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6) Spartans
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Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of spartans, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Spartans are considered one of the most feared military forces in history. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title...
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Every battle has two sides, and the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the Japanese. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.
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"Tells the story of U.S. pilots who faced danger every day attempting to deliver supplies over "The Hump" to the Chinese during World War II"--
"During World War II many U.S. Pilots flew dangerous missions over 'the Hump', a 500-mile journey across the Himalayan Mountains. Between 1943 and 1945, about 3,000 pilots went down over the Hump. Only about 1,200 of them made it back to safety. Pilots in Peril! will take you on board some of these doomed...
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Every battle has two sides, and the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Union, and then read the perspective of the Confederates. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this event.
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Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the United States' Japanese internment camps. On the heels of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066. Through this order, more than 110,000 people of Japanese descent, many of them U.S. citizens, were forced to relocate to military camps for the duration of...
16) Great Escapes
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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fourth installment in the Great Escapes series is here-perfect for fans of the I Survived series!
December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course,...
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Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of ten people who experienced one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement - the marches from Selma to Montgomery. In March 1965 nonviolent activists, led by Martin Luther King Jr., began a series of marches in Alabama. They faced brutal resistance as they struggled for voting rights for African-Americans in the South and across the nation. Suspenseful,...
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Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Civil War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Yankees and the Rebels. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing multiple accounts of an event.
19) Chester Arthur
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This cool biography provides comprehensive information on President Chester Arthur and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded.
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Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Revolutionary War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Patriots and the Redcoats. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event.