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History:

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Landmark Books:

Landmark Giant: Life in Colonial America by Elizabeth George Speare ... $5.00 (1963, 172 pages. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Landmark Giant: The Landmark History of the American Peoople from Appomattox to the Moon by Daniel J. Boorstin ... $5.00 (1970, 193 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

Need Landmarks? My friend, Kris Price, is selling her collection. Go here to see her list of Landmarks for sale (buy directly from Kris at her site): http://www.homesteadblogger.com/athomewithkris/89084/

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Real Books:
The Real Book about Crime Detection by M. G. Bonner ... $1.50 (1957, 215 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. " .... the United States, England, France and Canada. ... You will see the ceaseless fight against crime of every description, including espionage, being waged by the FBI, the Moutnies, Scotland Yard, and the Surete.")
The Real Book about Indians by Michael Gorham ... $1.00 (1953, 191 pages. Not ex-library, wear and soil to cover, pages are overall good.)
The Real Book about Alaska by Samuel Epstein and Beryl Williams ... $1.00 (1952, 191 pages. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good.)



World History Series - grade 6 and up:
World History Series: The French Revolution by Phyllis Corzine ... $2.00 (1995, 128 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. " ... excerpts from primary and secondary sources that are sure to fascinate readers.")
World History Series: The Late Middle Ages by James A. Corrick ... $2.00 (1995, 112 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. " ... excerpts from primary and secondary sources that are sure to fascinate readers.")
World History Series: Elizabethan England by William w. Lace ... $2.00 (1995, 128 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)


... If ...
... if you grew up with Abraham Lincoln by Ann McGovern ... $1.00 (Older softcover, good condition, pages are lightly browning.)



Cornerstones of Freedom:
The Story of D-Day by R. Conrad Stein ... $1.00 (Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
The Story of The Battle of the Bulge by R. Conrad Stein ... $1.00 (Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
The Story of The Battle for Iwo Jima by R. Conrad Stein ... $1.00 (Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
The Story of Admiral Peary at the North Pole by Zachary Kent ... $1.50 (Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
African-Americans in the Thirteen Colonies by Deborah Kent ... $1.50 (1996, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Angel Island by Larry Dane Brimner ... $1.50 (2001, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good.)
The Story of theConestoga Wagon by Kenneth Richards ... $2.00 (Weekly Reader, light wear.)
The Story of Ellis Island by R. Conrad Stein ... $2.00 (Weekly Reader, light wear.)
The Story of The White House by Natalie Miller ... $2.00 (Weekly Reader, light wear.)
The Story of D-Day by R. Conrad Stein ... $2.00 (Weekly Reader, light wear.)
The Story of Old Glory by R. Albert I. Mayer ... $2.00 (Weekly Reader, light wear.)




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Our Country's Story by Frances Cavanah ... $1.50 (1966, 64 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

How Documents Preserve Freedom by Gabriel Reuben ... $2.00 (1964, 96 pages. Ex-library, overall good. Benefic Press / Supplementary Social Studies Program. Covers, The Mayflower Compact, The Declaration of Independence, The Northwest Ordinance, The Constitution of the United States, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Color illustrations throughout.)

Documents of Freedom: The Bill of Rights by Earl Schenck Miers ... $1.50 (1968, 158 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.) -- 2 copies

Give Us Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence by Helen Stone Peterson ... $1.50 (1973, 96 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

Stars & Stripes, Our National Flag by Leonard Everett Fisher ... $1.50 (1993, picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "With the Pledge of Allegiance as accompanying text, presents various American flags and gives brief historical information about each")

Stars and Stripes, The Story of the American Flag by Mae Blacker Freeman ... $1.50 (1964, 57 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

Our Country's Flag by Nicholas Georgiady and Louis Romano ... $1.50 (1963, 32 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

I Know America: Our National Anthem by Stephanie St. Pierre ... $1.50 (1992, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Examines the history and significance of the national anthem and several other patriotic songs.")

American Symbols and Their Meanings: The National Anthem by Joseph Ferry ... $1.50 (2003, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Penned by Francis Scott Key after a decisive battle in the War of 1812, it has remained an inspiration for Americans in times of trouble and war.")

American Symbols and Their Meanings: The American Flag by Joseph Ferry ... $1.50 (2003, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Why stars? Why stripes? What is the significance of the elements of the flag?)

Sampler of American Songs by Maymie R. Krythe ... $2.00 (1969, 245 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Background and lore connected with 18 of our most famous and beloved american songs." ... " ... interesting and thorough background and lore for these songs: Yankee Doodle, The Star-Spangled Banner, Home Sweet Home, America, Old Folks at Home, Dixie, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Maryland My Maryland, Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, America The Beautiful, The Lord's Prayer, God Bless America, Ballad of the Green Berets, Jingle Bells, White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.")

What is Democracy? A Picture Survey of World Democracy edited by Richard M. Ketchum ... $3.00 (1955, 192 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. " ... consists of approximately 50% text and 50% photographs and drawings. ... Throughout, the tone of the book is objective and impersonal. However, the record of democracy itself is clearly revealed: its solid achievement, its opportunities, its obligations, its occasional failures.")

