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Books in TURNING POINTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY series

  • North American Indian Wars

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 1999)
    Essays discuss cultural differences between Native Americans and early white settlers, and look at warfare, forced relocation, exploitation, and current attempts at restitution
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  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Patrick McGrath

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, July 1, 1985)
    An account of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the unknown Louisiana Purchase territory and the Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River.
  • Custer's Last Stand

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Aug. 15, 2006)
    Describes the tensions between the United States government and the Native Americans in the 1800s, and how the discovery of gold in South Dakota in 1875 led to the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn.
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  • Hiroshima

    Martin McPhillips

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Nov. 1, 1985)
    Discusses the development of the atomic bomb and examines the effects of the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    Vincent J Coffey

    Unbound (Silver Burdett Co, March 15, 1985)
    Presents the events in the Civil War leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and describes that clash and its aftermath.
  • The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    George Ochoa

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Examines the life and violent death of the Roman general and statesman who founded a line of emperors to inherit his power and his name
  • The Mayflower Compact

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the reasons for and highlights the details of the trip of the Pilgrims from England to America in the early 1600s, and describes the struggle of the new settlers to adjust to life in America.
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  • World War I

    Don Murphy

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 14, 2001)
    Essays offer information pertaining to the causes and effects of World War I, individual battles, and the peace process that ended the war in 1918.
  • 12 Incredible Facts About the Boston Tea Party

    Kristin Marciniak

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Describes the Boston Tea Party, providing information on events leading up to the start of the American Revolution, such as the implementation of the tea tax and the formation of the Sons of Liberty.
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  • 12 Incredible Facts About the Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Lois Sepahban

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Examines twelve key facts about the Montgomery bus boycott.
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  • The Roaring 20's

    Phillip Margulies

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 20, 2004)
    Examines key trends and events during the 1920s that affected the course of political and social history in the United States.
  • 12 Incredible Facts About the First Moon Landing

    Angie Smibert

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the events critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
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