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Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States
By McGraw Hill. 2014
Discover what makes each US state unique in this ultimate pocket-sized guide to the amazing cultures, peoples, places, animals, landmarks,…
and history of each state.Which state in the USA has about 100,000 glaciers? Which one boasts the largest national park? Which one is called the Lone Star State? Discover the answers to these intriguing questions and more in this illustrated reference guide to the 50 states of the USA.Children aged 8-12 can journey across each state in this fact-filled Pocket Genius book - from Hawaii to Florida - to discover what makes the USA special. Stop at each state in this guide to learn about the different peoples who live in it, and find out about its history, geography, natural wonders, animals, cultures, cities, and landmarks. And learn about Washington, DC, which is unlike any US state, and the different overseas territories. This children&’s guide to the US features: - All the history, cultures, people, places, and animals that define each US state.- Divided chapters based on the regions of the USA, with profile pages on the 50 states, Washington, DC, and overseas territories of the country.- Catalogue-style pages on the states feature captions and images on different characteristics of each state, supported by a state map, a locator showing where it is situated in the country, a panel with data points, and a state flag.- Information presented in bite-sized chunks for both avid and reluctant readers aged 8–12, supported by photographs and maps that make it fun to explore each state.Pocket Genius The 50 States features stunning photographs combined with an illustrated map, helpful stats and data, and simple, bite-sized chunks of information to let young readers discover each US state at their own pace. This US states&’ book for kids also includes a reference section with amazing facts that makes learning fun and entertaining!The Pocket Genius series is ideal for all children, whether they are young readers beginning to discover facts about the US states or little geniuses who are experts already! Complete the SeriesThis fascinating guide is part of the Pocket Genius range of books for children from DK, so why not check out the other titles in the series, Pocket Genuis Animals, Pocket Genuis Rocks and Minerals, Pocket Genuis Dinosaurs, Pocket Genuis Space and more!Eyewitness National Parks (DK Eyewitness)
By Dk. 2023
Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures. Become…
an eyewitness to every US National Park in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of around 3.5 percent of the country&’s land. Through this book, explorers ages 9–12 years old can visit each National Park – from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs of American Samoa, and the vast mangroves of the Everglades.This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals nearly 85 million acres of America&’s very popular National Parks. With striking full-color photographs, kids can marvel at landmarks such as the Colorado River winding down the Grand Canyon or the Old Faithful spraying steam in Yellowstone, and much more!Throughout the pages of this book on US National Parks, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness National Parks introduces the ultimate guide to every National Park across the United States. Children can learn every unique and incredible space, with its own history, natural wonders, animals, plants, and places. This all-encompassing guide to National Parks is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn about one of the most important events in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War, understand the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.Eyewitness World War I (DK Eyewitness)
By Dk. 2023
Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an…
eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerized by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the &“the war to end all wars&”.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with…
this visual reference guide to the leaders of the United States.From George Washington to Donald Trump, The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids' knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.Eyewitness Presidents (DK Eyewitness)
By Dk. 2021
An informative and visual guide to America's highest office, this DK Eyewitness book explores the history of the White House…
and the presidents who have served in it.Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference book provides mini-biographies and trivia for budding historians, along with hundreds of photos that illustrate the lives of Presidents that shaped American history.Students and teachers alike will find intriguing facts in this comprehensive history book. Each president's feature starts with their early lives and takes the reader through their political careers. Discover how they came into office and what happened after they won their presidential elections. Be an eyewitness to the history of the inhabitants of the White House through full-color photographs of famous paintings, campaign memorabilia, handwritten letters, and even historical artifacts belonging to each President.As the first person to be called the President of the United States, George Washington helped unite the colonies and win independence from King George of Great Britain. Learn about his revolutionary leadership and the forging of the Constitution. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union from the American Civil War, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase.The book includes a section of presidential speeches such as John F. Kennedy&’s inaugural address and Ronald Reagan's Evil Empire speech. Read about other 20th century presidents such George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and the first Black president Barack Obama. This new edition introduces America&’s newest Commander-in-chief Joe Biden.The History of the US Presidents From George Washington to Joe BidenDK Eyewitness Books: Presidents uses a unique integrated format with text and pictures to give insight into the lives of the men that have held the highest position in the USA. Eyewitness educational books are a favorite for school-aged students, parents, and teachers alike.Inside this fascinating visual reference book: • Includes a feature on every American President in history - right up to Joe Biden • Presidential facts and trivia in bite-sized information that is easy to follow for younger readers • Hundreds of photos of famous artworks, historical artifacts, and handwritten letters • Includes a section on some of history's famous American political speeches More from DK Books:For more interesting facts about American Presidents look for DK Books The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. If you enjoy DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents there are over 170 Eyewitness titles to choose from, covering a large variety of topics. For more history reference books DK Eyewitness: Victorians, DK Eyewitness: Aztec, and DK Eyewitness: World War I - just a few of the titles available.In The First Telephone, discover Alexander Graham Bell's story and his determination to be the first to invent a transmitter…
to carry a spoken message that would transform communications. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell perseveres and records his step-by-step progress against the wishes of his sponsors. With Elisha Gray and many others are submitting patents too, the race is on.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton (DK Life Stories)