Digging into Yesterday, The Discovery of Ancient Civilizations by Estelle Friedman ... $2.00 (1958, 160 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. Illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher. Nice book - text is not too small, style of writing is interesting. Chapters are: Buried Clues, The Brides of the Rain God, The Valley of the Kings, The Monster in the Labyrinth, The Bible and the Spade, The Mystery of the Citadel, The Golden City, The Spade Digs On. Stories of excavations.)

Usborne - The Young Scientist Book of Archaeology: Discovering the Past with Science & Technology ... $1.50 (1984, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. " ... explains how careful detective work and the latest scientific techniques are used to piece together the clues to how people lived in the past.")

Usborne Illustrated World History: Early Civilization ... $2.00 (1991, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. " ... describes the first flowerings of world civilization in Egypt and Mesopotamia - spanning the period from c.3000BC to the Roman conquest. It also looks briefly at the first civilizations of India and China.")

Time Link: The Ancient World by Mike Corbishley ... $2.00 (1992, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Surveys the history of the ancient world, from prehistoric times to teh fall of the Roman Empire.")

Everyday Life in Prehistoric Times by C.H.B. and M. Quennell ... $1.50 (1959, 226 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket - wear to cover to include heavy tape on spine, tape at hinges inside covers and at title page. Pages have some wear but are overall good.)

Builders of the Ancient World - Marvels of Engineering ... $1.00 (National Geographic Society. 1986, 200 pages. Ex-library, overall good.)

The Story of Ancient Times by McClure, Scheck, and Wright ... $2.00 (1937, 338 pages. Our Developing Civilization / Laidlaw Brothers. Possibly ex-school, some wear - still a good reading copy. Probably grade 4 - 6. From earliest peoples through Egypt, Greece, and Rome.)

Pioneers in History: Empire Builders by Michael Pollard ... $1.50 (1992, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Describes some of the first civilizations and their rulers, from Sargon to Akkad to the last Aztec emperor.")

Usborne - Children's Picture World History: Crusaders, Aztecs, Samurai (The Dark and Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and life in China and Japan) ... $2.00 (1990, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

Modern Knowledge Library: Ancient China by Robert Knox ... $1.50 (1979, 44 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

Everyday Life in Old Testament Times by E. W. Heaton ... $3.00 (1961, 240 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

Make It Work! Stone Age People by Keith Branigan ... $2.00 (1996, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Instructions for a variety of projects examining the characteristics and day-to-day lives of Stone Age people.") -- 2 copies

The First Lake Dwellers by Chester G. Osborne ... $2.00 (1956, 128 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Here the author deals with more complicated social settings, and how mutual aid is harnessed to create settled community living. ... Told in fictional form, this introduces young readers to the Neolithic Revolution.")

The Weans by Robert Nathan ... $1.50 (1960, 56 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Nothing has so completely stirred the imagination of the entire civilized world as the discovery of a civilization, lost for more than 5,000 years, of the Weans of the Great West, or Salt, Continent. Now for the first time this fascinating story of the expeditions of Kenya's greatest scientists is told -- in terms comprehensible to the general reader.")

Spotlights: The Egyptians by Neil Grant ... $1.50 (1997, 46 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Investigate and understand Ancient Egypt with this easy-to-use illustrated guide.")

Make It Work! Ancient Egypt by Andrew Haslam & Alexandra Parsons ... $2.00 (Ex-library, dustjacket. One page has a large, taped tear; otherwise, good condition.)

A Cambridge Topic Book: The Pyramids by John Weeks ... $2.00 (1971, 51 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

Silver Burdett Picture Histories: Ancient Egyptians by Pierre Miquel ... $1.50 (Softcover. 1979, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

The Other Half of History: Women in Ancient Egypt by Fiona Macdonald ... $3.00 (1999, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This landmark series explores women's contributions to cultures both ancient and modern, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential other half of history.")

Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure - Secrets of Ancient Egypt by Lila Perl ... $2.00 (1987, 120 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.")

Golden Tales of Greece: Jason retold by Compton Mackenzie ... $1.50 (1972, 59 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Myths and Legends of the Greeks compiled by Nicola Ann Sissons ... $2.00 (1960, 191 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A fascinating collection of those classic tales which contribute so much to understanding the literature of today. Simple, clear-cut language enhances these beloved favorites.")

Life and Times: Minos and the Cretans by J.H.P. Gibb ... $1.50 (1986, 47 pages. Not ex-library, overall good. "Minos, the legendary son of the Greek god Zeus, was ruler of the Mediterranean island of Crete. A study of the myths surrounding Minos, the Minotaur and the gods and heroes of ancient Greece introduces you to the actual Minoan civilization of Crete, rediscovered by archaeologists within the last hundred years.")

Great Civilizations: Greece 1600-30 BC by Anton Powell ... $1.50 (1987, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. " ... clear overview of the civilization as a whole ... supported by lively, colorful illustrations, maps and datecharts.")

