Historical Non-Fiction Archives - Classical Education Books

Henry Shreve’s New Steamboat

sarah — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:00:03 +0000

Henry believed that the design of the boats could be improved, and he wanted to build a better version, even though everyone laughed at him and told him that his ideas would never work. His determination and conviction paid off, and the Washington became the prototype for future Mississippi River steamboats.

These books are printed in a special dyslexia-friendly font that makes them easier for some children with visual processing problems to read. A special feature of the books is that each two-page spread contains a QR code that links to audio of the book being narrated. Children can listen and follow along to help them learn the words that they are seeing.

Titles in Series:

Davy Crockett and the Ring-Tailed Roarer
Steam Fights the River
Henry Shreve’s New Steamboat
Mrs. Trollop’s Trip to Memphis
Shipwrecked by a Buffalo
Jim Garfield, Canal Boatman
Ralph Keeler, Cabin Boy
Sam Clemens: From Cub to Pilot
Buffalo Bill Rides the Far West
Race of the Lee and the Natchez

Pioneers on the Early Waterways (Dyslexia Series) Set

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Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World

AWiebe — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:09:09 +0000

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colourful book follows the world's first circumnavigation by sail through a dramatic passage of disease, starvation, and death.

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The Red Sash

AWiebe — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:07:40 +0000

The Red Sash is the story of a young Metis boy who lives near the fur trading post of Fort William, on Lake Superior, nearly 200 years ago. His father spends the long winter months as a guide, leading voyageurs into the northwest to trade with native people for furs. Now it is Rendezvous, when the [...]

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Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections

sarah — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:56:42 +0000

Whether it’s a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what’s going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet. Included also are two impressive foldouts showing an ocean liner and a steam train.

There are lots of fun facts to be discovered, and curious details are highlighted and explained. Did you know one of the funnels of the Queen Mary liner was fake and used for storing deckchairs? And in almost every scene, there’s the challenge to find a man on the toilet!

With more than a million copies sold, Stephen Biesty’s award-winning illustrated book is as fascinating today as it was when first published in 1992. Incredible Cross-Sections is the ultimate way to see how things work.

Related Resources:

Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Body Cross-Sections
Stephen Biesty’s Cross Sections Castle
Stephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections Man-of-War
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections
Stephen Biesty’s More Incredible Cross-sections
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross Sections of Everything

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Stephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections Man-of-War

sarah — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:53:36 +0000

Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation.

Biesty’s incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow’s nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors going about their duties. Find out how gun crews fired a cannon, examine a surgeon’s toolkit, and learn the best way to wriggle the maggots out of the ship’s biscuits. Look out, too, for the stowaway on every page. He’s the one with spiky hair, and there’s a reward for his capture!

This absorbing book will have children–and adults–poring over every page. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Stephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections Man-of-War remains as entertaining as ever.

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Stephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections: Castle

sarah — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:35:54 +0000

Packed with facts, you’ll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armour, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle going–the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well… the keep… the moat? No? Keep looking, he’s there somewhere!

Back in print after 20 years, you can now cheer on jousters, be entertained by a troubadour, and witness the gory details of a traitor’s demise. This unique illustrated book for kids is not just the story of a castle; it brings medieval history to life.

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Spotlight on Russia

CEBAdmin — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:47:32 +0000

Wonderful photographs feature Russia’s many diverse people, its unique plants and animals, and its dramatic landscape, including beautiful Lake Baikal.

The traditions and symbols of Russia are also featured from classical ballet to the Moscow circus.

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The Story of the World Text Bundle, Revised Edition Paperback

CEBAdmin — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:40:30 +0000

With over a million copies of the series now in print, The Story of the World has become an enduring favorite of young readers and their parents. Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end [...]

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The Story of the World Text Bundle, Revised Edition Hardcover

CEBAdmin — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:35:18 +0000

With over a million copies of the series now in print, The Story of the World has become an enduring favorite of young readers and their parents. Available in hardcover, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end [...]

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History of Fire Engines Coloring Book

CEBAdmin — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:47:15 +0000

Fires have plagued man for centuries and devices designed to combat them by pumping a stream of water date back to at least the second century B. C. During the Great Fire of London in 1666, fire engines with hand-operated pumps met with little success in trying to contain that conflagration. It was not until [...]

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The Discovery of the Americas

CEBAdmin — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:53:34 +0000

From the crossing of the Bering Land Bridge over 20,000 years ago to the arrival of the Europeans, this classic picture book paints the early discoveries of America in grand strokes. The text is useful for both the classroom and at home as it combines beautiful landscape illustrations with factual features: maps, timelines, chronological tables, [...]

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Stories of the Nations Volume 2

CEBAdmin — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:16:43 +0000

These collections of stories from world history make the past come alive for your child. Includes helpful maps of the era.

Companion Resources

Stories of the Nations Volume 1
Narration Notecards: Stories of the Nations, Volume 1
Narration Notecards: Stories of the Nations, Volume 2

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