Harriet Beecher Stowe grew up in a family in which her seven brothers were expected to be successful preachers and the four girls were never to speak in public. Then she penned "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and changed the course of American history.
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Across Five Aprils -- Used with "Learning Language Arts Through Literature The Gray Book (8th - 9th grade skills)"The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.
All Quiet on the Western Front -- Paul Baumer enlisted with his classmates in the German army of World War I. Youthful, enthusiastic, they become soldiers. But despite what they have learned, they break into pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. And as horrible war plods on year after year, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principles of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against each other--if only he can come out of the war alive.Paperback, 304 . . .
America and Vietnam:
The Elephant and the Tiger -- A thorough, concise and logical look at the first TV war which cuts through the demagoguery of the time period. The only excellent book in print, that we know of, concerning the war and the travail of both countries, for mature young people. 277pg This resource goes along with Beautiful Feet's study guide: U.S. and World History.
Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl -- The classic text of the diary Anne Frank kept during the two years she and her family hid from the Nazis in an Amsterdam attic is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History
Around the World in Eighty Days -- For a bet, Phileas Fogg sets out with his servant Passepartout to achieve an incredible journey -- from London to Paris, Brindisi, Suez, Bombay, Calcutta, Singapore, Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York and back to London again, all in just eighty days! There are many alarms and surprises along the way -- and a last-minute setback that makes all the difference between winning and losing.This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History.
Bully for You, Teddy Rossevelt -- On the whole, Theodore Roosevelt once wrote, "I have continued all my life to have a better time year after year." Roosevelt was a small, ailing boy who overcame his physical problems--seemingly by sheer enthusiasm and will power--to achieve a career filled with adventure, fun and success. As usual, Jean Fritz makes the most of her material, as she presents a portrait of a unique, larger-than-life American. Roosevelt comes alive through such telling details as the clothes he wore and the lively games . . .
Hiroshima -- Almost four decades after the original publication of this celebrated book, John Hersey went back to Hiroshima in search of the people whose stories he had told. His account of what he discovered about them is now the eloquent and moving final chapter of Hiroshima. This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History
History of US - Book #10 -- Book 10: All the People 1945-2001 People call it “post-war,” but the last 55 years feature battles of another kind—struggles for equality for all. Here's Harry S. Truman, Joe McCarthy, the 60's, the Vietnam War, the women's movement, major American scientific advancement, the Cold War, J. F. K., Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez, Ronald Reagan, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and September 11th.
History of US - Book #8 -- Book 8: An Age of Extremes 1880-1917 You learn about economics in this volume, usually a snore, but there's not a yawn in the house when you meet dynamic movers and changers like Mother Jones and Ida Tarbell; the powerful captains of industry: Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller; the muckrakers, the poet Emma Lazarus, two brothers who want to fly, and a teddy bear president.
Hitler -- by Albert Marrin The penniless tramp who rose to wield more power than most any other man in history. This illustrated biography exposes the beguiling nature of totalitarianism. A must read. 249pg
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Journey to Topaz -- Like any 11-year-old, Yuki Sakane is looking forward to Christmas when her peaceful world is suddenly shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Uprooted from her home and shipped with thousands of West Coast Japanese Americans to a desert concentration camp called Topaz, Yuki and her family face new hardships daily. This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History
No Promises in the Wind -- In 1932, America was in the depths of a deep depression. A job, food to fill you, a place to sleep, and shoes without holes--for millions of people, these simple needs were nothing more than dreams. At 15 years of age, Josh had to make his own way through a country of angry, frightened people. This is the story of a young man's struggle to find a life for himself in the turbulent 1930s. Paperback, 223 pages
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Number the Stars -- Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's . . .
