Juvenile Nonfiction : History

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was proposed by President John F Kennedy in 1963 and passed by his successor, Lyndon B Johnson, the following year. Part of "Milestones in American History" series, this work looks at this law prohibiting discrimination in public facilities, government, and employment based on race, color, religion, or national origin. more...

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Here is a dramatic, photo-filled guide to the war that split the Union. Eyewitness Civil War includes everything from the issues that divided the country to the battles that shaped the conflict, and the birth of the reunited states. Rich, full-color photographs of rare documents, powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts plus stunning images of legendary commanders, unsung heroes, and memorable heroines combine with stories of courage, adventure, and defiance to paint an unforgettable portrait of the American Civil War. See Fort Sumter's battle-torn flag, a beardless Lincoln, the tools of a Civil War surgeon, and the Confederate capital in ruins. Learn how to fire a cannon, the secrets of the Underground Railroad, about the Confederacy's First Lady, and what soldiers carried into battle. Discover who plotted Lincoln's assassination, where the last Confederates surrendered, and why the North won the war, and much, much more! more...

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This work is intended for ages 9-12. History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally, the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. more...

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Features hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiselling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewellery; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style election; and more. This work includes facts and trivia. It offers helpful illustrations that explain project steps. more...

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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. more...

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