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World History Booklist — 1400 - 1550 A.D.
WORLD HISTORY: 1400-1410Men of Iron by Howard Pyle. Harper & Row, 1891, 1919. UE+A boy's journey from squire to knight, describing the events and ceremony like no other. We meet King Henry IV in the story, which also includes a joust and a life-or-death combat with weaponry, armor, high stakes, and the code of chivalry. Its Middle English gives it authenticity. Illustrated. The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly, illus. by Janina Domanska. Macmillan, 1928. UE+ Newbery Medal. Story revolves around Poland's unique customs and heritage during the early Renaissance. WORLD HISTORY: 1420sJeanne D'Arc by Aileen Fisher. Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1970. UE-JH+Joan's story told for the middle school student. Includes illustrations. Joan of Arc by Josephine Poole. 1998. E-UE Colorful illustrations complement the story. Ends at her death, with no clear explanation of her canonization. Includes detailed chronology in the back. Joan of Arc by Diane Stanley. Morrow Junior Books, 1998. UE-JH+ Full-page, color illustrations and a wealth of information on each page. Everything you need to know about Joan, including a preface on the Hundred Years War, pronunciation guide, map, and an epilogue of events after her death. Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid by Margaret Hodges. 1999. E-UE Simple and clear, with lots of illustrations. The Author's Note in the back explains Joan in relationship to the Hundred Years War. Prince Henry the Navigator by Leonard Everett Fisher. Macmillan, 1990. UE+ Relatively short, yet concise, biography. Tells why he was called "The Navigator" and tells of his legacy to the world., Illustrated in black and white. WORLD HISTORY: 1440sBreaking into Print: Before and After the Printing Press by Stephen Krensky. Little, Brown & Co., 1996. E+Well illustrated, with tidbits of additional information in the margins. Covers "before & after the invention of the printing press." Fine Print: A Story About Johann Gutenberg by Joann Johansen Burch, ill. Kent Alan Aldrich. Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1991. UE+ Explores the painstaking efforts and many sacrifices made by Gutenberg over about 20 years to perfect his invention. Illustrations are black & white block printing. Gutenberg by Leonard Everett Fisher. UE+ Ink on His Fingers by Louise Vernon. Christian historical fiction; Gutenburg. WORLD HISTORY: 1450sBlack Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson, illus. N. C. Wyeth. Orig. pub. 1888. HS(Wars of the Roses, 1455-1487) WORLD HISTORY: 1460sIsabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain, 1466 (The Royal Diaries) by Carolyn Meyer. Scholastic, Inc., 2000. E-UEIsabel's "diary" illustrates the politics of Spain in the 1460's, affecting this princess' destiny as marriage contracts are arranged with little thought for her happiness. Briefly touches on the distrust of the Jews and other non-Catholics. Family tree, pictures, and further historical information in the back. WORLD HISTORY: 1480s
Brightly colored, full-page illustrations could fool you into thinking this book is just for younger children, but the thorough research on the topic proves otherwise. Gives a complete picture of Da Vinci's talents, his influence, and his world. Life of Leonardo Da Vinci. 3-VIDEO set. Da Vinci's life dramatized with accuracy and detail. Well done! The Second Mrs. Giaconda by E.L. Konigsburg. Aladdin Paperbacks, 1975. JH+ Leonardo's genius in art and beyond is revealed in this story. Its theme explains why he painted the Mona Lisa, an ordinary woman, as opposed to the many members of aristocracy who were vying for his time. WORLD HISTORY: 1490sChristopher Columbus (Step into Reading, Step 3) by Stephen Krensky, ill. Norman Green. Random House, 1991. EStory is limited to Columbus' first voyage, but includes behind-the-scenes details such as the sailors' fears, the boring diet on board ship, and the close mutiny. Christopher Columbus: Great Explorer (First Biography series) by David