Rifles for Watie -- This account of the Civil War in Indian territory and Stand Watie was a winner of the Newbery Medal in 1958. Exploring the western campaign, it’s a story of the only Native American to rise to the level of brigadier general. Paperback, 352 pages
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So Far from the Bamboo Grove -- Though she is Japanese, 11-year-old Yoko has lived with her family in Korea all her life. When World War II comes to an end, Koreans rise up to take control of their homeland. Yoko and her family are forced to flee their home, and their harrowing journey to safety is the backbone of this remarkable survival story. This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History
Sojourner Truth, Ain’t I a Woman? -- The stirring, award-winning biography of a heroic African-American-Sojourner Truth-preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African-Americans and women. After being freed from her life of slavery, she starts her life again from scratch. You and your student will learn history from the heart level. Includes pictures, quotes, speeches, and letters. Paperback, 192 pages
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Stalin, Russia's Man of Steel -- by Albert Marrin Illustrated biography provides a forceful account of this ruthless and deranged tyrant who shaped communism into a tool for his own ends. You'll appreciate America and our free system of government after this read! 242pg
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The Endless Steppe -- The best-selling classic of World War II--now in a digest edition. "Taken prisoner by the Russians in 1941 and shipped by cattle car to a forced labor camp, Esther (Hautzig), her mother, and her grandmother managed to stay together and to keep each other alive through near starvation and arctic winters".--ALA Booklist. This resource is required for Beautiful Feet’s U.S. And World History
The Hiding Place -- Corrie Ten Boom stood naked with her older sister Betsie, watching a concentration camp matron beating a prisoner. "Oh, the poor woman," Corrie cried. "Yes. May God forgive her," Betsie replied. And, once again, Corrie realized that it was for the souls of the brutal Nazi guards that her sister prayed. Here is a book aglow with the glory of God and the courage of a quiet Christian spinster whose life was transformed by it. A story of Christ's message and the courageous woman who listened and lived . . .
The House of Sixty Fathers -- Tien Pao is all alone in enemy territory. Only a few days before, his family had escaped from the Japanese army, fleeing down river by boat. Then came the terrible rainstorm. Tien Pao was fast asleep in the little sampan when the boat broke loose from its moorings and drifted right back to the Japanese soldiers. With only his lucky pig for company, Tien Pao must begin a long and dangerous journey in search of his home and family. This is a realistic story of China during the early days of the Japanese . . .
The Jungle -- Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is a vivid portrait of life and death in a turn-of-the-century American meat-packing factory. A grim indictment that led to government regulations of the food industry, The Jungle is Sinclair's extraordinary contribution to literature and social reform. Paperback, 400 pages
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The Red Badge Of Courage -- Classic Books - High School Reading This novel of the Civil War is a realistic record of the day-to-day, almost the minute-to-minute, existence of the common soldier, and at the same time a psychological probe of a youthful personality. The version of the novel reprinted here is that published during the author's lifetime.
This book was chosen using the reading list that is provided in the back of the SAT College and Preparation Course.
Grade Level: 6 and UpAges: 11 and up
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers -- In her own beautiful, simple words, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp tells the dramatic story that inspired the classic American musical and film "The Sound of Music." 8-page photo insert. Paperback, 320 Pages
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To Kill a Mockingbird -- Lawyer Atticus Finch defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel—a black man charged with the rape of a white woman. Through the eyes of Atticus's children, Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unanswering honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930's.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin -- This edition of this classic work charts the progress from slavery to freedom of fugitives who escape the chains of slavery, and of a martyr who transcends all earthly ties, firmly locating the novel within the context of African-American writing. Paperback, 576 pages
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Up From Slavery -- Born a slave in Virginia in 1856, Booker T. Washington rose in prominence to become black America's foremost spokesman. This is the dramatic autobiographical account of Washington's struggle to succeed and prosper in a country that refused to acknowledge his existence. From his fight for an education to his founding of the world-renowned Tuskegee Institute, Up From Slavery is one of the most significant and defining works in American literature. Paperback, 256 pages
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Virginia's General: Robert E. Lee
and the Civil War -- The life and character of Gen. Robert E. Lee is excellently portrayed in this biography along with accounts of the ordinary soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The victories, defeats, successes and failures of each side are portrayed in vivid and personal detail. 201pg This is a required resource for Beautiful Feet's U.S. and World History Study Guide
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