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1	882 1/2 amazing answers to your questions about the Titanic more books like this by Hugh Brewster, Laurie Coulter add to wishlist The story of the legendary "Titanic", with 882 1/2 (the length of the ship in feet) answers to common questions. From its building to its maiden voyage, tragic sinking, high-tech discovery and exploration, the book is illustrated with diagrams and photographs and also offers a true-or-false quiz. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.57! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Pirate more books like this by Richard Platt add to wishlist Part of the "Eyewitness Books" series. This title explores the live of pirates via text and photographs. Readers will learn about life on a pirate ship and the evil tricks pirates used to lure people to their deaths. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Titanic more books like this by Will Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator), Mary Pope Osborne add to wishlist Questions about the sinking of the "Titanic" are answered in this companion to "Tonight on the Titanic." Serving as Jack and Annie's very own guide to the ship and its story, this resource includes information on the people who sailed on the "Titanic, " life on board the ship, the search for the sunken remains, and "Titanic" artifacts today. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage more books like this by William Loren Katz add to wishlist "The role of black Indians, largely omitted from or distorted in conventional history books, is traced by Katz with careful and committed research. . . . he integrates their general history with brief individual biographies, including leaders, army scouts and soldiers, frontiersmen and explorers, (and) dangerous outlaws".--Booklist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Struggle for a Continent: The French and Indian Wars 1689-1763 more books like this by Betsy Maestro, Giulio Maestro (Illustrator) add to wishlist Discusses the relations between the European colonists and the Native Americans, the disputes between settlers from France, England, and Spain, and the role these conflicts played in the history of North America. see all copies from $10.40! new only from $11.35! \| SVS
6	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 \| SVS
7	Titanic more books like this by Dr. Simon Adams add to wishlist A family reference book on the ship, the Titanic so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module of information. The photographs of actual objects are viewed in real-life close detail. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Joan of Arc more books like this by Diane Stanley add to wishlist A picture-book biography of the French saint. Illustrated with carefully detailed color paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.48! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Shipwreck more books like this by Richard Platt, DK Publishing add to wishlist This reference book on shipwrecks has been structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module of information. It is part of a series of books which provide reference information on a variety of topics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	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
11 view cover	Titanic: The Disaster That Shocked the World more books like this by Mark Dubowski add to wishlist Titanic's maiden voyage is a story of tragedy and courage. She was the biggest ship in the world. They said she was unsinkable...Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in "Eyewitness Readers", a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Pirates more books like this by Dr. John Matthews add to wishlist Available just in time for the theatrical release of Disney's upcoming blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" comes this volume filled with facts, legends, and illustrations about pirates throughout the ages. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Left for Dead more books like this by Pete Nelson add to wishlist The most notorious and tragic episode in the history of the United States Navy--the sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Japanese submarines on July 30, 1945--becomes the subject of Hunter Scott's school history project. Hunter makes great efforts to understand the complex court-martial of Captain McVay, writing to survivors to flesh out a side of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Exploring the Titanic: How the Greatest Ship Ever Lost-Was Found more books like this by Robert D Ballard add to wishlist An exploration of the first and last voyage of the "Titanic" as well as the author's discovery of the remains of the wrecked ship. Illustrated with color paintings and photographs. see all copies from $1.99!
15 view cover	Remembering the Titanic more books like this by Diane Hoh add to wishlist It is April 1913, the first anniversary of the fateful night on the Titanic. Those who survived the disaster in Titanic: The Long Night have lived with their memories for one year, but it has been a constant struggle dealing with the grief and shock, and memories of those who didn't survive. After writing a well-received article about his dreadful ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Explore Within a Medieval Castle: Open the Iron Gates and Explore an Ancient Fortress! more books like this by Justine Ciovacco, Betsy Pringle (Editor), Tim Jessell (Illustrator) add to wishlist The images we all know from a castle -- brave knights, daring swordfights, and turreted towers -- are all described in exciting historical detail in this engaging guide. Young readers are invited across the moat and over the drawbridge to discover the thrilling aspects of castle life. Including a unique 3-D model, "Explore Within a Medieval Castle ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.42!
17 view cover	Stephen Biesty's Castles more books like this by Meredith Hooper, Stephen Biesty (Illustrator) add to wishlist Biesty, the bestselling creator of the Incredible Cross-Sections books, turns his attention to ten actual castles, as they were from the 12th to the 19th century. Each castle is illustrated over a double-page spread, followed by a lively and informative two-page account of the history of the castle in its time. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.41! \| first editions
18 view cover	Real Pirates: Over 20 True Stories of Seafaring Sculduggery more books like this by Clare Hibbert, John James (Illustrator) add to wishlist Meet the rogues who gave pirates their bad name. William Fly took a promotion from lowly boatswain to captain when he promised the crew untold wealth if they "turned pirate." They threw the captain of the "Elizabeth "overboard in the middle of the Atlantic and proceeded to pillage and plunder. Depicted in all his underhanded and dangerous glory is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
19 view cover	Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex more books like this by Nathaniel Philbrick add to wishlist Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.71! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Wicked History of the World more books like this by Terry Deary, Martin Brown (Illustrator) add to wishlist In the best book ever written to prove history teachers wrong, pester parents and disgust grandmothers, you will find out the truth about the Rules of War and meet fifty of the most vicious villains of all time in a bonus feature pull-out. Want to know... --The ghastly fate of Captain Cook? --What smelly sport was played by Samurai warriors? --Who ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.37!
21 view cover	Picture History of Great Inventors more books like this by G Clements add to wishlist Here is an introduction to the great inventors of the world. Bursting with facts, serious and comic, the book describes the lives and work of more than fifty major innovators, with delightful illustrated references to hundreds more. A 'timeline' provides a glimpse into the lives and times of each of the inventors. Spanning a period of thousands of ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $7.77! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions more books like this by Don L Wulffson add to wishlist Arranged in alphabetical order with anecdotal, fun-to-read text, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind over 100 inventions. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.32! \| SVS
23 view cover	Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship more books like this by Barry Clifford, Gregory Manchess (Illustrator), Kenneth Garrett (Photographer) add to wishlist "There's mystery in her history; there's gold within her hold..." This vivid picture book takes readers through the swashbuckling tale of the "Whydah." One of the most advanced sailing ships of the early 18th-century when she first set sail from London in late 1716, this vessel brought adventure, wealth, and doom to all who sailed on her. The ... see all copies from $2.20! new only from $10.16! \| SVS
24 view cover	33 Things Every Girl Should Know about Women's History: From Suffragettes to Ski more books like this by Tonya Bolden (Editor) add to wishlist This book is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about girls and women in the United States from the 18th century to the present. Featuring contributions from a wide variety of women, including well-known nonfiction writers, a children's librarian, historians, and many more, this latest addition to the 33 Things series provides an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.77! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Secrets, Lies, Gizmos and Spies: A History of Spies and Espionage more books like this by Janet Wyman Coleman, The International Spy Museum add to wishlist "Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies" is a heavily-illustrated volume which details the secret history of spies and espionage through the ages. From the Trojan War to WW II, all aspiring secret agents will learn the true stories of famous spies and classified operations. It features numerous photos of disguised weapons and gadgets, interviews with ... see all copies from $2.01! new only from $21.58! \| signed copies

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