FS: US history books..

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    I haven't been around in a while. I have been trying to figure out how to get things back on track with our schooling. Trying to clear shelves and find out direction and get rid of what is not on that path.

    All books that are in light grey are pending or sold.

    Non smoking home. Books range in condition. Shipping is not included. Feel free to email or pm me with any questions. I accept paypal only please.

    Please help me clear my shelves!

    VG- very good condition
    G- good
    F- fair
    RC- reading copy

    All books are paperback unless noted.


    Chapter books
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    Davey Crockett - In their own words -by George Sullivan- VG $1

    The Story of Tomas Alva Edison Inventory - scholastic biography- by Margaret Davidson G $1

    Sacajawea - Scholastic Signature -by Joseph Bruchac VG $1.50

    The Sign of the Beaver - by Elizabeth George Speare-G $1

    Traitor the case of Benedict Arnold- Unforgettable Americans- By Jean Fritz - VG $3

    The Great Wheel by Robert Lawson - VG $2

    Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims by Clyde Robert Bulla - RC .50

    Guns for General Washington A story of the American Revolution- A greast episodes book - by Seymour Reit - VG $1.50

    The Secret Valley - by Clyde Robert Bulla - G $1

    Pilgrim Stories (margaret Pumphrey's) revised and expanded by Elvajean Hall - VG $1

    The Secret Soldier - The story of Deborah Sampson - Scholastic Biography- By Ann McGovern- G $1

    The Story of D-Day June 6,1944- by Bruce Bliven, Jr. (very nice photographs throughout the book)- G $1

    Johnny Treman - the story of Boston in revolt against the British- by Esther Forbes- G $1

    Get on Board- the story of the Underground Railroad-by Jim Haskins (very nice photographs throughout the book) - G $2

    Lincoln's Little Girl- A true story- by Fred Trump - VG $3

    Turn Homeward, Hannalee - by Patricia Beatty- G $1

    The Wright Brothers - by Quentin Reynolds - G $1

    Clara Barton- Founder of the American Red Cross- Childhood of Famous Americans - by Augusta Stevenson - G $1

    The Story of Louisa May Alcott (colonial 1832)- Signature book by Joan Howard- Hardcover older book copywrite 1955 still a very nice clean book - $2

    You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? Unforgettable Americans by Jean Fritz- VG $3

    The Story of Benjamin Franklin, Amazing American - by Margaret
    Davidson- VG $1.50

    The Cabin Faced West- by Jean Fritz - G $2

    The Mayflower Pilgrims by Edmund Janes Carpenter - G $1


    Great American Short Stories (26 classic stories from various authors) - F $1

    Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - G $1

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    Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? by Jean Fritz - VG $2

    Shh! We're Writing the Constitution- by Jean Fritz (has some pen markings on front cover still in Good condition) $1.50

    What's the big idea Ben Franklin? by Jean Fritz VG $2

    Where was Patrick Henry On the 29th of May? by Jean Fritz - HB - G - $1.50

    George Washington's Mother by Jean Fritz - F $1

    Who's that Stepping on Plymouth Rock? by Jean Fritz -Vg $2

    George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz - G $1.50

    And Then what Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz - HB- xlib -G $1.50

    The Life and Death of Crazy Horse by Russell Freedam - VG - $1

    Phoebe The Spy (original title was Phoebe and the general) by Judith Berry Griffin - G $1

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    ...if You (all in VG and G condition) all for $15ppd or $2 each
    Traveled on the underground railroad
    grew up with Abraham Lincoln
    lived at the time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake
    lived with the Sioux Indians
    lived at the time of the Civil War
    were there when they signed the Constitution
    were there when they signed the Constitution
    were there in 1492
    were a Pioneer on the prairie

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    North American Indians by Marie and Douglas Gorsline - VG $1.50

