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  • Christopher Columbus

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Describes the voyages and discoveries of Columbus and their aftermath
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  • The Chisholm Trail

    Andrew Santella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Presents the history of the route which became the "Main Street" of the Texas cattle trade after the Civil War and remained until its closing in 1884
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  • Forms of Government

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2014)
    Learn how the United States government is structured and compare it to the governments of other countries.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. There are many nations in the world, and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. Readers will learn how governments interact with each other and what happens when a nation's people decide to fight back against unfair leadership.
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  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Roger Wachtel

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    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.
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  • Women's Right To Vote

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Describes the events of the women's suffragist movement in the United States and profiles leading suffragists.
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  • The Great Depression

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Describes the 1929 stock market crash and the events and effects of the depression that followed, including the New Deal programs intended to restore the economy
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  • West Point

    Heidi Kimmel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004)
    Chronicles the history of the military academy at West Point, New York, including its role in the American Revolution, the Mexican War, the Civil War, and World Wars I and II, and discusses the daily life of a cadet and the enrollment of minorities.
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  • The Mayflower Compact

    Melissa Whitcraft

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the Pilgrims' voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the colony they established after their arrival, aided by Native Americans and governed by an agreement called the Mayflower Compact.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1995)
    Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.
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  • The Central Pacific Railroad

    Clark J. Evans

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the 1860s construction of the Central Pacific Railroad, or Transcontinental Railroad, and the financial backers and workers involved in this project that reduced coast-to-coast travel from over one hundred days to six.
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  • The Democratic Process

    Mark Friedman

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 11, 2012)
    The United States is a republic defined by a set of rules written more than two centuries ago!Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. Although some of the rules have changed, the basic plan for our democratic process remains intact. This book examines the system for our representative democracy that was conceived at the Constitutional Convention and was born with the ratification of the Constitution. It also illustrates the many challenges a republic faces and how the United States has faced those challenges throughout history.
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  • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927

    Deborah Kent

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes one of the worst natural disasters in United States history that resulted in thousands of acres of land flooded and the countless deaths of men, women, and children.
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