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Books in Drama of African-American History series

  • Slavery

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Slavery: A Chapter in American History. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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  • Reconstruction and Reaction: The Emancipation of Slaves 1861-1913

    Michael Golay

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 1996)
    Covers African-American advancements during the period of the federal government's management of the defeated Southern states
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  • Pilgrims

    L.L. Owens

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Pilgrims. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.
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  • The Civil War

    Jennifer Howse

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 30, 2008)
    Discusses the involvement of African Americans in the Civil War.
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  • Days of Slavery: A History of Black People in America

    Stuart A. Kallen, Rosemary Wallner

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 1990)
    Traces slavery from its earliest days, and discusses what the lives of slaves were like
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  • Watergate

    Michael V. Uschan

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Nov. 6, 2009)
    Examines the Watergate scandal of 1972 and its aftermath, including the initial break-in, the arrests, the cover-up attempts, the court hearings, the press coverage, and the eventual resignation of President Nixon.
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  • The Struggle for Freedom: African-American Slave Resistance

    Dennis Wepman

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 1996)
    An overview of the history of slavery and the methods of resistance to it includes the stories of the heroes and martyrs who fought for freedom
  • Paul Revere: Patriot

    Carin T. Ford

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2003)
    A biography of Paul Revere, who is best remembered for his dangerous ride to warn other American patriots that British troops were on the move at the start of the Revolutionary War.
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  • The American Revolution: Fighting for Independence

    Amy B. Rogers

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Tells the story of America's fight for independence from Great Britain from both sides of the story, encouraging a fresh perspective on the Revolutionary War.
  • The Twentieth Century and the Harlem Renaissance: A History of Black People in America, 1880-1930

    Stuart A. Kallen

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, June 1, 1990)
    Discusses Black history during the early decades of the twentieth century, profiles such notables as W.E.B. DuBois, George Washington Carver, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong.
  • George W. Bush: The 43rd President

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 2002)
    Describes the childhood, family, and political life of forty-third president George W. Bush, while portraying his current influences on the United States.
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  • The Civil Rights Movement: Advocating for Equality

    Tamra B. Orr

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    The civil rights movement was one of the most important social justice movements in American history, and readers are sure to be captivated by this in-depth look at the leaders and moments that defined this period. Enlightening main text and detailed sidebars feature quotes from the men and women who lived through this time of trial and triumph, and the facts readers discover on each page complement current social studies curriculum topics. Additional insight is provided through primary sources, a comprehensive timeline, and historical and contemporary images.
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