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Books with author Susan Hamen

  • America Enters The Industrial Revolution

    Susan Hamen

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read America Enters The Industrial Revolution. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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  • America Enters The Industrial Revolution

    Susan Hamen

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read America Enters The Industrial Revolution. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
  • The New Deal

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Describes the events leading up to the Great Depression and Roosevelt's plan for relief, recovery, and reform.
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  • Opioids and Their Dangers

    Susan E Hamen

    Hardcover (Brightpoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Opioids come in many forms, including prescribed painkillers that can be dangerous when misused. The deadly drug heroin is also an opioid. Opioids and Their Dangers examines what opioids are and what the risks of using them are. Readers will learn about the physical damages the opioids do to the body, how addiction affects others, and what treatment for opioid dependence looks like.
  • Who Invented the Light Bulb?: Edison vs. Swan

    Susan E. Hamen

    eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Do you know who invented the light bulb? Most Americans will tell you it was Thomas Edison. But what if they're wrong? What if a British scientist named Joseph Swan was filing for the rights to this invention around the same time as Edison? You'll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Swan go head-to-head to create the first usable light bulb. Patent battles, lies, determination, and more fill out this exciting race to the finish. You'll never look at a light bulb the same way again!
  • Who Invented the Radio?: Tesla vs. Marconi

    Susan E. Hamen

    eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2018)
    You may have heard the story of how Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but what if it isn't entirely true? What if the brilliant young inventor Nikola Tesla was working on advancing radio technology at exactly the same time? You'll be captivated by the tale of two invention powerhouses facing off in a race to create the first long-range radio. In a battle filled with successes and setbacks, see how Marconi and Tesla set out to take home the gold. You'll never look at the radio the same way again!
  • Google: The Company and Its Founders

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history of the online search engine and its founders, from its inception as a unique searching algorithm to its evolution into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader in the field.
  • Clara Barton: Civil War Hero & American Red Cross Founder

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The remarkable lives of those who have made their name defending, protecting and serving the United States are examined in this series that details each subject's family background, childhood, education, military pursuits and success; engaging text, color photos, primary source and historic documents present groundbreaking events and milestones that led to a lasting military and heroic legacy.
  • The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

    Susan E. Hamen

    Paperback (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Explores the Indian Removal Act and its effects. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
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  • Who Invented the Radio?: Tesla vs. Marconi

    Susan E. Hamen

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2018)
    You may have heard the story of how Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but what if it isn't entirely true? What if the brilliant young inventor Nikola Tesla was working on advancing radio technology at exactly the same time? You'll be captivated by the tale of two invention powerhouses facing off in a race to create the first long-range radio. In a battle filled with successes and setbacks, see how Marconi and Tesla set out to take home the gold. You'll never look at the radio the same way again!
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  • Thirteen Colonies

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at the colonial period of American history, highlighting what led to the continent's colonization, its growth, and the colonies' ultimate break with Britain.
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  • The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Explores the Indian Removal Act and its effects. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
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