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  • American Revolution, Grades 4 - 7

    Cindy Barden

    Paperback (Mark Twain Media, April 1, 2001)
    Take a journey through history with students in grades 4–7 using The American Revolution. This 64-page book includes information on what caused the American Revolution, the Boston Tea Party, Yankee Doodle, Benjamin Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, the flag, and the Constitution. Activities include word searches, fact-or-opinion questions, and creative writing. The book includes answer keys, time lines, and suggested reading lists.
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  • The Industrial Revolution: The Birth of Modern America

    Emily Mahoney

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Presents the history of the industrial revolution in the United States, discussing how it changed the social, economic, and environmental landscape of the country.
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  • Age of Reform and Industrialization 1896-1920

    Roman Espejo

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 6, 2002)
    Events around the turn of the twentieth century transformed the United States into a world power. Among other topics, this anthology provides insights into the Spanish-American War, the consequences of the Industrial Revolution, and America's involvement in World War I.

  • U.S. Political Parties: Development and Division

    Philip Wolny

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Partisan politics and division between Americans of different political parties are constantly in the news. However, political division is not a new thing in the United States, and readers are introduced to the history of political parties as they explore how the early divisions between the Founding Fathers are still reflected in many ways today. The insightful main text and sidebars include annotated quotations to provide first-person perspectives on the various political parties that have had an impact on American democracy. Primary sources and a detailed timeline provide additional information about this timely topic.
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  • The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History

    Tom McGowen

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2003)
    Examines the impact of the Spanish-American War and the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt on the shaping of the United States, and how it has become the world power it is today, complete with maps, source documents, and period photos.

  • Reconstruction: Opposing Viewpoints

    Brenda Stalcup

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Feb. 1, 1995)
    Participants and historians express constrasting views of the purpose of Reconstruction, moderate and radical approaches, the role of Blacks in society, the end of the era, and reasons why it failed

  • American History by Era - Prosperity, Depression, and War: 1920-1945

    Laura K. Egendorf

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 30, 2003)
    Between 1920 and 1945, America transformed from a nation that had isolated itself from the rest of the world after World War I to the globe's strongest democracy after the Allied victory in World War II. The contributors to this volume explore the events and people that shaped the era.

  • The Kansas-nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas in American History

    Debra McArthur

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, May 1, 2003)
    Describes the violent period of Kansas Territory history, prior to statehood and the Civil War, when abolitionists and pro-slavery factions openly murdered in defense of their cause.

  • Watergate and the Resignation of President Nixon

    Christine Honders

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Why did Richard Nixon become the first president to resign? Readers discover the answer to this question as they explore the political scandal known as Watergate. This complex topic is explained through accessible main text featuring annotated quotations from historians as well as historical figures and documents. Primary sources, enlightening sidebars, and a detailed timeline provide additional information and context for readers looking for insight into this challenging time in American history. Watergate continues to influence how Americans view politics and politicians, and a deeper understanding of why is crucial for the next generation of informed American citizens.
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  • The Pullman Strike and the Labor Movement in American History

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2001)
    A look in the 1894 Pullman Strike describes the creation of the Pullman Company, profiles individuals involved in the strike, and analyses how the strike and goverment efforts to end the strike affected America's labor movement.
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  • The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster in American History

    Suzanne Lieurance

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, May 1, 2001)
    Describes the preparations for the last flight of the Challenger, the reasons why it exploded, and the effect of the disaster on American space efforts, outlines the Teacher in Space program, and profiles the seven astronauts killed.

  • African-American History, Grades 4 to 6

    Laura Shallop

    Paperback (Instructional Fair, Jan. 15, 2001)
    These twenty-one stories in African-American History make up an inspiring album of Americans of African descent who, against all odds, made significant contributions to American history (includes information on Barack Obama). Their stories are told in language that is meaningful to the students learning about these notable people and events for the first time. Each story is followed by an activity that will help students recall the major contributions of each subject. Frederick Douglass, Bill Picket, and W. E. B. Du Bois are just a few of the influential African-Americans to whom your students will be introduced in this fantastic book.
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