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  • The Internment of Japanese Americans

    David Robson

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Discusses the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, describing what led to the internment, life in the camps, court challenges to the internment, and its legacy.

  • The Early Middle Ages

    Adam Woog

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Describes the key events of the early Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the creation of Islam and the first Crusade, and discusses the legacy of the early Middle Ages.

  • Pearl Harbor

    Adam Woog, Bruno Leone

    Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2012)
    December 7, 1941 was, in the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, "a day which will live in infamy." On that date the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a surprise attack on the American military bases at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was the first assault on American-held territory in a conflict that was already underway in Europe -- a conflict that would soon become World War II, the most terrible war in history. America's entry into the war in the wake of the devastating Japanese attack was a dramatic turning point in the history of that conflict.

  • Ancient Greece

    Hal Marcovitz

    Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The ancient Greeks introduced democracy, the theater, science and philosophy to the civilized world but life on the Mediterranean peninsula could also be cruel and violent. Many of the countrys estimated 2,000 city-states were constantly at war, particularly the two largest: Athens and Sparta. These longtime enemies eventually fought a conflict that would last 27 years, weakening the entire country and making Greece ripe for conquest by invaders.

  • The Civil Rights Movement

    Lydia Bjornlund, Bruno Leone

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Examines the American civil rights movement that occurred in the middle of the twentieth century, looking at its origins, its organizations, and its long-term legacy.

  • The Constitution and the Founding of a New Nation

    Hal Marcovitz

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Presents a history of the U.S. Constitution, discussing what led to its creation, crises in the nation, and its role in founding the new nation.

  • Colonial America

    David Robson

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    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.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    Hal Marcovitz

    Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2014)
    The Declaration of Independence is regarded as Americas most important document, setting down the reasons for the colonies to break away from British rule. The Declaration was written during a period of great turmoil as those favoring independence struggled to convince loyalists of the importance of going to war against Great Britain and establishing a new nation. In adopting the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress established a framework for equality, human rights and democratic government.

  • Understanding History Teachers Book 1

    Jane Shuter, David Taylor, John Child

    Paperback (Heinemann, )
    None

  • Understanding History Teachers Book 2

    Und History, David Taylor, Paul Shuter, John Child, Tim Hodge

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 18, 1992)
    This teacher's set, which includes photocopiable worksheets, accompanies the second pupil book in a three-part series which aims to provide a complete history course for the whole of Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. All the five core units are included, as are the three optional units - the rise of Islam, the Reformation and the Great War. The pupil books are arranged in double-page spreads, each of which deals with both content and an aspect of one Attainment Target.

  • Understanding Our World: Teacher's Guide - Grade 4 / Standard 2

    J.H. Reynhardt, Marieke van Vliet

    Paperback (Maskew Miller Longman Pty, )
    None

  • Understanding History Teachers Book 3

    John Child, David Taylor, Tim Hodge

    Paperback (Heinemann, April 19, 1993)
    This teacher's set, which includes photocopiable worksheets, accompanies the third pupil book in a three-part series which aims to provide a complete history course for the whole of Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. All the five core units are included, as are the three optional units - the rise of Islam, the Reformation and the Great War. The pupil books are arranged in double-page spreads, each of which deals with both content and an aspect of one Attainment Target.