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Wyatt Earp: The Ok Corral and the Law of the American West
William L Urban
Library Binding (Powerplus, Jan. 1, 2003)By learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective, each student will learn about the following social studies curricular themes: - culture- individual development and identity- power, authority, and governance- global connections- people, places, and environments- individuals, groups, and institutions- production, distribution, and consumption- civic ideals and practices
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Nathan Hale: Patriot and Martyr of the American Revolution
L. J. Krizner, Lisa Sita
Library Binding (Powerplus, Aug. 1, 2002)None
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Aaron Burr: The Rise and Fall of an American Politician
Buckner F. Melton Jr.
Library Binding (Powerplus, Aug. 1, 2004)Surveys the life of Aaron Burr, a hero of the American Revolution who later served as a senator from New York and Vice President under Jefferson, but who is best remembered for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Jake Miller
Library Binding (Powerplus, Nov. 29, 2005)Discusses what happened on Roanoke Island during England's attempts to colonize the land from 1584 to 1590 when the first colony disappeared.
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Sojourner Truth: From Slave to Activist for Freedom
Mary Butler
Library Binding (Powerplus, Jan. 1, 2003)Profiles the life of Sojourner Truth, born a slave and later freed, as she fought for equal rights for African Americans and woman.
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Dirt Bikes
Connor Dayton, Eduardo Alaman
Library Binding (Powerplus, Jan. 1, 2007)Presents general information on dirt bikes, as well as different types of dirt bike races and competitions.
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Davy Crockett: The Legend of the Wild Frontier
Richard Bruce Winders
Library Binding (Powerplus, March 15, 2001)By learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective, each student will learn about the following social studies curricular themes: - culture- individual development and identity- power, authority, and governance- global connections- people, places, and environments- individuals, groups, and institutions- production, distribution, and consumption- civic ideals and practices
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Aircraft Carriers, Inside and Out
Mark Beyer, Leonello Calvetti, Lorenzo Cecchi
Library Binding (Powerplus, Aug. 1, 2002)Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside-out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a countryÂ’s defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship-shape!
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California
Jose Maria Obregon
Library Binding (Powerplus, Sept. 1, 2005)This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important historical and geographical information on California, including data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index, resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series, this is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language learners.
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Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Amy Kukla, Dr Jon Kukla
Library Binding (Powerplus, Aug. 1, 2005)As a lawyer, Thomas Jefferson was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and sent to the Second Continental Congress. He supported America's independence from Britain. Though he drafted America's egalitarian Declaration of Independence, Jefferson maintained his Monticello plantation with slave labor. As the nation's first secretary of state and third president he advocated the rights of individuals. During his presidency, the $15 million purchase of the Louisiana Territory doubled the size of America's landholdings.
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Eli Whitney: The Cotton Gin and American Manufacturing
Regan A Huff
Library Binding (Powerplus, Jan. 1, 2003)By learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective, each student will learn about the following social studies curricular themes: - culture- individual development and identity- power, authority, and governance- global connections- people, places, and environments- individuals, groups, and institutions- production, distribution, and consumption- civic ideals and practices
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Hispanic Heritage Month / Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Kerrie Logan Hollihan, Nicole Pristash
Library Binding (Powerplus, Jan. 15, 2010)Describes Hispanic Heritage Month, why it is celebrated and the Latin American culture.
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