Shipwrecked!    by Alexandra  Pratt
Price: $0.99 USD. 6200 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
It's 1740, and a British warship is wrecked on a remote island in Patagonia. But that is only the first of Midshipman Isaac Morris's problems. When mutiny among the crew leads to murder, Isaac must survive starvation, slavery and imprisonment if he wants to see his home again.... Reading age: 8. Interest level: up to age 14. Written and edited for reluctant or struggling readers.

14 Fun Facts About the White House: A 15-Minute Book    by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3060 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on January 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
It is the house where the President lives and a symbol of the American Nation. How much do you know about the White House? Who chose the site for the original White House? What was the original name for the White House? Who actually built the White House? How many times has the White House been burned? How many floors does the White House have? Learn more about the White House in this book.

14 Fun Facts About the Washington Monument: A 15-Minute Book    by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2660 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on January 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
The Washington Monument took over 50 years to build and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is are there stones from other places in the monument. Find out more about the Washington Monument with these 14 fun facts!

14 Fun Facts About the U.S. One Dollar Bill: A 15-Minute Book    by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2690 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 10, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Money.
Have you ever really looked at a one dollar bill? There are many strange symbols and words on it. Do you know what those symbols and words mean? What are the two circles on the green side of the dollar bill? What number shows up a lot on the dollar bill? What symbols does the eagle hold? Find out more about the U.S. One Dollar Bill and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.

The Dead Sea Scrolls - A Quick Guide For Kids    by Riètte Sinclair
Price: $0.99 USD. 2470 words. Language: English. Published by AWAP  on November 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Religion and Spirituality.
Discover the Dead Sea Scrolls with this informative and colorful pictorial guide. Read a short story of how the scrolls were discovered and find the answers to many questions: Why are the Scrolls so important? Where are they now? What is the mystery of the Buried Treasure contained in one of the Scrolls? This book targets Grades 4 - 8, however it can be read and enjoyed by all ages

Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar    by Quineka Ragsdale
Price: $5.99 USD. 20550 words. Language: English. Published on August 29, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar is a historical adventure for the reader. Join Demarcus as he discovers the secret Solar Calendar that takes him to far away places, where time has no control. He meets actual historical figures, who tell him of true events that have happened to the Black diaspora in the past.

American Indians in Colorado: Dancing With Grace    by Karen Herndon
Price: $7.99 USD. 42210 words. Language: English. Published on August 10, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
Follow Grace, a Cheyenne fifth grader, as she prepares for a powwow dance competition and along the way learns about her people. Aimed at intermediate students and teachers, this history honors American Indians and comes alive for todayʼs youth. The book shows how decisions made in the past shape the present, and challenges students to think about how their own decisions will shape the future.

The Not-So-Sweet History of Caribbean Sugar    by Jacqueline Grant
Price: $1.99 USD. 3250 words. Language: English. Published on August 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
This nonfiction, middle grade level children's book is the second book in the Caribbean Reference Shelf series published by Gunga Peas Books. From the very beginning the history of Caribbean sugar and the history of Caribbean slavery were linked. This title tells the story of how the sugar cane industry developed during the colonial period.

Red Primer for Children and Diplomats    by Danny Carlton
Price: Free! 5170 words. Language: English. Published on June 27, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
Humorous and alarming history of Communism via the creative political cartoons of Mr. Victor Vashi

Dancing on the Day of the Kings    by Jacqueline Grant
Price: $1.99 USD. 2610 words. Language: English. Published on June 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
(3.00 from 1 review)
Dancing on the Day of the Kings is part of a series called the Caribbean Reference Shelf. In this edition readers will learn about how people of color who lived in Havana, Cuba in the 1800s celebrated the Catholic feast of the Epiphany.