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  • Great Rulers of India : Five Illustrated Classics - Hardcover

    Great Rulers of India : Five Illustrated Classics - Hardcover

    Collection of the following titles: Krishnadeva Raya, Ashoka, Chandragupta Maurya, Samudra Gupta, Harsha

    In this Pancharatna volume, we have included Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya dynasty, and Ashoka, his grandson, who at the zenith of his conquests saw the futility of violence and had the courage to renounce it. Of Ashoka, H. G. Wells writes in his book, 'Short History of the World,' 'Such was Ashoka, the greatest of Kings. He was far in advance of his age.' The Gupta age is considered to be the golden age of India. To Samudra Gupta goes the credit of spreading the Gupta empire. The Fourth book in this volume is on the life of Emperor Harsha, who is remembered till this day as a great ruler, not only because he was a brave military leader, but also because he was a man of noble impulses. This is based on Harshacharita by Banabatta and the account given by the Chinese traveler, Hiuen-Tsang. The fifth book is on the life of Krishnadeva Raya, the greatest emperor of Vijayanagara. Domingo's Paes, the Portuguese traveler, described the capital city as 'the best provided city in the world'. Of Krishnadeva Raya, he wrote, 'He is the most perfect king that would be, cheerful of disposition and very merry.'

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  • Secrets of Jesse James by George Turner - Paperback Illustrated

    Secrets of Jesse James by George Turner - Paperback Illustrated

    About one hundred years ago a living man became an American legend. All the generations since have lived with that legend, adding to it all the twists and turns of plot and character that make for exciting books and movies and television. The man and legend: Jesse Woodson James. Here, we going to try to ferret out the facts from the fiction.

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  • Attack at Michilimackinac 1763 by David A. Armour, editor - Paperback

    Attack at Michilimackinac 1763 by David A. Armour, editor - Paperback

    Adventures of Alexander Henry, an eyewitness survivor of the attack at Michilimackinac in June 1763. The British fur trader's memoirs offer a unique insight into life at the palisaded fort between 1760 and 1770.

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  • Raising the Flag (Iwo Jima) by Michael Burgan - Paperback Photo Book

    Raising the Flag (Iwo Jima) by Michael Burgan - Paperback Photo Book

    How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime

    By February 1945 the United States had been fighting World War II for more than three years. Soldiers were worn down from battle, and civilians were drained by sacrifice. But a photograph of Marines raising an American flag on Japanese soil gave a wearied nation a renewed sense of pride and hope. This powerful image of strength and determination became the most famous image of the war. It not only captured a moment of victory against a strong foe. It also represented the effort every member of the armed forces had made and offered Americans the promise of victory and an end to conflict.

    About the Author

    Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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  • Civil War Witness by Don Nardo - Paperback Photo Book

    Civil War Witness by Don Nardo - Paperback Photo Book

    Mathew Brady's Photos Reveal the Horrors of War

    Mathew Brady recognized that the new art of photography could be more than just a means of capturing people’s likenesses in portraits. Beginning with the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 and continuing through the entire Civil War, Brady and his employees chronicled the long, bloody conflict, bringing images of war directly to the people. Brady knew the photos would create valuable historical records for later generations. More than any other photographer of his generation, Brady understood photography’s great potential―and through his influence, he taught others to understand it as well.

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  • Knight by Christopher Gravett DK Eyewitness Books 43 - Hardcover USED

    Knight by Christopher Gravett DK Eyewitness Books 43 - Hardcover USED

    "Great for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal.  

    Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like. 

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  • Spy by Richard Platt DK Eyewitness Books 67 - Hardcover

    Spy by Richard Platt DK Eyewitness Books 67 - Hardcover

    Discover the world of espionage--from the early spymasters to the electronic surveillance of today

    Photographed in full color. Go under cover to investigate the intriguing world of espionage. From spies of Genghis Khan to the real inspiration behind James Bond to the history and operations of secret service offices around the world, this volume reveals all the fascinating tools, disguises, and tricks of the trade. 

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  • Civil War by John Stanchak DK Eyewitness Books 114 - Hardcover

    Civil War by John Stanchak DK Eyewitness Books 114 - Hardcover

    Discover the war that turned brother against brother--from the birth of the Confederacy to Reconstruction

    Detailed illustrations, informative annotations, and more provide young readers with a comprehensive examination of the war between the Union and Confederate armies.

