History

William F. Cody was born in the middle of the nineteenth century on the plains of Kansas Territory where his family had settled to trade with the friendly Kickapoo Tribe. These Natives were Bill's childhood playmates and at a tender age he traded his brand-new buckskin suit for a little wild Indian pony that he learned to ride like the wind. By the time he was twelve, he was doing the work of a grown man as a cattle driver, camping under the stars each night. When he was caught in a buffalo stampede his horsemanship saved his life. Then he met wilderness scout Kit Carson who taught him how to read the language of the plains. When daredevil riders were needed to carry the mail on the new Pony Express, Bill was one of the first to sign up. Then the Civil War began and Bill went East to fight for Kansas, since that state wanted nothing to do with slavery. The d'Aulaires have captured the allure of one of America's frontier icons in the drama of their lush lithographs and in a text that brings to life the story of the fearless, wild Buffalo Bill. 42 pgs Learn More

When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, the twelve-year-old goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praiseworthy, Jack finds adventure and trouble at every turn. Will Jack strike gold in San Francisco or come home empty-handed? This new edition features illustrations by Brett Helquist. Learn More

California Early History includes four unique sections focused on Californians of Native American, Mexican, African and Asian descent in an effort to help students understand the people and cultures involved in California's history which led to the development of the State of California are more important than simply memorizing the dates of events. New vocabulary words are introduced at the beginning of each section and students are expected to look them up in a dictionary and write a brief definition, which should then be reviewed and discussed by teachers and at home instructors to aid students in the understanding and retention of the words and their meanings. Lessons are reinforced with maps, exercises, review questions and bonus activities. The Bonus Activities are included at the end of each section and require the student(s) to use addtional research and resources to complete. California Early History is 90 pages, classroom reproducible and recommended for grades 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. Learn More

Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

By Katy S. Duffield

The rich story of the men and women who settled and built the Golden State is told in this engaging chronicle, from the first native inhabitants that arrived 9,000 years ago and the Spanish in the 1700s to the followers of the Gold Rush in 1848 and the Hollywood and Silicon Valley newcomers. They faced many struggles—including earthquakes, economic hardships, and the forced internment of Japanese citizens—yet they persevered. To get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of the state’s residents, children will create a Chumash rock painting, play the Miwok game of Hoop and Pole, bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner, design a cattle brand, assemble an earthquake preparedness kit, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.

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California Missions - The Earliest Series of Views Made in 1856. Califonia's Spanish missions were large and grand establishments. This is the earliest series of views of them, showing what they were like just before they tumbled down. The text is adventure! From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Accurately rendered, well-researched illustrations of 21 Spanish missions built from 1769 to 1823 along the California coast, among them San Diego de Alcalá, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Clara de Asís, San José de Guadalupe, Santa Barbara Virgen Y Martir, Santa Cruz, many more. Includes realistic vignettes re-creating various aspects of mission life. Descriptive captions. Dover Original. Learn More

California Missions to Cut Out, Book 1, Southern. All of the California missions in two big volumes (sold separately), in the most exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and stand up, with text by Dr. Neuerburg. Learn More

California Missions to Cut Out, Book II, Northern. All of the California missions in two big volumes (sold separately), in the most exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and stand up, with text by Dr. Neuerburg. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

ABOUT CAN’T YOU MAKE THEM BEHAVE, KING GEORGE?

This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England’s King George III.

It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution – when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers.

“The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . .”–Children’s Literature

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Here's a great way for car fans of all ages to bring the "wheels of their dreams" to life.

Colorists can apply a variety of brilliant hues to 26 different illustrations depicting a magnificent Jaguar XJE, an elegant Cadillac Sedan de Ville, a splendid Lincoln stretch limo, as well as these vehicles: 1966 Ford Mustang, Volvo station wagon, Ferrari F40, Ford Taurus, Acura Legend, Porsche 928, Chevrolet Corvette, Mazda Miata, Yellow and Checker cabs, Nissan 240SX, Saturn, Jeep, and 12 other automotive marvels.

Handsomely rendered in accurate detail by artist Steven James Petruccio and accompanied by descriptive captions, these superb depictions of memorable motorcars will thrill coloring book fans and car lovers alike.

Dover Original.

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Author David Macaulay has traced the step by step planning and construction of both castle and town from the hiring of skilled master engineer to the actual test of castle defenses when hundreds of Welsh soldiers launch a direct attack. Softcover. Oversizaed. 79 pages. Learn More

This Dover coloring book contains images of several castles from Germany, France, England and more. All ages.Detailed drawings of 31 world-famous castles: Windsor, Edinburgh, Caernarvon, Krak des Chevaliers, Neuschwanstein, Pierrefonds, more. Captions. Learn More

Castles - to cut out, put together, and color. The Tower of London, and King Richard the LionHeart's Chateau Gaillard are here to assemble. Their tales are told and beautifully illustrated. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Author David Macaulay had done a wonderful job with beautifully detailed and delicate line drawings, cross sections, and diagrams illustrating how a Gothic cathdral was built in 13th century France. Softcover. Oversized. 80 pages. Learn More

Who were the cavaliers, and what elaborate hairstyles did they introduce? Did Puritans really wear only simple, unadorned black clothing? Tom Tierney answers these questions and more in this carefully researched and rendered coloring book on seventeenth-century apparel worn by the English, the American colonists, and other Europeans.

Forty-five illustrations reveal that cavaliers (those loyal to the royal cause during the English civil war) loved ribbons, bright colors, and fancy hats on heads of long, curly hair. Puritans preferred browns, grays, deep greens, and other dark colors but didn't always wear black. And — they liked white cuffs and collars! Other figures portrayed include farmers, soldiers, prosperous middle-class couples, and landed gentry.

Informative captions and descriptive notes accompany handsome, full-page drawings that will not only appeal to coloring book fans of all ages but will also be valued by costume historians and fashion designers.

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With this exciting new title, coloring book enthusiasts can participate directly in recreating the glories of Celtic art. Included are 16 full-page plates of authentic Celtic designs and motifs rendered from the Book of Kells and other sources. Printed on translucent paper, these intricate vignettes feature strange mythical beasts, Celtic crosses, saints and other characteristic subjects. Colorists of all ages can simply color the plates and hang them in a window or near a light source for superb stained glass effects. 16 full page designs. A Dover Publication.

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Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Text. From Walch Education. Learn More

Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Text. From Walch Education. Learn More

Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Book. From Walch Education. Learn More

Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Book. From Walch Education. Learn More

Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Book. From Walch Education. Learn More

Presents 5 realistic adventure stories in each low-readability book that invite students to make choices that may have faced them and their families Covers the eras of exploration, colonization, wars, slavery, immigration, the Depression, and even space flight Includes student background information, questions, group and individual activities, and more. Grades 6-12. Student Activity Book. From Walch Education. Learn More

Involves students in history study by putting them into the action. Builds decision-making skills through individual and group activities. Features questions, activity ideas, and 20 lively narratives. Grades 6-12. From Walch Education Learn More

Involves students in history study by putting them into the action. Builds decision-making skills through individual and group activities. Features questions, activity ideas, and 20 lively narratives. Grades 6-12. From Walch Education. Learn More