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Bound for the Rio Grande: Traitors—Or Martyrs
Reading in PDF and music video. Reading by Milton Meltzer. 1974. Song by David Rovics.
The story of the San Patricio Battalion, Irish-American soldiers who deserted the US Army during the US-Mexican War and fought on the side of the Mexicans.
In Memory of Milton Meltzer
“I try to make readers understand that history isn’t only what happens to us. History is what we make happen. Each of us. All of us.”
For 50 years, Milton Meltzer wrote over 100 history books for middle and high … Read More »
There Comes a Time: The Struggle for Civil Rights
Book – Non-fiction. By Milton Meltzer. 2002. 208 pages.
History of the struggle for civil rights throughout U.S. history, for middle school readers.
Willa Cather: A Biography
Book – Non-fiction. By Milton Meltzer. 2008. 160 pages.
An account of Willa Cather’s accomplishments and personality written for upper elementary/middle school readers.
Tough Times
Book – Fiction. By Milton Meltzer. 2007. 176 pages.
A historical novel about a child of immigrants during the Great Depression, including his participation in the Bonus March.
