Social Studies

Native American civilizations

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Presents popular Native American myths and explores the historical, social, and cultural forces that gave rise to, shaped, and preserved them. Provides additional information on Native American religion, daily life, inventions, military, trade, and arts.

Native American civilizations

Living with the Senecas

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After Mary Jemison emigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s with her family, they put up with many hardships. One day they were captured by Shawnee Indians and French soldiers. Mary was the only family member to survive and she was adopted by Seneca Indians. She lived longer than two husbands and birthed eight children. Even though she could have rejoined the white world chose to remain as a respectful and loyal member of her tribe.

Living with the Senecas

Iceberg right ahead! the sinking of the Titanic

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Author McPherson's up-to-date overview of the Titanic tragedy offers a variety of features that make this entry stand out among the plethora of print and nonprint titles about the Titanic. The volume, organized chronologically, examines the construction of the vessel and transatlantic travel, and follows the events leading up to and after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Historical photographs, illustrations, diagrams and sidebars enliven the text, and a variety of primary sources offers both factual information and personal testimony.

Iceberg right ahead! the sinking of the Titanic

Genocide and the Bosnian war

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Details the acts of genocide committed during the Bosnian war and discusses how the country recovered following the conflict. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Genocide and the Bosnian war

From democracy's roots to a country divided

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Details American history between 1816 and 1860, describing the major events that occurred during this period. Focuses on the debate and events that caused many of the tensions before the Civil War and discusses how they contributed to this conflict.

From democracy's roots to a country divided

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

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Traces the history of America from Columbus' discovery in 1492 to the Colonial Period and discusses the leading citizens of the time periods, the Puritans, the Quakers, and the Frontier. Provides information about the political and economic growth, increased population, cultural and religious development, and the impending war with the British Empire. Describes the alliances between the Native Americans and the European governments and the increasing encroachment that led to Indian resistance. Includes an index, a glossary, illustrations, and maps.

From Columbus to colonial America, 1492 to 1763

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient China

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Some of the world's best-known ancient civilizations are explored in this highly informative set, including Egypt, China, India and the Native American tribes of North America. Examples of each civilization's mythology are outlined, allowing readers to see how each group viewed themselves and the world around them. The text then uses this information to move onto the daily lives of each people, revealing how everyday life was tied to the belief system of the time period.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient China

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Egypt

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Some of the world's best-known ancient civilizations are explored in this highly informative set, including Egypt, China, India and the Native American tribes of North America. Examples of each civilization's mythology are outlined, allowing readers to see how each group viewed themselves and the world around them. The text then uses this information to move onto the daily lives of each people, revealing how everyday life was tied to the belief system of the time period.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Egypt

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Greece

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Examines the spiritual beliefs, rituals, art, architecture, and daily lives of the ancient Greeks. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Greece

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Rome

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Examines the spiritual beliefs, rituals, art, architecture, and daily lives of the ancient Romans. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Rome

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