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  • The Story of the Barbary Pirates

    R. Conrad Stein, Tom Dunnington

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1982)
    Recounts America's military action against the Barbary pirates and the North African nations that supported their control of the Mediterranean
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  • The Story of the Pony Express

    R. Conrad Stein, Len W. Meents

    Library Binding (Childrens Press, March 15, 1981)
    A history of the Pony Express, that memorable and remarkable institution which lasted only a year and a half, put to death by the telegraph.
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  • The Story of the Salem Witch Trials

    Zachary Kent

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Discusses the social and religious conditions surrounding the Salem witch hunts and describes the ensuing trials and their aftermath.
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  • The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down as his motorcade traveled the streets of Dallas, Texas. In the wake of the assassination, the world wondered how such a thing could have happened to one of its most powerful leaders. Readers will find out how and why assassin Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy. They will also learn about the difficulties faced by U.S. authorities in investigating the incident.
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  • The Story of the Battle for Iwo Jima

    R. Conrad Stein, Len W. Meents

    Library Binding (Childrens Press, Sept. 1, 1977)
    Discusses the events of the World War II battle during which American Marines invaded and occupied the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.
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  • The U.S. Constitution

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history and formation of the Constitution and its effects today, including the amendments.
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  • The Battle of Midway

    Tom McGowen

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002)
    Recounts the successful American battle to defend the Pacific Ocean naval base against a Japanese invasion and attempt to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.
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  • September 11: We Will Never Forget

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Cornerstones of Freedom, Third Series—Bringing History to Life Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. Read about what makes our country and form of government so great that it has inspired 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.
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  • Exploring and Mapping the American West

    Judy Alter

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Nov. 16, 2001)
    Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from Indian maps through the information gathered by the Spanish, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the work of the U.S. Army and the railroads.
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  • The Bill of Rights

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Discusses the first ten amendments to the Constitution and the rights which they are intended to protect
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  • The Branches of U.S. Government

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history, functions, limits, and interactions of the three branches of the United States government.
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  • World War II

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Just how does the democratic process work? And what exactly did the Louisiana Purchase mean for our country? Packed with intriguing history and eye-catching images, Cornerstones of Freedom brings you an in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have made our nation what it is today.
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