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  • The Ainu : A Story of Japan's Original People - Hardcover Illustrated

    The Ainu : A Story of Japan's Original People - Hardcover Illustrated

    The unique indigenous culture of the Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan, is brought to life in this book through beautiful illustrations and a fascinating narrative relating to folktales, customs and ceremonies, leaving the reader with a deep impression of the power of gods and nature in the daily lives of the Ainu.  A truly important story, The Ainu is a must for readers who wish to learn more about this incredibly rich and vibrant culture.

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  • Lost City : The Discovery of Machu Picchu by Ted Lewin

    Lost City : The Discovery of Machu Picchu by Ted Lewin

    Caldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. Guided the last steps by a young Quechua boy, however, he discovered not the rumored lost city, but the ruins of Machu Picchu, a city totally unknown to the outside world, and one of the wonders of the world.

    From School Library Journal

    Grade 4-7-In 1911, Hiram Bingham and a team of archaeologists went in search of Vilcapampa, the legendary lost city of the Inca. In this picture-book account of that expedition, Lewin relates Bingham's journey from Cusco to the jungles of Peru and from there, led by a local child, to mountaintop ruins. The site wasn't Vilcapampa, but rather an isolated, impenetrable ancient city of temples, dwellings, plazas, and terraces connected by steep staircases. Distinguished double-page watercolor paintings capture the grandeur of the location, the monumental solidity of the Inca stonework, and the surrounding jungle. The final pages continue the story with information on the work involved in preparing the ruins for excavation and some initial findings and include a useful pronunciation guide to Spanish and Quechua words.
    Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
    Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Time Presents : The New Middle East - Hardcover
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    Time Presents : The New Middle East - Hardcover

    The Middle East is suddenly a world transformed. In just one year since the Arab Spring was sparked, millions of citizens from Tunisia to Yemen have taken to the streets in revolution against the old regimes. Tyrants have been overthrown, repression is faltering, and a new generation has asserted itself in the Islamic world. From the editors of TIME comes The New Middle East, a fascinating book chronicling revolution and its impact on the world with eyewitness reporting, exclusive pictures and insightful analysis. In the midst of this upheaval, so much is new and changing: the rights of women, social media, national identity, the role of Islam in politics. Will the people get the economic and social opportunity they yearn for? What new benefits-and dangers-present themselves for the United States? TIME Middle East experts Bobby Ghosh, Aryn Baker, Karl Vick and other contributors paint a vivid portrait of a society in the throes of historic change.

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  • Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule by Harriette Gillem Robinet - Paperback Fiction

    Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule by Harriette Gillem Robinet - Paperback Fiction

    Winner of the 1999 Scott O'Dell Award
    A Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies
     

    Maybe nobody gave freedom, and nobody could take it away like they could take away a family farm. Maybe freedom was something you claimed for yourself. 

    Like other ex-slaves, Pascal and his older brother Gideon have been promised forty acres and maybe a mule. With the family of friends they have built along the way, they claim a place of their own. Green Gloryland is the most wonderful place on earth, their own family farm with a healthy cotton crop and plenty to eat. But the notorious night riders have plans to take it away, threatening to tear the beautiful freedom that the two boys are enjoying for the first time in their young lives. Coming alive in plain, vibrant language is this story of the Reconstruction, after the Civil War.

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  • The Story of the Monitor and the Merrimac by R. Conrad Stein - Paperback USED

    The Story of the Monitor and the Merrimac by R. Conrad Stein - Paperback USED

    An account of the naval duel fought in the Chesapeake Bay between the opposing ironclads of the North and the South.

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  • Harriet Tubman : Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry - Paperback USED Nonfiction

    Harriet Tubman : Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry - Paperback USED Nonfiction

    Escape to Freedom!

    Born a slave on a Maryland plantation, Harriet Tubman grew up to become a woman of great moral courage.  She first escaped alone on the underground railroad to freedom, and then went back again and again to inspire and lead over 300 black men, women, and children past the swamps, forests, rivers, and secret hiding places that marked the dangerous escape route to the North.

    Harriet Tubman had a price on her head, but she was never caught and she never lost a passenger.  Called the "Moses" of her people, she has earned a place of honor among history's heroic women.

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  • Alexander Hamilton : The Outsider by Jean Fritz - Hardcover FIRST EDITION

    Alexander Hamilton : The Outsider by Jean Fritz - Hardcover FIRST EDITION

    Acclaimed biographer Jean Fritz writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

    Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an "outsider." He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide de-camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, and the others writing the Constitution. He was the first Secretary of the Treasury as the country struggled to become unified and independent.

    Fritz's talent for bringing historical figures to life is at its best as she shares her fascination with this man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country.

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