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Book SynopsisStep into the past, a world of stone and steel—and excitement! With beautiful illustrations and captivating text, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many parts of a medieval castle. Though most people live in regular houses now, castles have influenced both architecture and lifestyles across the centuries. From their original purpose of defense and protection, to their housing of royalty and knights, Inside Out Medieval Castle includes everything you need to start your medieval adventure, from scaling a tower to outfitting an armory. After an introduction to the history of castles in medieval Europe, explore every nook and cranny of this amazing structure, including the castle’s:   Portcullis, a grand, stake-bottomed entrance gate made of iron-covered oak that was moved up and down in stone grooves Murder holes, located in the castle’s ceiling, through which

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Book SynopsisRigoberta Menchu Tum experienced firsthand the oppression of the native Indian population in Guatemala. This biography profiles the unwavering activist who was awarded the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize for her remarkable work promoting social justice and ethno-cultural reconciliation based on respect for the rights of indigenous peoples.

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Book SynopsisIn turn ruled by the Golden Horde in the 13th century, the Grand Principality of Lithuania and Poland, then Russia and the Soviet Union, Ukraine's people strive to reclaim their identity. With a full-color format, essential facts and history at a glance, bibliography, and other study features, this work offers an introduction to this nation.

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Book SynopsisThe international oil trade has made Saudi Arabia one of the richest countries in the world, and the Saudi royal family finds itself caught in the balance between traditional Islamic faith and the appeal of Western-style ways. Combining information on various events, this work aims to contribute to the debate on what lies ahead for Saudi family.

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned writer, teacher, activist, and Chairman of the President's Commission on the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. This profile helps students learn why Wiesel ""swore never to be silent whenever, human beings endure suffering and humiliation.

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Book SynopsisAs national security advisor and secretary of state under President Richard Nixon, and secretary of state for Gerald Ford, Kissinger played a pivotal role in American foreign policy. This work provides coverage of the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest diplomats with selected writings, related sidebars, and balanced commentary.

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Book SynopsisIn ancient history, Darius I stands alone as an administrator with unparalleled insight into the workings of an empire. This book tells the story of his surprising ascendance to the throne, his clever diplomacy, and the military blunders that marked his ultimate place not as a conqueror, but as a governor of the people.Table of ContentsBibliography.; Chronology.; Timeline.; Further reading.; Index.

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Book SynopsisOn May 6, 1937, the celebrated airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people. The Hindenburg disaster was so great it effectively ended the practice of using dirigibles for passenger use. This title explains what caused this tragedy.

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Book SynopsisWith beautiful illustrations, specially designed maps, and concise essays written and reviewed by National Geographic's Alliance Program, this authoritative guide stands alone among children's reference titles. Easy-to-read physical maps introduce each region of the U.S., followed by a lively essay of the area's history, climate, natural resources, and physical features.

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Book SynopsisThe year is 1858, and a 14-year old house servant named Callie and another young slave named William attempt a daring escape on the Underground Railroad. Traveling by night, these brave teens come across things they cannot believe, such as an African-American newspaper published by escaped slave Frederick Douglass, all the while amazingly avoiding capture.Barbara Brooks weaves fact-based oral histories of the fictional characters Callie and William with rich period photographs, maps, and/or illustrations on every page, that place the adventures squarely within the era.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating collection of remarkable deaths is not for the faint of heartTrade Review*This all-too-informative study deserves the wild popularity it will without doubt acquire. * Booklist, starred review *Engaging, informative and downright disgusting. * Kirkus Reviews *Expect this one to be passed around and pored over. * School Library Journal *Carried away on a swift-flowing stream of body fluids, medical ineptitude, and O'Malley's deliciously snarky artwork, kids will agree they got exactly what they came for. * BCCB *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis title is astonishing, disgusting, revolting, and ultimately fascinating, making it perfect for emerging entomologists, budding historians, reluctant readers, and gross-out junkies alike. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewTailor-made for epidemiologists-in-the-making and connoisseurs of the gross. * Kirkus Reviews *This engrossing volume is jam-packed with enticingly gruesome world history. * Booklist *The breadth of information Albee covers speaks to the way that tugging on a tiny thread of history can yield a vast, multifaceted narrative. * Publishers Weekly *Will appeal to middle school readers looking for all things gross, creepy, and surprisingly true... The facts are presented in a way that is engaging enough to keep reluctant readers turning the pages. * Library Media Connection *Readers who enjoy all things gross will find this foray into fecal history most appealing. -- Kirkus Reviews on Poop Happened!By bringing history alive, this captivating work is without a doubt an essential purchase. -- School Library Journal on Poop Happened!The lively, browsable format and irreverent tone will keep the interest of kids who ordinarily might balk at historical exploration. -- BCCB on Poop Happened!

