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Books in UNCOVERING HISTORY series

  • World War I and the Roaring Twenties: 1914-1928

    Tim McNeese

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2010)
    In 1914, the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand became the catalyst for a great war that swept over the world. Anxious Americans watched as the conflict widened and eventually engulfed their nation. President Woodrow Wilson believed a war would make the world safe for democracy. When World War I ended, Wilson struggled to establish the League of Nations, the blueprint for the future United Nations, but the American public was more interested in technological advances like the automobile, radio, camera, refrigerator, and commercial aviation that changed the way they lived. In this new volume, learn how the United States experienced exciting and swift economic, technological, and social changes during World War I and the subsequent Roaring Twenties.. Discovering U.S. History spans the complex and dramatic history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. Through a compelling narrative, thought-provoking boxed insets, and lively illustrations, each volume brings to life the people and events that have shaped the nation.
  • A Primary Source Investigation of the Trail of Tears

    Jeremy Klar, Ann Byers

    Hardcover (Rosen Central, Aug. 1, 2015)
    The story of the Cherokee Nation and its tragic displacement by early colonial settlers is an integral part of American history. Here that tale is told through an investigation of primary sources related to the historic episode. Images and textual transcriptions are presented of such historical documents as presidential addresses, treaties, and the Cherokee constitution. Such examination of primary sources and their use in the narration of this all-too-often overlooked piece of history is in line with the skills outlined in the Common Core standards for reading informational text.
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  • The Gilded Age and Progressivism: 1891-1913

    Tim McNeese, Richard Jensen

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2010)
    Discovering U.S. History spans the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. This new chronological set can be read as a whole, providing readers with a comprehensive history, or as standalone volumes, with each title serving as a time capsule of a particular era. Each title brings to life the people and events that have shaped the nation through a clear and entertaining narrative, interesting boxed insets, and lively full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Students will find these books valuable for reports, prime supplements to textbooks, or simply interesting reading.
  • Discovering Egyptians: Includes Pharaoh Mask

    Richard Platt, L. R. Galante, Andrea Orani

    Hardcover (Red Kite Books, July 30, 2008)
    Describes the civilization and daily life of Ancient Egypt, including transportation, family life, food and drink, religion, writing, and medicine.
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  • Discovering Pirates

    Richard Platt

    Hardcover (Red Kite Books, July 30, 2008)
    An introduction to pirates discusses life aboard a pirate ship, examines the tools of the trade, and portrays famous pirates.
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  • World War II: 1939-1945

    Tim McNeese, Richard Jensen

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2010)
    Covers the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times onwards. This title chronicles the people and events that have shaped the nation. It is suitable for students.
  • Modern America: 1964-Present

    Tim McNeese

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2010)
    Covers the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times onwards. This title chronicles the people and events that have shaped the nation. It is suitable for students.
  • Discovering American Indians

    Richard Platt

    Hardcover (Red Kite Books, June 1, 2005)
    Before the coming of the white man, the rifle-toting, bareback-riding 'red indians' of countless Hollywood westerns were just one of many native peoples in North America. In this expertly-written account, vetted by a Smithsonian Institution expert, Richard Platt takes kids on an enthralling journey through the diverse native cultures of North America. The story line features young brave Fearless Wolf, an outsider who grows to manhood as he leads resistance to the advance of white settlers. Trade edition includes a free Indian headdress. Red Kite Books' Discovering series offers a refreshing take on history: 32-page non-fiction books with a rhyming fictional story line along the bottom of each spread. Children learn from the informative main text, and then engage with the subject through the story line, the spectacular illustrations and - in trade editions - the free flag or other component. Its features: award-winning author; spectacular colour illustrations; free Indian headdress (trade ed only); rhyming story line on each page; text and illustrations checked by Smithsonian Institution expert.
  • The Making of the United Kingdom

    Peter Hepplewhite, Neil Tonge

    Hardcover (Causeway Press, Jan. 1, 1992)
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  • A Primary Source Investigation of the Gold Rush

    Melanie Gildenstein, Kerri O'Donnell

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Uses primary source documents to describe how the mid-nineteenth century California gold rush affected Americans and immigrants and examines how it shaped American history.
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  • The Cherokee

    Connie R. Miller

    Hardcover (Lake Street Pubs, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Demonstrates how archaeological digs have contributed to knowledge of the Cherokee people and their culture.
  • The Hopi

    Genevieve St. Lawrence

    Hardcover (Lake Street Pubs, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Demonstrates how archaeological digs have contributed to knowledge of the Hopi people and their culture.