Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking Gail Sakurai A brief biography of the British theoretical physicist who is well-known for his advances in the study of cosmology, accomplished despite being physically limited by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (AL… OL15833357W
Asian-Americans in the old West Asian-Americans in the old West Gail Sakurai Describes the important role of the Chinese, Japanese, and other Asians in the settlement of the American West. OL15834610W
The Liberty Bell The Liberty Bell Gail Sakurai The story of a national monument and symbol of liberty. OL15843773W
The Louisiana Purchase The Louisiana Purchase Gail Sakurai Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803. OL18007589W
The Thirteen Colonies The Thirteen Colonies Gail Sakurai Describes the history of the thirteen original English colonies in America, including their early exploration, settlement, and regional differences. OL18180622W
The Jamestown colony The Jamestown colony Gail Sakurai An account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, with all its tragedies and disasters, established in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia. OL20335334W