Worldwise: Ancient Greeks by Daisy Kerr ... $1.50 (1997, 39 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Surveys the food, hairstyles, jewelry, religion, festivals, sports, science, warfare, and other aspects of life in ancient Greece.")

Focus On: Ancient Greeks by Anita Ganeri ... $1.50 (1993, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A closer look at the world of Greeks through art, science, history, geography, literature, math, and social history - with interesting observations, fascinating facts, and practical projects that are fun and easy to do.")

What Do We Know About: The Greeks? by Anne Pearson ... $2.00 (1992, 45 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Surveys the eating habits, education, housing, recreation, religion, art, and other aspects of life in ancient Greece.")

Everyday Things in Ancient Greece by Marjorie & C. H. B. Quennell ... $2.00 (1962, 256 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

The Other Half of History: Women in Ancient Greece by Fiona Macdonald ... $3.00 (1999, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This landmark series explores women's contributions to cultures both ancient and modern, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential other half of history.")

Greeks and Persians of Long Ago by Mohr, Washburne, and Beatty ... $2.00 (1933, 288 pages. Ex-school copy. Rand McNally & Co.; Social Study Series: History and Geography. Cover has wear and soil, pages have some wear but are overall good.)

Journey Through History: The Greek and Roman Eras by Carme Peris ... $1.00 (1988. Softcover, some wear but overall good. "An illustrated history of the Renaissance period, with a fictional story involving children to depict the time in history.")

How They Lived: A Roman Centurion by Stewart Ross ... $1.00 (1985, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Describes the structure of the Roman Army and the day-to-day life of a soldier, his training, weapons, discipline, campaigns, and life in retirement.")

Worldwise: Ancient Romans by Daisy Kerr ... $1.50 (1996, 39 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Take a journey into ancient Rome, from emperors and gladiators to religious ceremonies and chariot racing. Begin the adventure and become worldwise.")

The Cambridge Introduction to History: The Romans and Their Empire by Trevor Cairns ... $3.00 (1974, 100 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A history of the Roman Republic and Empire examining the attitudes of the citizens, military strategy, influential leaders, and the decline of the empire.")

History of Everyday Things: The Roman Empire and the Dark Ages by Giovanni Caselli ... $2.00 (1985, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Our Beginnings in Europe and America by Smith Burnham ... $1.00 (1927, John C. Winston Co., - an old textbook. 381 pages. Some wear to include slight cracks between a couple of two-page spreads. I personally enjoy these old textbooks. In many cases, the information reads like a story - such as: instead of "Balboa discovered the South Sea in 1513," the information read, "In 1513, Balboa, a Spaniard, who was exploring in the interior of the Isthmus of Panaman, saw from a mountain top a great sea spread out before him. After struggling for four days through a tropical jungle Balboa reached the seashore. Wading into the water, with the royal banner in his hand, he took possession of the new sea in the name of his master, the king of Spain. As this sea was south of the isthmus which he had just crossed Balboa called it the South Sea. This discovery strengthened the growing belief that South America was really a new continent." ... Includes a chapter on the beginnings of teh Christian Religion.)

See Inside: An Ancient Chinese Town by Penelope Hughes-Stanton ... $1.50 (1979, 29 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

First Facts About the Vikings by Jacqueline Morley ... $1.50 (1996, 31 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Provides facts about those hardy Scandinavians who flourished from 800 to 1100.")

What Do We Know About the Vikings by Hazel Mary Martell ... $2.001992, 45 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Provides information about the history, daily life, social structure, and culture of the Vikings.")

Worlds of the Past: The Vikings by Hazel Mary Martell ... $2.00 (1992, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Describes aspects of the life in the European and North American Viking settlements as revealed through archaeological excavations.")

If You Were There: Viking Times by Antony Mason ... $3.00 (1997, 30 pages. Ex-library, overall good. " ... find out how Vikings lived, what their homes were like, which gods they believed in, and why they raided and settled in other lands. ... An exciting fold-out game lets readers journey through Viking lands. ... Also included are a pictorial map of the Viking lands and a time line.")

The Vikings at a Glance by Mike Corbishley ... $1.50 (1998, 30 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "An illustrated survey of the history, politics, culture, and daily life of the Vikings.")

The Viking News by Rachel Wright ... $3.00 (1998, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. The History News - colorful, newspaper format.)

The Usborne Time Traveler: Viking Raiders ... $2.00 (1997, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "The year is 890, and your destination is Norway. Through the adventures of a chieftain named Knut, and his family, you will find out exactly what everyday life was like.")

Usborne: The Time Traveller Book of Knights and Castles by Judy Hindley ... $1.00 (Ex-library, rebound, small tears to the bottom of many pages - still a good reading copy.)

Start Me Up Vol. 10 - Castles by Hans-Peter von Peschke ... $2.00 (1998, 48 pages. Ex-library, wear to corners - pages are overall good. Originally published in Germany. "What was it really like living in these massive dwellings? ... ...describes how a castle was built, who lived in it and what it was like living there, how a castle was attacked and defended, and much more. You can also read about table manners and clothing fashions, tournaments and hunting, or trap doors and secret passageways." Color illustrations.)

