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  • The Hunt for Bin Laden: Operation Neptune Spear

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Learn about the events that made America what she is today.The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were one of the most devastating events in U.S. history. For years afterward, the U.S. government searched around the world for Osama bin Laden, the terrorist leader behind the attacks. Readers will discover how the military and U.S. intelligence agencies worked together to discover bin Laden's location and exact revenge for the horrific events of 9/11.
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  • The Story of Valley Forge

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1994)
    Describes the encampment of the Revolutionary Army at Valley Forge and recounts how the soldiers survived a winter of hardship to continue the war against the British
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  • The War in Afghanistan

    Jennifer Zeiger

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 8, 2011)
    Learn about the events that made America what she is today.Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, long-running tensions between Afghanistan and the United States came to a head as the U.S. invaded and worked to bring down the Taliban and al-Qaeda terrorist organizations. Find out how the war was planned and initiated and how it continues to have a major impact on the world today.
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  • The Oregon Trail

    Mel Friedman

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Resources" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
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  • Building the New York Subway

    Andrew Santella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    A history of how New York City's famous subway was constructed.
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  • Japanese American Internment Camps

    Gail Sakurai

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the mass relocation of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II, profiling individuals such as Daniel Inouye, Yoshiko Uchida, and George Takei.
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  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Roger Wachtel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A description of the history and characteristics of the national monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, which was established after World War I to honor an unidentified soldier from each war. A description of the history and characteristics of the national monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
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  • The story of the Star-spangled banner

    Natalie Miller, George Wilde

    Hardcover (Childrens Press, March 15, 1965)
    OUR COPY HAS THE SAME COVER AS STOCK PHOTO SHOWN. MINOR SCUFFING AND EDGE WEAR ON COVERS AND SPINE. CLEAN PAGES WITH NO MARKING OR WRITING NOTED WITHIN BOOK.
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  • American Capitalism

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 7, 2012)
    Learn about the events that made America what she is today.Since the first English settlers arrived in North America, the history of the United States has been closely linked to the history of capitalism. This book details the development of the U.S. economy, from the earliest colonial businesses to the rise of technology companies in recent decades. It also explores the ever-present tension between capitalists' desire for a free market and the need for government regulation.
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  • The Louisiana Purchase

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Jan. 11, 2012)
    Learn about the events that made America what she is today.In what has been called the greatest real estate deal of all time, the United States purchased a massive portion of North America from France for just $15 million in 1803. This purchase secured the country's future and allowed for the westward development that would eventually make it the nation we know today. This title details the negotiations leading up to the purchase. It also covers Lewis and Clark's thrilling expedition into the unexplored wilderness.
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  • Sacco and Vanzetti

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Tells the story of Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who were tried for murder in a political climate that greatly affected their right to a fair trial.
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  • The Tuskegee Airmen

    Linda George, Charles George

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2001)
    Describes the role of the African American pilots who trained at Alabama's Tuskagee Army Air Field to fight in World War II, highlighting the contributions they made to the war effort despite racial discrimination and segregation.
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