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Books in Latinos in American History series

  • The Industrial Revolution in American History

    Anita Louise McCormick

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 1998)
    Traces the history of the industrial revolution from its roots in eighteenth-century England, through its beginnings in the United States, to its decline in the twentieth-century
  • The Revolutionary War and George Washington's Army in American History

    Tom McGowen

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Details the pivotal role that George Washington played during the American Revolution and the consequences of his involvement.
  • Cesar Chavez

    Kathleen Tracy

    Hardcover (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Oct. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the life and accomplishments of the founder of the United Farm Workers of America, Cesar Chavez, discussing his nonviolent fight for migrant farm workers.
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  • The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb in American History

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2000)
    Personal accounts, a chronology of events, and an overview of the social and political issues of the time are brought together to tell the complete story about the creation of the atomic bomb.
  • The Natchez Trace Historic Trail in American History

    William R. Sanford

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2001)
    Traces the history of this ancient trail used originally by Native Americans, describes its use by travelers returning north from New Orleans, and includes information about it as a national reserve.
  • American History 2

    Matthew Downey

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, Feb. 17, 2005)
    Annotated Teacher's Edition Reduced student pages with detailed classroom and teacher support Lesson objectives Key materials identified Extension activities Vocabulary lessons Literary connections Classroom discussions Answers to student questions
  • The Boston Tea Party in American History

    Mary E. Hull

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Presents the people and events connected with the dynamic episode called the Boston Tea Party, which helped to spawn the American Revolution.
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis in American History

    Paul Brubaker

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2001)
    Relates the events of the 1962 confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the placement of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
  • Protests and Riots That Changed America

    Joan Stoltman

    Paperback (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    The right to peaceably assemble is one of the freedoms granted to Americans under the First Amendment. However, those peaceful protests sometimes erupt into violent riots. Both protests and riots have changed the course of American history, highlighting sources of unrest, inequality, and tension in the nation from its earliest days. Readers explore the fascinating history of these protests and riots, from the Whiskey Rebellion to the Women's March, through engaging main text featuring annotated historical and contemporary quotes. Details of these marches and demonstrations are made further memorable for readers through fact-filled sidebars, primary source images, maps, and a detailed timeline.
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  • The Union and the Civil War in American History

    Mary E. Hull

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2000)
    Examines the political and social factors of the time that led to the North's fight for unity among the states.
  • Slave Uprisings and Runaways: Fighting for Freedom and the Underground Railroad

    Ann E. Eskridge, Henry Louis Gates

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2004)
    Chronicles the efforts of the abolitionists to free the slaves, the uprisings by slaves themselves, and the workings of the Underground Railroad.
  • The Alaska Purchase

    David K Fremon

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Sept. 1, 1999)
    -- Offers in-depth coverage of defining moments in American history.-- Provides exciting topics for research and reports.