By James Buckley. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father of the United States whose work…
as an American statesman and strong personality made him an icon of history and popular culture.Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. In this biography for kids 8-12, read about how, from humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.DK Adventures: A Big Dig Adventure! (DK Adventures)
By Catherine Chambers. 2015
What child wouldn't be fascinated with a book about dinosaurs AND the Wild West? Your child will learn about both…
through DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters, a book that teaches facts about dinosaur bones and the Wild West through story. DK Adventures books combine story and visual elements to appeal to both avid readers and visual learners. Kids might not even realize they're learning at all! In DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters, our time travelers find themselves caught up in the rivalry between dinosaur bone hunters Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope. They have to use critical thinking and historical knowledge to decide whether to interfere with scientific discovery or leave well enough alone. DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters is Wild West adventure of cowboys and Indians, steam trains — and dinosaurs! DK Adventures is a book series that reluctant readers can enjoy as much as bookworms do! This series combines captivating, fictional stories with nonfiction facts to encourage learning and engagement in your child. The stories keep children interested, and the facts teach critical skills and knowledge — the fiction and nonfiction elements work together to keep each child's interest high, to build knowledge, and to enrich the narrative reading experience with fascinating background information. These books are filled with information, but the stories make them incredibly readable. DK Adventures are available in a range of kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, cars, and the human body, and each book supports Common Core State Standards and literacy skills.DK Adventures: Battle in the Air (DK Adventures)
By Rupert Matthews. 2014
In DK Adventures: Battle in the Air, Zoe and Zak discover a battered old metal box that belonged to their…
grandfather when he was in the Navy. As they look through the box, Granddad tells stories about the Battle of Britain and life during World War II. Through this compelling story, you can learn about the experiences of WWII Navy pilots, women's anti-aircraft gun crews, and how schoolchildren of the 1940s dealt with World War II. Now available in ePub format.DK Adventures is a book series that reluctant readers can enjoy as much as bookworms do! This series combines captivating, fictional stories with nonfiction facts to encourage learning and engagement in your child. The stories keep children interested, and the facts teach critical skills and knowledge--the fiction and nonfiction elements work together to keep each child's interest high, to build knowledge, and to enrich the narrative reading experience with fascinating background information. These books are filled with information, but the stories make them incredibly readable. DK Adventures are available in a range of kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, cars, and the human body, and each book supports Common Core State Standards and literacy skills.Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women (Rebel Girls Minis)
By Rebel Girls. 2020
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women celebrates the incredible and inspiring stories of 25 women leaders in politics,…
business, sports, activism, and more, all written in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman.This collection of 25 stories includes the most beloved stories of leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. And also features 11 brand new tales of women&’s activism, bravery, and vision.Rebel Girls Lead celebrates the leadership of women from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Politics Is... (DK Heads UP)
By Dk. 2020
What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If you're not sure, this…
is the book for you! Look inside to find out why politics matters, and how its ideas shape our world.How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you?Find out the answers in this book, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics.Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and "-isms" that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making.Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analyzing, interrogating, and changing your world.Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequencesWith a topic…
on every page, Civil War Visual Encyclopedia tells the story of the war using simple explanations and stunning photographs. Profiles on decisive battles, strategic maps, political leaders, military commanders, naval vessels, uniforms, weapons, and equipment shine a light on the key events and other turning points during the five years of fighting. Inside the pages of this children&’s civil war book, you&’ll discover: • Full-page profiles about key figures and battles • Civil War-era photography and illustrations depicting important events and artifacts • Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War • Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boys and accounts of the war through personal letters Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee, battles such as Gettysburg, and gain insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and literature and music that this conflict produced.More lives were lost in the Civil War than in any other in American history. Filled with vivid insights into this historic conflict - from a day in the life of a plantation worker in the south to a personal diary entry of a Union soldier on the action-packed front lines - Civil War Visual Encyclopedia invites young readers to witness the war unfold in a striking new way. This is the ultimate guide for children to the war that changed the USA forever.Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. This complete encyclopedia of American history…
showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today.American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for children aged 9+ to explore the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West, and relive the atmosphere of the &“Roaring Twenties&”! This history encyclopedia covers everything from the cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America right up to the events of the present day. This ultimate US history encyclopedia for kids offers: A comprehensive reference guide that covers US history from the first peoples to the present day.Fully updated information and a fresh design in this new edition, featuring the Biden presidency, the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and environmental issues, and other recent historical events.More than 750 images providing a visual account of American History.Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia gives detailed historical information and brings it to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information. Each double-page feature focuses on one aspect of the Union&’s history, be it the Civil War or civil rights, the Great Depression or the Moon landing. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are included in this visual encyclopedia for easy reference classroom work or reports.iOpener: What is a Government (iOpeners)