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Book SynopsisCaldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the worldThis visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics.  Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation.In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodríguez Trías, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera

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Book SynopsisOn May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America''s first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author''s carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the history of the American West--the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews'' ability to lay a world record ten miles of track in a single, Ten Mile Day.

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Book SynopsisPresident Abraham Lincoln grew up in a one-room log cabin. President John F. Kennedy was raised in the lap of luxury. One was a Republican and one a Democrat. They lived and served a hundred years apart. Yet they had a number of things in common. Some were coincidental: having seven letters in their last names. Some were monumental: Lincoln''s support for the abolitionist movement and Kennedy''s support for the civil rights movement. They both lost a son while in office. And, of course, both were assassinated. In this illuminating book, Gene Barretta offers an insightful portrait of two of our country''s most famous presidents.

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Book SynopsisGet started with an innovative approach to teaching history that develops literacy and higher-order thinking skills and connects the past to students’ lives. Now in a second edition, this book provides a unit to help teachers build a trustful classroom climate; over 70 primary sources; and a unit focusing on periodization and chronology.Table of Contents Contents (Tentative) Acknowledgments Introduction: Why Use a Thematic, Document-Based Approach for Teaching U.S. History? Why Thematic? Why Document Based? Meeting Common Core and and Other State and National Standards What Do We Mean When We Say "We"? Structure of a Unit Structure of a Lesson Assessment Accounting for Grade Level and Differentiating Instruction Classroom Climate Designing Your Own Thematic Units 0. Historians' Skills: Why and How Study History? Lesson 0.1: Who Are You in History? Lesson 0.2: Who Are We Together? Lesson 0.3: How Do We Want to Work Together? Lesson 0.4: Why Study History? 1.  American Democracy: What Is American Democracy, and What Should It Be? Lesson 1.1: What Did Kamala Harris Believe Were the Greatest Threats to Democracy in the US? Lesson 1.2: How Did Native American Traditions Influence American Democracy? Lesson 1.3: How Did Thomas Paine Argue for Independence from Britain? Lesson 1.4: What Was James Madison's Argument for Representative Democracy? Lesson 1.5: What Did Thomas Jefferson Believe Were the Main Responsibilities of Government? Lesson 1.6: How Did Andrew Jackson Represent the "Common Man"? Lesson 1.7: How Did Frederick Douglass Criticize American Democracy? Lesson 1.8: How Did Abraham Lincoln Define Democracy? Lesson 1.9: How Did Susan B. Anthony Interpret the Constitution? Lesson 1.10: What Did John F. Kennedy Believe the United States Should Do for the World? Lesson 1.11: Why Did Ronald Reagan Believe America Was Great? Lesson 1.12: Why Did Barack Obama Think the United States Was Not Yet a Perfect Union? 2.  Diversity and Discrimination: What Does Equality Mean? Lesson 2.1: What Was the Supreme Court's Argument for Allowing Same-Sex Marriage? Lesson 2.2. How did the Virginia Slave Codes Change Race Relations? Lesson 2.3: What Did the Constitution Say About Slavery? Lesson 2.4: How Did Native Americans Argue for Equal Rights? Lesson 2.5: How Did Sojourner Truth Define Equality? Lesson 2.6: What Was the Supreme Court's Rationale for Denying Black People Citizenship? Lesson 2.7: Why Did John Brown Think Violence Was Justified to End Slavery? Lesson 2.8: What Was the Supreme Court's Reasoning for "Separate but Equal" Facilities? Lesson 2.9: Why Did Elizabeth Cady Stanton Believe Women Deserved the Same Rights as Men? Lesson 2.10: What Was the Supreme Court's Argument for Excluding Chinese People from U.S. Citizenship? Lesson 2.11: What Was the Ku Klux Klan's Argument for White Supremacy? Lesson 2.12: How Did the Supreme Court Explain Its Decision to Overturn the "Separate but Equal" Doctrine? Lesson 2.13: How Did Malcolm X Think Racial Equality Could Be Achieved? Lesson 2.14: How did Judy Heumann Oppose Discrimination on the Basis of Disability? 3.  States' Rights and Federal Power: How Should Power Be Distributed Among Local, State, and Federal Governments? Lesson 3.1: How did Donald Trump Try to Challenge the Authority of State Election Officials? Lesson 3.2: What Was the Balance of Power Between the States and Congress in the Articles of Confederation? Lesson 3.3: How Did the Constitution Compare with the Articles of Confederation? Lesson 3.4: How Did George Washington Explain His Decision to Suppress the Whiskey Rebellion? Lesson 3.5: How Did States' Rights and Federalist Interpretations of the Constitution Differ? Lesson 3.6: Is the State or Federal Government Responsible for Protecting Native American Nations? Lesson 3.7: How Did Daniel Webster Argue That States Couldn't Nullify Federal Laws? Lesson 3.8: How Did the Southern States Explain Their Decision to Secede from the Union? Lesson 3.9: Why Did Dwight Eisenhower Enforce Desegregation? Lesson 3.10: How Did Orval Faubus Argue for Segregation as a "State's Right"? Lesson 3.11: Does the State or Federal Government Protect Individuals from Environmental Harm? 4.  