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Books in Timelines of American History series

  • Clash of Cultures: Prehistory-1638

    Christopher Collier Collier

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 1997)
    History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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  • Jackie Robinson: Hero of Baseball

    Carin T. Ford

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2006)
    An exciting biography teaches about the trailblazing baseball star who, despite racist insults, earned the world's admiration through his courage and talent, continuing to speak out for equality and civil rights even after his baseball career ended.
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  • The Paradox of Jamestown: 1585-1700

    Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Discusses the circumstances surrounding English colonization of Virginia and the evolution of slavery in that colony.
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  • U.S. Political Parties: Development and Division

    Philip Wolny

    Paperback (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 Progressive Era

    Kevin Hillstrom

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 24, 2008)
    Examines the "Progressive Era" in United States history, the time between 1850 and 1920 in which industrialization caused major changes.
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  • Battle At The Alamo

    Teri Temple, Bob Temple

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Battle At The Alamo. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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  • Creating the Constitution: 1787

    Christopher Collier Collier

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, May 1, 1998)
    History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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  • Building a New Nation: 1789-1801

    Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, May 1, 1998)
    History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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  • Hispanic America, Texas and the Mexican War: 1835-1850

    Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, May 1, 1998)
    History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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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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  • The Civil War: 1860-1865

    Christopher Collier Collier

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2000)
    History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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  • Building The Erie Canal

    Linda Thompson

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Building The Erie Canal. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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