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Meltzer, Milton was born on May 8, 1915 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Mary (Richter) Meltzer.
(Historian Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of Lin...)
Historian Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of Lincoln's speeches, letters, and writings that convey the highest ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality in simple yet eloquent language. Illustrations.
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( A riveting portrait of ten kings in history by Milton M...)
A riveting portrait of ten kings in history by Milton Meltzer, America's premier nonfiction writer. This book tells the story of ten kings. Kings made the rules by which their people lived. Kings carried on wars to protect their realms or expand their power, and kings, like the rest of us, were complex human beings. Starting with Hammurabi, who ruled Mesopotamia, to Peter the Great, the legendary Russian czar, Milton Meltzer shows the reader how political leaders use and abuse power. Although each of these men lived hundreds or thousands of years ago, these tales provide a striking portrait of how human behavior remains virtually unchanged over time and how one person can alter the course of history.
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(Introduces the history, effects, and current uses of the ...)
Introduces the history, effects, and current uses of the potato in the world marketplace.
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( Mark Twain’s life—one of the richest and raciest Ame...)
Mark Twain’s life—one of the richest and raciest America has known—is delightfully portrayed in this mosaic of words and more than 600 pictures that capture the career of one of America’s most colorful personalities. The words are Twain’s own, taken from his writings—not only the autobiography but also his letters, notebooks, newspaper reporting, sketches, travel pieces, and fiction. The illustrations provide the perfect counterpoint to Twain’s text. Presented in the hundreds of photos, prints, drawings, cartoons, and paintings is Twain himself, from the apprentice in his printer’s cap to the dying world-famous figure finishing his last voyage in a wheelchair. Mark Twain Himself: A Pictorial Biography will not only inform and entertain the casual reader but will provide a valuable resource to scholars and teachers of Twain as well.
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(Mark Twain's life-one of the richest and raciest America ...)
Mark Twain's life-one of the richest and raciest America has known-is delightfully portrayed in this mosaic of words and more than 600 pictures that capture the career of one of America's most colorful personalities. The words are Twain's own, taken from his writings-not only the autobiography but also his letters, notebooks, newspaper reporting, sketches, travel pieces, etc.
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( Slavery is not and has never been a ”peculiar instituti...)
Slavery is not and has never been a ”peculiar institution,” but one that is deeply rooted in the history and economy of most countries. Although it has flourished in some periods and declined in others, human bondage for profit has never been eradicated completely.In Slavery: A World History renowned author Milton Meltzer traces slavery from its origins in prehistoric hunting societies; through the boom in slave trading that reached its peak in the United States with a pre-Civil War slave population of 4,000,000; through the forced labor under the Nazi regime and in the Soviet gulags; and finally to its widespread practice in many countries today, such as the debt bondage that miners endure in Brazil or the prostitution into which women are sold in Thailand. In this detailed, compassionate account, readers will learn how slavery arose, what forms it takes, what roles slaves have performed in their societies, what everyday existence is like for those enchained, and what can be done to end the degrading practice of slavery.
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( Between the years 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler organized...)
Between the years 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler organized the Murder of six million Jews while the world looked on silently. But not all people stood back in fear. In every Nazioccupied Country, at every level of society, there were non-Jews who had the courage to resist. From the king of Denmark, refusing to force Jewish Danes to wear yellow stars, to the Dutch student, registering Jewish babies as Gentiles and hiding children in her home, a small number of people had the strength to reject the inhumanity they were ordered to support. Here are their stories: thrilling, terrifying, and most of all, inspiring. For in the horror that was the Holocaust, some human decency could still shine through. "There are no Rambo-style heroics here, just short accounts of quiet bravery. It is an inspiring testimonial." --The San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle ‘A companion to Never to Forget, this is the story of those gentiles who sought to rescue their Jewish neighbors from annihilation during World War II. Succeeding chapters describe the efforts of Germans, Poles, Danes, and others to save Jewish friends and strangers from the Nazis. A story that needs telling." 'SLJ. Notable Children's Books of 1988 (ALA) 1988 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) Best Books of 1988 (SLJ) Best of the '80s (BL) 1988 Children's Editors' Choices (BL) Young Adult Choices for 1988 (IRA) 1989 Teachers' Choices (IRA) 1989 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honor Book Children's Books of 1988 (Library of Congress) 1989 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) 100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1988 (NY Public Library)
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(Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, inven...)
Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, invented in Germany by Gutenberg in the fifteenth century, and describes the press's revolutionary impact on the world.
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(A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune ...)
A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.
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(Six million-- a number impossible to visualize. Six milli...)
Six million-- a number impossible to visualize. Six million Jews were killed in Europe between the years 1933 and 1945. What can that number mean to us today? We can that number mean to us today? We are told never to forget the Holocaust, but how can we remember something so incomprehensible? We can think, not of the numbers, the statistics, but of the people. For the families torn apart, watching mothers, fathers, children disappear or be slaughtered, the numbers were agonizingly comprehensible. One. Two. Three. Often more. Here are the stories of thode people, recorded in letters and diaries, and in the memories of those who survived. Seen through their eyes, the horror becomes real. We cannot deny it--and we can never forget. ‘Based on diaries, letters, songs, and history books, a moving account of Jewish suffering in Nazi Germany before and during World War II.’ —Best Books for Young Adults Committee (ALA). ‘A noted historian writes on a subject ignored or glossed over in most texts. . . . Now that youngsters are acquainted with the horrors of slavery, they are more prepared to consider the questions the Holocaust raises for us today.’ —Language Arts. ‘An extraordinarily fine and moving book.’ —NYT. Notable Children's Books of 1976 (ALA) Best of the Best Books (YA) 1970–1983 (ALA) 1976 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction Best Books of 1976 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1976 (NYT) Notable 1976 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1977 Jane Addams Award Nominee, 1977 National Book Award for Children's Literature IBBY International Year of the Child Special Hans Christian Andersen Honors List Children's Books of 1976 (Library of Congress) 1976 Sidney Taylor Book Award (Association of Jewish Libraries)
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(A History of Terrorism Who are terrorists? How do they j...)
