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1	Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment more books like this by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston add to wishlist Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was sent to live at Manzanar internment camp. This is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield Missouri in 1884 more books like this by Laura Ingalls Wilder add to wishlist A reproduction of the actual diary of the author of the "Little House" books. Also included are Rose Wilder Lane's (Laura's daughter) recollections of the 1894 trip. Illustrated with photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
3	American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 more books like this by Jim Murphy add to wishlist Written for children, this is a historical overview of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Illustrated with archival photographs. A 2004 Newbery Honor book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The American Journey more books like this by Joyce Oldham Appleby add to wishlist New Page 1 THE AMERICAN JOURNEY THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ONE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM The American Journey is a superb, readable presentation of American history, from pre-exploration to the present. Its unparalleled author team, including the National Geographic Society, ensures accuracy in every detail of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.85! \| SVS
5	Shh! We're Writing the Constitution more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist An account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Color illustrations accompany the text, which contains historical fact as well as interesting details, such as how the hot weather and loud street noises affected the men creating the document. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl more books like this by Kate Waters add to wishlist A colorful photo-essay that depicts what life was like for a nine-year-old Pilgrim girl. Sarah Morton is shown gardening, cooking, learning her lessons, and caring for her family's animals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Light and the Glory for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington more books like this by Sir Peter Marshall, Anna Wilson Fishel, David Manuel add to wishlist Adapted for younger audiences, a new edition of the bestselling classic, The Light and the Glory. The authors recount key events in early American history from the time of Columbus' voyage to George Washington's election without forfeiting any of the historical significance, truthfulness, dramatic appeal, or spirituality of the original. Includes ... see all copies from $2.17! new only from $3.85! \| SVS
8	Chasing Lincoln's Killer more books like this by James L Swanson add to wishlist Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests ... see all copies from $6.10! new only from $8.44! \| first editions \| SVS
9	New Nation 1789-1850 more books like this by J Hakim add to wishlist Hakim's ten-volume history of the United States makes American history as exciting as an adventure story and as stimulating as a suspense yarn. She tells stories with all the fascinating sides of factual history. The dates and events, characters and complexities, heroes, heroines and villains are woven into the great American history. B&W ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| SVS
10	Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials more books like this by Marc Aronson add to wishlist Written for older children and teenagers, this is a comprehensive look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. see all copies from $2.62! new only from $4.71! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Rosa more books like this by Nikki Giovanni, Bryan Collier (Illustrator) add to wishlist This gorgeous, sophisticated picture book focuses on Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks's bold refusal to surrender her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955. A detailed portrait of Rosa's day on December 1, 1955, is presented, chronicling her long hours spent as a seamstress before leaving work early on account of her ill mother. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Samuel Eaton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy more books like this by Kate Waters add to wishlist A colorful photo-essay depicts what life would have been like for a seven-year-old pilgrim boy. On this day in the life of Samuel Eaton, he joins the grown-ups in harvesting rye. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22! \| SVS
13 view cover	All the People: Since 1945 more books like this by Joy Hakim add to wishlist Hakim's ten-volume history of the United States makes American history as exciting as an adventure story and as stimulating as a suspense yarn. She tells stories with all the fascinating sides of factual history. The dates and events, characters and complexities, heroes, heroines and villains are woven into the great American history. B&W ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $9.63! \| SVS
14 view cover	Yo, Sacramento! more books like this by Will And Mark Alvarez Cleveland add to wishlist Presents facts about each state with cartoon-style illustrations to serve as memory aids for the state capitals and quizzes to reinforce information. see all copies from $12.96! new only from $194.73! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Great Fire more books like this by Jim Murphy add to wishlist Firsthand descriptions from letters, journals, and published accounts by people who lived the the 1871 Chicago fire. Also included are facts about the fire, as well as newspaper lithographs and historical photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Balto and the Great Race more books like this by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel add to wishlist Recounts how the sled dog Balto saved Nome, Alaska, in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering medicine through a raging snowstorm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Don't Know Much about American History more books like this by Kenneth C Davis, Matt Faulkner (Illustrator) add to wishlist The bestselling debut in Davis's acclaimed and fun Don't Know About series, which delivered a fresh new take on history with humor and great stories, has been revised and rewritten just for kids. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark more books like this by Rhoda Blumberg add to wishlist Describes the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions
19 view cover	From Colonies to Country more books like this by Joy Hakin add to wishlist How did compliant colonials with strong ties to Europe get the notion to become an independent nation? Perhaps the seeds of liberty were planted in the 1735 historic courtroom battle for the freedom of the press. Or maybe the French and Indian War did it, when colonists were called "Americans" for the first time by the English, and the great ... see all copies from $7.01! new only from $9.59! \| SVS
20 view cover	Don't Know Much about the Presidents more books like this by Kenneth C Davis, Pedro Martin (Illustrator) add to wishlist Bestselling author Davis turns his keen eye to the White House and the 43 presidents, with quotes and sidebars that reveal the presidents' nicknames, pets, and even favorite foods. Includes a running timeline charting major landmarks in American history and a complete list of presidents and vice presidents. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.20! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Liberty for All? more books like this by Joy Hakim add to wishlist Hakim's ten-volume history of the United States makes American history as exciting as an adventure story and as stimulating as a suspense yarn. She tells stories with all the fascinating sides of factual history. The dates and events, characters and complexities, heroes, heroines and villains are woven into the great American history. B&W ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Children of Alcatraz: Growing Up on the Rock more books like this by Claire Rudolf Murphy add to wishlist Alcatraz Island is one of the most infamous places in American history. The maximum-security prison on the "Rock," once home to criminals like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman of Alcatraz, has long since captured our country's imagination. But what few people realize is that during the past 200 years, Alcatraz was not only home to ... see all copies from $4.72! new only from $14.19! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 more books like this by M Capuzzo add to wishlist When a shark began prowling the New Jersey coastline in the summer of 1916, the summer before United States entered World War I, those summering there in the idyllic hideaway of the nation's elite had cause for alarm. This study draws a portrait of this early assault on the Gilded Age--when a seemingly invulnerable leisure class saw early signs of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	A History of Us: Book 8: An Age of Extremes more books like this by Joy Hakim add to wishlist Covers the period of American history from the 1880s to World War I. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.25! \| first editions
25 view cover	Making Thirteen Colonies more books like this by Joy Hakim add to wishlist Hakim's ten-volume history of the United States makes American history as exciting as an adventure story and as stimulating as a suspense yarn. She tells stories with all the fascinating sides of factual history. The dates and events, characters and complexities, heroes, heroines and villains are woven into the great American history. B&W ... see all copies from $6.49! new only from $9.59! \| SVS

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