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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
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Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants, predominantly from northern Europe, and then from eastern and southern Europe, came to the United States. Considers incidents of prejudice experienced by these immigrants as well as contributions made by those of immigrant background.
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Frederick Jackson Turner (1861-1932) presented an essay at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893 that would change the study of American History forever. This essay would ultimately be published with twelve supporting articles to form "The Frontier in American History". Turner was an innovator in that he was one of the first to call attention to the Frontier as an integral part of the study of The United States of America. Turner himself grew up on...
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A gripping narrative of the second and final war of independence that secured the nation's permanence and established its claim to the entire continent, by the author of the enormously successful and acclaimed Patriots: The Men Who Started the American Revolution.This dramatic account of the War of 1812 fills a surprising gap in the popular literature of the nation's formative years. It is this war, followed closely on the War of Independence, that...
7) Presidents
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"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 12
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In "American Gun", the deadliest sniper in U.S. history tracks down and shoots the most important American firearms, from a flintlock rifle to a Colt revolver to the latest high-tech weapon he used as a SEAL. Chris Kyle uses these guns as a window on United States history, making the sweeping argument that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun.
11) Don't know much about history: everything you need to know about American history but never learned
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From the arrival of Columbus through the historic election of Barack Obama and beyond, Kenneth C. Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this 30th anniversary edition of the classic anti-textbook-which includes a new preface by Davis-he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.
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"Practice your way to excellence. 3 full-length practice tests to prepare you for the actual testing experience. 875 additional questions (grouped by subject) to help pinpoint your strengths and work through your weaknesses. Targeted subject drills that bolster critical ACT English and Math skills."--Back cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 8
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In the spring of 1863, as he faces battle for the first time at Chancellorsville, Virginia, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war. Includes introduction and afterword by Joe Haldeman.
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This collection of original art quilts depicts the widely varying landscapes, flora,and fauna of our national parks. Each quilter explains the inspiration for their finished work. Arranged alphabetically, each section also include basic facts about the parks, along with short writings from rangers and other park personnel, revealing their passionate commitment to preserve, protect, and enjoy these special places.
19) New York times
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