Until the Rosetta Stone was finally translated and the decoding of hieroglyphic writing made possible, much of Egyptian history was lost. The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject. —H. "The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspiring book." —K. Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA)Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress)100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library)Parenting Honorable Mention, Reading Magic Award

Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, Reader Grade 6: Harcourt School Publishers Collections

Children's Books

James Cross Giblin

Education & Reference

Harcourt

Secrets of the Sphinx

Scholastic. Inc.

The Many Rides of Paul Revere by James Cross Giblin is a detailed biography of the Revolutionary War hero for ages 11 and up that includes many photographs, drawings and bibliography of the life of Paul Revere.

The Many Rides of Paul Revere

scholastic

An excellent look at an ever-popular subject that deserves a place in all collections serving young children.

George Washington (A Picture Book Biography, Scholastic)

Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography

As a studious young boy, Thomas Jefferson was painfully shy about speaking up in school. But he grew up to be America's third president, and his contributions to American democracy live on as bold reminders of his formidable intellect and spirit.\nIn this biography for a new generation of young readers, Sibert Award-winning author James Cross Giblin traces Jefferson's journey from his farm home in Virginia, through college and law school on to his posts as U.S. ambassador to France and secretary of state, and ultimately to the White House. This updated paperback edition includes fascinating new afterword about Sally Hemings.

Compassionate and arresting, this exploration of three major diseases that have changed the course of history--the bubonic plague, smallpox, and AIDS--chronicles their fearsome death toll, their lasting social, economic, and political implications, and how medical knowledge and treatments have advanced as a result of the crises they have occasioned. "A book that would serve well for reports, but it is also a fascinating read."--SLJ.  Best Books of 1995 (SLJ)Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies 1996 (NCSS/CBC)1995 Young Adult Editors' Choices (BL)1995 Top of the List Non Fiction (BL)1996 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)Notable Children's Books of 1996 (ALA)

When Plague Strikes : The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

Medical Books

Medicine

Bt Bound

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags

San Val

Chimney Sweeps

HARPER/COLLINS

The Skyscraper Book

Detailed drawings and photographs and a simple text describe how skyscrapers are built, meet urban needs, and create problems, and surveys their great variety of styles and their history

Thomas Y. Crowell

Traces the history of the centuries-long effort of philanthropists, scientists, and consumers to make milk a reliably pure and safe product.

Milk: The fight for purity

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Crowell

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