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  • Industrial Revolution

    Greenhaven Press

    School & Library Binding (San Val, April 16, 2002)
    None

  • The Fall of the Bastille

    Kitty C. Benedict

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes how the prison known as the Bastille passed from the hands of the government to the hands of the common people, thus beginning the French Revolution
    Z+

  • Great Medical Discoveries

    C. J. Shane

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Examines important discoveries and advances in the field of medicine and discusses their impact on human health and medical care.

  • 12 Incredible Facts About the First Moon Landing

    Angie Smibert

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the events critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
    W

  • The Pyramid Builders

    Carter Smith

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes the construction of the Pyramids and the religious, cultural, and political traditions of ancient Egypt

  • 12 Incredible Facts About the D-Day Invasion

    Lois Sepahban

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Full-color spreads provide information about the events critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
    T

  • 12 Incredible Facts About the Cuban Missile Crisis

    Sue Bradford Edwards

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Describes the Cuban Missile Crisis, providing information on both international and domestic events leading up to the limiting of nuclear power, such as the Bay of Pigs, and negotiations between Kennedy and Khrushchev.
    W

  • Women's Suffrage Movement

    Veronica B. Wilkins

    Paperback (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2020)
    "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the women's suffrage movement. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the women's suffrage movement, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Women's Suffrage Movement also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Women's Suffrage Movement is part of Jump!'s Turning Points in U.S. History series" --
    S

  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Covers the Montgomery bus boycott as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future.
    S

  • The Pyramid Builders

    Carter Smith

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes the construction of the Pyramids and the religious, cultural, and political traditions of ancient Egypt
    W

  • War on Terrorism

    Mitch Young

    School & Library Binding (San Val, March 16, 2003)
    None

  • The Late Middle Ages

    Brenda Stalcup

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Presents an overview of the history, politics, social life, and other aspects of the late Middle Ages.