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  • Parris Island Daze: My Drill Instructor Was Tougher Than Yours

    Bob Shirley

    Paperback (Infinity Publishing, Sept. 22, 2006)
    Parris Island Daze: My Drill Instructor was Tougher Than Yours tracks an under-sized eighteen-year-old boy with something to prove, as he guts out one more day of boot camp. His tormentors Gestapo methods and foul language shock Private Joyce, but he gradually adapts using an irreverent internal dialogue of his perception of each situation. He frequently gets caught smiling and awarded extra instruction, which he sometimes is able to cheat on the count. With the support of his acid wit, buddy Buffalo Butt, salty bulldog Cpl. Winston, and the spirit of legendary Chesty Puller, he is eventually forged into a Marine.

  • World War II

    Shirley Jordan

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 1998)
    The war that had been raging for almost two years in Europe was not America's war--until December 7, 1941.
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  • Pony Express Heroes

    Shirley Jordan

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Jordan, Shirley
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  • World War II: Moments in History

    Shirley Jordan

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Dec. 1, 1999)
    Recounts the causes and events of World War II, including background on the major political and military figures of the war.
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  • The Inca Civilization: Moments in History

    Shirley Jordan

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2001)
    In 1100 A.D., the Incas ruled a vast empire that stretched from southern Columbia to central Chile.
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  • The Christmas Baby Surprise

    Shirley Jump

    Hardcover (Mills & Boon, Oct. 4, 2013)
    Christmas Baby Surprise

  • American Revolution

    Shirley Jordan

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Dec. 1, 2000)
    Describes the causes and key events leading up to the Revolutionary War and includes brief profiles of major figures during the period.
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  • America's Greatest Natural Disasters

    Shirley Jordan

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Recounts the most notable volcanoes, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters to hit the United States.
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  • Littlest Book of Mice

    Janet Shirley

    Hardcover (Ragged Bears, )
    None
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  • America's Early Settlers: Moments in History

    Shirley Jordan

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Jordan, Shirley
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  • Mayan Civilization: Moments in History

    Shirley Jordan

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Recounts the history of the Mayas and describes their cities, government, religion, families, festivals, and mathematics, as well as everyday life.
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  • American Revolution

    Shirley Jordan

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Interesting and informative vignettes explain moments of the American Revolution.
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