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Alcatraz
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 30, 2013)This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas 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.
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The Salem Witch Trials
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2014)In 1692, two young girls in Salem, Massachusetts, were diagnosed by the local doctor as being bewitched. Hysteria over witchcraft reached a fever pitch leading the Puritan townsfolk to accuse friends and neighbors of being under Satan's influence. This book tells the unbelievable, yet true, story of how innocent people were jailed on the evidence of dreams and visions, and how the legal system allowed nineteen people to be hanged before the governor of the state brought the people of Salem to their senses.
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The Lost City of Atlantis
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2016)The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible buildings, waterways, and art--far advanced for its time. Then, in a day and night, it was destroyed, disappearing forever into the earth. Was this fascinating place myth or reality? Will following the clues in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato reveal the truth?"--Provided by publisher.
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Ellis Island
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 30, 2014)Combines first-hand accounts, historical photographs, and text to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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California Gold Rush!
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 31, 2013)"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."--
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Trail of Tears
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Dec. 23, 2013)Presents a history of the the forced migration of the Cherokee Indians following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, a march which resulted in suffering and death for many of the Cherokees and became known as the Trail of Tears.
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The Great Depression
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 30, 2014)Recounts the events of October 29, 1929, also known as "Black Thursday", which marked the start of the Great Depression, and discusses its causes, the affect on people across North America, and how governments responded to it.
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Tanks at War
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2016)When tanks roared onto the battlefield for the first time in World War I, these mechanical beasts changed how battles were fought and how wars were won. Tanks at War looks at the history of tanks, the always-changing technology of weaponry and armor, and how tactics for the use of tanks in battle have changed from a hundred years ago to modern conflicts today. Read about new technologies in the works for the future including robotic tanks and invisibility cloaking devices.
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Ninjas
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2014)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.
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Dec. 30, 2013)This title chronicles the U.S. bombing of these Japanese cities during World War II. Topics include the development of the atomic bomb, Nixons decision to drop the bombs, and the long-term consequences of this historical event. Primary source accounts present reactions from both sides.
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Alcatraz
Natalie Hyde
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 30, 2013)Explores the history of the toughest penitentiary in America, explaining the daily lives of the prisoners, discussing the many attempted escapes from the island, and profiling famous prisoners incarcerated there.