Government, Business, and Workers: What Role Should Government and Business Play in Promoting Citizens' Well-Being? Lesson 4.1: Why Did Some Amazon Workers Unionize? Lesson 4.2: What Were Christopher Columbus's Economic and Social Goals? Lesson 4.3: Why Did John Calhoun Define Slavery as a "Positive Good"? Lesson 4.4: Why Did the Lowell Mill Women Go on Strike? Lesson 4.5: How Did W. E. B. Du Bois Think That the Government Succeeded and Failed in Helping Formerly Enslaved People? Lesson 4.6: What Was Andrew Carnegie's Argument for Social Darwinism? Lesson 4.7: How Did the "Other Half" Live as Shown in Jacob Riis's Photos? Lesson 4.8: How Did Upton Sinclair Want to Change the Meatpacking Industry? Lesson 4.9: What Was Henry Ford's Plan for Ending Poverty? Lesson 4.10: How and Why Was Tulsa's Black Wall Street Destroyed? Lesson 4.11: What Were the Aims of the New Deal? Lesson 4.12: Why Did Lyndon Johnson Launch a War on Poverty? Lesson 4.13: Why Did Cesar Chavez Believe Farmworkers Should Unionize? Lesson 4.14: What Was Reaganomics? 5.  Foreign Policy: Under What Circumstances Should the United States Intervene in World Events? Lesson 5.1: Why Did Anthony Blinken Consider Climate Change Relevant to National Security? Lesson 5.2: Why Did George Washington Believe the United States Should Stay Neutral? Lesson 5.3: How Did the Monroe Doctrine Change U.S. Foreign Policy? Lesson 5.4: How Was the Idea of Manifest Destiny Used to Justify Taking Over Foreign Lands? Lesson 5.5: Why Did Mark Twain Oppose U.S. Colonization of the Philippines? Lesson 5.6: How Did Woodrow Wilson Try to Convince Americans to Stay Neutral in World War I? Lesson 5.7: How Did Franklin D. Roosevelt Explain His Decision to Involve the United States in World War II? Lesson 5.8: How Did Eleanor Roosevelt Explain the Purpose of the United Nations? Lesson 5.9: How Did the Truman Doctrine Change U.S. Foreign Policy? Lesson 5.10: Why Did Martin Luther King Jr. Oppose the Vietnam War? Lesson 5.11: On What Basis Did Henry Kissinger Advise Richard Nixon to Oppose Chilean President Salvador Allende? Lesson 5.12: How Did Bill Clinton Explain His Decision to Intervene in the Genocide of Bosnian Muslims? Lesson 5.13: What Was George W. Bush's Strategy in the War on Terror? 6.  Civil Liberties and Public Safety: Under What Conditions, If Any, Should Citizens' Freedoms Be Restricted? Lesson 6.1: Why did Ted Cruz Oppose COVID-19 Vaccine and Mask Mandates? Lesson 6.2: How Did the United States Explain Its Decision to Declare Independence from Britain? Lesson 6.3: What Does the Bill of Rights Guarantee? Lesson 6.4: How Did John Adams Restrict Freedom of the Press? Lesson 6.5: What Was Abraham Lincoln's Argument for Suspending Habeas Corpus Rights During the Civil War? Lesson 6.6: Was Carrie Nation's Temperance Activism Protected by the Constitution? Lesson 6.7: How Did Herbert Hoover Explain His Decision to Disperse the Bonus Army? Lesson 6.8: How Did Franklin D. Roosevelt Justify the Internment of Japanese Americans? Lesson 6.9: How Did Paul Robeson Defend Himself Against Joseph McCarthy's Accusation That He Was a Communist? Lesson 6.10: How Did COINTELPRO Justify Its Surveillance of U.S. Citizens? Lesson 6.11: What Rights Did the Black Panther Party Demand, and Why? Lesson 6.12: How Did the U.S. Government Defend the USA PATRIOT Act? Lesson 6.13: What Was Barack Obama's Plan to Reduce Gun Violence? 7.  Identity: What Do We Mean When We Say "We"? Lesson 7.1: Great Law of Peace, Dekanawida, c. 1500 Lesson 7.2: An Act Concerning Servants and Slaves, Virginia House of Burgesses, 1705 Lesson 7.3: Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, 1776 Lesson 7.4: Our Hearts Are Sickened, John Ross, 1838 Lesson 7.5: Scott v. Sanford, 1856 Lesson 7.6: Declaration of Immediate Causes, South Carolina Legislature, 1860 Lesson 7.7: The Souls of Black Folk, W. E. B. Du Bois, 1903 Lesson 7.8: Investigation of Labor Conditions, Massachusetts House Document 50, 1845 Lesson 7.9: On Women's Right to Vote, Susan B. Anthony, 1872192 Lesson 7.10: Appeal for Neutrality, Woodrow Wilson, 1914 193 Lesson 7.11: My Life and Work, Henry Ford, 1922 Lesson 7.12: The Klan's Fight for Americanism, Hiram W. Evans, 1926 193 Lesson 7.13: The New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936 Lesson 7.14: Day of Infamy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1941 193 Lesson 7.15: By Any Means Necessary, Malcolm X, 1964 Lesson 7.16: Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1967 Lesson 7.17: A Shining City on a Hill, Ronald Reagan, 1974 194 Lesson 7.18: The War on Terror, George W. Bush, 2001 Lesson 7.19: A More Perfect Union, Barack Obama, 2008 Appendices Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide Appendix B: Course Entry Survey Appendix C: Course Exit Survey Appendix D: Unit Entry Survey Appendix E: Biographical Research Paper Instructions Appendix F: Summit Research Worksheet Appendix G: Unit Exit Survey Appendix H: 21st-Century Issue Letter Instructions Appendix I: Designing Your Own Thematic Units Appendix J: Online Content References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTranscendentalism was the first major intellectual movement in U.S. history, championing the inherent divinity of each individual, as well as the value of collective social action. In the mid-nineteenth century, the movement took off, changing how Americans thought about religion, literature, the natural world, class distinctions, the role of women, and the existence of slavery.Edited by the eminent scholar Lawrence Buell, this comprehensive anthology contains the essential writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and their fellow visionaries. There are also reflections on the movement by Charles Dickens, Henry James, Walt Whitman, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. This remarkable volume introduces the radical innovations of a brilliant group of thinkers whose impact on religious thought, social reform, philosophy, and literature continues to reverberate in the twenty-first century.

