Children - History from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

The story of the Louisiana Purchase. Key players: Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Livingston, James Monroe. Book - Good- condition. Light green cloth over boards with red and purple graphic and title on front and spine. Covers have been cleaned, but still look soiled and stained. Corners and spine are very worn. End papers have colored scenes. Front has a pasted… Read more about this item

From inside dust jacket: In a fresh and extraordinary vivid account, National Book Award winnder Nathaniel Philbrick sheds new light on the settlement of Plymouth Colony. Here is the epic saga of how the Pilgrims and Native Americans forged an uneasy peace and how that peace disintegrated into King Philip's War, one of the deadliest conflicts ever fought on American soil. Philbrick… Read more about this item

From the Editor's Preface: "...you will find Herbert Hoover writing not as a former President, but as a former Boy. It is a role which suits him well. He has always loved the memory of his own boyhood, with a grave, affectionate, and wisely humorous regard for all boys and girls who are engaged in the serious business of growing… Read more about this item

From front DJ flap: "Gorgeously illustrated with archival and modern photographs and artwork, this book highlights more than 160 indigenous tribes in eight regions of North America." "Created in consultation with members of Native American communities, an education and social studies curriculum specialist, and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, this fascinating volume is an… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shout or laugh too loudly. Instead, she poured her thoughts and feelings into her diary, which is now famous all over the world. This story of her… Read more about this item

This book covers the various flags from entities that have set foot on American soil. There are illustrations and stories that accompany the flag illustrations. An interesting book and an easy read. Very Good- condition. Covers look nice but there is a very light bump to the back cover and both covers have an outward flare. Very little edge wear, but… Read more about this item

This book with both text and images (black & white and color) provides information about Missouri - the land, the people, the pioneers, the Twentieth Century, government and economy, culture and recreation - a whirlwind tour of the "Show Me State". Includes several maps and an Index. Near Fine condition. There is light rubbing to front cover and a light scratch… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "We wrote this book for young people, ages 8-12, in brief stories. Together with hundreds of photographs, these stories tell the history of the Kansas City area. As each chapter begins, the scene is set by a Time Traveler who wraps the threads of history together and brings them context and meaning." New book in new condition.… Read more about this item

This is a 32 page booklet of facts and fun. Info and stories aimed at kids age 8 to 11. The articles look pretty interesting and I'm 69! Good condition. Very minimal edge/corner wear, but there are two stains on back cover near the bottom. Please see photos. 32 pages.

From the Foreword: "The record here set down is intended to be faithful to period and event without being strictly factual. Detailed data on the Pony Express are scanty, vague, and often contradictory. With a few exceptions it is not even know with certainty what men rode what routes." "...I have attempted to present in broad outline the character and… Read more about this item

The book is about the the building of the Panama Canal. There are chapters on: The Belt of Steel, Ferdinand de Lesseps, America Tackles the Job, United States-Panama Relations, and more. Good+ condition. Book has been thoroughly cleaned, but there were stains on the cover that did not come off. Inside there are a few pages in both the front and… Read more about this item

The book is about the Santa Fe Trail, including Indian trade, the trail, buffalo, lessons, the way West, and more. Good+ condition. Book has been thoroughly cleaned, but there were stains on the cover that did not come off. Inside there are a few pages in both the front and back with tiny purple/brown spots. Green cover with black and faded… Read more about this item

From the Something About History section: "The history that is in this book is mostly from the stories of different people, many of whom were on the spot when the Pacific railroad was built." The book is about the building of the railroad, the people involved, and what the railroad brought. Good+ condition. Book has been thoroughly cleaned, but there were… Read more about this item

This was apparently a reading textbook in 1947 as it includes a section on Pronouncing Vocabulary, and an Index. From the names of the chapters, I'd gather that the stories are about the Mayflower and the colonial times. Large print. Sepia toned images on inside covers and end papers. Green cover with blue and brown image. Brown lettering on front… Read more about this item

From back cover: "REAL BOOKS offer something unique in the world of reading for young people. They are original, authoritative and stimulating books that harness the reader's natural appetite for fun and excitement to an equally natural curiosity about the real world we live in. Written by fine authors, illustrated by highly competent artists, carefully checked by experts, and set… Read more about this item

From back cover: "REAL BOOKS offer something unique in the world of reading for young people. They are original, authoritative and stimulating books that harness the reader's natural appetite for fun and excitement to an equally natural curiosity about the real world we live in. Written by fine authors, illustrated by highly competent artists, carefully checked by experts, and set… Read more about this item

This book is a book of paper dolls of President John F. Kennedy and his family. From back cover: "President Kennedy was the youngest man ever elected to the American presidency - and the youngest to die in office. His fashion-conscious young wife influenced the way millions of women around the world dressed, and their two children delighted a worldwide… Read more about this item

A simple story about Mose the New York firefighter, with illustrations.Includes dedication: "To the memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001. New book. Clean. Tight. No wear. Beautiful illustrations. 32 pages.

From back cover: "Let the magic of 3-D take you on an astonishing, eye-popping journey into the heart of the Titanic." New book wrapped in plastic with "Specially designed 3-D mask included inside". (Note: the separate mask piece is visible through the plastic on the back cover.) Slight corner wear on bottom corner. See photos.

From back cover: "What made the Roman Empire so powerful? How did the army defend its vast borders? What was life like for a household slave, or a centurion in the provinces?..." New book. Clean. Tight. 64 pages with Glossary and Index.