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Books in A Look at U.S. History series

  • A Look at World History: The Black Death / the Crusades / the Byzantine Empire / the Rennaissance / the Norman Conquest / the Middle Ages /

    Mary Griffin, Marie Roesser

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2019)
    A familiarity with historical events around the world is critical to honing a global perspective. This thought-provoking series is an informative overview of subject matter found in later elementary history curricula but presented through achievable texts for all levels of readers. Topics such as the Black Death, the Crusades, and the Middle Ages are clearly explained, highlighting the most important facts. "Make the Grade" fact boxes underline additional motivating details, while beautiful historical images support the intriguing facts. Features include: Allows struggling readers to delve into exciting world history topics. Timelines and maps help clarify and organize subject matter. Table of Contents, glossaries, and indexes allow readers to practice several standards of the English Language Arts Common Core.
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  • World War II

    Marty Gitlin, John Willis

    Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2016)
    The causes of World War II were rooted in the aftermath of World War I. However, the United States only entered the war after the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. Examine the war between the Axis and the Allies in World War II, one of the titles in the U.S. History series.
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  • A Look at US History Set

    Gareth Stevens Publishing

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, )
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  • The Great Depression

    John O'Mara

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty. This crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in American history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes and reinforces the most essential concepts.
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  • The Renaissance

    Marie Roesser

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2019)
    "Renaissance" means "rebirth" in French. The Renaissance period of European history is aptly named because people had a rebirth, or renewed, interest in the ideas of ancient Greeks and Romans. This led to a new age of science and art. Readers will learn about the many aspects of the Renaissance as well as the prominent figures of this era, including Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo da Vinci, and others. A timeline helps summarize the crucial dates of the Renaissance while stunning images bring the period into splendid detail.
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  • The Civil Rights Movement

    John O'Mara

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers understand the movement's progression.
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  • A Look at US History Set

    Gareth Stevens Publishing

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, )
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  • The Panama Canal

    Marie Roesser

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    The Panama Canal is only about 40 miles long, but this narrow channel connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It saves ocean vessels from going around South America, which would otherwise be a 9,000-mile journey. Readers will learn about the canal's creation, how the United States became involved, and about the 40,000 people who worked on it over 10 years. They'll especially appreciate the amazing photographs of construction from the early 1900s as well as fact boxes that delve more deeply into the details of how the canal functions.
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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    John O'Mara

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2020)
    A transcontinental railroad spanning the United States was once thought to be impossible. After a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever. Readers will be fascinated by the amazing tale of this railroad and the striking photographs that support this accessible narrative.
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  • The Spanish-American War

    Marie Roesser

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    A war between Spain and the United States was waged in 1898 in the Caribbean and in the Philippines. It forced Spain out of Cuba and established the United States as a true world power. Young historians will learn the causes of the war, each side's military maneuvers, and the conflict's aftereffects, all clearly explained in comprehensible text especially for the struggling reader. Remarkable photographs and images of the war will help visual learners connect with the material.
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