Linda Jacobs Altman - Böcker

Aimed at readers ages 12 and up, the brand new "Colonial Life" series complements the world history and American history curriculum and follows the National Standards guidelines. Easy-to-read chapters featuring full-color maps and illustrations ta...

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Explores the complex financial underpinnings of both settlement and ultimately rebellion.

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Explores the complex financial underpinnings of both settlement and ultimately rebellion.

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The Warsaw ghetto uprising was a battle the Jews could not hope to win against the more powerful Nazis, but they decided not to go quietly to certain death. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, beginning World War II, the Nazis quickly destroyed J...

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In 1848, gold was discovered in California. This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure. Autho...

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African myths provide a rich understanding of the cultures that created these fascinating tales. Passed down through the generations, African myths were kept alive by a strong oral tradition. Author Linda Jacobs Altman weaves together traditional ...

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How could the Holocaust have happened in a civilized country? Who is to blame? The roots of the hatred that led to the Holocaust began long before World War II. Author Linda Jacobs Altman thoroughly examines the causes and events that led up to th...

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Ghettos were set up by the Nazis to isolate and segregate Jews from other members of the population. Author Linda Jacobs Altman details the hardships of ghetto life under Nazi rule in this book. Set up in many countries including Poland, Lithuania...

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Prior to the end of the Civil War in 1865, many considered slavery vital to the economy of the United States, especially in the South. Most people in the North came to reject slavery for moral or political reasons. Influential Northerners spearhea...

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In-depth analysis and narrative prose explain the climate of Germany post World War I, and make it clear to students exactly who Adolf Hitler was and what his political aspirations for Germany were. A clear chronology of the early twentieth centur...

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By the time it became clear how horrific the situation in Germany would become for non-Aryans, many Jews had been rendered incapable of leaving by the slow acceleration of Adolf Hitler's anti-Semitic policies. As more Jews were stripped of their j...

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As Adolf Hitler's control over Germany became absolute, those Jews who could not run from the Nazis were forced into hiding. Readers will experience the harrowing first-hand narratives of those who concealed either themselves, in bunkers or attics...

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Though many teens and children did not fully understand what was happening in the early days of Adolf Hitler's reign, they certainly felt the effects of anti-Semitism. Students in Nazified schools were forced to perform the Hitler salute every day...

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Explores the complex financial underpinnings of both settlement and ultimately rebellion.

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Explores the complex financial underpinnings of both settlement and ultimately rebellion.

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This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Texas. All books in the It's My State! (R) series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including c...

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The Centennial State joined the United States two days after the one-hundredth anniversary of the nation's founding. Yet before Colorado became a state, Native Americans, explorers, and fortune-seekers had already begun contributing the ideas and ...

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Texas is known for cowboys and chili, rodeos and ten-gallon hats, but the Lone Star State also has a rich history and holds an important place in the development of the United States. Filled with photographs and fascinating facts, this book provid...

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Nine-year-old Tamika uses photographs, school yearbooks, movie ticket stubs, and other mementos to try to restore the memory of her grandmother, who has Alzeheimer's disease.

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The titles in this popular series includes a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Colorado. All books in the It's My State! (R) series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of...

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This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Texas. All books in the It's My State! (R) series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including c...

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The titles in this popular series includes a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Colorado. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people,...

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Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.

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