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  • Russian Revolution

    Philip Clark

    Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Book by Clark, Philip

  • Hastings

    Samuel Willard Crompton

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2002)
    Provides a historical account of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a pivotal event in England's history, as well as the people and events leading up to it and its ramifications.
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  • French Revolution

    Ken Hills, Angus McBride, Tony Morris

    Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Examines the events of the French Revolution and how they influenced the course of history.
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  • The Alamo

    Tim McNeese

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes the historical background, events, and aftermath of the 1836 attack on the Alamo, in which Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett were among the many Texans killed or captured by Santa Ana's troops.
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  • The First Man in Space

    David Cullen

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the 1961 flight of Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, as well as the scientific background to that flight and space exploration since then.
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  • Vietnam War

    Ken Hills, Andrew Howar, Andrew Howatt

    Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Surveys the history of the conflict in Vietnam, from its involvement in France's colonial empire to the union of North and South Vietnam as a single communist nation after the withdrawal of American troops.
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  • Arab-Israeli Wars

    Ken Hills, Neil Reed

    Library Binding (Marshall Cavendish Corp, Jan. 1, 1994)
    None

  • Saratoga

    Richard Worth

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2002)
    The battles fought around Saratoga, New York, during the fall of 1777 were the turning point of the American Revolution. As a result of the victories of the Continental Army, France entered the war on the side of the American forces. The French support would eventually aid the Americans in winning the war in 1781.
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  • It Changed The World: Invention of Phones – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6

    Jennifer Reed

    Paperback (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)
    GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of phones in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after look at how the invention of phones changed how the world communicates.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: It’s hard to imagine life without cell phones. Can you imagine not having a telephone at all? From the earliest electric telegraph to today’s powerful technology, phones have played a huge role in history. In this science invention book, readers will see how drastically the world changed.INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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  • The First Battle of the Marne

    Earle Rice

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2002)
    Identifies the key battle that started World War I in 1914, highlighting significant figures, moments, and the turning point that led to the end of fighting.
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  • It Changed The World: Invention of Phones – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6

    Jennifer Reed

    Hardcover (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)
    GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of phones in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after look at how the invention of phones changed how the world communicates.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: It’s hard to imagine life without cell phones. Can you imagine not having a telephone at all? From the earliest electric telegraph to today’s powerful technology, phones have played a huge role in history. In this science invention book, readers will see how drastically the world changed.INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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  • Arab-Israeli Wars

    Ken Hills, Neil Reed

    Hardcover (CHERRYTREE BOOKS, May 30, 1991)
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