Medieval People by Sarah Howarth ... $2.00 (1991, 47 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A description of the everyday lives of thirteen medieval people through the use of quotations, case studies, and illustrations of the time.")

Medieval Places by Sarah Howarth ... $2.00 (1991, 47 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A description of buildings, houses, schools, ports, and markets in use during the Middle Ages, through the use of quotations, case studies, and contemporary illustrations.")

DK Discoveries: Castle at War, The Story of a Siege ... $1.50 (1998, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear to corners, fold out pages in center have creases - still a good reading copy.)

Heraldry by Rosemary Manning ... $2.00 (1975, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear to include water stain at top of pages but overall good. Black's Junior Reference Books.) -- 2 copies

Living in A Medieval Village by R. J. Unstead ... $1.50 (1971, 44 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. Ages 10 and up. "In Benfield, England, the life of the villagers is one of toil and hardship. They are owned by Sir William Gianvell. ... Always under the watchful eyes of the lord, the villagers must work his land and also pay him rent. The young reader meets the reeve, the hayward, the smith, and the miller. -- and more!")

A Cambridge Topic Book: Life in a Medieval Village by Gwyneth Morgan ... $2.00 (1982, 51 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Takes the younger reader to one of the most exciting cities of the medieval world. It is Florence, Italy, in the fifteenth century.")

Methuen's Outlines: The Crusades by R. R. Sellman ... $2.00 (1970, 73 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. " ... contains a geographical and historical assessment of the Crusading movement.")

Country Life in the Middle Ages by Penelope Davies ... $1.50 (1979, 96 pages. Wayland Publishers. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include tape between 2 two-page spreads. An Eyewitness History Book.)

Walter Dragun's Town - Crafts and Trade in the Middle Ages by Sheila Sancha ... $2.00 (1989, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Presents the economic and social life of a medieval town by chronicling a week's activities in the trading center of Stanford (now Scotland), England, in 1275.")

Renaissance ... 50 cents (Softcover, Troll Associates. 30 pages.)

Journey Through History: The Renaissance by Carme Peris ... $1.50 (1988. Ex-library, overall good. "An illustrated history of the Renaissance period, with a fictional story involving children to depict the time in history.")

Modern Knowledge Library: Renaissance Italy by Anton Powell... $2.00 (1980, 44 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Made in the Renaissance - Arts and Crafts of the Age of Exploration by Christine Price ... $2.00 (1963, 120 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. Ages 12 and up. " ... it is the craftsmen who printed the books, wove the cloth, designed the nautical and musical instruments, carved the furniture, made the maps, goblets and tableware, and worked precious metals into the jewelry and bibelots so loved by the wealthy princes and merchants of this lavish era.")

A History of US Book 8: An Age of Extremes by Joy Hakim ... $2.00 (1994, 192 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. White spine, yellow block on front.)

Spices and Civilizations by Duncan Townson ... 50 cents (1980, 31 pages. From the Greenhaven World History Program. Briefly covers trade routes and the spice trade.)

Who Really Discovered America? by Stephen Krensky ... $1.50 (1987, 60 pages. Ex-library, rebound, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Adventure, mystery, science, and archaeology are all on the horizon in this unusual history by an author known for his humor, versatility, and thoughtful presentation for young readers.")

The Discovery of the Americas by Betsy and Giulio Maestro ... $2.00 (1991. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Discusses both hypothetical and historical voyages of discovery to America by the Phoenicians, Saint Brendan of Ireland, the Vikings, and such later European navigators as Columbus, Cabot, and Magellan.")

Exploration and Conquest - The Americas After Columbus: 1500-1620 by Betsy & Giulio Maestro ... $3.00 (1994, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World - and the lives of its inhabitants - would be changed forever.:)

The New World Held Promise, Why England Colonized North America by Neil Grant ... $1.50 (1974, 96 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Examines the reasons for and process of English colonization of North America from the first attempt in Newfoundland to the founding of Georgia, the last colony.")

A New Look at the Pilgrims - Why They Came to America by Beatrice Siegel ... $1.50 (1977, 82 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "In questions and answers this book explores the early years in England and Holland of the men, women, and children we call the Pilgrims. We learn why they were persecuted; what they believed; and how they financed the voyage to America.")

Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock? by Jean Fritz ... $1.50 (1975, 31 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.) -- 2 copies

The Pilgrims of Plymouth by Barbara L. Beck ... $1.50 (1972, 90 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "A history of the Pilgrims which discusses their difficulties with debt, hunger, and disease during the early years in America.")

Eating the Plates - A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners by Lucille Recht Penner ... $2.00 (1991, 117 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Discusses the eating habits, customs, and manners of the Pilgrims in the colony of New Plymouth.")

