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1	Guadalcanal Diary more books like this by Richard Tregaskis add to wishlist history U.S.A. $14.95 Canada $22.50 This celebrated classic gives a soldier's-eye-view of the Guadalcanal battles--crucial to World War II, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. Unlike some of those on Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, Richard Tregaskis volunteered to be there. An on-location news ... see all copies from £4.15! signed copies \| first editions
2	Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit more books like this by Eric L Haney add to wishlist This insider's story of America's most elite counter-terrorist team reveals the special training that members go through, and reveals what it is like to go on its covert missions. The author was a founding member of Delta Force, the existence of which is never even acknowledged by the government. see all copies from £2.17! new only from £6.72! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist Covering the major events of the ancient world, this guide includes maps, a timeline, illustrations and parental aids. see all copies from £9.96! new only from £10.07!
4	Flags of Our Fathers more books like this by J Bradley add to wishlist The story of the Battle of Iwo Jima is told through the lives of six young men pictured in the famous news photo of the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi. Hailing from different parts of the United States, these young men can be seen as representative of the generation that grew up in the '30s and went off to fight in the '40s. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 more books like this by Ann McGovern add to wishlist Questions and answers describe the voyage of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim's first year in the New World. see all copies from £2.58! new only from £2.58!
6	Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment more books like this by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston add to wishlist Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was sent to live at Manzanar internment camp. This is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention. see all copies from £2.17! new only from £2.17! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl more books like this by Kate Waters add to wishlist A colorful photo-essay that depicts what life was like for a nine-year-old Pilgrim girl. Sarah Morton is shown gardening, cooking, learning her lessons, and caring for her family's animals. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.37! \| first editions
8	Inside the Titanic more books like this by Ken Marschall, Hugh Brewster add to wishlist This volume features cut-away illustrations revealing the inside of the liner "Titanic". Readers are invited to explore every deck and feature of the legendary liner, including the Grand Staircase, the huge dining saloon and the Turkish baths. A four-page fold-out section provides an overview of the "floating city" which was home to over 2000 ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £10.94! \| first editions
9	Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust more books like this by Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun add to wishlist These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. see all copies from £1.77! new only from £1.77!
10	Glencoe World History more books like this by Jackson J Spielvogel, PhD add to wishlist What makes a great world history textbook? Thorough scholarship and an engaging story "Glencoe World History" is a full-survey world history program authored by a world-renowned historian, Jackson Spielvogel, and the National Geographic Society. Experiencing world history and understanding its relevance to the modern world is the goal of this ... see all copies from £6.33! new only from £13.71!
11 view cover	World History: The Human Experience more books like this by Mounir A Farah, Andrea Berens Karls add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.09! \| first editions
12 view cover	In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer more books like this by I Opdyke add to wishlist This biography tells the story of Irene Gut Opdyke. When she was a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland, Opdyke risked her life by sheltering 12 Jews in the basement of her employer's home--he was a German officer. She moved to the US after World War II. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.55! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Civil War more books like this by John Stanchak add to wishlist This text explores the adventure and lure of America's greatest conflict - the American Civil War. It introduces figures such as Southern spy Belle Boyd, forgotten slave hero Robert Smalls, and towering leaders Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. It examines Bull Run, Gettysburg and other battles that changed the history of a nation. The guide ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £9.19! \| first editions
14 view cover	American History: The Modern Era Since 1865 more books like this by Donald A Ritchie add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £13.05! \| first editions
15 view cover	American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 more books like this by Jim Murphy add to wishlist Written for children, this is a historical overview of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Illustrated with archival photographs. A 2004 Newbery Honor book. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.66! \| first editions
16 view cover	The American Republic Since 1877 more books like this by Joyce Appleby, Alan Brinkley, Albert S Broussard add to wishlist The compelling story of American history since reconstruction "The American Republic Since 1877" presents the rich saga of American history after the Civil War. Adapted from the modern history portion of The American Vision, this program features the same exceptional scholarship, accurate maps, peerless resources, and unique strategies found in ... see all copies from £6.76! new only from £36.14!
17 view cover	The American Vision more books like this by Joyce Appleby, Alan Brinkley, Albert S Broussard add to wishlist Put the work of a Pulitzer prize-winning author in your students' hands every day "The American Vision" boasts an exceptional author team with specialized expertise in colonial, Civil War, 20th-century, and Civil Rights history. The full panorama of American history comes alive through their vivid and accurate retelling, and the co-authorship of ... see all copies from £6.55! new only from £35.49! \| first editions
18 view cover	Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John Winthrop more books like this by Professor Edmund S Morgan add to wishlist Caught between the ideals of God's Law and the practical needs of the people, John Winthrop walked a line few could tread. In every aspect of our society today we see the workings of the tension between individual freedom and the demands of authority. Here is the story of the people that brought this idea to our shores: the Puritans. Edmund ... see all copies from £4.47! new only from £7.43! \| first editions
19 view cover	The Great Fire more books like this by Jim Murphy add to wishlist A vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. see all copies from £3.61! new only from £5.12! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Light and the Glory for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington more books like this by Sir Peter Marshall, Anna Wilson Fishel, David Manuel add to wishlist Adapted for younger audiences, a new edition of the bestselling classic, The Light and the Glory. The authors recount key events in early American history from the time of Columbus' voyage to George Washington's election without forfeiting any of the historical significance, truthfulness, dramatic appeal, or spirituality of the original. Includes ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.38!
21 view cover	The Usborne Book of World History more books like this by Dr. Anne Millard add to wishlist This reduced format book introduces the reader to world history from the first civilizations to the early 20th century, using short, visual chapters. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.05!
22 view cover	The American Journey more books like this by Joyce Appleby add to wishlist New Page 1 THE AMERICAN JOURNEY THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ONE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM The American Journey is a superb, readable presentation of American history, from pre-exploration to the present. Its unparalleled author team, including the National Geographic Society, ensures accuracy in every detail of the ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.48!
23 view cover	If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution more books like this by Kay Moore, Daniel O'Leary (Illustrator) add to wishlist In a lively question-and-answer format, this book reveals what life was like--especially for children--during the Revolutionary War. By the author of "If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War". Full color. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
24 view cover	Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History more books like this by Jane Bingham add to wishlist Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering ... see all copies from £10.89! new only from £14.16!
25 view cover	Shh! We're Writing the Constitution more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist An account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Color illustrations accompany the text, which contains historical fact as well as interesting details, such as how the hot weather and loud street noises affected the men creating the document. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £2.56! \| signed copies \| first editions

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