    The Floating House by Scott Russell Sanders - VG $1.50

    The Boy Drummer of Vincennes by Carl Carmer -xlib- HB-G $1

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    Cornerstone of Freedom All for $13ppd or $1.50 each
    The Story of The Liberty Bell - by Natalie Miller - G
    The story of the Star Spangled Banner by Natalie Miller- HB- G
    The story of the Statue of Liberty by Natalie Miller - HB G
    The story of the Mayflower Compact by Norman Richards -G
    The story of the election of Abraham Lincoln by Zachary Kent - G
    The story of Lexington and concord by R. Conrad Stein - G
    The Story of the Erie Canal by R. Conrad Stein - VG
    The story of the Lone Star Republic by R. Conrad Stein - VG
    The story of the Golden Spike by R. Conrad Stein - VG
    The story of the Panama Canal by R. Conrad Stein - VG
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    George Washington - A picture book biography by James Cross Giblin - HB- VG $1.50

    Champlain- Explorer of the New France - by Matthew G. Grant - xlib HB -G $1

    The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh - G $1

    1621 A new look at Thanksgiving - by Catherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac- National Geographic Society- (wonderful color photographs) G $2

    Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons - VG $1

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    Adventures in Colonial America by James E. Knight (all books are in VG condition would like to sell as a set) $14ppd
    Jamestown - new world adventure
    Journey To Monticello - traveling in colonial times
    The Village - life in colonial times
    The farm - life in colonial Pennsylvania
    Salem Days- life in colonial seaport
    Sailing to American- colonists at sea
    Seventh and Walnut - life in colonial Philadelphia
    The winter at Valley Forge - survival and victory
    Boston Tea Party- Rebellion in the Colonies - HB

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    Daniel Boone and the wilderness- Adventures in Frontier America by Catherine E. Chambers - G $1

    World War I- America's Wars by Gail B. Stewart -HB like new $3

    Sir William Berkeley - Governor of Virgina - Colonial Leaders - HB - new $3

    Betsy Ross - American Patriot- Revolutionary war leaders - Vg $2

    John Jay- First chief Justice of the supreme court- Revolutionary war leaders - VG $2

    John D. Rockefeller - Richest man ever- Giants of American Industry 0 by Ellen Greenman Coffey - HB - New $3

    From Telegraph to Light bulb with Thomas Edison - by Deborah Hedstorm - HB New $2

    The Matchlock Gun - By Walter D. Edmonds - G $1.50

    Meet the North American Indians by Elizabeth Payne - HB older book copywrite 1965- F $1

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    Troll Biographies and books all $12ppd or $1 each
    Patrick Henry - voice of the American Revolution
    Lou Gehrig - pride of the Yankees
    Young Martin Luther King,Jr.
    Pocahontas- girl of Jamestown
    Sacajawea- Wilderness guide
    Paul Revere- son of libery
    Wilbur and Orville Wright- the flight to adventure
    Davy Crockett- young Pioneer
    John Paul Jones- Hero of the seas
    Narcissa Whitman- brave pioneer
    Thomas Alva Edison- Young inventor
    Robert E. Lee- Brave Leader
    The courage of Helen Keller
    Teddy Roosevelt- Rough rider
    Young Thomas Jefferson (HB)
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    Daniel Boone man of the Forests- a rookie biography by Carol Greene -G $1

    The 4th of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh - G -$1

    Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner -G- $1

    Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner - G- HB $1

    We'll Race you, Henry- the story about Henry Ford - like new $2

    The story of William Penn- by Aliki - F .75
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    History Stories for Children - by Dr John W. Wayland (revised and edited by Michael J. McHugh) G- $2

    Stories of the Pilgrims by Margaret B. Pumphrey (revised and edited by Michael J. McHugh) - New - $5

    The Children's book of America edited by William J. Bennett - VG (oversized pb) $3

    Heroes of History MAPS of the United States - A reproducible workbook and Curriculum Guide - Unused $5

    American Adventures - part 2 1870-present - true stories from America's past- by Morrie Greenberg- some writing, but can be erased- $1

    The Landmark History of the American People From Plymouth to the moon- by Daniel J Boorstin - (sonlight)- RC $2

    Our American Heritage - A Beka Book- Grade 3- F- $2
     
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