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This title examines an important historic event - the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster near Middletown, Pennsylvania. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history of nuclear power in the United States, how a nuclear plant works, details of the emergency at Metropolitan Edison Company's nuclear power plant, handling of the disaster by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, President Jimmy Carter's visit to Three Mile Island, the investigation into...
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This title explores the creative works of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Works analyzed include "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," "Beyond Vietnam," "Where Do We Go From Here?," and "I Have a Dream." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of King. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary,...
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This title explores the creative works of British statesman Winston Churchill. Works analyzed include his speeches "Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat," "Their Finest Hour," "The Price of Greatness is Responsibility," and "The Sinews of Peace." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Churchill. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of...
5) Korean War
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1040L
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Provides details on the Korean War, including the invasion of Inchon, the United States' involvement, and the Chinese intervention.
6) Vietnam War
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This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Vietnam War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Vietnam War had on US history and the country's development. Oversized photographs and informative sidebars...
7) World War I
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1130L
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Examines the historical and cultural events preceding and following the First World War, along with the social implications and technological and strategic advances of the time.
8) World War II
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1100L
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This book explores the causes of and events leading to World War II, discusses major battles and key figures of the war, and describes the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front.
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1140L
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This title examines an important historic event-the civil rights efforts in Mississippi during the summer of 1964, known today as Freedom Summer. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the work of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in leading voter registration efforts and improving education in the state. Also examined are the murders of civil rights workers and the hate crimes they faced, considered in the social context of segregation....
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1040L
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This title examines an important historic event-the police beating of Rodney King in 1991 and the riots in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the events of March 3, 1991, when a high-speed car chase ended in King's beating, the significance of the video tape of the beating, the officers' trials, and the riots that followed their acquittal in May 1992. Key to the discussion is an examination of the racial context...
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1060L
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This title examines an important historic event-the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh's group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed...
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This title examines the Battle of Britain, focusing on the aircraft, pilots, and Royal Air Force leaders who defended the United Kingdom from German bombers. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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1170L
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"World War II reached nearly every corner of teh globe, from North Africa's scorching deserts to Russia's frozen tundra. Discover the devastating aresenal of weapons used by the warring nations. Learn how the war affected frontline soldiers, women at home, and national leaders. Explore the critical battles that turned the tide of the war. Follow a history of scientific advances that culminated in the ultimate weapon, the atomic bomb. Find out how...
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This title examines the dropping of atomic bombs during World War II, focusing on their development and testing, the bombing missions, and the bombs' destruction and legacy. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core...
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970L
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This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication during World War II including developing the codes, their training, and their work in war zones. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
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1090L
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This title examines the African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their training, their impressive performance in the skies over Europe, and the discrimination they faced. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
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This title examines the role of espionage during World War II, focusing on the extensive training, clever tools, and dangerous missions that enabled spies and saboteurs to contribute to the war effort. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential...
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1100L
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This title examines the leaders of the major nations that fought in World War II, focusing on their personalities, their strategic decisions, and the key alliances they crafted. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
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1140L
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This title examines the major weapons used during World War II, focusing on their development, strategy and tactics, and their effect on the course of the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing.
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