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1	The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) add to wishlist A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Patricia Tobin (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes how the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secret of Egyptian hieroglyphics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Life and Death of Adolf Hitler more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist An important biography of the man some refer to as the most influential person of the 20th century. Illustrated with over 80 black-and-white archival photos. see all copies from $5.02! new only from $10.50! \| first editions
4	Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist The tense and fascinating story of Edwin Booth and his infamous brother John Wilkes Booth is told in this lengthy, detailed middle-grade biography. Opening with the outrageous assassination of President Lincoln by Confederate-supporter John, the narrative explores in depth the often troubled lives of the brothers from their births onward. Though ... see all copies from $3.85! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Secrets of the Sphinx more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) add to wishlist Discusses some of Egypt's most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation about their origins and their future. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.72! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Many Rides of Paul Revere more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist This bright, informative biography by a Sibert Medal-winning author follows Paul Reveres life from his humble beginnings as a French immigrants son to his work as a silversmith and a horse messenger amid the mounting pressures of the American Revolution. Illustrations. see all copies from $4.98! new only from $6.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	From Hand to Mouth Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks, and the Table more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist The history of eating utensils from ancient times to modern day. Illustrated with photographs, prints, and drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone: Key to Ancient Egypt: Illustrated with Photographs, Prints, and Drawings more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist The great importance of the Rosetta Stone in solving the mystery of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is told in this highly readable account of the key to deciphering Egypt's past. Giblin tells how the stone was discovered, how scholars struggled to translate the texts in three different languages carved on the stone--including ancient Egyptian ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS more books like this by James Cross Giblin, David Frampton (Illustrator) add to wishlist The social, economic, and political implications of three plagues. While these plagues have killed hundreds of thousands, they have also increased the study of the human body and catalyzed advances in medicine. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Boy Who Saved Cleveland more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) add to wishlist If not for Seth Doan, the city of Cleveland wouldn't exist today... In 1798, Cleveland, Ohio, was in danger of being wiped out by a malaria epidemic. Based on fact, this book tells the remarkable story of Seth Doan, a young boy whose heroic efforts kept his family and neighbors alive and ultimately put the city of Cleveland on the map. J im Giblin ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	George Washington: A Picture Book Biography more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) add to wishlist Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| SVS
12 view cover	Saying Good-Bye to Grandma more books like this by Jane Resh Thomas, Marcia Sewall (Illustrator) add to wishlist Seven-year-old Susie and her parents travel to her mother's hometown to attend the funeral of Susie's grandmother. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Our Stories: A Fiction Workshop for Young Authors more books like this by Marion Dane Bauer add to wishlist A collection of stories written by students in classes given by Marion Dane Bauer, a Newbery Honor-winning author. Alongside the stories are comments by Bauer, detailing what is or isn't working in the story, as well as suggestions for changes or improvements. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.81! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist A thorough portrait of the famed aviator, who was hailed as an American hero for flying unaccompanied from New York to Paris in 1927, but whose heroic status was severely diminished after his World War II isolationist views and ties to the Nazis were revealed. This complete biography also discusses the infamous kidnapping of Lindbergh's son, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.91! \| first editions
15	Let There Be Light: A Book about Windows more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist Surveys the development of windows from prehistory to the modern era. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist The history of chimney sweeps in the United State and Europe from the 15th century onward. Special attention is given to the fact that young boys were often hired to do this dangerous job. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist Provides a clear, step-by step map for achieving sucess in each of the three major book-writing fields for children--fiction, nonfiction, and picture books. see all copies from $17.04! new only from $159.54!
18	Be Seated: A Book about Chairs more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist A history of the development of chairs in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the United States. Illustrated with b&w photographs and period prints. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.45! \| first editions
19 view cover	Did Fleming Rescue Churchill?: A Research Puzzle more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Erik Brooks (Illustrator) add to wishlist Jason is stuck with the most boring subject for a research paper-- Alexander Fleming, the scientist who invented penicillin. Then he comes across the story about how Fleming rescued Winston Churchill from drowning. But the story circulating on the Internet might not be true. Jason must learn everything he can about Fleming and Churchill in order ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.84! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist Thomas Jefferson was a soft-spoken man. But his contributions to American democracy live on as bold reminders of his formidable intellect and spirit. Son of a wealthy famer, young Thomas was a studious boy who shared his father's love of books. He was painfully shy about speaking up in school, especially when other children taunted him. By age 16, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The Mystery of the Mammoth Bones and How It Was Solved more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist In 1801, giant bones were found on a farm in New York, and no one knew what they were. Dinosaurs had never been heard of, and the Bible stated that nothing the bible created could die out. At the age of 60, Charles Willson Peale, founder of the first American Natural History Museum, assembled the first mastodon skeleton - and changed the face of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michele Laporte (Illustrator) add to wishlist A biography of the First Lady who gave vital support to her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, and to the nation during and after World War I. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Writing Books for Young People more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist This expanded guidebook by a widely published children's book author and editor explores all aspects of writing fiction and nonfiction for children, from picture books to young-adult novels. A postscript by the author answers questions on today's juvenile market. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Dwarf, the Giant, and the Unicorn: A Tale of King Arthur more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Claire Ewart (Illustrator) add to wishlist The adventures of young King Arthur's travels to a mysterious island inhabited by a dwarf, the dwarf's giant son, and a mother unicorn. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
25	Milk: The Fight for Purity more books like this by James Cross Giblin add to wishlist Traces the history of the centuries-long effort of philanthropists, scientists, and consumers to make milk a reliably pure and safe product. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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