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  • The Harlem Renaissance

    A.R. Schaefer

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 18, 2003)
    Describes the time period known as the Harlem Renaissance, during which African American artists, poets, writers, thinkers, and musicians flourished in Harlem, New York.
    W

  • 20th Century Perspectives: Weapons of World War 1 Paperback

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, )
    None

  • The Causes of World War II

    Paul Dowswell

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 21, 2002)
    This book examines the main causes of the greatest war of the 20th century and the events that led to its beginning. Readers will learn: why World War II started so soon after World War I had ended; and how Adolf Hitler gained power and led Germany into war; why and how the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. Primary source materials are included.
    X

  • Key Battles of World War I

    David Taylor

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 2001)
    Examines the critical battles of the twentieth century's first world war, covering the daily lives of soldiers in the trenches and the introduction of tank warfare.
    Y

  • The Persian Gulf War

    Karen Price Hossell

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 18, 2003)
    Find out the background, battles, and aftermath of the Persian Gulf War. Contents of this book include: The Middle East; Saddam Hussein -- Lead-up to war; Iraq invades Kuwait; Building a coalition; Operation Desert Shield; Central command; The deadline looms; Desert Storm begins; The air war: instant thunder; Technology; Media coverage; The home front; The people suffer; The ground war; Victory; Environmental disaster in Kuwait; Kuwait and Iraq after the war; Impact of the war.
    Y

  • The Changing Role of Women

    Mandy Ross

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 14, 2002)
    This book examines the struggle for women's rights throughout the 20th century, and how it continues today.
    W

  • The Causes of World War I

    Tony Allan

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 21, 2002)
    This book examines the main causes of the first great war of the 20th century and the events that led to its beginning.
    U

  • The Harlem Renaissance

    Adam Scgaefer, A. R. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, July 1, 2003)
    Describes the time period known as the Harlem Renaissance, during which African American artists, poets, writers, thinkers, and musicians flourished in Harlem, New York.
    W

  • Immigration

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Oct. 1, 2003)
    A historical account of immigration to the United States since the arrival of the Mayflower, discussing reasons why various groups left their homelands, and dispelling myths behind some common prejudices toward immigrants. Contents include: The Rise of America, 1790-1820; The Irish Potato Famine, 1846-1850; China Comes to California; "Know-Nothings" and Other Problems; Ellis and Angel Islands; Jews Flee Pogroms and the Holocaust; Armenians Flee Genocide, Mexicans Escape Revolution; America Closes its Door, 1920s and 1930s; The World in Turmoil, 1930-1945; Cold War Refugees, 1945-1965; Cubans Flee Castro; The Continuing Haitian Refugee Crisis; Immigrant Doctors; Melting Pot or Quilt?, 1965-2003; Somalians Look for Freedom from Hunger and Terror; Desperate to Come to America; The Rise of Female Immigrants; Different Vietnamese-Americans Face Different Challenges; Combating Prejudice with Facts; Timeline; Some Famous U.S. Immigrants.
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  • Weapons and Technology of WWI

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 8, 2002)
    This book examines the technology that defined the combat and strategy of the 20th century's first great war. Readers will learn: why so many soldiers died in the trenches; when and where tanks were first used in battle; and which medical breakthroughs helped millions of wounded soldiers. Primary source materials are included.
    Y

  • 20th Century Perspectives: the Russian Revolution

    Tony Allan

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Nov. 6, 2002)
    None

  • The Persian Gulf War

    Karen Price Hossell

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 9, 2003)
    Find out the background, battles, and aftermath of the Persian Gulf War. Contents of this book include: The Middle East; Saddam Hussein -- Lead-up to war; Iraq invades Kuwait; Building a coalition; Operation Desert Shield; Central command; The deadline looms; Desert Storm begins; The air war: instant thunder; Technology; Media coverage; The home front; The people suffer; The ground war; Victory; Environmental disaster in Kuwait; Kuwait and Iraq after the war; Impact of the war.
    Y