books by Marc Aronson

books by Marc Aronson

books:

Marc Aronson

John Winthrop, Oliver Cromwell, and the Land of Promise
Marc Aronson

Clarion Books, 2004

This carefully researched and insightful account by Sibert medalist Marc Aronson focuses on the intertwined lives of John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Puritan Commonwealth in England. Set against a broad canvas of the turmoil that engulfed Britain in the 17th century, the ...

Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry

Scott Reynolds Nelson, Marc Aronson

National Geographic Children's Books, 2007

Real history for smart kids (grownups, too)
We've all heard songs and stories of John Henry, the "steel-driving man". But is there a real man behind them? And what is his story? Scott Nelson has written a fascinating book which not only digs deep into the John Henry story, but also shows how historians ...

For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever

Marc Aronson, HP Newquist

Feiwel & Friends, 2007

Hands-down the best of the "boy" books!
How to make fake blood, how to make a bow and arrow (gulp), and clever card tricks are a few of the things my 8-year-old son has brought up at the dinner table since receiving this as a holiday gift. Some of his friends got it too, and it's fun to overhear them ...

Race: A History Beyond Black and White

Marc Aronson

Ginee Seo Books, 2007

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, the members of the General Congress of the then thirteen United States of America declared: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Did they mean it? Does anyone ...

Bill Gates (Up Close)
Marc Aronson

Viking Juvenile, 2008

Bill Gates is many things: the richest person in the world; the ruthless businessman who co-founded Microsoft and led it to domination of the computer software industry; and now, the leading global philanthropist. When Gates was born in 1955, no one in the world owned a personal computer. A window had a pane of glass. A mouse was a rodent. As a ...

Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado

Marc Aronson

Clarion Books, 2000

Outstanding look at a fascinating individual
Sir Walter Ralegh (the way he spelled it) was so much more than a promoter of tobacco--although he certainly did promote tobacco. He was so much more than a man who lay down his cloak so Queen Elizabeth I would not get her feet wet--a story which may or may not be ...

How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush: An Adventurer's Guide to the Fabulous Riches Discovered in 1848
Tod Olson

National Geographic Children's Books, 2008

How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush follows the adventures of the charming, witty, fictitious Thomas Hartley as a way of offering a fascinating and fully historical portrait of life in the California gold fields. Archival imagery pairs with delightful and humorous artwork to produce a visual feast for the eyes. The inimitable Mr. ...

Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials

Marc Aronson

Simon Pulse, 2005

An honest look at the subject
If you want to only read one book on the Salem Witch Trials this is the book for you. the book is addressed to teens so its a quick and easy read. this book is a very factual look at a very troubbling and mysteriuos time. there are alot of unawnsered questions that ...

The World Made New: Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How It Changed the World (Timelines of American ...
Marc Aronson, John W. Glenn

National Geographic Children's Books, 2007

National Geographic has always given readers the bigger picture of our world. Now The World Made New shows children the bigger context of American history. Written by award-winning children's author Marc Aronson and John W. Glenn, this innovative title will lead children through the causes and consequences of the defining age of exploration. Its ...

War Is...: Soldiers, Survivors, and Storytellers Talk About War

Candlewick, 2008

In a provocative anthology, two editors with opposing viewpoints present an unflinching collection of works reflecting on the nature of war. Marc Aronson thinks war is inevitable. Patty Campbell thinks war is cruel, deceptive, and wrong. But both agree on one thing: that teens need to hear the truthful voices of those who have experienced war ...

Day by Day: The Eighties (Day By Day) 2 VOL SET
Ellen Meltzer, Marc Aronson

Facts on File, 1995

Facts On File's Day by Day set provides researchers of all ages with a complete, accessible chronology of thirty years of modern history. It documents the major events of the period as they unfolded each day, including all of the social, economic, political, and cultural issues that defined each decade. The Day by Day set serves as both a quick ...

911: The Book of Help

Cricket Books/Marcato, 2002

A Surprisingly Good 911 Book--For Teens & Adults
"USE WORDS" author Naomi Shihab Nye offers in a new book, published by Cricket Books (the children's publisher) and Carus Publishing, called _911: The Book of Help_. "USE WORDS. It is the most helpful thing I have learned in my life. . . Whether we write them ...

Unsettled: The Problem of Loving Israel

Marc Aronson

Ginee Seo Books, 2008

Wonderful explanation of a complex issue
Aronson is writting for high school students, but his clear explanations of this complex issue should also be read by adults frustrated by long, boring rants on the Middle East. This is not a scholarly expose, but a quick introduction to the issue. Aronson makes sure ...

Exploding the Myths: The Truth About Teenagers and Reading [Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature, No.4]

Marc Aronson

The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2001

Exploding the Myths
Fanstastic book that has a diverse range of articles dealing with young adults and their literature. Highly recommended for library school students!

Up Close: Robert F. Kennedy (Up Close)

Marc Aronson

Viking Juvenile, 2007

Richie's Picks: ROBERT F. KENNEDY
"Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby? Can you tell me where he's gone? I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill With Abraham, Martin and John." --Dion DiMucci "Bobby Kennedy's short, eventful, and ultimately tragic life, you might say, was the transition ...