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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
A History of US is the story of the history of the United States written especially for all ages to enjoy. From the hunting and fishing tribes that first crossed the Bering Strait to the civil rights movement and 20th-century attempts to define America, the 10 books in the series make history an exciting adventure story.
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Series
History of US volume 2
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the United States from the colonization of the New World through the middle of the eighteenth century.
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Series
History of US volume 1
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the Native Americans from earliest times through the arrival of the first Europeans.
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History of US volume 6
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Describes the American Civil War, focusing on its causes, events, and consequences.
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Series
History of US volume 4
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.
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Series
History of US volume 9
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Covers the period of American history from 1918 to 1945, including the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.
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History of US volume 5
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Discusses the period of growth in American history prior to the Civil War, describing the lives of people from a variety of backgrounds, including Jedediah Smith, Emily Dickinson, John James Audubon, and Sojourner Truth.
Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Between 1888 and 1930, African Americans opened more than a hundred banks and thousands of other financial institutions. In Banking on Freedom, Shennette Garrett-Scott explores this rich period of black financial innovation and its transformative impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women. Banking on Freedom offers an unparalleled account of how black women carved...
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History of US volume 8
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Covers the period of American history from the 1880s to World War I.
10) All the people
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Series
History of US volume 10
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Covers the period of American history from 1945 to 1998, from the end of World War II to the Clinton administration.
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Series
History of US volume 7
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
A history of the Reconstruction period and the movements of reform, immigration, industrialization, and urbanization.
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History of US volume 3
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
Covers American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention.
13) World War I
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Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This striking narrative presents eyewitness accounts that provide primary source information about World War I, combined with fact boxes and an overview analysis to give a comprehensive look at the World War I.
14) The Civil War
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Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This book examines the causes, circumstances, and effects of the Civil War through the eyes of generals, soldiers, and civilians.
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Language
English
Description
"After the last battle of the American Revolution was fought, the leaders of the young United States still faced an uphill battle: How to govern the new nation with its diverse citizens and conflicting viewpoints. This enlightening text will introduce readers to the Articles of Confederation, the first written document to establish the United States national government. Key details regarding the Articles of Confederation are discussed, including its...
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Language
English
Description
"Although fireworks light up skies on July 4th in celebration of the Declaration of Independence, budding historians might be intrigued to learn that it wasn't signed by the nation's framers until August 2, 1776. Young readers might also not realize that each delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence risked being charged with treason if the colonies lost the American Revolution. These fascinating facts are among those that readers will learn...
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
What would you have worn if you lived during the Civil War era? It depends on who you were! For example, upper-class women wore tight corsets, bustles, and wide hoop skirts to fancy balls. The layers weighed almost 30 pounds (14 kilograms)! For everyday, whether at home or nursing soldiers, women put on multiple layers of simple fabrics. Some daredevils sported women's trousers-called Bloomers-to make a statement on women's rights. Read more about...
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Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Constitution is arguably the most important document in the United States today. It forms the basis of all laws that are passed in the country, and the Supreme Court's interpretation of the document has influenced countless court decisions and new policies. For these reasons, it's crucial for all American citizens to have at least a basic knowledge of what the Constitution contains. Readers are given an overview of this important document, helping...
20) The little black dress and zoot suits: Depression and wartime fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations, photographs, and text describe the fashion trends of the United States from the 1930s to the 1950s, with information on styles, designers, manufacturing, materials, and other related topics.
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