Showing results by publisher "----RM Alexander" in North America

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Learn how the Statue of Liberty made her way to New York Harbor in this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very...

Learn about the White House, how it came to be, the changes it has experienced since its initial design, and more in this detailed history for young readers, part of the beloved Where Is? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! The history of the White House, first...

Learn all about the American flag in this Level 3 reader, ideal for children ready to read on their own. The perfect way to introduce kids to U.S. history and prepare them to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Did you know that some people call the American flag Stars and Stripes, or Old...

Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8… On April 14, 1969, President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon kicking...

From Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze! Explore the courage and sacrifice of some of the heroes of the American Revolution and the stories behind the document that started it all—The Declaration of Independence. In the spring of 1776, Philadelphia buzzed...

Secrets? Myths? One giant boxed set? The award-winning History Smashers series delivers a four-audiobook collection that takes down some of the biggest misconceptions, secrets, and outright lies of early American history! In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered...

“America’s Government Teacher” and author of the New York Times bestselling The Small and the Mighty pens a hopeful picture book about twelve ordinary Americans who stood up to do the next needed thing. “Want mighty kids? Give them these spectacular mighty heroes. I love it. Sharon...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Maryland in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Maryland? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Massachusetts in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Massachusetts? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Indiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Indiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Missouri in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Missouri? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Colorado in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Colorado? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Close your eyes and relax while listening to this inspiring and easy-to-follow journey through one of the most important times in U.S. history—brought to you by the creator of the world-famous podcast Bedtime History. Designed especially for young listeners, this book brings history to life through vivid storytelling, thoughtful lessons, and real events like the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Meet brave leaders like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Sybil Ludington, and discover how ordinary people helped build a new nation.

A spirited audiobook biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America This is a story about music. But it's also a story about America. Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the...

10. Mai 1869: An diesem Tag wird Geschichte geschrieben – amerikanische Geschichte, Technologie-Geschichte, Eisenbahn-Geschichte... und nicht zuletzt die Geschichte des Wilden Westens. Es kommt zum Lückenschluss der ersten transkontinentalen Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Sie ist die längste Eisenbahnstrecke der damaligen Zeit und bringt Veränderungen für Menschen und Tiere. Sie ist der letzte Nagel zur Eroberung des Wilden Westens, der geprägt war von Abenteuern und dem Kampf ums Überleben.

Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction audiobook that every young traveler is sure to enjoy.

A Through-the-Alphabet Celebration of Queer History in the US, from the Publisher of the New York Times Bestseller The ABCs of Black History In this book brimming with P for Pride, writer and poet Seema Yasmin celebrates all the joys and challenges of queer history in the United States through...

From three-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee comes a middle grade nonfiction that shines a light on the generations of Asian Americans who have transformed the United States and who continue to shape what it means to be American. Asian American...

Looking for a unique and engaging way to teach yourself and your kids about the intriguing history and origins of the names of the 50 States? Look no further than this book!

Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke™ Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.