BOOKS by Rhoda Blumberg

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1	Shipwrecked!: The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Due to Japan's strict isolation laws during the early 1800s, fourteen-year-old Manjiro and four other fishermen shipwrecked on an island wondered if they would ever be allowed to return. Manjiro became the first Japanese person to arrive in the United States, and eventually took part in one of the most important events of the nineteenth century, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.19! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg "A well-written story of Matthew Perry's expedition to open Japan to American trade and whaling ports, sensitive to the cultural differences that both had to overcome. There is no better book for students on this historical event".--School Library Journal. ALA Notable Children's Book. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $5.59! \| first editions
3	Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg A lively, gritty account of Lewis and Clark's incredible journey west across uncharted North America -- a two-and-a-half year odyssey filled with danger, disappointment, and discovery. "Blumberg's eloquent narrative and meticulous research represents a dramatic blend of history and biography." -- Boston Globe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.97! \| first editions
4	What's the Deal more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg (Editor) Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.83! \| SVS
5	The Remarkable Voyages of Captain Cook more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg An account of three voyages undertaken by 18th-century navigator Captain James Cook during which he charted such areas New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, and Alaska. Illustrated with b&w photographs and prints from the period. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.26! \| first editions
6	York's Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American's Part in the Great Expedition more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg You've probably heard about Lewis and Clark. This famous duo led an exploration through uncharted lands. Did you know that a black man, Clark's slave York, was part of this famous expedition? Working alongside free men, York paddled boats, lugged provisions, climbed mountains, and built shelters for the Corps of Discovery. Throughout the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.03! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Full Steam Ahead: The Race to Build a Transcontinental Railroad more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg An account of the construction of the first transcontinental railroad lines. B&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
8	The Great American Gold Rush more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg A chronicle of the gold rush based primarily on letters, journals, and newspapers of the time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.63! \| first editions
9	Civil Rights: The 1960s Freedom Struggle, Revised Edition more books like this by Rhoda L Blumberg Social Movements Past and Present offers thorough analyses of the ideas and actions that have changed the way Americans think and live. Each volume is written by a specialist drawing on the insights and methodologies of history, sociology and political science. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.33!
10	The first travel guide to the Moon : what to pack, how to go, and what to see when you get there more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg, Roy Doty A detailed travel guide outlining travel arrangements, moon history, places of interest, and other pertinent information for lunar visitors. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
11	Bloomers! more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Describes the 19th-century invention of bloomers and how that change in fashion contributed to the early fight for women's rights. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.58! \| first editions
12	Women & Social Protest more books like this by Guida West (Editor), Rhoda L Blumberg (Editor) This anthology examines the role of women in social protest movements in the US, Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Israel in a wide variety of contexts. The text considers four categories of protest: those resulting from economic hardship; racial, ethnic, or nationalist struggles; humanistic and global causes, such as nuclear disarmament ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Civil Rights: The 1960s Freedom Struggle more books like this by Rhoda L Blumberg see all copies from $1.99! first editions
14	First Ladies more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Brief biographies of the women who have been First Ladies of the United States. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15	The First Travel Guide to the Bottom of the Sea more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Describes an imaginary voyage of the submarine Sea Dragon to the ocean bottom, where many strange sea creatures are observed in their natural environment. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16	Fire Fighters more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Discusses fire fighting techniques and equipment and explains some different kinds of fires. see all copies from $2.95! first editions
17	Black Life and Culture in the United States more books like this by Rhoda Lois Blumberg see all copies from $2.50! signed copies \| first editions
18	Sharks more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of different varieties of sharks. see all copies from $1.99!
19	UFO more books like this by Rhonda Blumberg, Rhoda Blumberg see all copies from $1.99!
20	The Simon and Schuster Book of Facts and Fallacies more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Lays to rest commonly accepted "facts, " myths, and old wives' tales on a variety of topics, including mammals, American history, inventions, health, food and drink, sports, and weather. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
21	Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Explores the history, economy, social structure, and future prospects of these five southern African countries. see all copies from $1.99!
22	Jumbo more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg, Jonathan Hunt (Illustrator) The story of Jumbo, the African Elephant who became famous as part of P.T. Barnum's circus. This look at Jumbo's life also focuses on the close relationship between the elephant and his keeper, Matthew Scott. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23	The Truth about Dragons more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Discusses the physical appearance, size, habitat, diet, mating, habits, and enemies of western and eastern dragons and cures and charms concerning them. see all copies from $6.78! first editions
24	Backyard bestiary more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Compares real animals commonly found in backyards with imagined monsters of long ago. see all copies from $6.97! first editions
25	Devils & Demons more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg Recounts the origins and history of devils and demons and their dealings with mankind, including sorcery, witchcraft, exorcism, and devil worship. see all copies from $9.00! first editions

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