History For Teens

Two seafaring tales filled with gripping action, tests of the human spirit, and life lessons from the author of The Mouse that Roared. WASHINGTON'S GUNPOWDER The Colonial Army led by George Washington has laid siege to the British forces in Boston at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, but they will have to withdraw unless they get more supplies—especially gunpowder. This exciting historical adventure tells the tale of George Royall (a young, reluctant lieutenant in the Colonial Navy) who is charged with sailing a secret cargo of gunpowder to Boston—a daring mission that involves ...

The amazing autobiography of a young Sudanese boy who went from a child soldier and struggling refugee to international peace activist and Hollywood actor. Amid fame, trauma, and the memory of home, can this lost boy find himself?

Ten-year-old Pinchas is separated from his parents and twin sister when they are deported from the Warsaw ghetto to the killing site of Majdanek. As Pinchas is sent on to a series of concentration camps, he shuts himself off to the terrors surrounding him and tries his best not to be noticed, to become almost invisible.

The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.

A bloody conflict with so many similarities to those of the main players in Europe. The Serbian Revolution was fought for freedom, peace, and self-governance. The fate of small European nations was often dictated by larger global geopolitical events. As the actions of the world’s major powers almost without fault swept up small and powerless nations in their wake, ethnicities, sovereignties, and centuries of history were often thoroughly destroyed.

Just 75 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 their loyalty, kept them in concentration camps for the better part of four years. How could this have happened? Uprooted takes a close look at the history of racism in America and carefully follows the treacherous path that led one of our nation's most beloved presidents to make this decision.

The magical ley lines are fracturing... Beatrice Working with Zero wasn’t part of my plan. But if I want to stop the Cult and save magic, I need his knowledge—and his lies. Together, we’re studying the Cult’s strongholds, looking for a weakness. It’s hard to focus when every sigil he shows me reminds me of how much he’s kept from me—and how much he still isn’t saying. The Cult knows who I am, and they’re watching every move we make. Zero keeps whispering that I’m the only one strong enough to save the ley lines—and the cost will be more than I’m willing to give. Sab ...

The hunt for the Exiled has begun... Beatrice When Marianne’s lead brought us to a forgotten graveyard, I didn’t expect to find Brendan—the brother Nate thought was dead. Brendan’s been tied to this cursed town for fifty years, a punishment from Zero. Now, I must use everything I’ve learned about deep magic to free him, even as I lead my group closer to the next Exiled. The weight of this decision, and the magic it requires, feels impossible to bear. But failure isn’t an option—not when Brendan might hold the key to understanding Zero’s endgame. Thrown head-first into a ...

A fractured alliance. A father’s impossible bargain. A ritual that cannot fail… Beatrice Zero’s estate isn’t a prison—it’s a test. He says I’m his balance, his heir, the only one who can complete the ritual to save magic. But the more he talks, the more I hear lies wrapped in half-truths. Somewhere out there, Nate and Sab are hunting the Exiled and trying to bring me home. What they don’t know is that Zero isn’t just keeping me here—he’s preparing me to take his place. Sab Zero thinks I’m gone, but I’m still fighting. Time and magic have pulled me through the ...

Zenji Wgraduates from high school in Hawaii and is recruited into the army as a translator because he speaks perfect Japanese. He is sent to Manila undercover as a civilian to gather information on the Japanese in the Philippines. If they discover his identity, he’ll be executed as a traitor. When captured, he maintains that he is an American civilian despite unthinkable torture. He also survives being lost in the jungle for months.

Zac Baxter's grandfather has always told him that he's the descendant of African kings, whose treasure was stolen when his ancestors were sold into slavery. Of course, Zac brushes this off as a tall tale - until his grandfather is murdered and their apartment is completely ransacked. Clearly somebody is after something.

"Why had Germany lost WWII? I think Germans focused on something not bringing them direct victory – they didn't fight in constructive ways. Killing Jewish didn't bring them any gain; it only created miseries on others, which was a waste of time, energy and resources on the German side. Deutschs could have used those to fight against enemies. Unless we strictly pursue our profits, we can lose one way or another. Do you know what is the most common trait among all the losers? They waste time – probably, they throw away energy and money, too. While it doesn't mean we should work to ...

This stunning guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments and outstanding people that have made history. History, a children's encyclopaedia, is a way in to understanding the diversity of world history, from the African kingdoms that pre-dated colonialism and the cultures of the pre-Colombian Americas to the dynasties that have ruled China for thousands of years and the many empires that have come and gone over the centuries in Asia and Europe.

What does “trans” mean, and what does it mean to be trans? Diversity in human sex and gender is not a modern phenomenon, as listeners will discover through stories and records that introduce historical figures ranging from the controversial Roman emperor Elagabalus to the swashbuckling seventeenth-century conquistador Antonio de Erauso to veterans of the Stonewall uprising Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

"What is the lost treasure which you seek"? Nick Hollister's luck usually ran only one way-bad. At 32, his life was a disappointment, nothing but a series of dead-end jobs, poor decisions, and broken relationships. One especially bad day, Nick manages to lose his job, his girlfriend, and even gets beaten up. While on a road trip to get away from it all, he discovers a book hidden within the frame of a cheap painting he bought from Hank Harper, the dwarf-sized and eccentric owner of an unusual antique shop.

Since the late 1800s, it has been believed that Native American civilization has been wiped from the United States. The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee argues that Native American culture is far from defeated—if anything, it is thriving as much today as it was 100 years ago.

Northern Russia, 1924: The Red Army is eliminating those who resist the fledgling Soviet government. At the Battle of the Plutonian Plain, the White Russian forces do not fall, but instead retreat into the dangers of Pellucidar. Mikhail Kirillovitch Kirov, a young conscript caught up in this mad scheme, is fascinated by this new world. He finds Pellucidar’s Stone Age landscape and inhabitants a revela­tion—until he’s grabbed by a mammoth Skal and flown back to its aerie to feed its offspring. Thus begins Kirov’s astounding adventure in the Northern environs of Pellucidar.

Before Teddy Roosevelt earned his reputation as a strong, masculine hunter, explorer, and Rough Rider, he actually endured a sickly childhood. That's just one aspect of his life covered in this biography, which follows his transformation into a disciplined athlete and one of the world's best-known public servants and politicians.

This entertaining history blends anecdote, incident, and analysis as it chronicles the story of our national pastime. Alexander covers the advent of the first professional baseball leagues, the game’s surge in the early 20th century, the Golden 20s and the Gray 30s, the breaking of the color line in the late 40s, and the game’s expansion to its current status as a premier team sport. He describes changing playing styles and outstanding teams and personalities, but also demonstrates the many connections to society.

Everything you need to understand the content and vocabulary to successfully navigate the Advanced Placement United States History exam. The book and its audio narration explain every key concept, word for word, that the College Board publishes for the Advanced Placement United States History. Better yet, it is delivered by a professional actor in language that is relatable, understandable, and sometimes humorous. This is your best investment for a passing grade on your exam!