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Product Description: In this action-packed historical fiction novel, Jesse Bowman joins the Union Army in hopes of finding adventure. However, this teenage soldier learns that victory comes at a great cost. He discovers the hardships of war, the horror of battle, and the loss of friendship on his journey through the Civil War...read more

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9781598453843 | Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2012, cover price $12.88 | About this edition: In this action-packed historical fiction novel, Jesse Bowman joins the Union Army in hopes of finding adventure.

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9780766029293 | Enslow Pub Inc, January 1, 2008, cover price $29.27 | About this edition: In this action-packed historical fiction novel, Jesse Bowman joins the Union Army in hopes of finding adventure.

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Product Description: - One of the few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history.- A proven, best-selling series that has been redesigned and rewritten, with new topics to bring it up to date.- The manuscript was reviewed by personnel at the National D-Day Memorial...read more

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9780531208311 | Reprint edition (Childrens Pr, September 1, 2008), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: - One of the few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.

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9780516242453 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2004, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Discusses the events leading up to the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

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Product Description: In July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon, marking an incredible achievement that took many years to complete. SPACE RACE: THE MISSION, THE MEN, THE MOON, chronicles the race to the Moon between the United States and the Soviet Union, including the creation of NASA, the first astronauts, and the monumental APOLLO 11 mission...read more

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9780766029101 | Enslow Pub Inc, September 1, 2008, cover price $33.27 | About this edition: In July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon, marking an incredible achievement that took many years to complete.

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Product Description: Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

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9780516259567 | Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Recounts the successful American battle to defend the Pacific Ocean naval base against a Japanese invasion and attempt to destroy the U.

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9780516220055 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2001, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Recounts the successful American battle to defend the Pacific Ocean naval base against a Japanese invasion and attempt to destroy the U.

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9781439523490 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, August 11, 2008), cover price $14.95 | also contains Battle of Midway | About this edition: Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

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Product Description: Children can imagine being witnesses to history-in-the-making in this series that explores important events in United States history.

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9780516263489, titled "African-Americans in the Old West" | Childrens Pr, March 1, 1999, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Describes the important role of freed slaves and other African Americans in the settlement of the West

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9780516208350, titled "African-Americans in the Old West" | Childrens Pr, June 1, 1998, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Describes the important role of freed slaves and other African Americans in the settlement of the West

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9781439523513, titled "African-americans in the Old West" | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, August 11, 2008), cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Children can imagine being witnesses to history-in-the-making in this series that explores important events in United States history.
9780613372565 | Turtleback Books, March 1, 1999, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Describes the important role of freed slaves and other African Americans in the settlement of the West

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Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston.

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9780531186848 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2007, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston.

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9780516242088 | Childrens Pr, February 1, 2003, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston.

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Explores the relationship between the United States and Japan that led to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941, and to the United States' entry into World War II.

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9780531186855 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2007, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Explores the relationship between the United States and Japan that led to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941, and to the United States' entry into World War II.

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9780516225869 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2002, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Explores the relationship between the United States and Japan that led to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941, and to the United States' entry into World War II.

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Traces the life and accomplishments of the Norman duke whose victory at the Battle of Hastings earned him the name William the Conqueror.

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9780766027138 | Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2007, cover price $35.94 | About this edition: Traces the life and accomplishments of the Norman duke whose victory at the Battle of Hastings earned him the name William the Conqueror.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the young king of Macedonia.

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9780766025608 | Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2006, cover price $29.27 | About this edition: Presents the life and accomplishments of the young king of Macedonia.

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Details the events that led to General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing an end to the Civil War.

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9780516242316 | Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Details the events that led to General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing an end to the Civil War.

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Details the pivotal role that George Washington played during the American Revolution and the consequences of his involvement.

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9780766021433 | Enslow Pub Inc, January 1, 2004, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Details the pivotal role that George Washington played during the American Revolution and the consequences of his involvement.

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Presents information on the Cold War and the Vietnam War as context for events surrounding the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontations between police and activists.

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9780516242200 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2003, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Presents background information on the Cold War and the Vietnam war as context for events surrounding the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontations between police and activists during the convention.

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Examines the impact of the Spanish-American War and the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt on the shaping of the United States, and how it has become the world power it is today, complete with maps, source documents, and period photos.

