On this last day of 2012, we look back upon our favorite history books of the year. The books cover a range of topics including the atomic bomb, civil rights, ice harvesting, and a huge hoax. However, they share a common thread: they masterfully weave together the details from the past to tell stories that young readers will appreciate.
Wow, I didn't realize what a great year 2012 was for non-fiction. These all look great and some have become great favoites of my. Thanks for sharing these.
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DeleteWonderful books! It's an honor to be on the list!
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing Last Airlift.
DeleteFantastic list! I'd just have to add Andrea Davis Pinkney's HAND IN HAND: TEN BLACK MEN WHO CHANGED AMERICA. So well-written, accessible and compelling!
ReplyDeleteWe will look for that book, Mary Ann.
DeleteGreat list. I just wish I had read more of them. Going to do better in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI know! We will soon be posting our list of books we wished we had had time to review.
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