A History of Terrorism Who are terrorists? How do they justify what they do? Award-winning author Milton Meltzer searches for answers as he puts terrorism and its practitioners into historical context. Asking moral questions more troubling than ever before, Meltzer shows that terrorism is as old as humankind and that it has been the tool of innumerable ideologies, religions, and ethnic groups, all over the world. Originally published in 1983 as The Terrorists, The Day the Sky Fell has been updated by the author, with new chapters and a new introduction
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( A humble shoemaker hears the bells ringing at Lexington...)
A humble shoemaker hears the bells ringing at Lexington and responds to a call to battle. An aide to George Washington recounts his feelings as he crosses the Delaware. A young surgeon describes in his diary the horror of an army camp, where the spread of smallpox, frostbite, and starvation are deadlier than any sword. These are the voices of the American Revolutionaries. Most of us know about the American Revolution only from secondhand accounts of the fighting or from documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. But listen closely and you can hear the voices-those that tell the truest stories -- of men, women, and children of all races who experienced the Revolution firsthand, who planted the seeds of liberty and passionately struggled to give birth to the United States of America that we know today. 1987 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) The USA Through Children's Books (ALSC) Best Books of 1987 (SLJ) Notable 1987 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1987 Children's Books (NY Public Library) 1987 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
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(In a history of the ongoing struggle against the exploita...)
In a history of the ongoing struggle against the exploitation of child laborers, young workers describe their experiences in sweatshops, on farms, and in the fast-food business, in a study that includes advice on ensuring one's rights upon joining the workforce.
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(Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of...)
Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of the Spaniards on the Indians, and the ultimate cultural influence of the Native Americans on their white conquerors.
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(From the courage and beauty of Esther (5th century B.C.) ...)
From the courage and beauty of Esther (5th century B.C.) to the fierce battle tactics of Boudicca (A.D. c. 62) to the reforming spirit of Catherine the Great (1729-1796), here are ten essays about the personal and political natures of ten queens by an author who has been called "arguably the best writer of social history for children and adolescents ever." Most of these queens were, by today's standards, astonishingly young. Some were schooled to rule, others not. But all were ambitious, passionate, and determined to hold power. And all, in their successes and failures, ideals and compromises, assumptions and privileges, present interesting contrasts with the lives of modern women. Ten Queens was celebrated as a Booklist Editors' Choice, a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, an International Reading Association's Teachers' Choice, and a Bank Street College Best Book, among many other citations.
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(In Twain's own words, you can capture a close-up view of ...)
In Twain's own words, you can capture a close-up view of one of America's rarest, richest, and raciest lives. MARK TWAIN HIMSELF offers a delightful mosaic of pictures and words, taken directly from Twain's own pen in a variety of sources - his letters, notebooks, newspaper reporting, sketches, travel pieces, fiction and his autobiography.
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(Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United St...)
Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and highlights contemporary challenges to each of the ten amendments.
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Meltzer, Milton was born on May 8, 1915 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin and Mary (Richter) Meltzer.
Student, Columbia, 1932-1936.
Adjunct professor history University Massachusetts, Amherst, 1977-1980.
(Written by a team of prominent writers and distinguished ...)
(Written by a team of prominent writers and distinguished ...)
(In a history of the ongoing struggle against the exploita...)
(A collection of speeches and editorials chronicles the ef...)
(From the courage and beauty of Esther to the reforming sp...)
( Mark Twain’s life—one of the richest and raciest Ame...)
(Mark Twain's life-one of the richest and raciest America ...)
(A History of Terrorism Who are terrorists? How do they j...)
(Historian Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of Lin...)
(Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of...)
(Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, inven...)
(The power of language is overwhelming and this is shown i...)
(Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United St...)
( Slavery is not and has never been a ”peculiar instituti...)
(Offers tidbits from history, folklore, tradition, and oth...)
(A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune ...)
( Between the years 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler organized...)
(In Twain's own words, you can capture a close-up view of ...)
(Examines the historical patterns of slavery throughout th...)
(Mark Twain Himself: Printer, Pilot, Soldier, Miner, Repor...)
(A biography of our first President, from his growing-up y...)
( A riveting portrait of ten kings in history by Milton M...)
(A biography of the third president who was also the autho...)
(Introduces the history, effects, and current uses of the ...)
( A humble shoemaker hears the bells ringing at Lexington...)
(Presents a biography of the multi-talented and accomplish...)
(A look at the life and times of our seventh president.)
(From the courage and beauty of Esther (5th century B.C.) ...)
(Six million-- a number impossible to visualize. Six milli...)
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Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Organisation American Historians, Authors Guild, P.E.N.
Married Hilda Balinky, June 22, 1941. Children: Jane, Amy.