Jamestown, John Smith, and Pocahontas in American History by Judith Edwards ... $1.50 (2002, 128 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Traces the dangers and adventures surrounding the history of the first permanent British settlement in America, highlighting the roles played by John Smith, Pocahontas, and other individuals.")

Colonial Life in America by Margaret C. Farquhar, illustrated by Ed Emberley ... $1.50 (1962. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. Fairly simple in picture book format.)

Colonial People by Sarah Howarth ... $2.00 (1994, 47 pages. Ex-library, overall good. " ... everyday life and concerns of thirteen people typical of the days of early European settlement in North America.")

America's Colonial Heritage by Patricia C. Acheson ... $1.50 (1957, 201 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. " ... its purpose is to help students of American history in secondary school to understand, to appreciate and, above all, to enjoy the history of the colonial period.")

Colonial Histories: Massachusetts by James Playsted Wood ... $1.50 (1972, 176 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

Historic Communities: Home Crafts by Bobbie Kalman ... $2.00 (1990, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good.)

America and the Virginia Dynasty 1800-1825 by Fon W. Boardman, Jr. ... $2.00 (1974, 218 pages. Ex-library, rebound, overall good. "Chronicles the quarter century period of Jefferson's, Madison's, and Monroe's administrations, an era of much change and growth in the United States." Junior high and up.)

The Aztec, Indians of Mexico by Sonia Bleeker ... $1.50 (1965, 160 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Indian Arts by Robert Hofsinde ... $1.50 (1971, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
Indian Warriors and Their Weapons by Robert Hofsinde ... $1.50 (1965, 96 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)
Indian Music Makers by Robert Hofsinde ... $1.50 (1967, 96 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)
Indian Beadwork by Robert Hofsinde ... $1.50 (1970, 127 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

The Drama of American History: Pilgrims and Puritans 1620-1676 by Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier ... $1.50 (1998, 94 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Recounts the religious, political, and social history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and its influence on our lives today.")

The Colonial Wars - Prelude to the American Revolution by Don Lawson ... $1.50 (1972, 160 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Discusses four major colonial wars in North America and the way their outcomes contributed to the causes of the Revolutionary War. Included are King William's War, Queen Anne's war, King George's War, and the French and Indian War.")

Yankee Doodle Dandy by Earl Schenck Miers ... $2.00 (1963, 224 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The Revolutionary War - Beginning in the winter of 1770, Miers weaves a suspenseful tale, while describing history as it really happened.")

March to Saratoga - General Burgoyne and the American Campaign - 1777 by Harrison Bird ... $2.00 (1963, 300 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. High school and up. "General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne swept down from Canada with the aim of splitting the American colonies in two along the classic invasion route of the Champlain-Hudson Valley.")

Dawn Over Saratoga, The Turning Point in the Revolutionary War by Fred J. Cook ... $1.50 (1973, 188 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. High school and up. " ... explains this astonishing victory by taking the principal characters on both sides - high-living, gambler, Gentleman Johnny Burgoyne and aristocratic William Howe on the British side; on the American side, Horatio "Granny" Gates, a soldier's soldier, a cautious strategian, fiery Benedict Arnold, later to be the most famous traitor in history; and the maverick veterans of the Indian wars, Dan Morgan, John Stark, Tim Murphy. 'They were the most colorful cast of characters ever to contend on one battlefield in Ameican history, and the drama they played out resulted in the birth of a nation.'")

Pirates - A First Fact Book by Brenda Thompson and Rosemary Giesen ... 50 cents (1977, small picture book. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Briefly discusses piracy and some famous pirates between 1500 and 1800.")

The Burning of Washington: August 1814 by Mary K. Phelan ... $1.50 (1975, 179 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Examines the events preceding, during, and after the British campaign to capture Washington, D. C., during the war of 1812.")

Macmillan Battle Book: The Battles of the Constitution - Old Ironsides and the Freedom of the Seas by Robert Goldston ... $1.50 (1969, 87 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

The Civil War - Over 100 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know by Jason Hook ... $1.50 (2000, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. A smaller book, color and b/w illustrations, small type.)

Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation - January 1, 1863 by Frank B. Latham ... $1.50 (A Focus Book. 1969, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The document that turned the Civil War into a fight for freedom.")

North Star to Freedom, The Story of the Underground Railroad by Gena K. Gorrell ... $2.00 (1997, 168 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Details the history of the Underground Railroad from the roots of slavery through the post-Emancipation era by focusing on the lives of the participants.")

A Slave Family by Bobbie Kalman & Amanda Bishop ... $1.50 (2003, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.")

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Civil War compiled by Henry E. Simmons ... $1.50 (1965, 221 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include tape on both sides of title page - still a good reading copy. Book is about the size of a standard fiction book, text is two-columns per page. " ... the only (book) that alphabetically details the who,what, when, and where.")

Soldiers on Horseback, The Story of the United States Cavalry by W. E. Butterworth ... $1.50 (1967, 141 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "The author vividly recreates the history of the American horse soldiers - the battles they fought, and the men who made and kept their tradition alive.")

