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Government:

The First Book of the Constitution by Richard B. Morris ... $1.50 (1958, 69 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Tells the history of the Constitution, what it does and provides a simplified outline.")

In Defense of Liberty, The Story of America's Bill of Rights by Russell Freedman ... $3.00 (2003, 196 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes the origins, applications of, and challenges to the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights.")

A True Book: The Bill of Rights by Christine Taylor-Butler ... $1.50 (2008, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Recounts the origins of individual rights in the colonies and the effort to add explicitly stated rights to the Constitution, accomplished in its first ten amendments, and discusses their meaning and the extension of citizen's rights to all Americans. ... Ideal for today's young investigative reader - includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites.") -- 2 copies

America Votes, How Our President Is Elected by Linda Granfield ... $1.50 (2003, 64 pages. Ex-library, good condition. Blue endpages have been removed; you may want to tape hinges so they stay strong over time. "Kids shouldn't have to wait until they're old enough to vote to get caught up in the excitement of presidential elections! From the first primaries, through the party conventions, to the final count at the polls, the race for the presidency is a whirlwind of passionate speeches, sensational campaigns and new beginnings that every American can be a part of!")

In Defense of Liberty, The Story of America's Bill of Rights by Russell Freedman ... $2.00 (2003, 196 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "When the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution, they knew it was not perfect. They were concerned their government might be too powerful and not respect the rights of its citizens. So at the first session of the United States Congress in 1789, they voted on a set of ten amendments, aimed to preserve and protect the rights and liberties of all citizens. These 10 amendments comprise the Bill of Rights. ... As our country has grown, American citizens have continued to rely on this landmark document as a means to defend the liberties of all, across boundaries of race and gender, age and class, religion and ethics. Focusing on examples of ordinary citizens who have had the courage to challenge their government and raise their voices at injustice, Russell Freedman's compelling text is essential reading for every American.")

A More Perfect Union, The Story of Our Constitution by Betsy and Giulio Maestro ... $2.00 (1987, 48 pages. Picture book format. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "This easy-to-understand book tells the story of the remarkable document's birth, from the opening of the Constitutional Convention through the adoption of the Bill of Rights four years later. Giulio Maestro's colorful pictures bring this historic gathering in Philadelphia to life.") -- 2 copies

See How They Run - Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House by Susan E. Goodman ... $3.00 (2008, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Using witty anecdotes and clear explanations, acclaimed writer Susan E. Goodman takes readers from the birth of democracy to the Electoral College; from front porch campaigning to hanging chads. It’s all here, spiced up with Elwood Smith’s witty illustrations, hilarious sidebars, photographs, and solid back matter. It’s a landslide victory: See How They Run stands above the rest as the most accessible, informative, and enjoyable election book on the market.")

Elections ... $1.50 (Teacher Created Materials. Primary Grades. Softcover, some wear but overall good. 48 pages. "Individual and group activities, art projects, games, and even a classroom election are used to instruct students about our nation's system of selecting its leaders." ... Work right in the book or run copies to fill in the blanks, work puzzles, and more.)

Geography / People / Places:

Old Ben Franklin's Philadelphia by Elizabeth Rider Montgomery ... $1.50 (1967, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Descriptions of life in Philadelphia in 1787, the time of the Constitutional Convention covering customs, travel, dress, market, and fire fighting.")

Imagine Living Here: This Place is Crowded - Japan by Vicki Cobb ... $1.50 (1992, picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Imagine living in a place where commuter trains are so crowded that the train workers are paid to cram more people into each car - in Japan, this is a daily occurrence. What would it be like to live there? This addition to Cobb's Imagine Living Here series gives young readers passports to this unique place.")

Tikal, The Center of the Maya World by Elizabeth Mann ... $3.00 (2002, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A history of the Maya Indians in the city of Tikal, founded in 800 B.C.")

Machu Picchu by Elizabeth Mann ... $2.00 (2000, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were its builders. Set in a remote, inaccessible area of the high Andes, this breathtaking city was never found by the Spanish Conquistadors and remains an untouched example of Inka genius.")

The Pygmies, Africans of the Congo Forest by Sonia Bleeker ... $2.00 (1968, 143 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "The pygmies dwell in small, nomadic bands, and so the book begins with an account of a typical group of Mbuti Pygmies moving the location of their camp. Other chapters follow on their hunting customs, family structure, religion, and history.")

Maps, Getting From Here to There by Harvey Weiss ... $2.00 (1991, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Discusses various aspects of maps including direction, distance, symbols, latitude, and longitude, how maps are made, special purpose maps, and charts.")

Make It Work! Rivers - The Hands-On Approach to Geography by Andrew Haslam ... $2.00 (1996, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Where do rivers come from and why do people settle near them? How do rivers form valleys and underground caves? How do we use rivers to create energy, and why is it important to control flooding? Explore the rivers of the world and find out how they affect Earth's landscape from their source to the sea.")

Make It Work! Maps - The Hands-On Approach to Geography by Andrew Haslam ... $2.00 (1996, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Explores mapmaking and shows how maps help us to investigate the world we live in. ... Models and Experiments, Practical Projects.")

