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History Smashers: The Mayflower (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock.Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-winning authorDon't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote!
History Smashers: Pearl Harbor (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts had suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target. There were other warning signs, too, but nobody paid much attention. From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States' internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower and Women's Right to Vote
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all! With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.
History Smashers: The Titanic (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic's wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.
History Smashers: The Underground Railroad (History Smashers #7)
by Kate Messner Gwendolyn HooksMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!
History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteeth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution.Did you know that when women's rights activists picketed President Wilson to get his support for voting rights, some men beat them up, tore down their banners, and stole from them? And then it was the women who got arrested! No joke.Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the fight for women's suffrage.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower!
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age (DK Children's Year by Year)
by DKGet to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire of the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn&’t talk down to them. DK&’s History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history. Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they explore:- Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children- Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events.- &“Child of the Time&” spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II.- &“Moment in time&” spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history.- Updated timeline spanning prehistoric times up until 2018 Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual guide on history for kids provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Authorised by the Smithsonian Institution, and featuring an updated timeline documenting recent events in world history that you may still remember happening, there truly is something for every kid to explore, learn and discover.
Hit a Home Run! (Tiny Geniuses #3)
by Megan E. BryantBaseball season is heating up, and Jake's got sports on the brain. It feels harder than usual to pay attention in school, especially when the subject -- art -- is something Jake has always struggled with.When he finds out he has to write a report on a famous artist, Jake makes a wish for extra help ASAP. With a magic burst of sparkles, legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson and renowned artist Frida Kahlo arrive to lend their expertise!
The Hit-Away Kid (Peach Street Mudders)
by Matt ChristopherBarry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules; then the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.
Hit & Miss: The Contract; Hit And Miss; Change Up (Jeter Publishing)
by Derek Jeter Paul MantellInspired by Derek Jeter's own life, this middle grade novel is about what it takes to be a champion on and off the field.
Hit or Miss (Disney's Hannah Montana #20)
by Laurie McelroySeries Description: Miley Stewart looks like a regular girl-next-door, but when the lights go down, Miley is teen pop sensation Hannah Montana! Off stage, Miley wants her life to be as normal as possible, so only a few people know the truth about her dual identity. But keeping that secret is harder than Miley ever thought it would be. Hannah Montana #20: Hit or Miss Miley convinces her dad to write a song for the Jonas Brothers, but her excitement quickly turns to envy once she hears the song. It's so good that Miley wishes her dad had written it for Hannah. Miley and Lilly masquerade as a boy band to trick the Jonas Brothers into believing that the song has already been taken! Their charade leads to a melodic meltdown of superstar proportions. Plus, Miley finally lets Oliver take on a secret identity. She invites him to a celebrity tennis match where Hannah will be competing, and chaos ensues.
Hit the Beach (From the Files of Madison Finn Super Edition #2)
by Laura DowerMaddie is going away for the summer--will her friendships back home stay intact?It's summertime in Far Hills and everyone has different plans. Aimee is staying home for her big dance performance; Lindsay is going to London with her dad; Fiona is going back to her hometown in California to visit family and friends; and Madison is going to an environmental camp in Florida. Two weeks away from one another feels like an eternity to the four BFFs. So they come up with the perfect solution: They'll keep a blog to stay up to date on one another's lives. That way, Maddie can tell her friends all about saving the turtles at Camp Sunshine--and about the new boy she meets at camp. Will is really cute, but Maddie has a crush on Hart, and only Hart--right?Hit the Beach takes place after the Files of Madison Finn, Book 20: All That Glitters and before the Files of Madison Finn, Book 21: Forget Me Not.
Hit the Road, Helen! (Myth-o-mania Ser. #Bk. 9)
by Kate McMullanThink you know the truth behind the Greek myths? Think again. Hades is here to set you straight once more on the true story of the Trojan War.
Hit the Road, Jack
by Robert Burleigh Ross MacDonaldIn this delightful picture book, loosely inspired by Jack Kerouac’s On the Road, a scat-singing, bebopping jackrabbit travels across the United States and marvels at all the wonders that the country reveals—from hopping on the subway in New York City to playing a jukebox in Chicago, and from gazing at Mount Rushmore to crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Written in the rhythm and spirit of Beat poetry, Hit the Road, Jack is an exuberant story of experiencing all the country has to offer with wide-eyed awe.
Hit the Road, Manny: A Manny Files Novel
by Christian BurchCue the pretend drum-roll: Keats's parents have a big surprise. No, they're not having a new baby. It's -- wait for it, wait for it -- a family road trip! Okay, so this is not exactly the birthday present Keats had in mind (no iPod?!), but when Dad parks a rented RV in the Dalinger's driveway, Keats piles in with the rest of his family -- and the manny, of course -- bound for the open road. From the big skies of farm country to the bright lights of Las Vegas, this, in typical manny fabulousness, is an all-American adventure filled with more Glamour-dos than Glamour-don'ts. But a stopover at the manny's childhood home is making the manny feel not so fabulous. Why can't his parents ever accept him for who he is? And Keats, at first, sees their point. Why does the manny always have to be so interesting? Hit the road for more manny shenanigans, where it's all about Elton John, Diet Coke, and being brave enough to be yourself.
