America's Great Disasters |
|
For more than two centuries, Americans have proven themselves to be courageous and strong. These qualities are never more important than in the face of nature's destructive forces or the dangers brought about by the innovations of the industrial revolution. The San Francisco earthquake, which reduced much of the city to rubble; the sinking of the steamship Sultana, the worst American maritime disaster of all time; and the Johnston flood, which washed away an entire town, are only a few of the calamities to have befallen this country. Through the use of photographs, engravings, and newspaper clippings that detail some of the worst disasters ever to confront this country, author Martin W. Sandler presents the American people at their best, standing firm in situations of great danger. In doing so, a fascinating picture emerges of a nation's bravery, resilience, and humor -- traits that continue to characterize Americans today.
America's Great Disasters
|
American Nation: Civil War to the Present |
|
A textbook for United States history from the Civil War to the present, with maps, charts, activities, study questions, and review chapters.
American Nation: Civil War to the Present
|
COMMODORE PERRY IN THE LAND OF THE SHOGUN |
|
In 1853, few Japanese people knew that a country called America even existed. For centuries, Japan had isolated itself from the outside world by refusing to trade with other countries and even refusing to help shipwrecked sailors, foreign 'or Japanese. The country's people still lived under a feudal system like that of Europe in the Middle Ages. But everything began to change when American Commodore Perry and his troops sailed to the Land of the Rising Sun, bringing with them new science and technology, and a new way of life.
COMMODORE PERRY IN THE LAND OF THE SHOGUN
|
Don't Know Much About American History |
|
Was Columbus the first European in the Americas? Who was left standing at Custer's Last Stand? Were the Little Rock Nine a rock-and-roll band? It's true that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But he didn't discover the New World. In fact, the new world we now call America wasn't very new at all. People had been coming to this land for thousands of years. And they haven't stopped yet. But most of us never learned the real story of America's past. And that's a shame. As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable. When his don't know much about(R) history was published in 1990, it was a sensation. The book delivered a fresh new take on history with its wit, humor, and great stories. Davis now does for young people what his earlier book did for adults. In his trademark question-and-answer style peppered with fun facts and humorous illustrations, Davis proves that history is never boring. He introduces our ancestors who settled the East and expanded the West, as well as those who had been living here
Don't Know Much About American History
|
Down Cut Shin Creek: The Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky |
|
It's 4:30 in the morning, and the 'book woman' and her horse are already on their way. Hers is an important job, for the folks along her treacherous route are eager for the tattered books and magazines she carries in her saddlebags. During the Great Depression, thousands lived on the brink of starvation. Many perished. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progess Administration under his 1933 New Deal initiative. The WPA was designed to get people back on their feet. One of its most innovative programs was the Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky. Thoroughly researched and illustrated with period photographs, this is the story of one of the WPA's greatest successes. People all over the country supported the project's goals. But it was the librarians themselves -- young, determined, and earning just $28 a month -- who brought the hope of a wider world to people in the crooks and hollows of Kentucky's Cumberland Mountains.
Down Cut Shin Creek: The Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky
|
Inventors: A Library of Congress Book |
|
The Library of Congress, located in Washington, DC, is often called 'the storehouse of our national memory,' and is home to the largest collection of knowledge on earth. Illustrated with over 100 vintage photographs, posters, and paintings from its archives, the Library of Congress Books offer readers a fascinating look at some of the most important events in our country's history. Americans have been characterized by their inventive spirit since the days of Benjamin Franklin, but the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries proved especially fruitful in groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized life as we know it. This richly illustrated book presents the evolution of these inventions as it has never been seen before--and celebrates the spirit of the great American inventors who let loose their imaginations and changed the world forever. Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies, 1997 (NCSS/CBC)
Inventors: A Library of Congress Book
|
Maps and Globes |
|
A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps there are.
Maps and Globes
|
Mummies Made in Egypt |
|
'A fine source (describes) Egyptian gods and goddesses of the dead; explains the symbols and foundation of the belief in the afterlife; (and presents) the elaborate rituals (and methods of mummification). . . . The art is stunning, the text uncompromisingly informative and clear.'--'New York Times.' Full-color illustrations. 1979 Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies.
Mummies Made in Egypt
|
My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Stories |
|
Inside this book are 18 easy-to-make crafts taken straight from the pages of Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books. From Laura's corncob doll to Mary's Christmas tassels, and from Ma's button lamp to Charlotte's straw hat, readers will be able to share in Laura's pioneer experience by creating homemade crafts that they'll cherish forever.
My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Stories
|
REMEMBER THE LADIES: 100 GREAT AMERICAN WOMEN |
|
In a 1776 letter cautioning her husband to 'remember the ladies,' Abigail Adams made one of the earliest pleas for women's rights in America. How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equality? From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin, 'Remember the Ladies spans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.
REMEMBER THE LADIES: 100 GREAT AMERICAN WOMEN
|