The National Road by Olive W. Burt ... $2.00 (1968, 159 pages. Ex-library, wear to cover, pages have some wear but are overall good. "How America's vision of a transcontinental highway grew through three centuries to become a reality.") -- 2 copies, second copy is a rebound copy.

River and Canal by Edward Boyer ... $2.00 (1986, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes the designing, constructions, and operation of an imaginary nineteenth-century canal, based upon similar histories of real canals.")

Exploring the American West by James L. Collins ... $1.50 (1989, 64 pages. A First Book. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Recounts the exploits of explorers of the American West, from Daniel Boone in the late 1700s to John Charles Fremont in the 1850s.")

What People Wore During the Westward Expansion by Allison Stark Draper ... $1.50 (2001, 24 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Describes what people wore in the days of the westward expansion, discussing the styles of the pioneer men and women, the trappers and the cowboys.")

Frontier Land: Explorers of the Frontier by Charles W. Sundling ... $1.50 (2000, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Describes the efforts of such men as Coronado, de Soto, Drake, and, inparticular, Lewis and Clark to search for what came to be known as the Northwest Passage.") -- 2 copies

The Santa Fe Trail in American History by William R. Sanford ... $1.50 (2000, 112 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Presents a history of the trail that became an important commercial route to the southwestern United States during the 1800s." ... "... explains how the adventurers felt the rewards of the trip exceeded the drawbacks. Diseases like malaria and smallpox were rampant. Dangerous heat, violent rainstorms, and floods were always a concern. The journey from Independence to Santa Fe was grueling. Yet, the opportunity to become rich made the trip worthwhile for thousands of people.")

The Great American Gold Rush by Rhoda Blumberg ... $3.00 (1989, 135 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes the emigration of people from the East Coast of the United States and from foreign countries to California to pursue the dream of discovering gold.")

Ghost Town of the West by Olive W. Burt ... $1.50 (1976, 96 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Brings to life the once-busy and prosperous towns of Tuscarora, Nevada; South Pass City, Wyoming; Winter Quarters, Utah; Antelope, Oregon; and Allensworth, California, whose singular reasons for growth were the very reasons for their deaths.")

Your Travel Guide To: America's Old West (Passport to History) by Rita J. Markel ... $2.00 (2004, 96 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American West in the 1800s, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.")

The American Cowboy in Life and Legend by Bart McDowell ... $2.00 (1972, National Geographical Society, 212 pages. Ex-library, overall good. Junior high and up. " ... vivid first-hand accounts ... traces the colorful, sometimes violent, history of the cattle industry from its beginnings in Mexico to the present. Follow the cowpunchers driving their longhorn herds up famous trails - Chisholm, Western, Goodnight-Loving - and meet the men who pioneered them. You will sense the terror of stampede, flood and prairie fire along the way. Ranchers battle rustler in showdowns climaxed by Wyoming's Johnson County War. You will visit outfits at roundup time, when a man afoot is useless; observe life in remote line camps on the border of a range. More than 100 photos and scores of other illustrations.")

The Big Book of Cowboys by Sydney E. Fletcher ... $1.00 (1950. Ex-library, rebound, some wear to include tears to the bottom of most pages (give one of the kids a roll of tape!) - still a good reading copy. Picture book format.)

The Cowboys Handbook - How to Become a Hero of the Wild West by Tod Cody ... $1.50 (1996, 29 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Read about real cowboys and then become one! ... Make your own sheiff's star, learn to lasso, design your own brand, make your own chaps. ... Pcked with cowboy factrs and know-how -- essential reading for any hero-to-be.")

Vaqueros, America's First Cowmen by Martin W. Sandler ... $1.50 (2001, 117 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "The untold story of the Hispanic riders and ropers who created the cowboy. ... The men who rode the mustangs, tended the cattle, and invented all the techniques of cattle raising in America were called vaqueros and they were the world's first cowboys. ... Did you know that vaqueros invented - the rodeo. - the cowboy hat, - chaps, and many lasso tosses? ... Almost everything we associate with cowboys - how they rode, roped, dressed, and lived - began with vaqueros.") -- 2 copies

Floating West - The Erie & Other American Canals by Russell Bourne ... $2.00 (1992, 232 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good but there is a tape repair between one two-page spread. "This is the story of American canals and the people who built them, a wonderful and rich slice of our history. Inspired by the canals of England and France, many Americans, from George Washington to DeWitt Clinton, dreamed of opening the Midwest through a similar system of water routes that would move both people and cargo. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, heroic efforts of engineering and construction began to fulfill those dreams. The greatest of the results and the central focus of this fascinating study is the Erie Canal, which was completed in the 1820s. Stretching from Albany to Buffalo, and connecting the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, it covered a distance of 363 miles through a system of 83 locks.")

West by Waterway - Rivers and U.S. Expansion by Nicholas Nirgiotis ... $1.50 (1995, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. A First Book.)

History of Warfare: World War I by Donald Sommerville ... $1.50 (1999, 80 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Examines the causes, course, and social implications of World War I, as well as technological and strategic advances of the time.")

