BOOKS by Milton Meltzer

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1	American Revolutionaries: A History in Their Own Words 1750-1800 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist What life was like during the time of the Revolutionary War via the diaries, journals, and letters of people who lived during that time period. see all copies from $2.72! new only from $7.20! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Witches and Witch Hunts more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist From 15th-century France to the Salem witch trials of 1692, from Adolf Hitler to Joseph McCarthy, devastating witch hunts have been fed by superstition and have threatened societies with their hysteria. The author presents an engaging yet sobering look at prejudice, discrimination, and murder practiced in the name of the betterment of society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.72! \| first editions
3	Tough Times more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Skillfully blending historical fact and fast-paced fiction, Meltzer delivers a dramatic, insightful novel set during the Great Depression, and brings alive a period when families desperately tried to cope as hopelessness gripped the nation. Includes an Authors Note. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $9.76! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Slavery: A World History more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Slavery is not and has never been a peculiar institution, but one that is deeply rooted in the history and economy of most countries. Although it has flourished in some periods and declined in others, human bondage for profit has never been eradicated completely. In Slavery: A World History renowned author Milton Meltzer traces slavery from its ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $20.14! \| SVS
5	In Their Own Words: A History of the American Negro, 1865-1916 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
6	Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?: The Great Depression, 1929-1933 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist An overview of the Great Depression touching on such things as homelessness, unemployment, bankruptcy, and bread lines. Testimonials by people who lived through the Depression are accompanied by b&w photographs. This is a revised edition of a book originally published in 1969. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
7	In Their Own Words: A History of the American Negro, 1619-1865 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist see all copies from $2.95! first editions
8	Ten Kings: And the Worlds They Ruled more books like this by Milton Meltzer, Bethanne Andersen (Illustrator) add to wishlist From Hammurabi to Peter the Great, this book tells the story of ten of the most powerful and notorious kings in history. Full-color pictures and maps. see all copies from $5.60! new only from $8.78! \| first editions
9	Hear That Train Whistle Blow! How the Railroad Changed the World more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Takes a look at the history of rail transportation, focussing on how it transformed societies from isolated communities which rarely communicated or traded into unified nations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.46! \| first editions
10	The Black Americans: A History in Their Own Words more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Letters, speeches, newspaper articles, and book excerpts are used to tell the story of black life in the United States. Illustrated with prints and photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.34! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	In Their Own Words: A History of the American Negro, 1916-1966 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	There Comes a Time: The Struggle for Civil Rights more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Presents an overview of the events in African American history that culminated in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s and represented a striving for equal rights. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.28! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Tongue of Flame: The Life of Lydia Maria Child more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist see all copies from $2.20! first editions \| SVS
14	Weapons & Warfare: From the Stone Age to the Space Age more books like this by Milton Meltzer, Sergio Martinez (Photographer) add to wishlist Highlights some weapons of war explaining how and why they were developed, various responses people have had to them, and the impact they have had upon society. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
15	All Times, All Peoples: A World History of Slavery more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist This exploration of the lives of slaves in various cultures focuses on the roles slaves have played in society, and the many who fought--and died--in attempts to win their freedom. The book also examines how and why the vile practice of slavery still exists in the world today. Illustrated with b&w woodcut drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
16	Day the Sky Fell: A History of Terrorism more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Originally published in 1983 as "The Terrorists, The Day the Sky Fell" is updated with new chapters and a new Introduction. Meltzer searches for answers as he puts terrorism and its practitioners into historical context. Meltzer shows that terrorism is as old as humankind and that it has been the tool of innumerable ideologies, religions, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $91.29! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Dorthea Lange: A Photographer's Life more books like this by Milton Meltzer, Dorthea Lange add to wishlist This is a chronicle of a life in photography. Detailing the adventures of Dorthea Lange, the book raises questions about the uses and effectiveness of the medium and examines her images of anxious mothers and hungry infants and sullen men waiting in long city breadlines. see all copies from $18.71! new only from $18.71! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Black Magic more books like this by Langston Hughes, Milton Meltzer, Ossie Davis (Foreword by) add to wishlist } Black Magic Langston Hughes's last book, presents the vast, sweeping story of African-American entertainers--the artists and the musicians, the singers and the dancers, the obscure and the illustrious--from the tragic beginnings in slavery to he triumphant artistic achievements of the late 1960s. Long considered the most comprehensive history ... see all copies from $5.36! first editions
19	The Human Rights Book more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Discusses the evolution of a concept of human rights, how these rights are defined and interpreted throughout the world, to what degree they are observed or violated, and the international institutions and agencies responsible for gaining and maintaining these rights for individuals. see all copies from $2.20! first editions
20 view cover	Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist Profiles of 10 queens who, according to the author, are monarchs not because "they happened to marry a king" but because they "ruled in their own right, by themselves. Or if they sat on thrones beside a king had as much or more to say about governing than their husbands." Covering a wide variety of time periods and locations, this book features ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.77! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Mark Twain Himself: A Pictorial Biography more books like this by Milton Meltzer (Producer), Mark Twain add to wishlist Mark Twain's life is portrayed here in this mosaic of words and over 600 pictures. The words are Twain's own, taken from his writings - not only the autobiography, but also his letters, notebooks, newspaper reporting, sketches, travel pieces and fiction - and the illustrations provide a counterpoint to the text. Presented in the hundreds of photos ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Bread and Roses: The Struggle of American Labor, 1865-1915 more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist One of a series which introduces specific periods in American history, this volume deals with the American Labor Movement and working people in the 50 years following the Civil War. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
23	African American history : four centuries of Black life more books like this by Langston Hughes, Milton Meltzer add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
24 view cover	Who Cares?: Millions Do-- A Book about Altruism more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist A look at altruistic organizations and humanitarians for middle grade and high school readers. Written to combat the impression that people just don't care about each other, the author introduces readers to such organizations as Habitat for Humanity, which helps build homes for the homeless, and the Peace Corps. Also included are profiles of such ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
25 view cover	Case Closed: The Real Scoop on Detective Work more books like this by Milton Meltzer add to wishlist A factual look at how detectives work--from their training to how they collect and analyze evidence. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| first editions \| SVS

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