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Book SynopsisTeaching History with Film provides a fresh, engaging, and clear overview of teaching with film to effectively enhance social studies instruction. Using cases of experienced teachers to illustrate accomplished history teaching through movies, this text provides pre- and in-service teachers with ideas for implementing film-based lessons in their own classrooms and offers a deeper understanding of the thorny issues involved in using film to teach history. The second edition is completely revised and updated including: two entirely new case studies; a new chapter focusing on using international film and incorporating a more global view in the classroom; and additional material on using film to tackle difficult and controversial issues; as well as updates to all of the cases. Each section of the book focuses on how teachers can effectively support the development of studentsâ historical film literacy through topics such as using film to develop interpretive skills, to exTrade Review‘Film gives the history teacher rich opportunity to investigate stories of the past as contestable interpretations, but this is not a simple task. This book provides real help in this mission by providing a practical blend of theory, analysis and teaching program exemplars. This 2nd edition is up-dated and the addition of chapters on foreign films and difficult histories give currency and an international focus and appeal. A must for teachers across all stages of education who wish to motivate, engage and inspire today’s visually-orientated students.’ —Debra Donnelly is Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for History Education at University of Newcastle ‘The significance of the 2nd edition of Teaching History with Film goes beyond introducing history educators to the potential and provisos for teaching with the increasing number of historical feature films and documentaries—including foreign films—that are consumed everyday as part of our cultural curriculum. The power of this book lies in how the authors bring together and clearly explicate theory and research with real world case studies of innovative and powerful teaching that illuminate ambitious and authentic ways to facilitate the teaching of historical media literacy in an era where teaching for historical literacy is needed more than ever.’ —David Hicks is Professor of History and Social Science Education in the School of Education at Virginia Tech‘Film gives the history teacher rich opportunity to investigate stories of the past as contestable interpretations, but this is not a simple task. This book provides real help in this mission by providing a practical blend of theory, analysis and teaching program exemplars. This second edition is up-dated and the addition of chapters on foreign films and difficult histories give currency and an international focus and appeal. A must for teachers across all stages of education who wish to motivate, engage and inspire today’s visually-orientated students.’ —Debra Donnelly is Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for History Education at University of Newcastle ‘The significance of the second edition of Teaching History with Film goes beyond introducing history educators to the potential and provisos for teaching with the increasing number of historical feature films and documentaries—including foreign films—that are consumed everyday as part of our cultural curriculum. The power of this book lies in how the authors bring together and clearly explicate theory and research with real-world case studies of innovative and powerful teaching that illuminate ambitious and authentic ways to facilitate the teaching of historical media literacy in an era where teaching for historical literacy is needed more than ever.’ —David Hicks is Professor of History and Social Science Education in the School of Education at Virginia TechTable of ContentsPart I. Using Film to Teach History 1. Introduction 2. Issues in Using Film to Teach History Part II. Using Film to Develop Empathy 3. Empathy for Caring 4. Using Film to Develop Empathy as Perspective Recognition Part III. Using Film to Develop Analytical or Interpretive Skills 5. Movies as Primary Documents 6. Using Film as a Secondary Source Part IV. Using Film to Teach Difficult Historical and Contemporary Issues 7. Using Film to Teach about Difficult Contemporary Issues 8. Using Film to Teach Difficult History Part V. Using Film to Visualize the Past, Film as a Historical Narrative, and Usng Foreign Films 9. Using Film to Visualize the Past 10. Using Film as Historical Narrative 11. Using Foreign Films to Teach History

