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  • The Great Depression and World War II: 1929-1945

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Explains the key players, events, causes, and effects of the Great Depression.
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  • Who Invented the Light Bulb?: Edison vs. Swan

    Susan E. Hamen

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, 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!
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  • Germany

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Provides information about Germany, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

  • Civil War Aftermath and Reconstruction

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    This title examines the period the following the Civil War, in which the nation's leadership, former slaves, and veterans of the conflict grappled with the changes of the postwar era. Gripping narrative text, historic photographs, and primary sources make the book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • World War II

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Provides information on events leading up to the war, important battles and campaigns, political and military leaders, and the effects of the war on society and international relations.

  • The Quest

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics of essay writing. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • Australia

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Provides information about Australia, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

  • Ancient Rome

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Describes the history, daily life, religion, and social customs of ancient Rome.

  • Industrial Revolution

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Examines the technological innovations and social changes that were bought about by the Industrial Revolution, describing the inventions which transformed textiles, transportation, communications, the generation of electricity, and manufacturing of steel.
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  • The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

    Susan E. Hamen

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The Indian Removal Act promised Native Americans money and supplies to move west to an area called Indian Territory. The government said the Native Americans could live there forever. That promise was broken
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  • Heroin and Its Dangers

    Susan E Hamen

    Hardcover (Brightpoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    With the country experiencing a rising heroin addiction problem, teens need to be informed about the risks and dangers of this incredibly addictive drug. Heroin and Its Dangers looks at stories of addiction, the history of the drug, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment.

  • Who Invented the Radio?: Tesla vs. Marconi

    Susan E. Hamen

    Library Binding (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!
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