ilość książek w kategorii: 495
Annie Oakley
ISBN: 9781904095606 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Annie was seven years old when her mother sent her away to work. They were just to poor to keep her at home. But this little girl had a very special talent. She could shoot better than anyone. By fourteen she was keeping her family alive. But who could have guessed that Annie would become internationally famous.
Annie was seven years old when her mother sent her away to work. They were just to poor to keep her at home. But this little girl had a very special t...
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Jefferson Davis
ISBN: 9781604132977 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A biography of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Following an early military career, he became senator for Mississippi and a strong advocate of slavery. He eventually resigned from the Senate on Mississippi's secession from the Union and became President of the Confederacy in 1861.
A biography of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Following an early military career, he became senator for ...
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159,76 zł |
William Tecumseh Sherman
ISBN: 9781604133004 / Angielski / Twarda / 149 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This biography looks at the military career of General William Tecumseh Sherman. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he joined the Union Army, eventually becoming supreme commander of the armies in the West. His 'March to the Sea' campaign through Georgia was an inetgral reason for the surrender of the Confederate armies in 1865.
This biography looks at the military career of General William Tecumseh Sherman. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he joined the Union Army, eventuall...
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159,76 zł |
Keys to American History: Understanding Our Most Important Historic Documents
ISBN: 9781556528040 / Angielski / Miękka / 241 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys to American History tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by interesting and relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers, and speeches of their eras, providing a rich and varied framework...
Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys to American ...
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115,91 zł |
Ulysses S. Grant
ISBN: 9781604133011 / Angielski / Twarda / 119 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ulysses S. Grant is a puzzling figure in American history. The 18th president of the US had corruption associated with his administration, but he was a decorated war hero famous for turing attacks by the Confederate Army into victories for the Union. This book explores his life and career.
Ulysses S. Grant is a puzzling figure in American history. The 18th president of the US had corruption associated with his administration, but he was ...
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159,76 zł |
John Brown
ISBN: 9781604133059 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines the vastly contrasting views held on the controversial anti-slavery campaigner, John Brown, who famously led the unsuccessful raid on the federal armoury at Harper's Ferry. Many regard him as a heroic martyr and visionary, while others see him as a madman and American terrorist.
This book examines the vastly contrasting views held on the controversial anti-slavery campaigner, John Brown, who famously led the unsuccessful raid ...
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159,76 zł |
Harriet Beecher Stowe
ISBN: 9781604133028 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Harriet Beecher Stowe grew up in a family where the boys were seen as assets and the girls as second-class citizens. The lack of power for women in the 1800s fueled her outrage against slavery, and she began to write religious periodicals to support her family. This book explores his life and career.
Harriet Beecher Stowe grew up in a family where the boys were seen as assets and the girls as second-class citizens. The lack of power for women in th...
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159,76 zł |
Frederick Douglass
ISBN: 9781604133066 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Born a slave in Maryland, Frederick Douglass became one of the best orators and statesmen in America. He became a newspaper editor, political activist, and a representative for the rights of African Americans. He believed in equal rights for all people, and lived through the Civil War, the end of slavery and the beginning of segregation.
Born a slave in Maryland, Frederick Douglass became one of the best orators and statesmen in America. He became a newspaper editor, political activist...
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159,76 zł |
Stories of the Pilgrims
ISBN: 9781604595321 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a delightful and interesting account of the Pilgrims. The book explores their religious oppression in England, their escape to Holland and eventual crossing to America on the Mayflower, and their early days in New England. The Stories of the Pilgrims is soundly founded on historical facts and records, and brings the reader detailed, everyday life of those pioneering Pilgrims and their families as they struggled to survive while maintaining their faith in the New World.
This is a delightful and interesting account of the Pilgrims. The book explores their religious oppression in England, their escape to Holland and eve...
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68,48 zł |
An Age of Extremes Middle/High School Teaching Guide, a History of Us: Teaching Guide Pairs with a History of Us Book 8
ISBN: 9780195188936 / Angielski / Miękka / 134 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The teaching guides developed for Middle/High schools were created to support 8th grade American history content standards and learning frameworks. They present concise menus of ideas for teachers working with developing critical thinkers. Where the Elementary level teaching guides focus on comprehension, the Middle/High School level teaching guides emphasize critical thinking and drawing connections. The core of each chapter lesson is a Connect-Understand-Check Understanding format, with activities for prereading, comprehension and extension. In addition, each lesson presents activity...
