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Books in Foundations of Our Nation series

  • The US Constitution and Bill of Rights

    Maegan Schmidt

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Provides a brief history of the Constitution, discussing the Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
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  • The French and Indian War

    Peggy Caravantes

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the results and their effects on the colonies.
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  • The Mayflower Compact

    Jamie Kallio, William Pencak

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? The title The Mayflower Compact explores concisely and engagingly the Mayflower travelers and the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing.
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  • French and Indian War

    Peggy Caravantes

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the results and their effects on the colonies.
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  • Declaration of Independence

    Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Discusses the history of the Declaration of Independence, the people responsible for drafting it, and what the text states, in addition to exploring how conservators in the National Archives have repaired the original document.
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  • Thirteen Colonies

    Susan E Hamen

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at the colonial period of American history, highlighting what led to the continent's colonization, its growth, and the colonies' ultimate break with Britain.
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  • Jamestown Colony

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, including the role of Captain John Smith, the ups and downs of relations with the Powhatan Indians, and the hardships the settlers endured.
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  • Mayflower Compact

    Jamie Kallio

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the Mayflower Compact, discussing why the document was written, troubles the Pilgrims encountered in Plymouth Colony, and why relations between the colonists and the Native Americans soured.
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  • The Jamestown Colony

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, including the role of Captain John Smith, the ups and downs of relations with the Powhatan Indians, and the hardships the settlers endured.
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  • Us Constitution and Bill of Rights

    Maegan Schmidt, Robert Allison

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Provides a brief history of the Constitution, discussing the Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
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  • The Boston Massacre

    Marylou Morano Kjelle

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the Boston Massacre, including the British efforts to tax the colonies that caused the uneasy situation in Boston, the events that led to the shooting, the reactions of the British and the colonists, and the trial.
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  • Boston Massacre

    Marylou Morano Kjelle

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the Boston Massacre, including the British efforts to tax the colonies that caused the uneasy situation in Boston, the events that led to the shooting, the reactions of the British and the colonists, and the trial.
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