By Logan Everett, Simon Adams. 2005
This book for advanced readers covers everything you need to know about what governments do, early governments, types of government…
today, how governments are chosen, and what your role is. Diagrams, fun fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 5Subject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/OrganizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 50Guided Reading Level: VLexile Level: 950LDK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.YOU are one of the many fortune seekers during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Will you pan for…
gold, set up a mine, or make your riches by serving the miners who have flocked to the area? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people faced during this exciting time in history.Lincoln's Political Generals
By David Work. 2012
At the beginning of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sought to bind important political leaders to the Union by…
appointing them as generals. The task was formidable: he had to find enough qualified officers to command a military that would fight along a front that stretched halfway across the continent. West Point hadn't graduated enough officers, and many of its best chose to fight for the Confederacy. Lincoln needed loyal men accustomed to organization, administration, and command. He also needed soldiers, and political generals brought with them their constituents and patronage power. As the war proceeded, the value of the political generals became a matter of serious dispute. Could politicians make the shift from a political campaign to a military one? Could they be trusted to fight? Could they avoid destructive jealousies and the temptations of corruption? And with several of the generals being Irish or German immigrants, what effect would ethnic prejudices have on their success or failure? In this book, David Work examines Lincoln's policy of appointing political generals to build a national coalition to fight and win the Civil War. Work follows the careers of sixteen generals through the war to assess their contributions and to ascertain how Lincoln assessed them as commander-in-chief. Eight of the generals began the war as Republicans and eight as Democrats. Some commanded armies, some regiments. Among them were some of the most famous generals of the Union--such as Francis P. Blair Jr., John A. Dix, John A. Logan, James S. Wadsworth--and others whose importance has been obscured by more dramatic personalities. Work finds that Lincoln's policy was ultimately successful, as these generals provided effective political support and made important contributions in military administration and on the battlefield. Although several of them proved to be poor commanders, others were effective in exercising influence on military administration and recruitment, slavery policy, and national politics.Happy Days: Images of the Pre-Sixties Past in Seventies America
By Benjamin L. Alpers. 2024
After the techno-futurism of the 1950s and the utopian 1960s vision of a “great society,” the 1970s saw Americans turning…
to the past as a source for both nostalgic escapism and serious reflection on the nation’s history. While some popular works like Grease presented the relatively recent past as a more innocent time, far away from the nation’s post-Vietnam, post-Watergate malaise, others like Roots used America’s bicentennial as an occasion for deep soul-searching. Happy Days investigates how 1970s popular culture was obsessed with America’s past but often offered radically different interpretations of the same historical events and icons. Even the figure of the greaser, once an icon of juvenile delinquency, was made family-friendly by Henry Winkler’s Fonzie at the same time that he was being appropriated in more threatening ways by punk and gay subcultures. The cultural historian Benjamin Alpers discovers similar levels of ambivalence toward the past in 1970s neo-noir films, representations of America’s founding, and neo-slave narratives by Alex Haley and Octavia Butler. By exploring how Americans used the 1970s to construct divergent representations of their shared history, he identifies it as a pivotal moment in the nation’s ideological fracturing.Frederick Douglass: Narrative of the Life / My Bondage and My Freedom / Life and Times (Classic Bks.)
By Frederick Douglass. 1994
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents the only authoritative edition of all three autobiographies by the escaped slave who became a great…
American leader.Here in this Library of America volume are collected Frederick Douglass's three autobiographical narratives, now recognized as classics of both American history and American literature. Writing with the eloquence and fierce intelligence that made him a brilliantly effective spokesman for the abolition of slavery and equal rights, Douglass shapes an inspiring vision of self-realization in the face of monumental odds.Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845), published seven years after his escape, was written in part as a response to skeptics who refused to believe that so articulate an orator could ever have been a slave. A powerfully compressed account of the cruelty and oppression of the Maryland plantation culture into which Douglass was born, it brought him to the forefront of the anti-slavery movement and drew thousands, black and white, to the cause.In My Bondage and My Freedom (1855), Douglass expands the account of his slave years. With astonishing psychological penetration, he probes the painful ambiguities and subtly corrosive effects of black-white relations under slavery, and recounts his determined resistance to segregation in the North. The book also incorporates extracts from Douglass&’s speeches, including the searing &“What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?&”Life and Times, first published in 1881, records Douglass&’s efforts to keep alive the struggle for racial equality udirng Reconstruction. John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Beecher Stowe all feature prominently in this chronicle of a crucial epoch in American history. The revised edition of 1893, presented here, includes an account of his controversial diplomatic mission to Haiti.This volume contains a detailed chronology of Douglass&’s life, notes providing further background on the events and people mentioned, and an account of the textual history of each of the autobiographies.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation&’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America&’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.Who Was Langston Hughes? (Who Was?)
By Billy Merrell, Who Hq. 2024
Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the…
Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered Jazz Poetry and published nearly twenty poetry books during his lifetime as well as novels, books for children, nonfiction books, and plays. He was an activist and a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance period, alongside Zora Neale Hurston and Countee Cullen. Young readers can learn about Langston's beloved writing, including some of his most famous poems "Dreams" and "The Weary Blues," and his long-lasting legacy in this middle-grade biography.