The Story of the Second World War by Katharine Savage ... $2.00 (1958, 271 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. If you're only reading one book on WWII, this is it. Short chapters, interesting yet detailed information, some b/w illustrations and maps.)

The Holocaust: The History of a Hatred by Stuart A. Kallen ... $1.50 (1994, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Bias must be learned and someone has to display it. ... The goal of this series is to enlighten children and help them recognize the ignorance of prejudice so that future generations wil be tolerant, understanding, compassionate, and free of prejudice.")

Undersea Raiders, U.S. Submarines in World War II by Milton J. Shapiro ... $1.50 (1979, 56 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Accounts of actual submarine adventures during World War II.")

The Military History of World War II: Volume 13 - The Air War in the Pacific - Air Power Leads the Way by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy ... $2.00 (1964, 88 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

Men & Battle: Decision at Sea - The Convoy Escorts by Peter Kemp ... $1.50 (1978, 184 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some waear but overall good. High school and up. "An account of the Battle of the Atlantic and the struggle to supply Britain and the war in Europe with its urgent war materials and supplies in the face of U-boats, which at their height were sinking merchant ships at an alarming and unsustainable rate.")

The Battle of Midway by Irving Werstein ... $1.00 (1961, 145 pages. E-library, dustjacket - lots of typical library wear to include taped hinges. A reading copy.)





The Usborne Book of World Geography ... $4.00 (1984, 161 pages. Not ex-library, very good. " ... contains 32 pages of maps, plus material which was also published under these titles: The Children's Book of The Earth, The Children's Book of the Seas, Peoples of the World, and Houses and Homes.")

How to Read a City Map by Dorothy Rhodes ... $1.50 (1967, 46 pages. Ex-library, some wear to cover, pages are overall good.)

Be Your Own Map Expert by Barbara Taylor ... $1.50 (1994, 46 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "This activity book is full of ideas and information on how to make and understand all kinds of maps. It's easy to learn when you can experiment!")

How Places Got Their Names by Graham Rickard ... $1.00 (1985, 46 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

My Backyard History Book by David Weitzman ... $3.00 (1975, 128 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Activities and projects, such as making time capsules and rubbings and tracing genealogy, demonstrate that learning about the past begins at home.")

A Picture History of Canada by Jessie McEwen and Kathleen Moore, illustrated by Famous Artists ... $3.00 (1942, 103 pages. Ex-library, hard wear to cover to include tape n spine. Back hinge is cracked and untaped - will leave this repair up to you. There are 47 color plates in the book and all are accounted for; pages are overall in good condition.)

Mysterious Places: The Magical East by Philip Wilkinson & Michael Pollard ... $3.00 (1994, 92 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. " ... investigates ten important sites that became known through the adventures of merchants and explorers who braved the unknown. It covers a time span of more than 4000 years ranging from 2400 BC to AD 1643. Mohenjo-Daro in India, The Great Wall in China, Yoshinogari in Japan, Ellora in India, Nara in Japan, Angkor in Khampuchea, Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean, Great Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe, The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, and The Taj Mahal in Agra, India.")

On the Banks of the Delaware, A View of its History and Folklore by Beman Lord ... $1.50 (1971, 63 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Folklore and history of people, places and towns along teh Delaware River.")

The River's Journey by Anne Marie Jauss ... $1.50 (1962, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The rivers provide transportation of logs, barges, provide harbors and necessary waterfront for commerce when it reaches its final goal, the sea. The pictures trace the river from its beginnings to its end.")

Simple Gifts, The Story of the Shakers by Jane Yolen ... $2.00 (1976, 114 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Traces the rise and decline of the Shakers who immigrated to the United States from England in 1774, settling throughout New England.")

The Pennsylvania Dutch, Craftsmen and Farmers by Eva Deutsch Costabel ... $2.00 (1986, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes the crafts of Pennsylvania Dutch living in a rural atmosphere. Includes making quilts, pottery, and tin and tole ware.")

Washington Roundabout by Agnes Rothery ... $1.50 (1942, 248 page. Ex-library, rebound, wear to cover, soil to page edges. "Even while this book was on press, many changes occurred in Washington, due to war conditions. Certain bureaus nd departments have been moved to other cities; irreplaceable objects from the Smithsonian and other art galleries have been placed in bombproof shelters: books and paintings and documents have been hidden in secret depositories. ... ...the publishers have thought it wise to let the book stand as a description of our Capital as it was up to December seventh, 1941, and as we all confidently believe it will be again/" -- Not a book with pictures, these are stories/inforamation about Washington, D.C. - The Washington Monument, The White House, Mount Vernon, Arlington House, The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Smithsonian, and more.)

All About Niagara Falls by Linda Granfield ... $1.50 (1988, 79 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. "An illustrated introduction to Niagara Falls including a variety of historical adn geographical facts and anecdotes. Also includes a list of things to do.")

Getting to Know: The Ohio River by Jeannette C. Nolan ... $1.50 (1973, 72 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. - Discovery, War Drums, Settlers, Fugitives, The Wayward River.)

