Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> History - United States - State & Local

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. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing...

The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly. Where Is...

Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'

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. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was...

From manatees to mermaids, Florida's Indigenous peoples to the Daytona 500, this state ABC book for children features captivating color photographs; each lively page highlights a unique aspect of the state's beauty and culture. For each letter, a short poem describes the pictured word. The book's vivid design and educational content will hold the child's interest throughout countless readings.

1 Brown football scores the final field goal

2 Grey Armadillo's take a long prairie stroll

3 Furry Black Jack Rabbits happily leapt

4 Shiny red boots dance the two step

Numbers and colors are more fun in Texas In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10--learning colors along the way--as they discover the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make Texas so unique.

A is for Astoria . . .

B is for Beaver . . .

C is for Crater Lake . . .

With F for Finch, L for Lewis & Clark Trail, and S for Sea Lion Caves, going from A to Z has never been more fun Take an alphabetized field trip around the Beaver State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Oregon