RecommendedReads: JNon-Fiction:History
CitizenShe CarolineStevan
J
324.6 STEV, C
By illuminating the struggles women have undergone- and are still undergoing in some places -- in order to have a vote, readers will learn about the reasons women have demanded a voice in society, the ways they have been silenced, and the issues that make it crucial they have representation.
GameofFreedom DuncanTonatiuh
J 792.8 TONA, D
In the powerful, vibrant biography Game of Freedom, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.
LiveLikeaHunterGatherer
NaomiWalmsley
J 930.12 WALM, N
Marking the start of all human history, the Stone Age lasted around 3.5 million years. Delve into that incredible time with this book packed full of amazing facts, information, crafts, storytelling and myth debunking to find out what it was really like to live as a hunter gatherer.
TheTravelingTaco MiaWenjen
This fascinating nonfiction book featuring rhyming text takes the reader on travels around the world to celebrate foods, their history, and surprising origins. OSJ 641.309 WENJ, M
What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Why is it happening? Is peace possible? This book was created to provide context for this conflict, open the door to conversation, and lay a path for understanding, peace, and compassion for our shared future.
973 LOWE, M
Forgotten Founders, the inspiring book of stories about the heroic women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and others who helped birth the United States of America.
Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how America as we know it today began.
This book shines a light on American History through the lens of the leaders who shaped our nation--good, bad, and everything in between--through the documents that confirm what really happened. J 973.09 KENN, K
Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history.
OSJ 392.36 MEIK, O VisualTimelines:Science
OSJ 509 ROON, A
Young readers can take a thrilling ride through the history of science - a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people and unexpected revelations.
OSJ 709 BROO, S
Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools--to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards.
OSJ 920.00835 ADAM, T
You don't have to be an adult to make a difference! This volume is the perfect introduction to just some of the incredible young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history.
OSJ 909 TURN, T
Curious readers who want to explore world history can visit cities from every inhabited continent on earth. Each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time.
AmazingAncientWorldAtlas NancyDickmann
OSJ 930 DICK, N
Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!
BrothersinArms SusanHood
OSJ 940.54124 HOOD, S
Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green.