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Book SynopsisBecoming an Outstanding History Teacher will take the practitioner through the process of improving their practice from start to finish. It offers a wide range of approaches and techniques for teaching and learning that will help to keep students stimulated and engaged when studying history.With history regularly topping public polls of important school subjects and among the most popular subjects to be studied at GCSE, this book considers the components which make an outstanding history teacher and how best to ensure students are motivated and maximise their potential. Focusing on all aspects of teaching history, it provides a step-by-step discussion of the development of lessons and covers a wealth of topics, including: long-, medium-, and short-term planning the classroom environment managing all student abilities dealing with interpretations and sources arranging history fieldwork formative and summative assessment setting meaningful and effective homework. Packed full of tried-and-tested strategies and activities that are easy to implement, this is essential reading for both newly qualified and experienced history teachers who want to ensure outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part I History building blocks 1. Preparing for learning 2. The knowledge 3. Dealing with sources and interpretations Part II History lessons 4. Getting started 5. Putting it all together 6. How will I know? 7. Showing off their learning Part III History in context 8. The classroom and beyond

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Book SynopsisTo understand how the United States came together as a nation, students must first acquaint themselves with the original 13 colonies - and how each of these colonies followed its own path to the ratification of the Constitution. Each book in this set highlights the people, places, and events that were important to the development of each colony.

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Book SynopsisOffers critical entries on Hawthorne's novels, short stories, travel writing, criticism, and other works, as well as portraits of characters, including Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth. This reference also provides entries on Hawthorne's family, friends - ranging from Herman Melville to President Franklin Pierce - publishers, and critics.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.

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Book SynopsisThe United States is truly a nation of immigrants. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World, this book conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. It highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group.Trade ReviewStudents studying U.S. immigrant groups will benefit from this wonderful [set]. - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (PRAISE FOR THE SET) ""...useful and interesting...purchase of the complete set is recommended..."" - AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL (PRAISE FOR THE SET)

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Book SynopsisFocuses on two ""ideal"" periods set in about 3500 BC (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 BC (Assyria and Babylonia). This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of society, from the kings and priests to the slaves; from food to religious beliefs. It is useful for students who want to learn more about life in ancient Mesopotamia.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on an ""ideal"" period set some time in the Imperium of Hadrian. This book examines various aspects of daily life across the strata of Roman society. Coverage includes: the Roman family, The Roman Calendar, Roman goods and water supply, and more. It is a useful tool for students who want to learn more about living in ancient Rome.

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Book SynopsisAncient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. This book explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from the mighty civilization of the past to the diverse cultural and political landscape, covering almost 6,000 years of history.

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