From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don’t look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging.Updated and expanded to include:• Dozens of New Questions and New Sections—including a social activism section that explores the Dakota Access Pipeline, racism, identity, politics, and more!• Over 50 new Photos• Adapted text for broad appeal Read more

From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young listeners alike. Ranging from "why is there such a fuss about non-Native people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?"; "what's it like for Natives who don't look Native?"; "why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?"; and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask does exactly what its title says in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging. Read more

“I find it so easy to forget / that I’m just a girl who is expected / to live / without thoughts.” Opposing slavery in Cuba in the nineteenth century was dangerous. The most daring abolitionists were poets who veiled their work in metaphor. Of these, the boldest was Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, nicknamed Tula. In passionate, accessible verses of her own, Engle evokes the voice of this book-loving feminist and abolitionist who bravely resisted an arranged marriage at the age of fourteen, and was ultimately courageous enough to fight against injustice. Historical notes, excerpts, and source notes round out this exceptional tribute. Read more

Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize, discovering the rain forests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snorkeling in Honduras, and cruising through the Panama Canal. on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped the region. Special themes, such as the causes of unity and disunity on the isthmus and the economic pressures on the rain forest from farming and tourism, are developed throughout the book. Coverage of the history of the region is up to date with new developments, including the continued struggle in the after-math of the civil wars, the impact of the free trade agreement signed with the United States, and recent elections. Neighbors, The Spanish Conquest (1492-1541), The Federation of Central America (1823-1839), Civil Wars (1975-1996), The Challenge of Peace and Democracy, and more. Read more

From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging.Updated and expanded to include:• Dozens of New Questions and New Sections—including a social activism section that explores the Dakota Access Pipeline, racism, identity, politics, and more!• Over 50 new Photos• Adapted text for broad appeal Read more

1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the 15th century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled silver mountain of 16th-century Bolivia fund economic development in the flood-prone plains of rural China and the wars of the Spanish Empire? Here is the story of how sometimes the greatest leaps also posed the greatest threats to human advancement. Mann's language is as plainspoken and clear as it is provocative, his research and erudition vast, his conclusions ones that will stimulate the critical thinking of young people. 1493 for Young People provides tools for wrestling with the most pressing issues of today and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world. Read more

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A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty. Powerful, haunting poems and breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope. Read more

Fact-packed WW1 book for teenagers, children and even adults - a must read!Did you know? Sydney Lewis was just 12 when he joined the army—he lied about his age!Did you know? 35,000 miles of trenches were dug during the warWorld War 1 for Teens will give you more than just the dates, facts, and figures; it will also tell the fascinating stories of what really happened, giving you all the details of how the battles were fought, and highlighting the key players. We look at:● The causes of the war and who was involved.● The major battles and the turning points of the war, along with statistics and incredible stories of heroism.● The new technology and weapons used in the war and the effects they had.● What it was like to be a soldier in the trenches and what trench warfare was all about.● What Winston Churchill was doing in this war.● How General von Hindenburg won a major victory over Russia at Tannenberg in 1914.● Why Woodrow Wilson kept America neutral during the first half of the war and why he finally stepped in from 1917 until the end.Filled with awesome tales of heroism and bravery, you will be transported back into the middle of the First World War. Read about leaders who fought for peace, and those who only wanted more power and territory. Experience the victories and defeats as if you were on the battlefield with the soldiers.Also, look out for these add-ons throughout the book with some incredible extra insights into the war:❖ AMAZING FACTSDid you know? Adolf Hitler injured his leg at the Somme after shrapnel from an explosive went off near him.Did you know? It took almost 100 years for the UK to finish paying their £7 billion ($8.4 billion) debt for World War 1, making its last installment in 2015Take a jump into the muddy trenches and find out everything you can about the war that changed the modern world!Scroll up and click BUY NOW to step into World War 1!Great for teenagers, but also children and kids of all ages - and even adults! Read more