Hit the Trail!: The Race to Chimney Rock and Danger at the Haunted Gate (The Oregon Trail)
by Jesse WileyGo west, young pioneer—your journey begins here! Inside you&’ll find two books in one: The Race to Chimney Rock and Danger at the Haunted Gate. In these first two legs of your trek on the Oregon Trail, you need to find your way to prominent landmarks Chimney Rock and Devil&’s Gate—but not without unpredictable challenges ahead. Natural disasters, disease, and dishonest people are challenges you&’ll face in the wild frontier. Make the right choices and make it halfway to your final destination in Oregon Territory!
A Hitch at the Fairmont
by Jim AverbeckAn intrepid boy teams up with Alfred Hitchcock himself in this rollicking mystery rife with action, adventure, intrigue, and all the flavor of film noir.After the mysterious death of his mother, eleven-year-old Jack Fair is whisked away to San Francisco’s swanky Fairmont Hotel by his wicked Aunt Edith. There, he seems doomed to a life of fetching chocolates for his aunt and her pet chinchilla. Until one night, when Aunt Edith disappears, and the only clue is a ransom note written…in chocolate?Suddenly, Jack finds himself all alone on a quest to discover who kidnapped Aunt Edith and what happened to his mother. Alone, that is, until he meets an unlikely accomplice—Alfred Hitchcock himself! The two embark on a madcap journey full of hidden doorways, secret societies, cryptic clues, sinister villains, and cinematic flair. Including an author’s note about the real Hitchcock and an appendix of film references, this “fine read” is a “love letter to all that Hitchcock stood for” (Kirkus Reviews).
Hither & Nigh (Hither & Nigh #1)
by Ellen PotterMagic and mystery abound when a young girl discovers a secret, parallel New York City that may help her find her missing brother in this middle grade fantasy adventure that&’s a &“thrilling page-turner&” (Kirkus Reviews) for fans of Thirteen Witches and James Riley.Could lessons in magic make everything right again? Nell Batista has been in trouble one too many times. Now she&’s down to her last chance—literally. Join the Last Chance Club or be expelled from school. The kids in the club are an odd group, but when their teacher starts giving lessons in magic, things quickly go completely off the weird scale. Nell doesn&’t believe in it at first; after all, she&’s a smart city kid, and there has been nothing magical in her life since her brother, River, disappeared three years ago. But this magic is real—and powerful. As their skills grow, Nell and her new friends discover a parallel New York City called the Nigh. It&’s a place as delightful as it is scary, sizzling with magical energy, where statues can talk, magicians ride on giant dogs, and monsters roam Central Park. And it is all controlled by the terrifying Minister, who might hold the key to finding Nell&’s missing brother. Just how far will Nell go to find him, and who can she trust in a world topsy turvy with enchantment?
Hitler: Eine Biographie (Pelican Ser.)
by Joachim C. FestA bestseller in its original German edition and subsequently translated into more than a dozen languages, this book has become a classic portrait of a man, a nation, and an era. Index. Translated by Richard and Clara Winston. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow
by Susan Campbell BartolettiIn her first full-length nonfiction title since winning the Robert F. Sibert Award, Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores the riveting and often chilling story of Germany's powerful Hitler Youth groups.<P><P> "I begin with the young. We older ones are used up... But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What material! With them, I can create a new world." --Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg 1933<P> By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. It would become the largest youth group in history. Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. Her research includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members.<P> Newbery Medal Honor book and Sibert Honor book
Hitler's Canary (A Deborah Brodie book)
by Sandi ToksvigBamse's family are theater people. They don't get involved in politics. "it had nothing to do with us," Bamse tells us. Yet now he must decide: should he take his father's advice and not stir up trouble? Or should he follow his brother into the Resistance and take part in the most demanding role of his life?
Hitmen Triumph (Orca Sports)
by Sigmund BrouwerLeft winger Nolan Andrews thinks it's great that he can play hockey in Calgary, where his older brother, Nathan, is a star center for the Hitmen. When Nolan finds out that a lot of things about Nate's new life in Calgary don't make sense—or might not even be legal—Nolan has to make some difficult choices that will affect him and his brother for the rest of their lives.
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
by Rachel FieldHitty is a very special doll who belongs to Phoebe. Phoebe is proud of her beautiful doll and brings Hitty everywhere she goes. This is thrilling for Hitty, who finds herself involved in the most wonderful adventures both on land and at sea. She meets many people and makes new friends. This is the story of the first hundred years of Hitty's life. And that's only the beginning for a doll as special as Hitty. <P><P> A Newbery Medal Winner.
The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe
by Loree Griffin BurnsLoree Griffin Burns profiles bee wranglers and bee scientists who have been working to understand colony collapse disorder, or CCD. In this dramatic and enlightening story, readers explore the lives of the fuzzy, buzzy insects and learn what might happen to us if they were gone.
The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe (Scientists in the Field)
by Loree Griffin Burns Ellen HarasimowiczWithout honey bees the world would be a different place. There would be no honey, no beeswax for candles, and, worst of all, barely a fruit, nut, or vegetable to eat. So imagine beekeeper Dave Hackenburg's horror when he discovered twenty million of his charges had vanished. Those missing bees became the first casualties of a mysterious scourge that continues to plague honey bee populations today. In The Hive Detectives, Loree Griffin Burns profiles bee wranglers and bee scientists who have been working to understand colony collapse disorder, or CCD. In this dramatic and enlightening story, readers explore the lives of the fuzzy, buzzy insects and learn what might happen to us if they were gone.