Discovering Geography: Maps by David L. Stienecker ... $1.50 (1998, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Points out the vaious kinds of information which different maps offer and suggests activities for further study.")

Maps and Mapmaking by Fran Sammis ... $1.50 (2000, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. Mapping Our World series. "Discusses the history and importance of maps and the science of cartography.") -- 2 copies

Know Your Hometown History - Projects and Activities by Abigail Jungreis ... $2.00 (1992, 61 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Includes creating a contour map and model of your town, making a "patchwork quilt" of local history, researching the history of a place name, and preparing family trees and time lines." ... One of our favorite books when Michael was a youngster. We used this book when we researched the history of our own town - before moving on to state history. We found out that there used to be 7 (!) saloons in Strasburg - at the same time!) -- 2 copies

O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words by Sheila Keenan ... $2.00 (2004, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. Picture book format. "Reveals the exciting stories behind the many symbols, landmarks, and documents that have shaped American history, including Plymouth Rock, the White House, Ellis Island, the flag, Uncle Sam, the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance.")

O, Say Can You See? - America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words by Sheila Keenan ... $1.50 (2004, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. Picture book format. "There are stars-and-stripes T-shirts. There are Statue of Liberty pencil sharpeners and Uncle Sam Halloween costumes. Symbols are everywhere - but where do they come from? What do they mean? ... This celebration of twenty of America's important places, interesting objects, and inspiring words is for the youngest Americans. Including Plymouth Rock, the White House, the flag, the bald eagle, and much more, this book draws kids in with its big, two-page spreads and fun, bright pastels and satisfies their curiosities about America's most prominent symbols.")

North American Historical Atlases: First Frontier by Rebecca Stefoff ... $1.50 (2001, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Chronicles the exploration and settlement of lands west of the Appalachian Mountains during the late 1700s and early 1800s.")

Ellis Island, New Hope in a New Land by William Jay Jacobs ... $1.50 (1990, 34 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a bit of a loose spine - still a good reading copy. "Traces the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America and describes the experiences of immigrants arriving in 1907.")

Great Record Breakers in Nature: The Grand Canyon, The Widest Canyon by Aileen Weintraub ... $1.50 (2001, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Explains how the Grand Canyon was formed and how scientists study the canyon to learn more about the Earth's history.") -- 2 copies

Miscellaneous:

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Pirates:

The World of the Pirate by Val Garwood ... $1.50 (1997, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "An exploration of the world of pirates, focusing on the "Golden Age of Piracy" (1650-1750). Included are fact and fiction boxes giving nuggets of information, a "Rogues Gallery" - mini biographies of famous pirates, and historically accurate colour artwork.")

Piracy & Plunder, A Murderous Business by Milton Meltzer ... $2.00 (2001, 86 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Surveys the history of pirates, why and how they became thieves and killers, the lives they led on sea and on land, the harm they did, and the fates they suffered.")

Amazing History: Pirates by Neil Morris ... $1.50 (2008, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Children’s fascination with pirates has intensified in recent years. Morris explains the differences among pirates, corsairs, and privateers; describes the assortment of vessels they sailed and the weapons and gear they used; highlights several infamous pirates; and provides an overview of modern, high-tech piracy. Each double-page spread constitutes its own chapter, with headings such as “Women Pirates” and “Pirate Punishments.” Brief sections of text; extensive, mostly full-color, captioned artwork; and frequent chatty sidebars make for an attractive layout that won’t overwhelm young readers.")

Frozen in Time: Treasures of the Spanish Main by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent ... $2.00 (2000, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Presents background information about the sinking of the Spanish galleon, Atocha, in 1622 and describes efforts to locate the wreck and successfully salvage its treasure more than 300 years later.")


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Warfare:

History of Warfare: Warfare in the 18th Century by Ian Westwell ... $1.50 (1999, 80 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Presents an overview of the major wars of the eighteenth century, an era dominated by conflicts between Europe's leading powers both on the European continent and overseas in the newly established colonies.")

History of Warfare: Warfare in the 19th Century by Ian Westwell ... $1.50 (1999, 80 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Surveys the changing nature of warfare in the latter half of the nineteenth century, using accounts of various conflicts to describe advances in communication and transportation, changes in battlefield tactics, and imporvements in weaponry.")

The Story of the Spanish-American War by Colonel Red Reeder ... $2.00 (1966, 179 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "A competent, comprehensive account of the conflict between the US and Spain at the turn of the century underlines the issues and personalities of the war." ... "Red Reeder writes accurately and holds the attention of the reader throughout the book.")

The First Book of the War of 1812 by Richard B. Morris ... $1.50 (1961, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Battles, issues, personalities, and political background of our second war with England.")


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A Time for Freedom, What Happened When in America by Lynne Cheney ... $2.00 (2005, 292 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Did you know that John Adams thought we would celebrate America's birthday on the second of July? That ten generals went on to become president? That our country has had nine different capitals, including Trenton, New Jersey, and Annapolis, Maryland? ... Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history along with historic quotations by great Americans and little-known facts about our country. Starting with our nation's beginnings, A Time for Freedom places the great events and figures of our history into context and shows the expansion of freedom in America. Filled with fascinating information that creates a textured journey through our nation's story, A Time for Freedom is a book that every family will want to share.")

