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Author
Series
Eyewitness history of the Civil War volume 2
Publisher
Combined Books
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Series
Eyewitness history of the Civil War volume 1
Publisher
Combined Books
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
[1992]
Lexile measure
1270L
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the struggle of American women for the right to vote, from 1800 to their victory in 1920. Includes quotations from contemporary witnesses through memoirs, letters, and other documents of the period.
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts On File
Language
English
Description
On October 29, 1929, better known as Black Tuesday, the stock market crashed, abruptly ending a decade of prosperity and catapulting the United States into the Great Depression, arguably the worst economic crisis the country has ever experienced. During the years that followed, until U.S. entry into World War II in 1941, unemployment was at an all-time high, hundreds of banks foreclosed, and a sense of hopelessness pervaded the nation. It was only...
11) World War II
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts On File
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Firsthand accounts and brief biographies describe how Americans were affected by the events surrounding World War II.
12) The Gilded Age
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts On File
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Praise for the previous edition: "The breadth of the primary source material included makes this a truly valuable addition to any library. Highly recommended... - Library Journal From 1865 to 1901, a traumatic period following the Civil War, America underwent sweeping economic, social, and political changes. Known as the Gilded Age, this era was marked by technological advances, increased immigration, and the rapid urbanization of America. This dynamic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
"Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the "heroic figures of our time" through this account which interweaves Chavez's own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars...