A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editor's Choice On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II— from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin Just seventy-five years ago, the American government did something that most would consider unthinkable today: it rounded up over 100,000 of its own citizens based on nothing more than their ancestry and, suspicious of the...
Events That Changed the Course of History
by Kimberly Sarmiento
Turning Points History Assass John F Kenn pap (Turning Points in History)
by Karen Price-Hossell
An examination of the assassination of President Kennedy, a major historical watershed. It recounts the chain of events leading up to this event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning point, assessing in what way this event really was one. The volume is designed to be thought-provoking, but its approach is direct and seeks to embrace the views of ordinary people. It ties in with the National Curriculum and features photographs, reproducti...
This title explores the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It examines his early years, his studies and interests, his professional life, his low points and his legacy. The volume contains: feature panels detailing the lives of colleagues, rivals and others, sources, quotes and eyewitness accounts; further reading and web sites; and a timeline and maps. It is part of the "Leading Lives" series. An underlying theme throughout this series is whether an individual can change the course...
Prosperity, Depression & War: 1920-1945 (American history by era)
by Laura Egendorf
*"A powerful, necessary book." SLJ, starred review A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout. In stunning verse and vivid use of white space, Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement—from the well-documented events that shaped the nation’s treatment of Black people, beginning with the "Separate but Equ...
WJEC GCSE History: The Development of the USA 1929-2000 Welsh Edition (WJHI)
by Steve Waugh, John Wright, and R. Paul Evans
Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experts in order to support the Development of the USA 1929-2000 outline study in the WJEC History GCSE specification. It focuses on the key trends and turning points that have affected the development of the USA between 1929-2000. It considers the developments, events and personalities which have shaped the recent history of the USA. Each chapter includes: - an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification...
This book describes the events which took place on the day of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor which led to the USA entering the Second World War on the side of the Allies. It also looks at the build up to the attack, including Japan's motives, and then goes on to examine the legacy of the attack and how the war in the Pacific played out until the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima which ended World War II. Throughout the book moment-in-time panels bring a sense of immediacy to the reader by using eye-w...
From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, comes a deep and passionate look at the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women. This eye-opening book is the perfect tool to facilitate difficult...
"In San Francisco Bay there was a United States Navy base called Port Chicago. During World War II, it was a busy port where young sailors--many of them teenagers--loaded bombs and ammunition into ships bound for American troops in the Pacific. Like the entire Navy, Port Chicago was strictly segregated. All the officers giving orders were white; all the men loading bombs were black. On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion rocked Port Chicago, killing 320 servicemen and injuring hundreds more....
WJEC GCSE History: Germany in Transition, 1919–1939 and the USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910–1929
by R. Paul Evans, Steve Waugh, and John Wright
Exam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Endorsed by WJECHelp every student to develop the in-depth knowledge and historical skills they need to achieve their best with the market-leading series for WJEC GCSE History.> Guides you through the key questions and content in the specification, with thorough and reliable course coverage from a team of expert examiners, teachers and authors> Builds understanding of Welsh, British and wider-world h...
The Role of Women in the Vietnam War (Warrior Women in American History)
by Hallie Murray
Farewell to Manzanar 50th Anniversary Edition
by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recalls her childhood at a Japanese incarceration camp in this engrossing memoir that has become a staple of curriculum in schools and on campuses across the country. This special 50th-anniversary edition features a new cover, a foreword by New York Times bestselling and acclaimed author Traci Chee, and photographs of life at the camp by Toyo Miyatake. During World War II the incarceration camp called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of C...
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Great Historic Disasters)
by Brenda Lange
Conditions were harsh in tenement factories all over New York City, but they were especially difficult at one in particular. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, located near the city's Washington Square Park, made history on March 25, 1911, when a devastating fire destroyed the top three floors of the building in which it was located. One hundred and forty-six young women and several men died in what was the worst workplace disaster to take place in the United States to that date. The lack of fire...
Almanacs of American Wars Set
The Almanacs of American Wars series traces American war history from the 18th century to the present day, with each volume providing an up-close look at a particular period of American history and its role and influence on various acts of war. The bulk of each book is devoted to a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the people and events important during wartime conflicts. An A-to-Z dictionary follows, covering people, battles, events, and other exciting details such as military strategies from...
The time between the wars, the 1920 and 1930s, differed from each other in almost every respect. This book details how men and women dressed during the periods between World War I and World War II, giving ample examples of the style of costumes and fashions popular at the time.
The first history of gay rights for teen readers, written by award-winning nonfiction author Ann Bausum. That’s the Stonewall. The Stonewall Inn. Pay attention. History walks through that door. In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens...