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Juvenile Nonfiction - History - United States - 20th Century
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became
the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she
also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her
early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a
flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a
fascinating story.
In their own words, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.
We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of
this New York Times Bestselling picture book
biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer.
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated.
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated.
It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group
of African American military pilots who helped the United States
win World War II.
During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots.
During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots.
Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale.
Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World.
In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush.
In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush.
From bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes a fascinating
account of the Spanish influenza pandemic 100 years after it first
swept the world in 1918.
"Davis deftly juggles compelling storytelling, gruesome details, and historical context.
"Davis deftly juggles compelling storytelling, gruesome details, and historical context.
It seems entirely fitting that Maurice Sendak was born on the same
day that Mickey Mouse first made his cartoon debut--June 10, 1928.
Sendak was crazy about cartoons and comic books, and at twelve,
after seeing Disney's Fantasia, he decided that he was
going to become an illustrator.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an
audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant
leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a
little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental
aircraft before becoming an astronaut.
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an
offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties
where guests wore outrageous hats. And he donned quirky hats when
thinking up ideas for books-like his classic The Cat in the
Hat.
From Steve Sheinkin, the award-winning author of The Port
Chicago 50 and Bomb comes a tense, exciting exploration
of what the Times deemed "the greatest story of the century". how
Daniel Ellsberg transformed from obscure government analyst into
"the most dangerous man in America," and risked everything to
expose the government's deceit.
The #1 New York Times bestseller about the
Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next
generation.
For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant.
For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant.
That’s the Stonewall.
The Stonewall Inn.
Pay attention.
History walks through that door.
In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society.
The Stonewall Inn.
Pay attention.
History walks through that door.
In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society.
