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1	I Was There: The Buried City of Pompeii more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhl (Illustrator) add to wishlist The "I Was There" narrative of this suspenseful story tells of a city frozen in time by disaster--and what it might have been like to live and die there. Informative sidebars, full-color illustrations, and a compelling narrative will pull young readers into the action of history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions
2	On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Ken Marschall (Illustrator) add to wishlist Stunning, full-color illustrations, detailed diagrams of the ship's interior, and rare photographs convey a wealth of information to complement this breathtaking true story. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.75! \| first editions
3	Buried in Ice: A Time Quest Book more books like this by Owen Beattie, Shelley Tanaka, John Geiger add to wishlist An exploration of Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition from England in search of the Northwest Passage. None of the 129 man crew returned from the voyage and a complete discovery of what happened was not uncovered for 120 years. This contemporary account explains how the 145-year-old mystery was solved. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist On July 2, 1937, aviatrix Amelia Earhart mysteriously vanished. This biography follows Earhart from her first sight of an airplane at the age of 10 to the last radio transmission she made before she disappeared. Illustrated with original artworks and contemporary photos. see all copies from $7.62! new only from $7.62! \| SVS
5	In the Time of Knights more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhl (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this "I Was There" title, the glorious age of chivalry comes alive through the story of a real knight, William Marshal, known for his many tournaments and battles during the Crusades. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.27! \| first editions
6	Disaster of the Hindenburg: The Last Flight of the Greatest Airship Ever Built more books like this by Shelley Tanaka add to wishlist The great airship Hindenburg burst into flames and crashed to the ground in a mere 34 seconds on a stormy night in 1937. With its accessible magazine-style format, spellbinding text, and full-color photos and illustrations, this fascinating book tells the story of the Hindenburg's final voyage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.91! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Buried City of Pompeii: Picturebook more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhi (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.75!
8	Anastasia's album more books like this by Hugh Brewster add to wishlist Shielded from St Petersburg society, the last tsar's four daughters enjoyed a simple life of almost cloudless happiness. Their evenings were spent with their parents, reading aloud and pasting snapshots into albums. Drawing on these precious personal keepsakes - long hidden in Russian archives - this work offers a glimpse into the intimate family ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Attack on Pearl Harbor more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist With compelling photographs and memorabilia, and a gripping text that presents the recollections of American and Japanese civilians, sailors, and airmen, this account of the December 7, 1941, attack on the U.S. Naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, recreates that "infamous" day. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Journey to Ellis Island more books like this by Carol Bierman, Laurie McGaw (Illustrator), Shelley Tanaka add to wishlist An account of the ocean voyage and arrival at Ellis Island of twelve-year-old Julius Weinstein who, along with his mother and younger sister, immigrated from Russia in 1922. see all copies from $4.98! new only from $27.17!
11	Climate Change more books like this by Shelley Tanaka add to wishlist Climate change has been called the single greatest threat facing the planet, but there is little consensus about how to deal with it. The problem is vast, the science complex, and the economic, political, and social implications of taking action are immense. It is an issue of particular importance to young adults, who will inherit the consequences ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.18! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A Day That Changed America: Earthquake!: Day That Changed America: On a Peaceful Spring Morning, Disaster Strikes San Francisco more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist Using never-before-published survivor narratives and informational sidebars, this book traces the moments of the early morning of April 19, 1906, when the city of San Francisco was struck by a devastating earthquake. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.36! \| first editions
13 view cover	Mummies: The Newest, Coolest & Creepiest from Around the World more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Paul Bahn (Consultant editor) add to wishlist This fascinating account of the latest mummy finds from around the world will captivate young readers as it explores the technological methods and forensic clues scientists use to investigate the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.46! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	I Was There: Lost Temple of the Aztecs more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhl (Illustrator) add to wishlist Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
15 view cover	Footnotes: Dancing the World's Best-Loved Ballets more books like this by Frank Augustyn, Shelley Tanaka add to wishlist Profiling seven classic ballets, this book makes an ideal introduction to the history of the art, as well as to such great dancers as Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Barishnikov, and Margot Fonteyn. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	One More Border: The True Story of One Family's Escape from War-Torn Europe more books like this by William Kaplan, Shelley Tanaka, Stephen Taylor (Illustrator) add to wishlist This gripping account of the Holocaust is accompanied by side bars, photographs, and maps that help young readers understand the story's historical and geographical context. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| SVS
17 view cover	Girl from Mars more books like this by Tamara Bach, Shelley Tanaka (Translator) add to wishlist Fifteen-year-old Miriam is having stupid arguments with her mother, is bored to death in class, and is trying to get excited by the same old parties with the same old friends in the same old town. She wishes she lived in a big city where she could meet new people and experience new things. In other words, like 15-year-olds everywhere, Miriam is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.41! \| SVS
18 view cover	D-Day: They Fought to Free Europe from Hitler's Tyranny more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist With dramatic narrative, informative sidebars, vivid paintings, and the stories of World War II veterans who stormed the beaches in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, this book presents a compelling account of this world-changing day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Secrets of the Mummies: Uncovering the Bodies of Ancient Egyptians more books like this by Shelley Tanaka add to wishlist Describes the ancient Egyptian practice of preserving the dead through the process of mummification and explains what scientists have learned from unwrapping and examining mummies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	New Dinos: The Latest Finds! the Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries! more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Alan Barnard (Illustrator) add to wishlist Illustrated by an expert dinosaur artist, and with photos from the field, this cutting edge book features "only" up-to-the-minute discoveries from around the world. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Alamo: Surrounded and Outnumbered, They Chose to Make a Defiant Last Stand more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist A new nonfiction series that contains dramatic narrative, informative sidebars, and vivid paintings begins with the story of the 1836 battle of the Alamo in Texas. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.29! \| first editions
22 view cover	I Was There: Graveyards of the Dinosaurs more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, John Sibbick (Illustrator), Alan Barnard (Illustrator) add to wishlist A fascinating exploration of the world's most famous dinosaur "graveyards", this book focuses on the most exciting recent discoveries by cutting-edge paleontologists. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Lost Temple of the Aztecs: Picture Book more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhl (Illustrator) add to wishlist Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.31! \| first editions
24 view cover	Gettysburg: The Legendary Battle and the Address That Inspired a Nation more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, David Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist Though all Americans learn about the Gettysburg Address in school, most probably don't remember what Abraham Lincoln's words meant. Yet Lincoln's words, carefully chosen and arranged, redefined the purpose of the Civil War. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.47!
25 view cover	Buried City of Pompeii: What It Was Like When Vesuvius Exploded more books like this by S Tanaka add to wishlist With fascinating text and splendid yet haunting illustrations, this narrative imagines what it was like when Vesuvius erupted more than 2,000 years ago. The famous lost city of Pompeii comes to life again in dozens of photographs, paintings, and diagrams. Vivid descriptions of life before and during the disaster and educational sidebars reveal the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions

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