Going to School During the Civil Rights Movement by Rachel A. Koestler ... $1.50 (2002, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Framed by the history of segregation and the protest movement that changed it, the classroom story is a stirring close-up of the separate, unequal schools and the brave young people who fought against them. Moving sepia-tone photos appear on every page. Sidebars and special features, including craft activities and brief biographies, add both facts and fun.")

Freedom's Sons, The True Story of the Amistad Mutiny by Suzanne Jurmain ... $1.50 (1998, 128 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "At a time when most black Americans had no legal rights, a group of captive Africans had challenged the U.S. government before the Supreme Court - and won! ... Freedom's Sons is a tale of unbending courage and moral integrity in the face of incredible odds. It is the extraordinary true story of the only successful slave revolt in American history. In 1839, fifty-three Africans aboard the Cuban slave ship Amistad broke out of their chains and took over the ship. Attempting to return to Sierra Leone, they landed instead on the northeast coast of the United States, where they were captured and put on trial. A year and a half later, former president John Quincy Adams argued the Supreme Court case that ultimately set them free.")

From Hand to Mouth or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks & the Table Manners To Go Wtih Them by James Cross Giblin ... $2.00 (1987, 86 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A history of the eating utensils and table manners of various cultures from the Stone Age to the present day.")

Better Mousetraps, Product Improvements That Led to Success by Nathan Aaseng ... $2.00 (1990, 80 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents brief biographies of individuals who improved, refined, and perfected various products and processes, from cameras to razors." ... Otis Elevators, Eastman Kodak Company, Gillette, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Caterpillar, Pepperidge Farm, Tupperware, Zamboini) -- 2 copies

The Drama of American History: The Rise of Industry 1860-1900 by Christopher and James Lincoln Collier ... $1.50 (2000, 94 pages. Ex-library, like new. "Describes the period after the Civil War when the United States was becoming increasingly industrialized and technological, including the coming of the railroads, the rise of the large corporations, the development of labor unions, and government regulation.")

Underground by David Macaulay ... $1.50 (1976, 112 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading copy. "David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants.")

Food, Its Evolution Through the Ages by Piero Ventura ... $2.00 (1994, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "How have humans come to terms with their basic need for food? We couldn t survive without food, yet we don't often ponder how it was that our food became available to us. Rarely do we consider that the variety and abundance of today's edibles are the result of years and years of human ingenuity. Through lively, accessible writing and detailed full-color illustrations that are brimful of humor and personality, the renowned author/artist Piero Ventura brings immediacy and entertainment to the subject of world history. Readers will find fascination, amusement, and surprise in this clever tribute to human inventiveness.")


What's Cooking? The History of American Food by Sylvia Whitman ... $2.00 (2001, 88 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A look at food in the United States from colonial times to the present, describing what we have eaten, where it came from, and how it reflected events in American history." ... "Traditional history books may offer only a casual glance at food and its preparation through the ages, but this volume is devoted entirely to America's love affair with eating. And it's not frivolous. Whitman explores how food reflects and influences culture. From the hoe cakes, salt pork, and wild game that the first English settlers and the Native Americans shared to today's fast foods, each chapter focuses on a period of history, discussing everything from diet to food processing and preparation. Discussion of a variety of social issues--for example, the use of pesticides--gives the book even more depth. The text is very accessible, and there are many interesting black-and-white photographs.")


The Louisiana Purchase - 1803, Thomas Jefferson Doubles the Area of the United States by James P. Barry ... $1.50 (A Focus Book. 1973, 89 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Chronicles the events which led to Jefferson's acquisition of Louisiana from Napoleon Bonaparte.")

The Alaska Purchase by Daniel Cohen ... $1.50 (1996, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. Spotlight on American History. "Examines Secretary of State William Seward's efforts to purchase Alaska from Russia for the United States in 1867.")

The Whiskey Rebellion, 1794 - Revolt in Pennsylvania Threatens American Unity by David C. Knight ... $1.50 (A Focus Book. 1968, 72 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "An account of the rebellion against the whiskey tax of 1791 which nearly dissolved the unity of the new American States.")

Great Inventions: Printing Press by Milton Meltzer ... $3.00 (2004, 125 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, invented in Germany by Gutenberg in the fifteenth century, and describes the press's revolutionary impact on the world.")

Strange and Wonderful Aircraft by Harvey Weiss ... $2.00 (1995, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A history of flight and aircraft describes humankind's dream to take to the air since ancient times and explains the principles of flying, outlining the various efforts of inventors throughout history.")

Walt Whitman's America selections and drawings by James Daugherty ... $2.00 (1964, 111 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "James Daugherty pays tribute to the poet and to the American dream in these thoughtfully chosen, strongly illustrated selections of prose and poetry from Leaves of Grass, Democratic Vistas, Speciman Days, and Portraits of Lincoln." Sections are: I Hear America Singing, The American Dream, The War 1861-1965, and Abraham Lincoln.)

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