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Books with author David Schaffer

  • People in the News - Bono

    David Schaffer

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 12, 2003)
    As the lead singer and principal songwriter for U2, one of the world's most successful musical acts, Bono is a bona fide entertainment superstar. He has also been widely hailed for his advocacy and activity on behalf of people throughout the world who have been victimized by a wide variety of misfortunes, including war, famine and poverty, and political persecution.
  • World History Series - The Iran-Iraq War

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 17, 2002)
    The Iran-Iraq War was one of the longest and most destructive wars of the twentieth century. Global interest in the Middle East and dependence upon oil supplies from the Persian Gulf led to widespread and intense international interest in the war, which coincided with a rise in Islamic militancy and political instability in the region.
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  • Iraq

    David Schaffer

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 26, 2003)
    Traces the history of Iraq, from the early civilizations of the Fertile Crescent to its occupation in 2003 by the U.S.-led coalition forces that toppled the regime of Saddam Hussein.
  • The Louisiana Purchase--the Deal of the Century That Doubled the Nation

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Nov. 1, 2006)
    Describes how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, a deal that is considered to be among the greatest land purchases ever made.
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  • Vermont

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Vermont, and includes Internet links to Web sites.
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  • Viking Conquest

    David Schaffer

    Hardcover (Lucent, April 1, 2002)
    A historical overview of the Vikings, whose force and military strength combined with a strong interest in trade and commercial activity to bring them success through much of Europe during the Middle Ages.
  • The Louisiana Purchase--the Deal of the Century That Doubled the Nation

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Nov. 15, 2006)
    Describes how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, a deal that is considered to be among the greatest land purchases ever made.
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  • Chile

    David Schaffer

    Hardcover (Lucent, Oct. 8, 2004)
    With a vibrant culture and flourishing economy, the nation of Chile has emerged from a history of geographic remoteness, political struggle, and social inequity to become a modern leader in Latin America.
  • Saudi Arabia in the News: Past, Present, And Future

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Oct. 15, 2006)
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  • Saudi Arabia in the News: Past, Present, and Future

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, Aug. 1, 2006)
    - Countries covered are those featured prominently in the news- Empowers young people with knowledge backed by the Internet- Will save some of the time it takes students, parents, and educators to find Internet sites- 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research- Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum
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  • Discovering South America's Land, People, and Wildlife

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the history, geography, climate, people, and economy of South America.
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  • Kentucky

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, June 1, 2003)
    Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Bluegrass State and includes Internet links to Web sites related to Kentucky.