robin May) $3 HB GC (Ex lib) All Plains Indian
warriors dreamed of winning fame in battle, yet their everyday lives were often
just as exciting. Tells how the Native Americans like the Sioux and the Cheyenne
spent their time – horse riding, buffalo hunting, fighting practice and
participating in religious rituals. Great reconstructions and original photos
and paintings. 6-10 YO
North Americans Indians
Of Achievement “Red Cloud: Sioux War Chief” (Jerry Lazar) $3 HB
EC (Ex lib) Brave commander of the plains Indian wars, Red Cloud spent a
lifetime championing the rights of the Teton Sioux. From 1865 to the end of the
19th century, on the battlefield and at government councils, this Sioux war
chief startled his white opponents with his bold authority and passionate
defence of Native American freedom. Lazar describes Red Cloud's leadership
qualities, oratorical skills, pride in his heritage, tenacity, and the effect of
his leadership on the conflict between the Indians and the U.S. government in
the late 1800s. 11+
http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/i … 0791017180
FAMOUS AMERICANS
Childhood Of Famous Americans “Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Young Man With A Dream” (Dharathula Millender) $5 PB
BRAND NEW (Factory second due to having a Helen Keller cover applied) One of the
most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been
praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively inspiring,
fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's
youngster is swept right into history. 8-12 YO
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Great Leaders “Martin
Luther King Jr.” (Diana Spencer) $5 HB EC Examines the life and
achievements of the noted civil rights leader. Vivid illustrations and
easy-to-read text enables young readers to understand the words and spirit of
this inspiring leader.
The Fun Of It: Random
Records Of My Own Flying And Of Women In Aviation (Amelia
Earhart) $2 PB LIKE NEW The first woman to solo across the Atlantic recalls her
youth, early encounters with flying, career as a pilot and feminine pioneers in
aviation. In this breezy and enthusiastic book, Amelia Earhart recollects her
childhood and youth and her almost accidental discovery that she would rather
fly airplanes than do anything else. She writes with an engaging blend of
professionalism and love, describing the machines, the pioneering flights, the
risks and challenges in exuberant detail. She speaks directly to other young
women, urging them to test themselves, to go as far and high as they can—and
beyond. Lots of photos illuminate her autobiography. 11+
http://www.academychicago.com/funofit.html
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Scholastic Biography
“Helen Keller’s Teacher” (Margaret Davidson) $4 PB VGC, $2 PB FC
(Older edition) True story of Annie Sullivan's life. She was a miracle and a
Godsend to Helen Keller - a deaf, blind and mute girl who had never been able to
communicate with others before the arrival of Annie. Annie was not only Helen
Keller's teacher, but also Helen's best friend. She struggled to teach Helen to
speak and she was eventually successful. 9+
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Step Into Reading Reader
“Helen Keller: Courage In The Dark” (Johanna Hurwitz) $3 PB VGC
When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems
hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher
empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is
finally brought to the beginner reader level. 5-8 YO
http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?i … 79877059-4
Heroes Of America Illustrated Lives “Clara Barton And The
American Red Cross” (Eve Marko) $3 HB EC (Inscription)
America's favourite heroes come to life in these 240-page biographies especially
written for younger readers. These biographies are set in large type for easy
reading with more than 100 illustrations in each book. Angel of the
Battlefield! That’s what the whole world called Clara Barton, and a more
determined angel never existed! From her youngest days, Clara sought to excel in
everything she did. But the little New England farm girl never dreamed that her
wish to help people would take her all over the world – or that her nursing
skills would one day lead her to found one of the world’s greatest organizations
– the American Red Cross. Highly recommended! 7-11 YO
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Heroes Of America
Illustrated Lives “Babe Ruth” (Len Canter) $2 HB EC (Name on
inturn scribbled out in pen) America's favourite heroes come to life in these
240-page biographies especially written for younger readers. These biographies
are set in large type for easy reading with more than 100 illustrations in each
book. As a boy, young George Ruth was always getting in trouble. Sent to reform
school when his parents could no longer handle him, he seemed destined for a
short, unhappy life. But then he learned to play baseball, and went on to play
the game better than anybody else, before and since. As Babe Ruth, he became the
