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Plague!

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191687

This gripping title traces the causes, symptoms, and treatment of plague through the height of the Black Death in Europe and into the modern day.

Expedition to the Arctic

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189226

For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book tells the stories of famous expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be the first to reach the North Pole.

Pearl Harbor

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189752

On December 7, 1941, Americans woke up to find World War II had landed harshly at their doorstep. This amazing book describes the surprise air raid by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that shocked the United States into joining the war in Europe. This gripping account describes events leading up to the attack, the preparation made by the Japanese military, the chaos of the attack, and the unleashing of the atomic bomb afterward on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Olympic Heroes and Zeros

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179722

This fact-filled title profiles the celebrated heroes and unfortunate zeroes throughout Olympic history. Readers will learn about great athletic achievements and tales of scandal and dishonor.

Titanic

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179746

One hundred years after its tragic voyage, the Titanic continues to capture our imaginations. This fascinating title looks at the building, voyage, sinking, and rediscovery of the Titanic.

Ellis Island

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189219

First-hand accounts, historical photographs, and engaging text combine to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This fascinating title details the reasons for immigration and the challenges faced and contributions made by immigrants. In addition to Ellis Island, Angel Island, Grosse-isle, Quebec, and other immigration points in North America are discussed.

California Gold Rush!

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189233

On January 24, 1848 a man named James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This compelling title explains how Marshalls discovery sparked gold fever and lured thousands of people west in search of great fortunes. Primary source accounts and historical photographs trace the history of the gold rush in California as well as the later Klondike gold rush.

Gettysburg

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179692

This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a detailed review of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, one of the most important speeches in American history.

Ninjas

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189745

The Samurai may have been the rock stars of the warrior class in medieval Japan, but the Ninjas were the secret agents. Known also as shinobi, which means "to steal away," Ninjas kept to the shadows and practiced espionage for their clan leaders. This exciting book details the history and skills of these stealthy, farming-class saboteurs who were masters of 18 warrior skills, including the martial art ninjutsu.

Classified: Spies at Work

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427189721

To be a spy in today's high-tech world, you've got to specialize whether you're keeping tabs on foreign governments, fighting terrorist organizations, or stopping cyber espionage. This fascinating book describes spying throughout history, the gadgetry of a spy, and what kind of training is required to join intelligence-gathering agencies around the world.

Extinction!

Sonya Newland (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179685

This captivating title looks at extinction--from the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, to the possible extinction of species in our world today.

D-Day

Martha Martin (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179678

This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war.

Navy SEALS

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179715

This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEALs, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.

Emancipation

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191663

This title takes us behind the scenes into president Abraham Lincoln's decision to end slavery 150 years ago.

March on Washington

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191670

As the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. approaches, this timely book looks at its organization, the key players, and why it is still relevant today.

Alcatraz

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191649

This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some America's worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible to escape from.

Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar

Jim Pipe (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179708

This fascinating title brings ancient history to life with a clear, easy-to-understand overview of the Mayan culture and the mystery surrounding their calendar.

Women in the Renaissance

Theresa Huntley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797869

Women in the Renaissance investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men. Most were forced to serve their husbands and rulers or give themselves to the Church, but a few became wealthy, educated, and famous. Eventually women gained some status in society.

Great Ideas of the Renaissance

Trudee Romanek (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797845

Great Ideas of the Renaissance surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture. Merchants, monarchs, and religious leaders all promoted and encouraged creativity, and artists, scientists, and great thinkers pushed back the frontiers of philosophy, the arts, mathematics, and technology.

Exploration in the Renaissance

Lynne Elliott (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790471

It's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series. Learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes to Asia and India-and found much more than anticipated.

Science in the Renaissance

Lisa Mullins (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790501

A time of questions and new ways of thinking marked the scientific world during the Renaissance. Follow along as the greatest minds of the time make enormous leaps and bounds toward enlightened thinking. Learn how the role of a scientist evolved. See the efforts made to increase man's understanding of the natural universe.

Government and Law in the Early Islamic World

Trudee Romanek (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195616

This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law; kings and queens in India; and the tribes and clans in Arabia and Kashmir.

Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance

Lizann Flatt (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797838

Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance looks at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling classes in northern Europe. This influenced the growth of towns, cities, states, and regions, who competed with one another for power, artistic talent, and creativity. At the same time, people rich and poor were struggling to establish new forms of society and government.

Painting in the Renaissance

Una D'Elia (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790488

Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant and breathtaking works of Michelangelo and other famous Renaissance artists. Painting in the Renaissance offers a telling look inside the art world of the Renaissance. Children will learn about the kinds of art and artists, patronage, and famous painters of the period.

Religion in the Renaissance

Lizann Flatt (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797852

Religion in the Renaissance features the growth and dominance of the Catholic Church in northern Europe, its influence on art and architecture, and how it was eventually challenged and by whom. Other religions were at best accepted but mostly suppressed, threatened, or violently overthrown. Kings and queens working with the Church dominated the political scene.