BOOKS by James Cross Giblin

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1	George Washington: A Picture Book Biography more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) 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 $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $5.86! new only from $16.35! \| first editions \| SVS
3	When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS more books like this by James Cross Giblin, David Frampton (Illustrator) Compassionate and arresting, this exploration of three major diseases that have changed the course of history--the bubonic plague, smallpox, and AIDS--chronicles their fearsome death toll, their lasting social, economic, and political implications, and how medical knowledge and treatments have advanced as a result of the crises they have ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Secrets of the Sphinx more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) The Great Sphinx has stood guard over the pyramids of Egypt's Giza Plateau for 4,500 years. Who built the Sphinx and why? In search of answers, Giblin takes readers back to a time before written history and traces the trail of clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.24! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Riddle of the Rosetta Stone more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Life and Death of Adolf Hitler more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $8.62! new only from $16.35!
7	The Many Rides of Paul Revere more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $2.11! new only from $3.25! \| SVS
8	The Truth about Santa Claus more books like this by James Cross Giblin An account of how historical fact, religious stories, folklore, and commercial promotion combined to create the character now known as Santa Claus. Illustrated with photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
9	Be Seated: A Book about Chairs more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $30.00! \| first editions
10	The Mystery of the Mammoth Bones and How It Was Solved more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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
11	Let There Be Light: A Book about Windows more books like this by James Cross Giblin Surveys the development of windows from prehistory to the modern era. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24! \| first editions
12	Fireworks, Picnics and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator) Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.46! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) 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 $3.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Saying Good-Bye to Grandma more books like this by Jane Resh Thomas, Marcia Sewall (Illustrator) 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 $5.50! \| first editions
15	Milk: The Fight for Purity more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $4.93! \| first editions
16	Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $71.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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 $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Our Stories: A Fiction Workshop for Young Authors more books like this by Marion Dane Bauer 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 $1.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags more books like this by James Cross Giblin Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.15! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Boy Who Saved Cleveland more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) 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 $2.92! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States more books like this by James Cross Giblin, Michele Laporte (Illustrator) 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 $4.95! \| first editions
22	Mean Old Uncle Jack CL more books like this by Anna Grossnickle Hines, James Cross Giblin Uncle Jack makes scary mean faces and growly mean noises, and the children never know when he may pounce. But at a Fourth of July picnic, the children spot Uncle Jack taking a nap. . . . Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $77.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 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) 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 $1.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Truth about Unicorns more books like this by James Cross Giblin The history, mythology, and folklore that surround the unicorn. Illustrated with color and b&w photographs and prints. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25 view cover	Writing Books for Young People more books like this by James Cross Giblin 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

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