A Fine Poor Man's Country - The Life of Ohio's Early Craftsmen by M. Ruth Norton ... $1.00 (1991, 92 pages. Softcover, overall good. A small book from Roscoe Village in Ohio.)

Why We Live Where We Live by Eva Knox Evans ... $1.00 (1953, 151 pages. Ex-library, overall typical library wear to include tape repairs - still just fine for a reading copy. The Changing Earth and Busy Seas, The Watery Lanes from the Oceans, The River Highways, Mountains and Their Secrets, The Blue Lakes, To the Wide Prairies, The Thirsty Desert Gets a Drink, The Coast of Gold, and more.)





The History of Printmaking ... $3.00 (1995, 50 pages. Scholastic Voyages of Discovery - Visual Arts. New condition - stickers remain unused in the back of the book. Prehistoric prints, calligraphy, engraving, etching, posters, and comic strips.)

Blue Jeans by Jonathan Rosenbloom ... $1.00 (1976, 63 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Follows the manufacturing of a pair of jeans from the cotton field which provides cotton for yarn to the store where you buy the finished product.")

The Official m&m's History of the Calendar by Larry Dane Brimner ... $3.00 (2002. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Traces the history and uses of various calendars, from the Chinese calendar, introduced in 2637 B.C., to the Gregorian calendar of today.")

Rodeo Days by Elizabeth Clemons ... $1.50 (1960, 64 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. Ages 9 to 12. "Here is the complete story of the thrilling sport of rodeo, told in simple language and illustrated with action-packed paintings by an artist who was once a rodeo rider and who still trains horses?")

Picture the Past: Life in America's First Cities by Sally Senzell Isaacs ... $2.00 (2001, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Introduces the daily lives of people who settled in the first cities in the United States, discussing houses, clothing, schools, and work.")

The Drama of American History: The Rise of the Cities 1820 - 1920 by Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier ... $2.00 (2001, 96 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "After tracing the growth of American cities from centers of commerce along the Atlantic coast to large metropolitan areas, the Colliers outline the reasons for this phenomenon, mainly immigration and industry. The problems and failures of urbanization (sewage, water treatment, and housing) are also considered. ... The exceptional illustrations include color graphics and maps, reproductions of photographs by Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine, and period advertisements and lithographs.")

Mill Child, The Story of Child Labor in America by Ruth Holland ... $2.00 (1970, 138 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Tells the moving, bitter story of child labor in the United States. With the Industrial Revolution came the development of machines that were simple enough for a child to operate. Mill and factory owners were quick to see that they could hire children at much lower wages than they paid adults. Soon many families were dependent on the meager salaries of their children - about $4 for a seventy-two-hour week. ... How a small numbr of courageous men and women exposed this national disgrace and aroused the conscience of the country, and how child labor was finally abolished completes the story told in this powerful and evocative book.)

Historic Communities: Old-Time Toys by Bobbie Kalman & David Schimpky ... $2.00 (1995, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Examines the different toys with which children played in the nineteenth century.")

Engineers of the World by I. O. Evans ... $3.00 (1963, 208 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. Navigation Canals, Eddystone Lighthouse, Steam Engine, Bridges and Breakwater, Locomotive Engine, Suez Canal, Steam Hammer, Eiffel Tower, and more. Biographical and historical.)

Skyscrapers - How America Grew Up by John B. Severance ... $2.00 (2000, 112 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Details some of the innovations that enabled the building of taller and taller builings, describes the vaious schools of skyscraper architecture, and explores the history of several famous skyscrapers.")

Eyewitness Books: Building ... $3.00 (1995, 64 pages. Ex-library, very good. "Take an exciting tour of world architecture and discover how all kinds of structures are built--from the humblest African mud huts to the slender minarets of Turkish mosques to the earthquake-resistant skyscrapers of Tokyo.")

Eyewitness Books: Music ... $3.00 (1989, 64 pages. Ex-library, very good. "Discover how music is made in close-up - from the most primitive to the most modern instruments.")

Blizzard! The Storm that Changed America by Jim Murphy ... $3.00 (2000, 156 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents a history, based on personal accounts and newspaper articles, of the massive snow storm that hit the Northeast in 1888, focusing on the events in New York City.")

Two Centuries of Weapons 1776-1976 by C. B. Colby ... $1.50 (1975, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Two Centuries of Weapons 1776-1976 by C. B. Colby ... $1.50 (1975, 48 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

The Way People Live: Life Under the Jim Crow Laws by Charles George ... $2.00 (2000, 96 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Discusses the background and effects of the Jim Crow laws that were enacted after the Civil War to keep the races segregated.")

Costume by Phyillis Cunnington ... $2.00 (1982, 64 pages. Black's Junior Reference Books. From th 9th century to the 20th Century.)

Costumes & Customs of the British Isles by Lilla M. Fox ... $3.00 (1974, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.")

Costume Reference - History of Children's Costume by Marion Sichel ... $3.00 (1983, 72 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)

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