Social Studies

Ancient Roman Civilization

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An illustrated introduction to the civilization of ancient Rome centered around several of its key myths. Covers Rome's religion, government, food, military, trade, and arts.

Ancient Mesopotamian civilization

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An illustrated introduction to the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia centered around several of its key myths. Covers Mesopotamia's religion, government, food, military, trade, and cities.

Ancient Greek civilization

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An illustrated introduction to the civilization of ancient Greece centered around several of its key myths. Covers Greece's religion, government, military, trade, and arts.

Ancient Egyptian Civilization

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An illustrated introduction to the civilization of ancient Egypt centered around several of its key myths. Covers Egypt's religion, government, daily life, food, and trade.

Ancient Chinese Civilization

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An illustrated introduction to the civilization of ancient China centered around several of its key myths. Covers China's religion, daily life, inventions, military, trade, and arts.

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

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Charts the history of the United States between 1763 and 1816, detailing the major events that guided the nation's development during this time. Spotlights primary source documents from the period and the purpose for which they were written. Includes a glossary and bibliography.

The American Revolution and the young Republic, 1763 to 1816

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

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Draws from primary source documents to examine events leading up to the Civil War, the secession and the war itself, and the Reconstruction period. Includes a glossary, illustrations, and an appendix of primary source documents.

The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1890

War and Peace

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Often called the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is at once an epic of the Napoleonic wars, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit. Tolstoy's genius is clearly seen in the multitude of characters in this massive chronicle, all of them fully realized and equally memorable.

Author:

Leo Tolstoy

Grade Level:

High

Length:

61:22

The Secret Subway

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Copies: 6

From an acclaimed author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes the fascinating, little-known—and true!—story of New York City’s first subway.

Author:

Shana Corey

Lexile:

AD810L

The Jerrie Mock Story: The First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

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Copies: 6

In this biography for middle-grade readers, Nancy Roe Pimm tells the story of Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world. In her trusty Cessna, The Spirit of Columbus—also known as Charlie—she traveled from Columbus, Ohio, on an eastward route that totaled nearly twenty-three thousand miles and took almost a month. Overcoming wind, ice, mechanical problems, and maybe even sabotage, Mock persevered.

Author:

Nancy Roe Pimm

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