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|  | The Story of Anne Frank by Brenda Ralph Lewis
Description not available.In simple language written for beginner readers, retells the story of thirteen-year-old Anne Frank, who went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942. AUTHOR: Brenda Ralph Lewis
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | The Texas Rangers by Eric Nadel
With 300 photos, many in color, a host of interviews, and pertinent statistical matter, this resistible keepsake for any Rangers fan brings readers all the glory of the 1996 season and covers all the drama and color of the 24 seasons that preceded it... AUTHOR: Eric Nadel
PUBLISHER: Taylor Publishing Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Wilson's Ghost by James G. Blight, Robert S. McNamara
Drawing on the lessons of the 20th century, a former Secretary of Defense and a professor of international relations assess the priorities for global security in the 21st century and offer proposals to prevent a repetition of carnage on a mass level. A firm commitment to prevent large-scale war and guidelines to mediate disputes are key elements of their plan. AUTHOR: James G. Blight, Robert S. McNamara
PUBLISHER: PublicAffairs, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | Ready, Steady, Go! by Shawn Levy
Through historical documents, reminiscences, and research, Levy analyzes one of the most recognizable periods in the 20th century in one of the most recognized cities in the world. In addition to its music and fashion scenes, 1960s London gave birth to the career of hair legend Vidal Sassoon, was a hotbed of creativity in the film and art worlds, and caused a revolution in English cultural mores. AUTHOR: Shawn Levy
PUBLISHER: Broadway Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Portraits of Native Americans by Charles H. Carpenter
Gathered together for the first time, these exquisite images were taken...at the 1904 World`s Fair. A powerful evocation of their time... AUTHOR: Charles H. Carpenter
PUBLISHER: New Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Thunder Below! by Eugene B. Fluckey
The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones`s locker. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. At the same time, the Barb did far more than merely sink ships - she changed forever the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. This is a gripping adventure chock-full of you-are-there moments. Fluckey has drawn on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and a recently discovered illegal diary kept by one of his torpedomen. And in a fascinating twist, he uses archival documents from the Japanese Navy to give its version of events. The unique story of the Barb begins with its men, who had the confidence to become unbeatable. Each team helped develop innovative ideas, new tactics, and new strategies. All strove for personal excellence, and success became contagious. Instead of lying in wait under the waves, the USS Barb pursued enemy ships on the surface, attacking in the swift and precise style of torpedo boats. She was the first sub to use rocket missiles and to creep up on enemy convoys at night, joining the flank escort line from astern, darting in and out as she sank ships up the column. Surface-cruising, diving only to escape, Luckey Fluckey relentlessly patrolled the Pacific, driving his boat and crew to their limits. There can be no greater contrast to modern warfare`s long-distance, video-game style of battle than the exploits of the captain and crew of the USS Barb, where the sub, out of ammunition, actually rammed an enemy ship untilit sank. Thunder Below! is a first-rate, true-life, inspirational story of the courage and heroism of ordinary men under fire. AUTHOR: Eugene B. Fluckey
PUBLISHER: University of Illinois Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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