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Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
This updated and revised edition of the American Book Award-winner and national bestseller revitalizes the truth of America’s history, explores how myths continue to be perpetrated, and includes a new chapter on 9/11 and the Iraq War.Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinfor... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0743296281
- ASIN: 0743296281
- ISBN: 9780743296281
- Brand: Atria Books
- Manufacturer: Atria Books
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The Silk Roads: A New History of the World
Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next. From the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast region stretching eastward from the Balkans across the steppe and South Asia has been thrust into the global spotlight in recent years. Frankopan teaches us that to understand what is at stake for the cities and nations built on these intricate trade routes, we must first understand their astounding pasts. Frankopan re... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1101912375
- ASIN: 1101912375
- ISBN: 1101912375
- Brand: VINTAGE
- Manufacturer: Vintage
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History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
Explore the fascinating story of the human race and more than 6 million years of global history in this dynamic visual encyclopedia of world events.Using a compelling narrative format, DK's History untangles the common threads and forces that have shaped the past and informed the present to show that ours is a history including genes and viruses - not just battles and treaties. This updated and expanded third edition includes coverage of contemporary issues, such as climate change, economic developments, the rise of social media, and more.Richly illustrated and concisely explained, each hist... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1465437975
- ASIN: 1465437975
- ISBN: 1465437975
- Manufacturer: DK
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Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
It’s the revolutionary American history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace American History . . . covers Native Americans to the war in Iraq. There are units on Colonial America; the Revolutionary War and the founding of a new nation; Jefferson and the expansion west; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and all of the notable events of the 20th century—World Wars, the Depression, the Civil Rights movement, and much more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the n... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0761160833
- UPC: 884984134858
- ASIN: 0761160833
- ISBN: 0761160833
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
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History Alive! The United States Through Modern Times by Teachers Curriculum Institute (2014-05-04)
History. The United States through modern times.
- ASIN: B01FIXZQA2
- ASIN: B01FIXZQA2
- ISBN: 1583711295
- Manufacturer: TCI
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Official U.S. edition with full color illustrations throughout.#1 New York Times Bestseller The Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, now available as a beautifully packaged paperbackFrom a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0062316117
- ASIN: 0062316117
- ISBN: 9780062316110
- Brand: Harper Perennial
- Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
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History of the World Map by Map
More than 140 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the space race.Custom regional and global maps present the history of the world in action, charting how events traced patterns on land and ocean--patterns of exploration, discovery, or conquest that created empires, colonies, or theaters of war. Thoughtful organization of information will help you follow the story of civilizations through ancient, medieval, and modern times.But not every page is full of maps. At key points in History of the World Map by Map, broad, ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1465475850
- ASIN: 1465475850
- ISBN: 1465475850
- Brand: DK
- Manufacturer: DK
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Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
It’s the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations—from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five b... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0761160949
- ASIN: 0761160949
- ISBN: 0761160949
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
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Unfreedom of the Press
From five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, FOX News star, and radio host Mark R. Levin comes a groundbreaking and enlightening book that shows how the great tradition of the American free press has degenerated into a standardless profession that has squandered the faith and trust of the American public, not through actions of government officials, but through its own abandonment of reportorial integrity and objective journalism.Unfreedom of the Press is not just another book about the press. Levin shows how those entrusted with news reporting today are destroying freedom of the press... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1476773092
- ASIN: 1476773092
- ISBN: 1476773092
- Brand: Threshold Editions
- Manufacturer: Threshold Editions
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Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
It’s the revolutionary English language arts study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts . . .takes students from grammar to reading comprehension to writing with ease, including parts of speech, active and passive verbs, Greek and Latin roots and affixes; nuances in word meanings; textual analysis, authorship, structure, and other skills for reading fiction and nonfiction; and writing arguments, informative texts, and narratives. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible co... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0761160914
