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  • The Star-Spangled Banner

    Deborah Kent

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1995)
    An account of how, during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key came to write the poem that became the national anthem
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  • The Spirit of St. Louis

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1994)
    Discusses the difficulties of the first attempts to fly across the Atlantic, describes Lindbergh's background and preparations, recounts the history-making flight, and surveys his later career
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  • September 11, 2001

    Andrew Santella

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Recounts events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, discusses what is known of the terrorists, and relates how America has responded to the tragedy.
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  • Hawaii's Road to Statehood

    Deborah Kent

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Chronicles the history of Hawaii and how it became the fiftieth state.
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  • The Story of Valley Forge

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1994)
    Describes the encampment of the Revolutionary Army at Valley Forge and recounts how the soldiers survived a winter of hardship to continue the war against the British
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  • The Story of Arlington National Cemetery

    R. Conrad Stein, Richard Wahl

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1979)
    A brief history of Arlington National Cemetery describing some of the famous and less well-known people buried there.
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  • Building the New York Subway

    Andrew Santella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    A history of how New York City's famous subway was constructed.
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  • Japanese American Internment Camps

    Gail Sakurai

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the mass relocation of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II, profiling individuals such as Daniel Inouye, Yoshiko Uchida, and George Takei.
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  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Roger Wachtel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A description of the history and characteristics of the national monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, which was established after World War I to honor an unidentified soldier from each war. A description of the history and characteristics of the national monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
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  • The Revolutionary War

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 8, 2011)
    Learn about the events which lead up to the Revolutionary War, the decisive battles, and the personalities involved on both sides.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.
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  • Sacco and Vanzetti

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Tells the story of Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who were tried for murder in a political climate that greatly affected their right to a fair trial.
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  • Ellis Island

    Melissa McDaniel

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 8, 2011)
    Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise.The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.
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