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  • Maria Tallchief

    Heidi Ellen Erdrich, Rick Whipple

    Library Binding (Raintree Pub, Oct. 15, 1992)
    Describes the life of the American ballerina and descendant of the Osage tribe.

  • The British Colonies

    M. Alexander Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Traces the history of the thirteen colonies, describing the first unsuccessful attempt, why and how they were settled, early education, government, dealings with the natives and with other Europeans, and the events that led to the Revolution.
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  • Steck-Vaughn Stories of America: Student Reader A Matter of Conscience , Story Book

    STECK-VAUGHN

    Paperback (STECK-VAUGHN, June 18, 2009)
    Recounts Anne Hutchinson's struggle with the Puritan Church over its rigid theocratic control of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, her trial for heresy and sedition, and banishment from the colony.
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  • Frontiers of dance ;: The life of Martha Graham

    Walter Terry

    Hardcover (Crowell, March 15, 1975)
    A biography of the dancer, choreographer, and teacher who is generally considered to be one of America's greatest pioneers of modern dance.

  • Tales from the Underground Railroad

    Kate Connell, Debbe Heller

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 1992)
    Describes the efforts of the vast secret network of sympathetic people who helped Blacks escape slavery in the South on the Underground Railroad
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  • The O. J. Simpson Murder Case

    Todd Kortemeier

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2019)
    The O. J. Simpson Murder Caseexplores all sides of these unsolved murders and the famous man suspected of committing them. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, the history behind how a beloved ex-football star became a murder suspect, and more. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • The Son of Sam Killings

    Alexis Burling

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2019)
    The Son of Sam Killingsexplores all sides of these famous serial killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and societal impacts related to New York City serial killer David Berkowitz. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • Hole-In-The-Day

    Robert M. Kvasnicka, Robert M. Krasnicka, Rick Whipple

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Nov. 1, 1989)
    A biography of Hole-in-the-Day, chief of the Mississippi bands of the Chippewa in Minnesota, who was know for his intelligence, bravery, and oratory skills.
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  • Osceola

    Herman J. Viola, Yoshi Miyake

    Paperback (Steck-Vaughn Co, Jan. 1, 1994)
    A biography of the American Indian leader who fought the United States government's attempts to remove the Seminoles from their homeland
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  • The Zodiac Killer

    Carla Mooney

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2019)
    The Zodiac Killerexplores all sides of this famously unidentified serial killer. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more related to this killer known for his mysterious letters. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • The Red Badge of Courage

    Stephen Crane, George Crane

    Paperback (Steck-Vaughn Company, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Introduction by Robert W. Stallman
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  • Native Americans in Early America

    Mark Harasymiw, Therese Harasymiw

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    People have been living in North America for at least 13,000 years. Readers explore the lives of the many different Native American tribes that inhabited what is now the United States, learning about their languages, foods, and spiritual beliefs. The trials that these people endured after the arrival of Europeans are also discussed. Historical images and interesting facts take readers into a time long ago, when North America was a very different place.
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