Cornerstones of freedom. Third Series
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Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
An account of the September 11 attacks in the United States, with a discussion of the war on terrorism, anthrax attacks, and new security measures put into place since that day.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of the events that led to the creation of the Bill of Rights, explaining what the Bill of Rights is, and examining the impact of this document on the formation and development of the United States.
5)
Ellis Island
Author
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the events of the French and Indian War, from the war's start with Washington's surrender to the French in 1754 to its conclusion with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
7)
Gettysburg
Author
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief account of the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain highlights the major reasons for the war, the important battles fought, and some of the results of the war.
12)
The U.S. Constitution
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13)
The Underground Railroad
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14)
The war in Afghanistan
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15) Abraham Lincoln
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Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer, and as sixteenth president of the United States guided the country during the Civil War.
16)
American capitalism
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17) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, discussing his accomplishments, and describing how his actions have impacted the history and development of the United States.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses this pivotal event in the lead-up to the American colonies' break with Great Britain and the tense atmosphere in Boston due to various new laws and impositions on the colonists by England.
19)
Brown v. Board of Education
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21) Citizenship
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
22)
The Declaration of Independence
Author
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of major events in the creation of the democratic process in the U.S. government, describing key people involved such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison, discussing the impact of the democratic process on the history and development of the United States.
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Immigration
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27)
The industrial revolution
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28)
The Jamestown Colony
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31)
National intelligence
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32) The nuclear age
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of nuclear fission and its role in weaponry and as an energy source.
33)
Romney vs. Obama: Election 2012
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34) The space race
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
38) World War I
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, battles, and major players of the first world war.
39) World War II
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, battles, and major players of the second world war.
40)
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
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44)
The Salem witch trials
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46) Bill Clinton
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The life and times of Bill Clinton.
47)
The European industrial revolution
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48)
Forms of government
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49)
Gun control
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50) The Panama Canal
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book will tell you why people wanted the Panama Canal to be built and what difficulties were faced in the construction of the canal.
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U.S. infrastructure
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