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STEP ASIDE FAIRY TALE PRINCESSES!This book is about women who grabbed history by the reins and steered their own course.No damsels in distress: these are tales of conquest, courage, and defiance.History's Mysterious Women features 40 short chapters on females who fascinate historians and puzzle us still today.... with 40 stunning illustrations!PART 1: Historical and Legendary Leaders:Nefertiti: Not just a queen, but possibly even a pharaoh... her tomb is still undiscovered.Cleopatra: The last Queen of Egypt, whose intelligence and charm kept her dying kingdom together.Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: A visionary queen's shocking end, and the daughter who reshaped history.Empress Wu Zetian: The girl who rose from obscurity to become only female emperor of China.Queen Victoria: The princess who was confined to Kensington Tower and hidden from the worldPart 2: Mystics, Visionaries, and Pioneers:The Oracle of Delphi: The women chosen to guide ancient Greece through her prophecies.Mary Magdalene: A woman misunderstood by many whose legacy transcends time.Baba Vanga: A mystic whose predictions continue to mystify and inspireTemple Grandin: The woman who senses the feelings of cows, and changed the livestock industryRebels, Outlaws, and Adventurers:Belle Starr: A notorious woman who sailed the rugged terrains of the Wild West, leaving behind tales of daring and defiance.Anne Bonny: A pirate who terrorized the seas. Did she die in prison or escape to Central America?Molly Pitcher: Her courage in the American Revolution became legendary... but who was she really?Nellie Cashman: Known for her tenacity during the gold rushes, showing that bravery knows no gender.Princess Caraboo: A master of disguise and storytelling, who fooled Engliand with her elaborate hoaxUnique and Enigmatic Figures:The Bronte Sisters: How did three sisters, so secluded from the world, leave such a mark on English literature?The Amazons: Legendary warrior women. Are their tales of bravery and skill in battle real?Mary Bowser: The black female spy during the Civil War who infiltrated the confederacy as a servant.Ning Li: The physicist who claimed to have discovered anti-gravity... then disappeared from the world.This book is more than a collection of biographies; it's an expedition through time and across continents. It investigates women who made their mark, and whose stories continue to fascinate.Get ready—you're about to meet the most mysterious women history has to offer. Read more

Quebrado has been traded from pirate ship to ship in the Caribbean Sea for as long as he can remember. The sailors he toils under call him el quebrado―half islander, half outsider, a broken one. Now the pirate captain Bernardino de Talavera uses Quebrado as a translator to help navigate the worlds and words between his mother's Taíno Indian language and his father's Spanish. But when a hurricane sinks the ship and most of its crew, it is Quebrado who escapes to safety. He learns how to live on land again, among people who treat him well. And it is he who must decide the fate of his former captors. Latino interest. Read more

Fact-packed WW2 book for teens & also adults - a must read!Did you know? Project Pigeon aimed to use trained pigeons to guide bombs to their targets!Did you know? “Mad Jack” Churchill charged into battle playing the bagpipes!World War 2 for Teens will give you more than just the dates, facts, and figures; it will fill in the exciting stories of what happened by revealing the gritty details of how the battles were won and paint vivid pictures of the key players. After reading this, you will become an armchair expert on all aspects of WW2!!● The causes of the war and who was involved.● The major battles and the turning points of the war, along with statistics and incredible stories of heroism.● The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler; his ambitions, mistakes, and twisted ideologies that saw him win stunning victories as well as perpetrate some of the worst atrocities ever seen.● Winston Churchill's inspiring stand against the Germans as he rallied Britain to fight against the evil of the Axis powers.● America’s reluctance to join the conflict and how the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor forced their hand, which would end up shifting the direction of the war.● The Soviet Union’s part in WWII and their Red Army as they held off the Nazis in the Siege of Leningrad during the bitter Russian winter.● The Holocaust and how Hitler tried to wipe out the Jews in a systematic strategy of death.Filled with incredible stories, you will find yourself back in the middle of the Second World War; face to face with leaders who shaped the course of history, fighting alongside soldiers in the heat of battle, and living through extraordinary moments with those who endured.Also, look out for these add-ons throughout the book with some incredible extra insights into the war:❖ AMAZING FACTSDid you know? Hitler had an American nephew, called William Hitler. He served in the US Navy during the war and later changed his surname.Did you know? 60,000 Americans volunteered to fight for Nazi Germany!Look out for more Amazing Facts throughout the book, including trivia, some amazing ideas and some crazy ideas as well as mind-boggling facts to make learning about this crucial period as exciting as a rollercoaster ride!Strap on your helmet, tighten your boots, and find out all you can about the moment in history that changed the entire world!Scroll up and click BUY NOW to step into World War 2!Great for teenagers, but also children and kids of all ages - and even adults! Read more

A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet, from Newbury Honor author Margarita Engle.Winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for NarrativeA 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the YearBorn into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty. Powerful, haunting poems and breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope. Read more

Drive critical, engaged, high level learning and skills. Developed with the IB, this Course Book equips learners to analyze and articulate complex historical concepts and contexts, strengthening performance and potential. Enabling advanced understanding, the student-centred approach actively builds, refines and perfects higher level skills.- Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth, with rich, thorough subject content from across the Americas for topics 10-17 for Paper 3- Developed directly the with IB for the new syllabus first examined 2017- Truly engage learners with topical, relevant material that convincingly connects learning with the modern, global world- Streamline your planning, with a clear and thorough structure helping you logically progress through the syllabus- Build the advanced-level skills learners need for Paper 3, with the student-led approach driving active skills development and strengthening exam performance- Integrate Approaches to learning with ATLs like thinking, communication, research and social skills built directly into learning- Help learners think critically about improving performance with extensive examiner insight and samples based on the latest exam format- Build an advanced level, thematic understanding with fully integrated Global Contexts, Key Concepts and TOK - Also available as an Online Course Book Read more

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Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people and culture of the South American nation of Paraguay. Read more

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true'An invisible tremor ran through the Aztecs on the rooftops, a breathless gasp of excitement. On the edge of the city the drummers struck up their rhythm. They were coming...'With its vast cities, soaring pyramids and glittering treasure, the Aztec Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in the world, at once beautiful and terrible. At its head was the Emperor Montezuma, master of millions, who spoke with the voice of the gods and fed the sun with the blood of his prisoners. Yet Montezuma was troubled by terrifying omens. And when Spanish explorers landed on his shore to seek their fortunes, nothing would ever be the same again...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened... Read more

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Are you interested in learning more about Adolf Hitler, one of the most FEARED leaders of all time? Today only, get this Amazon book for just $19.99 for a limited time. Regularly priced at $45.99. In this candid guide, you’ll discover what made the boy such a successfully murderous man. Adolf Hitler. This name triggers a range of emotions for so many people. Hatred. Fear. Fascination. Historians have been studying his story since he died at the end of World War 2. What drove a young man from Austria to seek out power, and use it to murder so many innocent people?In Hitler’s Biography, I’ll take you through the early beginnings of Hitler’s childhood, right up until that fateful day when he shot himself in a bunker after the 3rd Reich failed – and he had changed the world forever. A darker time in history we’ve not yet seen. This is his story. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...• Where Hitler came from and what inspired him to extremist beliefs• His role in creating a new ideology, one that persists today• The young, ambitious politician and how he rose to prominence• How the Führer came to be, and how he gathered his power• Hitler’s final solution, and the devastation it created• How Hitler was beaten, and his final daysBy studying the past, we prepare for a brighter future. Learn about the life of a man who made such a significant impact on history, and the world – and an entire generation of people.True evil rises when conditions are desperate enough. Enjoy the story of a dictator who rose, and was later toppled by a world that refused to let evil win.Explore the life of Adolf Hitler in this book. Get it now and learn how it happened!Scroll Up To OrderYour Copy Today!Take action right away by downloading this book “The Absolute Best Adolf Hitler Biography ", for a limited time discount of only $19.99! Hurry Up!!Tags:adolf hitler jewishadolf hitler bornadolf hitler time man of the yearyoung adolf hitleradolf hitler quotesadolf hitlers quotesadolf hitler rise to power Read more