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Civil War ends Civil War ends Corinne J. Naden Describes the aftermath of the Civil War, including the assassination of Lincoln, Reconstruction, and the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. OL14856464W
Mayors Mayors Shannon Knudsen 32 p. : 19 cm OL15058431W
Harry Truman Harry Truman Wil Mara "Provides comprehensive information on President Harry Truman and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Pro… OL15602304W
The real story about government and politics in colonial America The real story about government and politics in colonial America Kristine Carlson Asselin "Describes the government and political climate in colonial America"-- OL16214237W
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation Stephen Krensky "An analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation, with information on how it was created and its impact on American history"--Provided by publisher. OL16977810W
The Constitution The Constitution David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout Explains the formation of the United States Constitution, the people involved in getting it ratified, and how it changed government. OL1809931W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout Examines the issues that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the people involved, and its impact on the nation then and now OL1809933W
Local government Local government Ernestine Giesecke Introduces the purpose and function of local governments, explores the three branches of government at the city and county level, and presents the relationships between city and suburban governments … OL18685787W
Young John Quincy Young John Quincy Cheryl Harness Presents the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as seen through the eyes of the boy who would grow up to be the sixth president of the United States. OL19210755W
John McCain John McCain John Perritano This insightful biography of John McCain helps young readers understand how a true American maverick has influenced the Senate and our country s politics always on his own terms. OL19752019W
Liberty or Death Liberty or Death Stephanie Sammartino McPherson A biography of the Virginia lawyer, politician, and patriot whose great powers of speech helped inspire colonists to support the cause of American liberty at the start of the Revolutionary War. OL1986748W
Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton K. C. Kelley Meet Alexander Hamilton. He grew up without a father and lost his mother when he was just 13. Yet through hard work and perseverance, Alexander Hamilton became a successful statesman. In fact, he was… OL20057596W
Understanding the Declaration of Independence Understanding the Declaration of Independence James Wolfe "Discusses the creation and execution of the Declaration of Independence in the early days of the United States"-- OL22314880W
The 1980s The 1980s Stephen Feinstein "Discusses the decade 1980-1989 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"-- OL22315521W
War in Afghanistan War in Afghanistan Blake A. Hoena,Matt Doeden "Describes the people and events of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"-- OL23317835W
American civics American civics William Shafer Vincent,Rinehart and Winston Staff Holt,William H Hartley,William Harrison Hartley,John Hartley,William H. Hartley A textbook describing the construction and duties of local, state, and federal government, the roles and responsibilities of the American economy. OL3066198W
Fifty-five fathers Fifty-five fathers Selma R. Williams Retells the story of the Philadelphia convention in 1787 drawing on the original notes of James Madison and on the diary of William Pierce. OL4128790W
Bill Clinton Bill Clinton Michael A. Schuman Describes Bill Clinton's rise to the presidency as well as the ups and downs he experienced during his two terms in office. OL48229W
The Election of 1800 The Election of 1800 Mark Beyer Considers the fourth presidential election ever held in the United States, when the House of Representatives had to break a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, as well as the impact of Jeffe… OL4987492W
The presidents of the United States The presidents of the United States Simon Adams "Describes the role of president in the United States' government and outlines the careers of the 43 people who have held the office"--Provided by publisher. OL500276W
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