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9780766019874 | Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2003, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Details the pivotal role that Teddy Roosevelt played during the Spanish-American War and the consequences of his involvement.

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Discusses the history, key personalities, and major events of the battle of Cantigny.

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9780516222646 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 2002, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Discusses the history, key personalities, and major events of the battle of Cantigny.

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Discusses how Frederick the Great expanded Prussia and built a powerful government and army, and how Otto von Bismarck united the German states into one empire after the death of Frederick the Great. (view table of contents)

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9780766018228 | Enslow Pub Inc, August 1, 2002, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Discusses how Frederick the Great expanded Prussia and built a powerful government and army, and how Otto von Bismarck united the German states into one empire after the death of Frederick the Great.

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Presents a history of the significant World War II battles that involved airborne troops, showing the tactics they used, the problems they encountered, and the results they got.

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9780761318095 | Twenty First Century Books, February 1, 2002, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Presents a history of the significant World War II battles that involved airborne troops, showing the tactics they used, the problems they encountered, and the results they got.

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Outlines the history and development of troop carrier ships and amphibious vehicles, and describes how landing forces were used in some of the major battles of the twentieth century. (view table of contents)

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9780761318118 | Twenty First Century Books, January 1, 2002, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Outlines the history and development of troop carrier ships and amphibious vehicles, and describes how landing forces were used in some of the major battles of the twentieth century.

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A fascinating history of aircraft carrier-based warfare gives great descriptions of the battles, planes, and weapons that helped the Allies win the war and practically render battleships obsolete. (view table of contents)

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9780761318088 | Twenty First Century Books, April 1, 2001, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Offers a history of aircraft carrier-based warfare, describing battles, planes, and weapons that helped the Allies win the war and practically rendered battleships obsolete.

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A World War II Navy veteran offers a history of aerial bombardment, from the first hand-held bombs to the devasting firebombing of World War II, including the use of atomic bombs, discussing the strategy by the Germans and the rationale of the response by the Allies. (view table of contents)

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9780761318101 | Twenty First Century Books, April 1, 2001, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Offers a history of aerial bombardment, from the first hand-held bombs to the firebombing of World War II, including the use of atomic bombs and discussing the strategy by the Germans and the rationale of the response by the Allies.

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Provides readers with an examination of stonehenge and other megalith sites found around the world by looking at their history and legends. (view table of contents)

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9780761313724 | Millbrook Pr, September 1, 2000, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Describes the mysterious standing stones and earth mounds which were built by Stone Age peoples and explores how and why they may have been built.

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Traces the history of the French Revolution from the storming of the Bastille through the rise of Napoleon, highlighting the influence of Maximilien Robespierre, from his early life through his involvement in the Reign of Terror. (view table of contents)

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9789990038125 | Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2000, cover price $0.02

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9780766013971 | Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2000, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Traces the history of the French Revolution from the storming of the Bastille through the rise of Napoleon, highlighting the influence of Maximilien Robespierre, from his early life through his involvement in the Reign of Terror.

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Relates the events preceding, during, and after the battle for the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where American victory hastened the end of World War II

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9780516264585 | Childrens Pr, September 1, 1999, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Relates the events preceding, during, and after the battle for the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where American victory hastened the end of World War II

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9780516211411 | Childrens Pr, April 1, 1999, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Relates the events preceding, during, and after the battle for the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where American victory hastened the end of World War II

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This fact-filled book provides the history of the tank and the impact it has had on the way war has been fought since its inclusion in the German Army during World War II.

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9780761315117 | Twenty First Century Books, May 1, 1999, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Discusses the development and actions of German tank units in World War II, covering specific battles and the changes that tanks brought to warfare in general

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Complete with photos and maps, this informative book tells the story of the German ship that held off the entire British Navy for a week during World War II, highlighting its advanced features and specialized weaponry.

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9780761315100 | Twenty First Century Books, April 1, 1999, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Describes the actions of the German battleship 'Bismarck' during World War II and the operations of the British navy to destroy this ship.

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Discusses the roots of science as developed by primitive people, Greek thinkers, Muslim scholars, and those responsible for the birth of the scientific method in Europe

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9780761330165 | Twenty First Century Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $26.90 | About this edition: Discusses the roots of science as developed by primitive people, Greek thinkers, Muslim scholars, and those responsible for the birth of the scientific method in Europe

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