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Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
"You are a Patriot in the American Revolution, ready to fight for independence and the right to prosper in this new land, OR . . . You are a British soldier, sent to fight for England against the American rebels, OR . . . You are a Boston civilian trying to make sense of the chaos overtaking your city."--amazon.com
Author
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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Description
"It is 1836 in the large country of Mexico, which includes the land of Texas. Antonio López de Santa Anna has just become the country's president, and he is making new laws that will take away citizen's rights. The Texians are so angry with the laws that they are fighting to break free of Mexico. Which side will YOU fight on?"--Page 4 of cover.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the experiences of Chinese immigrants upon arriving in the United States in 1850. The reader's choices reveal historical details from the perspective of Chinese immigrants who mine for gold, work on the Transcontinental Railroad, or settle in San Francisco's Chinatown."--provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the exploration of North America in the times of explorers Christopher Columbus, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, and Sieur de La Salle. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from Columbus' voyage in 1492, Coronado's 1540 expedition, and Sieur de La Salle's expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the experiences of German immigrants upon arriving in America. The reader's choices reveal historical details from the perspective of Germans who came to Texas in the 1840s, the Dakota Territory in the 1880s, and Wisconsin before the start of World War I"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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Description
You are making your living at sea at a time when pirates ruled the oceans. Will you stick to an honest life or risk everything for the riches and adventure of piracy? The choices you make could lead to a life of luxury... or a horrible death. What will it be?
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Series
Pub. Date
c2008.
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
Describes the experiences of Irish immigrants upon arriving in America during the time of the Irish potato famine. Reader's choices reveal historical details about where they settled, the jobs they found, and the difficulties they faced. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events surrounding the internment of Japanese Americans in relocation centers during World War II. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of Japanese internees and Caucasians"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the events surrounding the sinking of the ship Titanic in 1912. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a first-class passenger, a third-class passenger, and a crewmember"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as Japanese forces surprised Americans at the U.S. military base, and explains the significance of the attack today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Japanese pilot, a U.S. sailor, and an American nurse"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events surrounding the Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Union soldier, a Confederate soldier, and a civilian"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a patriot apprentice, a British soldier, and a Boston servant"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the experiences of Mexican citizens who immigrate to America legally and illegally. The reader's choices reveal historical and modern details about where they settled, the jobs they found, and the difficulties they faced"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the people and events of the age of the Wild West in the year 1876. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of an outlaw, a lawman, and a fortune-seeker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You are living in the United States in 1863. A Civil War between North and South has divided the nation. Which side will you support? What decisions will you have to make? In this book, you'll explore how the choices people made meant the difference between life and death. The events you'll experience happened to real people."--Page 5.
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"Describes the people and events involved in the orphan trains. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a New York City newsboy, a child trying to keep his siblings together, and a child sent west on the baby trains"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Describes the people and events involved in the Salem witch trials. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an accused witch, the family member of an accused witch, and an accuser"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Describes life on the American home front in December 1941, just after the United States has entered World War II. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a young mother in the work force, a twelve-year-old California boy helping to end prejudice against Japanese citizens, and a wounded African American veteran trying to fit into society.
Author
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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Description
"You're one of millions of immigrants leaving your home in the early 1900s to move to the United States. You're searching for a better life. Ellis Island, in New York City is your first stop. What path will you take to opportunity and freedom?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, or a Sioux warrior"--Provided by publisher.