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Heroes & Villains - Atilla the Hun
Marilyn Tower Oliver
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 19, 2005)Attila ruled as king of the Huns for only eight years, but was known by friend and foe alike as a brilliant and ruthlessness military leader and a forceful and skilled negotiator. He inspired fear in his adversaries and absolute loyalty from the men under his command.
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The Progressive Era
Kevin Hillstrom
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 24, 2008)Examines the "Progressive Era" in United States history, the time between 1850 and 1920 in which industrialization caused major changes.
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The Way People Live - Life of a Roman Soldier
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)The tough, proud, determined, and courageous Roman soldier constituted the most basic and essential unit of one of history's most formidable armies, the instrument that brought the entire Mediterranean world to its knees. This information-packed overview contains details about army enlistment, training, marching, pay, camplife, weapons, battle tactics, and much more.
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The Death Penalty: Just Punishment or Cruel Practice?
Allison Krumsiek, Syd Golston
Paperback (Lucent Books, Jan. 15, 2018)Presents a discussion on the death penalty, covering such topics as arguments for the death penalty and objections against it, and how the United States differs from other countries in handling the issue.
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The Punic Wars
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 1, 1995)None
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Ancient Chinese Dynasties
Eleanor J. Hall
Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 2000)Discusses the history, culture, material artifacts, and society of six ancient Chinese dynasties from about 2000 B.C. to 221 A.D.
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Henry V: The Graphic Novel
William Shakespeare
Hardcover (Lucent Books, April 16, 2010)Classic Graphic Novels, the new collection from Lucent Books, brings the classics to life for a whole new generation of readers. Designed especially for young fans of the classics, comic book buffs and reluctant readers, this collection utilizes a fresh blend of contemporary storytelling and captivating artwork to entertain, educate and encourage students to return to these stories again and again.
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Life During the Black Death
John M. Dunn
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)Discusses the conditions and events that led to the terrible plague that devastated fourteenth-century Europe, as well as its impact on those who survived
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The Ebola Virus
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 29, 2006)Learn about the dangerous ebola virus and the disease it causes.
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Online Activism: Social Change Through Social Media
Amanda Vink
Paperback (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)The growth of the Internet has changed almost every aspect of society, and social activism is no exception. Circulating petitions and organizing rallies is easier than ever, but so is the illusion of creating change without putting in effort. Readers learn the ways activism has changed in the Internet era. The informative text is supplemented with detailed charts and annotated quotes presenting multiple points of view. By learning more about online activism, young adults can become more informed about how to take a stand on issues they are passionate about.
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The History of Rap and Hip-Hop
Soren Baker
Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 22, 2012)This popular Lucent Books series has been updated to make music of all genres even more accessible, popular and culturally relevant in the 21st century; the set focuses on the history, music, musicians, and instruments behind specific musical styles.; Hip-hop culture has grown from its humble beginnings in the South Bronx section of New York City into a significant and influential cultural movement. This addition to Lucent's Music Library examines the rich history and promising future of this musical ; This new edition of the popular Lucent Books series has been updated to make music of all genres even more accessible, popular and culturally relevant in the 21st century. The set focuses on the history, music, musicians, and instruments behind specific m
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