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  • John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in American History

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1999)
    A gripping volume documents the unusual story of John Brown, a courageous man who led the slave revolt at Harpers Ferry and who gave his life in the struggle to abolish slavery in America, and features chapter notes, a timeline, a map, and more.

  • Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American History

    Mary E. Hull

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Examines the factors that led to the raid of the Springfield, Massachusetts arsenal by a group of farmers and their thwarted plans to overthrow the new American republic, along with a look at the events that happened as a result of this attempt.

  • Alcatraz Prison in American History

    Marilyn Tower Oliver

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Traces the development of the federal prison at Alcatraz Island from the days of Spanish exploration, through its years as a military prison, to its fame as the most escape-proof prison in America.
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  • The Industrial Revolution in American History

    Anita Louise McCormick

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 1998)
    Traces the history of the industrial revolution from its roots in eighteenth-century England, through its beginnings in the United States, to its decline in the twentieth-century

  • African-American History from Emancipation to Today: Rising Above the Ashes of Slavery

    Ann Byers, Henry Louis Gates

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Provides an overview of the significant people, places, and events associated with the end of slavery and the continuing struggle for equal rights in America.

  • Arlington National Cemetery

    Catherine Reef

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1991)
    Examines the history and current activities of the national burial place and shrine in Arlington, Virginia
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  • The Revolutionary War and George Washington's Army in American History

    Tom McGowen

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Details the pivotal role that George Washington played during the American Revolution and the consequences of his involvement.

  • The California Gold Rush

    Linda Jacobs Altman

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2012)
    In 1848, gold was discovered in California! This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure. Author Linda Jacobs Altman describes the development of this rugged world of the mining towns, which sparked the development of California. Altman also highlights the stories of prospectors, bandits and thrill seekers who make up the legend and the myth of the time.

  • The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb in American History

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2000)
    Personal accounts, a chronology of events, and an overview of the social and political issues of the time are brought together to tell the complete story about the creation of the atomic bomb.

  • The Natchez Trace Historic Trail in American History

    William R. Sanford

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2001)
    Traces the history of this ancient trail used originally by Native Americans, describes its use by travelers returning north from New Orleans, and includes information about it as a national reserve.

  • Wild West Days

    David C. King

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, July 24, 1998)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Discusses what life was like for the people who settled the West between 1870 and 1900, follows a year in the life of a fictional family of that time, and presents projects and activities, such as designing a brand stamp and making a yarn picture.
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  • The Secret of the Manhattan Project

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Thousands of American soldiers were dying and millions more combattants and civilians were perishing during World War II. Some of the world’s greatest scientists escaped their own war-torn countries and fled to the Unites States. These scientists discovered a possible way to end the war. Thus began the three-year experiment resulting in the production and use of the atomic bomb. In THE SECRET OF THE MANHATTAN PROJECT, author Doreen Gonzales examines the creation of this powerful weapon and its place in the history of World War II. She presents the political, scientific and social issues surrounding the bomb, and looks at today’s issues about living in a world with nuclear weapons.