James Cross Giblin

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)

The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

When Plague Strikes

Michael Dooling

Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.

A Picture Book Biography

George Washington

‘The history of eating utensils and customs from the ancient world to the present. Beginning with the use of small spears to pick meat out of the fire, Giblin follows the development of utensils through the controversial introduction of forks and the casual eating practices of today. Well-organized and spryly written.’ —SLJ. Notable Children’s Books of 1987 (ALA) 1987 Children's Editors' Choices (BL) Notable 1987 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1987 (Library of Congress)

Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks and the Table Manners to Go with Them

From Hand to Mouth

Describes how the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secret of Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Key to Ancient Egypt : Illustrated with Photographs, Prints, and Drawings

The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Eve Bunting

Matt's investigation of vandalism of the eerie life-sized dolls belonging to the strange but well-meaning aunt with whom he and his sister live takes him to the art world of Los Angeles.

The Ghost Children

Documents the meteoric rise of the controversial politician whose name has become synonymous with modern day witch-hunting tactics, profiling the Cold War tensions that shaped his beliefs and the unconstitutional methods he used to further his agendas. By the award-winning author of The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler.

The Rise and Fall of Senator Joe McCarthy

"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

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