idol of millions of people, but the boy from the streets of Baltimore never lost
the common touch. 7-11 YO
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Heroes Of America
Illustrated Lives “Eleanor Roosevelt” (Shannon Donnelly) $3 HB
EC America's favourite heroes come to life in these 240-page biographies
especially written for younger readers. These biographies are set in large type
for easy reading with more than 100 illustrations in each book. Eleanor
Roosevelt was born into a rich and important family. But she was one of the
loneliest little girls in New York. Shy and awkward at first, Eleanor began to
reach out to other people, especially those less fortunate than she was, and
became one of the most beloved women in the world. Her heart was always with
those who most needed her help, in war or peace, in the cities, the farmlands,
the mines and the factories, wherever people worked to make better lives for
themselves and their children. Highly recommended! 7-11 YO
http://www.amazon.com/Heroes-America-Il … B000NBAFNI
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life
Of Discovery (Russell Freedman) $5 PB EC This highly readable
book tells the life story of social activist, humanitarian, and crusader for
human rights, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt who was known as the First Lady of the
World. She was the wife of the United States President, Franklin D. Roosevelt,
and the niece of another, Theodore Roosevelt. She was raised by her maternal
grandmother after the premature death of her parents. Her life was devoted to
helping others, whether as a teacher, an advocate for equal rights, or serving
on governmental Commissions. In addition to being a very active First Lady while
her husband was President, she continued her active public life after his death,
serving as a Delegate to the United Nations and as Chairman of the Human Rights
Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women.
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY HONOR MEDAL
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AMERICA IN THE 20TH CENTURY
If Your Name Was Changed At Ellis Island
(Ellen Levine) $6 PB EC Did all immigrants come through Ellis Island?
Did you have to have a job waiting for you? It's evident that America has always
been a polyglot magnet--even in 1643, 18 languages were spoken in one colonial
area. Perhaps most interesting here are the individual stories: the name change
in the author's own family; the child who had never seen a banana and ate it
whole; the “six- second'' medical exam. The author gives multiculturalism an
extra boost by ending with a sampling of words and other contributions from many
heritages. Nostalgically warm impressionistic paintings, suffused with sepia,
simultaneously signal suffering and hope. 6-10 YO
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Bloomers! (Rhoda Blumberg) $4 HB
EC (Ex lib) In the 1850s, respectable women were not supposed to wear trousers,
but Libby Miller was not an average woman. She shocked the whole town with her
new pant costume. Before long, women suffragists were wearing the new trousers
called bloomers. Find out how bloomers changed America in this lovely picture
book. Highly recommended! 5-9 YO
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwo … /Bloomers!
Great Disasters “The San
Francisco Earthquake” (John Dudman) $2 HB EC Beginning with a
dramatic eye-witness account of the first signs of the disastrous San Francisco
earthquake (1906), the author takes the reader through the tragic events that
followed - the destruction, fires, injuries and deaths. Starting with a resume
of San Francisco's growth and wealth in the late nineteenth century, the reader
learns of how the earthquake began out on the Pacific Ocean and the force with
which it hit the city. The book concludes by explaining the effects that this
earthquake had on San Francisco and the remarkable way in which the city
recovered. The text is illustrated throughout with colour artwork
reconstructions and original photographs. There is a glossary, a further reading
and further information section and an index. 9+
What Would You Ask “Neil
Armstrong?” (Anita Ganeri) $6 HB VGC (Ex lib) On 20th July 1969,
Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the Moon's surface. This book retells the
incredible story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. No one knew exactly what
the astronauts would find, of if they would ever return. If you could talk to
Neil Armstrong what would you ask him? This book is written in the form of an
interview. It probes into the life of Neil Armstrong and asks the sort of
questions that children would want to ask whilst providing a wealth of
background information. It is one of a series which takes a personal look at the
lives of historical figures and is illustrated with double spread artworks which
make children feel they are seeing photographs from the character's lives. 6-10
YO Highly recommended!
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