WELCOME TO AUSTRALIAN USED HOMESCHOOL BOOKS!
HISTORY NON-FICTION - THE MODERN WORLD
The
Illustrated History Of The World “The Nineteenth Century”
(Michael Pollard) $5 HB EC A history of the world during the nineteenth
century. Includes the early Industrial Revolution in Europe, growing colonial
empires, conflicts over slavery, and America's emergence as an industrial giant.
Great format with lots of illustrations recreating scenes from the past and an
interactive and engaging text. 10+
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/0816027919
When I Was Young “Early 20th Century”
(Ruth Thomson) $6 PB EC (RRP $14.25) A very original book offering a
fascinating view of the early 1900s through the memories of a living person. The
time when they were young is explored using both their own and contemporary
photographs and other materials. Change and continuity is shown through newly
commissioned photographs of places remembered by Nancy Emery, born 1906. 9-13 YO
I Wish I’d Stood On
Everest With Hillary And Norgay (Leonie Young) $6 HB EC
(Inscription) Describes the first ascent of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary
and Tenzing Norgay. Gorgeous early history book told as a story for young
children. Wonderful pictures, includes a large poster. 5-9 YO
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Children … 435020.htm
(Same format)
I Wish I’d Gone To The
Moon With Neil Armstrong (Leonie Young) $6 PB VGC (Cover
partially loose from book, repaired and very sound) Follows the early childhood
of Neil and his journey into space where he became the first man to step on the
moon. Gorgeous early history book told as a story for young children. Wonderful
pictures, includes a large poster. 5-9 YO
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Children … 435020.htm
Expedition “Race To The Moon: The Story Of Apollo 11”
(Jen Green, illustrator David Salaryia) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Describes the
events leading up to the Apollo 11 flight that put the first man on the moon and
the technological advances that made this and later flights possible. The 32
fully illustrated pages paint a surprisingly complete picture of space travel.
Step-by-step, the flight of Apollo 11 is detailed -- from the countdown and the
daily routine to the tricky spacecraft maneuvers and the drama. Jen Green has
documented the flight in bite-sized bits that will be palatable for elementary-
and middle-school age children. A glossary and an index will help readers search
the text for specific information
http://www.amazon.com/Race-Moon-Apollo- … 0531153436
The History News “In Space” (Michael Johnstone) $7 HB EC
Laid out like a newsletter with headlines, articles, art, photos, and
advertisements, this book in the History News series sums up the lead stories in
space exploration. Opening with Greek observations of 2,500 years ago, the
articles recap developments in theory and technology with energetic, often
humorous writing and compelling original and archival art and photographs, all
attractively displayed in newspaper style. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/History-News-Space/dp/0763604909
New Perspectives “The Berlin Wall”
(RG Grant) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) This detailed account of the building, guarding,
and eventual coming down of the Berlin Wall is also a history of the Cold War in
Europe and an overview of the collapse of Communism. The book design is like a
magazine, with many photographs, quotes, and boxed insets, and the bibliography
recommends the great spy novels of the 1960s as well as information sources. 11+
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images … mp;s=books
Revolution! “The Easter Rising” (Richard Killeen) $5
HB EC (Ex lib) The story of Ireland's 1916 revolution, in which, like the French
rebels, the Irish extremist Fenians had no compunction against the use of
violence. In fact, they strongly endorsed it as the only answer in the fight for
independence from British rule. Illustrated with striking reproductions and
photos and information supplied in a lively format including boxed information
highlights, time frames, biographies of leaders, and maps. 11+
http://www.pacaritambo.com/images/Books … d_kids.jpg
Micromodels “Make Your Own Kremlin”
(Myles Mandell) $5 PB VGC A challenging-to-build paper miniature that's
sure to provide fun for the ambitious modeller. Over 50 separate structures -
clearly numbered and labelled pieces - general construction hints and tips - the
history of this well known architectural landmark - a ground plan that can be
landscaped - full color backdrop for the perfect finishing touch. 11+
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICROMODELS-MOSCO … 5002r10766
(Last update March, 2010)
