Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Industrial Revolution in United States History The Industrial Revolution in United States History Anita Louise McCormick This book traces the evolution of modern conveniences, luxurious consumer goods, developing cities, and the problems of urban living. It describes how, in less than two hundred years, the United Stat… OL17080021W
Why did the Great Depression happen? Why did the Great Depression happen? R. G. Grant Includes firsthand speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials that give the reasons this unforgettable event unfolded as it did, this book describes the Great Depression. OL17895570W
The Bullies of Wall St The Bullies of Wall St Sheila Bair "In 2008, America went through a terrible financial crisis, and we are still suffering the consequences. Families lost their homes, had to give up their pets, and struggled to pay for food and medici… OL17922285W
Life during the industrial revolution Life during the industrial revolution Julia Garstecki "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families in the Industrial Revolution? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--Publisher's website. OL18458312W
Are chain stores ruining America? Are chain stores ruining America? Kirsten Engdahl "Examines the thoughts on chain stores."--From source other than the Library of Congress OL18654714W
A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10 A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10 Joy Hakim Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. In the years after WWII, America became the worlds greatest power. All the … OL1965051W
The Great Depression The Great Depression Steven Otfinoski Presents information about the Great Depression that left millions of Americans without jobs, including how people struggled to make a living in a time of high unemployment and how the government tri… OL19747267W
The Economic history of the United States The Economic history of the United States Thomas O'Toole Describes the origins of the economy of the United States, analyzes its present state of economics, and forecasts the future of our economy. OL2952253W
The Great Depression The Great Depression R. G. Grant Discusses the economic chaos that followed the 1929 stock market crash, including accounts of the Roosevelt Administration's social programs and the social disorder in Europe that fueled the rise of … OL474568W