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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Oregon Oregon Scott Ingram Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Oregon. OL14041W
Kansas Kansas Scott Ingram,W. Scott Ingram Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable people of Kansas, which is named for the Kaw (Kansa) Indi… OL14045W
Aaron Burr and the young nation Aaron Burr and the young nation Scott Ingram Discusses the life of Aaron Burr and his duel with Alexander Hamilton. OL15045074W
Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright Scott Ingram A biography of the innovative American architect whose ideas influenced the direction of design in the twentieth century. OL15045086W
Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis Scott Ingram Traces the life of Jefferson Davis, who graduated from West Point and served in the Army and the House of Representatives before becoming President of the Confederate States of America during the Civ… OL15045096W
Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin Scott Ingram Chronicles the youth, rise to power, and dictatorial reign of the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin. OL15045098W
Paul Revere Paul Revere Scott Ingram Profiles American patriot Paul Revere, who was known not only for his midnight ride, but also for his skill as a silversmith and, later, for producing copper sheeting used on warships and building do… OL15045108W
Pennsylvania, the Keystone State Pennsylvania, the Keystone State Scott Ingram Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Pennsylvania, which boasted the first hospital in the United States. OL15045110W
The Secretary of Treasury The Secretary of Treasury Scott Ingram Takes a look at the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, including the history of the office, how the work relates to that of other government offices, and how Secretaries have handled cri… OL15045118W
The Song dynasty The Song dynasty Scott Ingram Reviews the history of the Song Dynasty, and looks at what life was like in the ancient Chinese civilization, discussing government, Confucianism, technology and industry, and the capital city of Kai… OL15045120W
The Battle of Yorktown The Battle of Yorktown Scott Ingram Describes the people and action of the Revolutionary War battle of Yorktown, Virginia, in which British General Cornwallis surrendered in 1781, due in part to French reinforcements who came to the ai… OL16074343W