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Books in World Almanac Library of the Civil War series

  • Georgia: The Peach State

    Eric Siegfried Holtz

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Georgia.
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  • The Aftermath of the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Anderson, Dale
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  • The Causes Of The Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Highlights the causes of the Civil War, including economic issues, land in the West, and slavery, and discusses key figures.
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  • The Civil War at Sea

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and conditions for those fighting the Civil War at sea, and provides information on the advancement of tactics, weapons, and ships.
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  • The Causes of the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Highlights the causes of the Civil War, including economic issues, land in the West, and slavery, and discusses key figures.
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  • New Jersey: The Garden State

    Eric Siegfried Holtz

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of New Jersey, the home of Thomas Edison's laboratory and the Campbell Soup Company.
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  • Pennsylvania

    Scott Ingram

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Each of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.
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  • The Civil War in the West: 1861-july 1863

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the differences of the Civil War in the east and west, discussing how in the west there was a concentration on controlling transportation, including the Mississippi River and the railroads.
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  • The Aftermath of the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses events following the end of the Civil War, including political struggles and attempts to rebuild the economy, integrate freed slaves into society, and heal a nation in turmoil.
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  • A Soldier's Life in the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and conditions of soldiers fighting in the Civil War, including the role of African Americans and women.
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  • The Home Fronts in the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and conditions for the women, men, and children who did not fight in the Civil War, discussing the businesses in the north that kept the soldiers supplied and the harsh conditions in the south with food shortages.
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  • The Civil War in the East: 1861-july 1863

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the Civil War in the east, describing the importance of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Bull Run.
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