- ASIN: 0761160914
- ISBN: 0761160914
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
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World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times (California Social Studies)
Holt's new Medieval to Early Modern Times uses standards-based content and research-based reading instruction to teach middle grades world history. It creates a richer understanding of the mysteries of the past and their impact on today with stunning visuals and high-interest scenarios. The program ensures success for all learners and addresses standards by integrating the content and skills necessary to meet them. Aligned with the standards, the Holt California Social Studies program is designed to inform, support, and motivate all California students to comprehend and master the History-Soci... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0030733995
- ASIN: 0030733995
- ISBN: 0030733995
- Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart & Winston
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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALISTA major book about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyesOver the last half-billion years, there have been Five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastatin... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1250062187
- ASIN: 1250062187
- ISBN: 1250062187
- Brand: Kolbert Elizabeth
- Manufacturer: Picador
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The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost civilization -- culminating in a stunning medical mystery.Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wea... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1455540013
- ASIN: 1455540013
- ISBN: 1455540013
- Brand: Grand Central Publishing
- Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Carson-Dellosa U.S. History Resource Book, Grades 6-12
Shed light on America’s important historical events with images, profiles, and activities in a special American history book for middle school. The Mark Twain U.S. History: People and Events 1607–1865 social studies book highlights the decisions and events that have played an important part in shaping America during that time. This middle school history book includes profiles of the people who made those decisions and a timeline of events. U.S. History: People and Events takes your students on a journey through America’s past and challenges them with activities to spark discussion and de... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1622236432
- UPC: 044222255954
- ASIN: 1622236432
- ISBN: 1622236432
- Brand: Carson-Dellosa
- Size: 11"H x 7 15/16"W x 3/16"D
- Manufacturer: CARSON DELLOSA
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The Things They Carried
A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywherefrom high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0618706410
- UPC: 046442706414
- ASIN: 0618706410
- ISBN: 0544309766
- Brand: Mariner Books
- Manufacturer: Mariner Books
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History Decoded : The Ten Greatest Conspiracies of All Time
Brad Meltzer, a born storyteller, counts down the world’s most intriguing unsolved
- UPC: 25639927
- Rating: 2.667
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The Best American History Book in the World : All the Information You Need to Know Without All the Stuff That Will Put You to Sleep
If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand
- UPC: 53338013
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Alaska “...Having the Best Time I Ever Had” - eBook
As a boy, I was lucky enough to be introduced an elderly gentleman by the name of Robert R. (Bob) Huttle (Mr. Huttle to me). I remember Mr. Huttle as a man of many interesting
- UPC: 236669887
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Palm Beach Past : The Best of "Post Time"
Collection of articles originally published as the author's newspaper column "Post time" in the Palm Beach post from January 2000 to December
- UPC: 34160410
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Some Account of the Early History and Genealogy, with Pedigrees from 1330, Unbroken to the Present Time, of the Families of Hore and Hoare : With All Their Branches: ... with Anecdotes ... of the Principal Persons Mentioned
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as
- UPC: 256503166
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A New General History of the World : Comprehending Both the Ancient and Modern History of Its Several Empires, Kingdoms, and States: From the Creation, to the Present Time: Collected from the Best Authors in All Languages Volume 6 of 6
New General History of the
- UPC: 174618234
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Ridpath's History of the World : Being an Account of the Principal Events in the Career of the Human Race from the Beginnings of Civilization to the Present Time, Comprising the Development of Social Institutions and the Story of All Nations from Recent an
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing
- UPC: 802927932
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Palm Beach Past : The Best of Post Time
Known for its year-round warmth, beautiful beaches and famous residents, Palm Beach County is one of the most well-known areas along Florida's Atlantic coast. And although many people know the county as a winter destination
- UPC: 602796836
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Our Last Best Chance : The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril. King Abdullah II
Books : Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril
- UPC: 748236122
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Some Account Of The Early History And Genealogy, With Pedigrees From 1330, Unbroken To The Present Time, Of The Families Of Hore And Hoare: With All T
Some Account Of The Early History And Genealogy, With Pedigrees From 1330, Unbroken To The Present Time, Of The Families Of Hore And Hoare: With All
- UPC: 218290791
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