New Book Releases

We’re always on the hunt for the next great American history book. When we find it, you’ll see about it here, with our new book releases. We release new history books each month in a variety of subjects and series. Browse through all of our newest titles below, and discover your next favorite history book at Arcadia Publishing! [View all New Book Releases]
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Cover image for Ranch Girl and a Boy Named Toby, isbn: 9781455628346
Ranch Girl and a Boy Named Toby
$12.95
Cover image for Ranch Girl and the Orphan Lamb Adventure, isbn: 9781455627684
Ranch Girl and the Orphan Lamb Adventure
$9.95
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn
$11.95
Robert Potter
Robert Potter
$29.95
Gunpowder on Their Skirts
Gunpowder on Their Skirts
$10.95
Crosswire
Crosswire
$9.95
Getting Away with Bloody Murder
Getting Away with Bloody Murder
$19.95
Civil War in Texas and New Mexico Territory
Civil War in Texas and New Mexico Territory
$14.95

Ranch Girl and a Boy Named Toby

9781455628346

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Kelsi's fifth-grade year takes unexpected turns with new friends, a mysterious egret, and surprising adventures

After a summer of adventures with her lamb Dopey and best friend Ampara, Kelsi Fairgate looks forward to fifth grade. She seems destined for disappointment from the moment she arrives at school and finds a boy named Toby in her favorite seat by the tall window.

Back at the ranch, a great egret makes one of his unexpected appearances just as Toby’s family shows up for lunch. At first Kelsi is dismayed, but she soon learns why Toby had wanted that quiet back window. Kelsi and Ampara seek out the mysterious white bird, along with the ways they can help their new friend. 

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Ranch Girl and the Orphan Lamb Adventure

9781455627684

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Kelsi Fairgate, a fourth grader and only child living on a ranch in the middle of Texas, awaits the end of the school year. When her parents bring in an orphan lamb from a pasture, her prospects for the summer look up. Kelsi and her friend, Ampara, run into some serious rattlesnake trouble one day. The lamb saves Kelsi, but then it is the girls’ turn to try to save the lamb!

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Texas Zeke and the Longhorn

9781455624218

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This retelling of the English folktale "The Old Woman and Her Pig" features a Texas cowboy and an ornery Longhorn. A whole chain of events must be set into motion before Zeke can get home for a big bowl of chili.
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn

Robert Potter

9781589804739

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Robert Potter flashed across the history of Texas and North Carolina during the early 1800s, leaving an enduring record of inspired leadership and achievement. Known for engaging his enemies in legislative and political debate as well as in physical confrontations, Potter was the first person to be named secretary of the Texas Navy.

Robert Potter

Gunpowder on Their Skirts

9781455624355

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Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high!
Did you know that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor?
Yes, these women and many more marched alongside soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Author Stephanie Ford's thorough research provides a compelling collection of stories showcasing remarkable women from both sides of the conflict.
Alongside the biographies of these amazing women are Ford's expressive and authentic drawings and a selection of period photographs and fascinating factoids. These details beautifully capture the stories of these brave women in this inspiring and informative middle reader.
Gunpowder on Their Skirts

Crosswire

9781455625857

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Dwindling water supplies have driven desperate cattlemen to snip fences in order to water their herds--targeting thirteen-year-old Jesse's farm several times. When a lone drifter arrives in town, he's quickly hired to work the farm. Jesse suspects the man is more than just a hired hand and is determined to uncover his mysterious secret. This Society of School Librarians International Honor Book includes an author's note and bibliography.
Crosswire

Getting Away with Bloody Murder

9781455626205

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James Brockman rose from shady character to preeminent defense attorney in Houston, Texas representing clients including gang leaders, jilted spouses, wealthy storekeepers and drunken on-duty policemen. These high-profile true crime and murder accounts take place between 1895 and 1910. They cross racial lines, revealing instances of separate and unequal justice in segregated Texas that had a lasting effect on the city and the state. His career gained national recognition, including his involvement in the most famous American murder case of the young twentieth century, when he himself was murdered leaving a dubious legacy.
Getting Away with Bloody Murder

Civil War in Texas and New Mexico Territory

9781565542532

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Many heroic actions were taken by Hispanic soldiers who have not gotten much recognition for their efforts.

Civil War in Texas and New Mexico Territory