American History & Leaders
Books about the people, places, and moments that loom large in the American Memory by local experts. Discover a new side of the history you thought you knew.
Books about the people, places, and moments that loom large in the American Memory by local experts. Discover a new side of the history you thought you knew.
Chester Nimitz and the Sea
9781455617968
Regular price $16.99 Sale price $8.49 Save 50%Celebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the Pacific and was commander of the Pacific Fleet at the decisive Battle of Midway. This inspiring biography for young readers traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II.
George Washington
9781589808942
Regular price $34.95 Sale price $17.47 Save 50%Become a part of history with this interactive book about George Washington!
From the documents that drafted a nation to hand written notes from George Washington himself, this book is a treasure trove of historical information. Opening with a detailed description of Washington's death from a common infection and his harrowing final moments, each chapter is meticulously researched and documented with reference material and fascinating details of Washington's life. Inside hidden pockets and envelopes are documents, letters, and interesting facts guaranteed to keep even the most jaded readers enthralled as they learn about one of America's founding fathers and the first president of the United States.