A. Adler, ill. Lyle Miller. Holiday House, 1991. E-UE Not forgotten here is that Columbus sailed across the ocean on 4 separate occasions. All the voyages are told in this thorough, easy-to-understand biography and illustrated with black & white line drawings. Columbus by Ingri & Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1955. E-UE+ This story keeps going where most others end, giving the complete scenario of his life both before & after 1492. Every page is illustrated, some color and some black and white. A Long and Uncertain Journey: The 27,000 Mile Voyage of Vasco Da Gama (Great Explorers) by Joan Elizabeth Goodman. 2001. E-UE Informational book. Very thorough & well done. Large, color illustrations. Michelangelo by Diane Stanley. HarperCollins, 2000. E-UE+ Diane Stanley's biographies are not to be missed. Historically thorough with full-page, color illustrations. Pedro's Journal: A Voyage With Christopher Columbus August 3, 1492-February 14, 1493 by Pam Conrad. Scholastic, 1991. E-UE A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus (Picture Book Biography series) by David A. Adler, illus. John & Alexandra Wallner. Holiday House, 1991. E-UE+ Simply told, yet still full of important details and information. Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? By Jean Fritz, illus. Margot Tomes. UE-JH WORLD HISTORY: 1500-1510Man Who Laid the Egg by Louise Vernon(Erasmus) Tudor Odours (Smelly Old History, Scratch N Sniff Your Way Through the Past) by Mary Dobson, illus. Chris Smedley. Oxford Univ. Press. E-UE A humorous look at the absence of cleanliness in England's Tudor society. WORLD HISTORY: 1510sKing Henry VIII (First Book) by Robert Green. Franklin Watts, 1998. UE-JH+Easy-to-read, informative, with an excellent explanation for his 6 marriages. Illustrated with period artwork. Martin Luther by May McNeer & Lynd Ward. Abingdon Press, 1953. UE+ Reads like a good story book with plenty of illustrations. Tactfully explains Luther's work to correct the abuses in the Roman Catholic church of that day. Spy for the Night Riders (Trailblazer Books) by Dave & Neta Jackson. Bethany House Publishers, 1992. E-JH Travel with Martin Luther to see how his teaching impacted his life and those of countless others. Thunderstorm in Church by Louise Vernon (Martin Luther) WORLD HISTORY: 1520sBible Smuggler by Louise Vernon(William Tyndale) The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day by Scott O'Dell. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1975. UE+ The story of William Tyndale, who risked his life to translate the Bible for the common man, of those who smuggled his work into England, and of those who hunted him for the prize on his head. The Pretzel Hero: A Story of Old Vienna  by Barbara Rinkoff, illus. Charles Mikolaycak. E-UE
Fun, fictional story based on Austrian legend. When Vienna was attempting to ward off attacking Turks, a baker's apprentice saved his city by alerting soldiers to the sounds of the enemy tunneling underground. The Queen's Smuggler (Trailblazer Books) by Dave & Neta Jackson. Bethany House Publishers, 1991. E-UE+ Christian historical fiction centered around William Tyndale. Mentions Henry VIII and Anne Boylen and their connection to his Bible. WORLD HISTORY: 1530sThe Betrayer's Fortune (Trailblazer Books) by Dave & Neta Jackson. Bethany House Publishers, 1994. E-UE+Christian historical fiction based on Menno Simons, leader of the early Anabaptists or Mennonites, and several of his followers, some of whom gave their lives rather than recant their faith. On Fire for Christ: Stories of Anabaptist Martyrs by Dave & Neta Jackson Retelling of selected stories from Martyrs Mirror, written in 1660. Night Preacher by Louise Vernon. (Menno Simons) Secret Church by Louise Vernon. (Reformation-era Anabaptists or Mennonites) WORLD HISTORY: 1540sThe Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. JH-HSA stretch of imagination, this is a classic "what if" adventure. The prince portrayed is Edward VI, who unwillingly experiences the ugly life of the lower classes. |
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