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Apollo 11 Apollo 11 R. Conrad Stein Surveys the various Apollo spaceflights that marked America's attempts to put a man on the moon, with an emphasis on the 1969 Apollo 11 project culminating in the first landing. OL15036341W
The Battle of the Little Bighorn The Battle of the Little Bighorn R. Conrad Stein The story of the worst defeat ever suffered by the United States Army at the hands of the American Indians near the Little Bighorn River in Montana on June 25, 1876. OL15036349W
Cairo Cairo R. Conrad Stein Describes the physical characteristics, history, people, and customs of the capital city of Egypt. OL15036355W
Cape Town Cape Town R. Conrad Stein Describes the history, culture, daily life, people, sports, and points of interest of the legislative capital of South Africa. OL15036360W
Chicago Chicago R. Conrad Stein Describes the history, people, and places of the nation's third largest city. OL15036361W
Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier R. Conrad Stein Relates how the young pilot distinguished himself in World War II and subsequently became the first person to break the sonic barrier. OL15036365W
Cuban Missile Crisis Cuban Missile Crisis R. Conrad Stein "Discusses the Cuban missile crisis, a thirteen-day struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, including the causes of the conflict, the leaders faced with important decisions, and the … OL15036369W
the Great Depression the Great Depression R. Conrad Stein Describes the 1929 stock market crash and the events and effects of the depression that followed, including the New Deal programs intended to restore the economy. OL15036391W
Greece Greece R. Conrad Stein Describes the geography, history, government, culture, and people of Greece. OL15036393W
Hernando Cortés Hernando Cortés R. Conrad Stein A biography of Mexico's conqueror. OL15036396W
Hitler youth Hitler youth R. Conrad Stein Describes the origin and growth of the Nazi youth organization known as Hitler Jugend, its rigorous testing and training of German boys and girls, and its use in World War II. OL15036401W
The home front The home front R. Conrad Stein Describes life on the "home front" during World War II, when children collected newspapers, movies were filled with propaganda, working women became commonplace, and necessities were rationed. OL15036403W
The home front during World War II in American history The home front during World War II in American history R. Conrad Stein Describes the experiences of those men and women who remained in the United States during World War II, discussing their emotional ups and downs, financial status, hard work, patriotism, fear, tensio… OL15036404W
In the Spanish West In the Spanish West R. Conrad Stein Describes various aspects of the life of early settlers in the Spanish West including their relations with Indians, farming and ranching, trading, religion, and the importance of community. OL15036410W
Invasion of Russia Invasion of Russia R. Conrad Stein Traces the events of the German invasion of Russia in the summer and winter of 1941-1942. OL15036411W
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in American history John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in American history R. Conrad Stein Explores the people and events connected with John Brown's attempted slave uprising in Harpers Ferry in 1859. OL15036414W
London London R. Conrad Stein Describes the history, cultural composition, daily life, and points of interest of London. OL15036417W
The Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project R. Conrad Stein Recounts the history of the crash program that resulted in the development of the atomic bomb. OL15036421W
Mexico City Mexico City R. Conrad Stein Provides a physical description of the city as well as an overview of the history and customs of the capital of Mexico. OL15036427W
New Jersey New Jersey R. Conrad Stein Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the Garden State. OL15036431W
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