Best Selling Books by Russell Freedman

Starvation, hypothermia, and the loss of all hope-- at Valley Forge, George Washington and his troops faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In overcoming them, they became legends. In this comprehensive volume, Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman applies his renowned storytelling skills to examine a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War-- one in which the nation''s future leader would be greatly tested. Camped twenty miles outside of Philadelphia at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78, Washington''s ragtag army was at its most vulnerable; but when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever. The British were defeated in 1783, and Washington, for the rest of his life, said that the credit for the American victory belonged to the soldiers who had braved the horrific conditions at Valley Forge. A perfect complement to any lesson on the Revolutionary War, Washington at Valley Forge makes this historical moment feel immediate and all too real. A must-have for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in America''s past. Impeccably sourced with gorgeous reproductions of engravings, paintings, and more, this NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book is now appearing in paperback for the first time. "Another stunning work from the nonfiction virtuoso," says School Library Journal.

Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.

Nonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I. The tangled relationships and alliances of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and top-level military decisions that resulted in thousands upon thousands of casualties all contributed to the "great war," which people hoped and believed would be the only conflict of its kind. In this clear and authoritative account, the Newbery Medal-winning author shows the ways in which the seeds of a second world war were sown in the first. Numerous archival photographs give the often disturbing subject matter a moving visual counterpart. Includes source notes, a bibliography, and an index.

America meant "freedom" to the immigrants of the early 1900s—but a freedom very different from what they expected. Cities were crowded and jobs were scare. Children had to work selling newspapers, delivering goods, and laboring sweatshops. In this touching book, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman offers a rare glimpse of what it meant to be a young newcomer to America.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Relates the experiences of a German prince, his servant, and a young Swiss artist as they traveled through the Missouri River Valley in 1833 learning about the territory and its inhabitants and recording their impressions in words and pictures.

A thorough and impassioned account of the Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights from Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman. 1965. Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge. This is the story of Bloody Sunday and the moments leading up to and after this fateful day in the fight for African American voting rights. Across the segregated South, African Americans were denied the most fundamental right in a democracy—the right to vote. Tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma''s Black community began to protest. A march was planned for people, young and old, to march from Selma to Montgomery for voting rights. But the march quickly became the site of horrific struggle as law officers brutally attacked peaceful demonstrators. When vivid footage and photographs of the violence was broadcast throughout the world, it attracted outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman has written a riveting account of this monumental event in the fight for civil rights. Illustrated with more than forty archival photographs, this is an essential chronicle of events every young person should know. ALA Notable Children''s Book California Reading Association, Eureka! Nonfiction Children''s Honor Book ILA Teachers'' Choices A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors'' Choice A Bank Street Best Book of the Year A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children''s Literature Best Book NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Honor Book A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Discusses the difference between animal instinct and learning and describes the various methods by which the intelligence of different animals is studied.

"For a long time, most people believed that Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to ''discover'' America--the first to make a successful round-trip voyage across the Atlantic. But in recent years, as new evidence has come to light, our understanding of history has changed. We know now that Columbus was among the last explorers to reach the Americas, not the first"-- Book jacket.

Discusses the history of brain research in the areas of memory, senses, thinking, behavior and sleep.

A biography of the 19th century Frenchman who developed Braille. The book spans Braille''s life from childhood through his days at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth and into his final years, when the alphabet he invented was finally gaining acceptance.

"The author of a splendid, Newbery Award-winning Lincoln (1987) uses a similar approach to another monumental figure. The result is a carefully researched biography, extended by a wealth of well-chosen b&w photos presented with clarity and precision . . . easily the best biography of its subject available at this level".--Kirkus Reviews, pointer review. 125 archival photos and prints. NCTE Orbis Pictus Award; ALA Notable Children''s Book; YASD Best Book for Young Adults; Booklist Editors'' Choice; Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; IRA Teachers'' Choice; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; Booklist Editors'' Choice.

Historical photographs with explanatory text present a picture of life in the American West from 1840 to the early 1900s.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the duties, clothes, equipment, and day-to-day life of the cowboys who flourished in the west from the 1860''s to the 1890''s.

Discusses what life was like for children and their families during the harsh times of the Depression, from 1929 to the beginning of World War II.

A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history.

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A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.

Discusses defense tactics used by young animals and their parents including different types of shelters, signals, camouflage, and bluffs.

This collection of golden rule Confucius sayings pulls together the wise man''s thoughts on education, government, nobility and equality. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.