The teaching guides developed for Middle/High schools were created to support 8th grade American history content standards and learning frameworks. Th...
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138,51 zł |
COLONIALISM
ISBN: 9781604132175 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the daring adventurers sailing across the Atlantic in search of the riches of the East to the first wave of European settlers on America's shores, colonialism played a major role in the formation of our modern-day country. Colonialism covers the nine key concepts of colonialism: colonies, economics and trade, European nations, explorers and conquerors, government, Native Americans, people and society, religion, and wars and battles. With an in-depth explanation of the history of colonization, beginning with early world exploration, readers will learn about the most important figures,...
From the daring adventurers sailing across the Atlantic in search of the riches of the East to the first wave of European settlers on America's shores...
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239,77 zł |
INDUSTRIALISM
ISBN: 9781604132229 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During the 19th century, the U.S. economy and life in America underwent dramatic changes as transportation, factories, and new, convenient inventions were developed for the public, indelibly changing the way Americans worked and purchased goods. Covering the growth of manufacturing and technology, Industrialism discusses industrialism and its contributions to the United States and provides in-depth information on the rise of unions, labor regulations, and the industrialists and businessmen who have shaped modern industry in the United States.
During the 19th century, the U.S. economy and life in America underwent dramatic changes as transportation, factories, and new, convenient inventions ...
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239,77 zł |
Abolitionism
ISBN: 9781604132205 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From John Adams to the women who supported abolition, this volume provides a comprehensive history of the abolitionist movement. Beginning with a historical explanation of the African slave trade and its role in American history, Abolitionism explores every important person, event, and issue that helped push the North and South closer to the Civil War. This book also includes colorful sidebars featuring primary resource documents like the Gettysburg Address and narratives from Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin.
From John Adams to the women who supported abolition, this volume provides a comprehensive history of the abolitionist movement. Beginning with a hist...
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239,77 zł |
Calamity Jane
ISBN: 9781604135954 / Angielski / Twarda / 111 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Biography of the famous female sharpshooter of the Wild West, Martha Canary, better known as Calamity Jane.
Biography of the famous female sharpshooter of the Wild West, Martha Canary, better known as Calamity Jane.
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159,76 zł |
NATIONALISM
ISBN: 9781604132199 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When the U.S. Constitution was first created and signed, America was a small country with a tiny population. As the country expanded to the South and the West, citizens became more loyal to their state or region and not to the overall nation. This book explores the concept of nationalism, the conditions in the United States that encouraged its growth, and the struggle to preserve the Union despite cultural and political differences within the country. Important elements of nationalism discussed in this book include political parties and elections; policies and programs; people and society;...
When the U.S. Constitution was first created and signed, America was a small country with a tiny population. As the country expanded to the South and ...
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239,77 zł |
The New World: Prehistory-1542
ISBN: 9781604133486 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For thousands of years, the first residents of the Western Hemisphere had established unique worlds for themselves. From their earliest Ice Age ancestors' arrival across the Bering Land Bridge in 10,000 BCE until 500 years ago, American Indians flourished on the North, Central, and South American continents. Highly sophisticated tribal or national identities, based on social, political, and religious customs, were developed. Establishing the cornerstones of civilized native life, including hunting, fishing, gathering, and farming, these peoples fashioned weapons and tools out of simple...
For thousands of years, the first residents of the Western Hemisphere had established unique worlds for themselves. From their earliest Ice Age ancest...
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TERRORISM
ISBN: 9781604132267 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Committing acts of violence against others for political purposes can be traced throughout history. With the growth of the mass media in the 20th century, however, the impact of violent terrorist acts can be spread around the globe instantaneously. No longer does a bombing or killing affect a single city or country. Moreover, the devastating terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001, suggest that the West has entered a new stage in history. Terrorism discusses the first violent, political attacks in U.S. history and tracks the evolution of terrorism from the...
Committing acts of violence against others for political purposes can be traced throughout history. With the growth of the mass media in the 20th cent...
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239,77 zł |
PROGRESSIVISM
ISBN: 9781604132236 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Progressivism gives students all the background they need on this theme in American history, tracking the beginnings of the ideal through its present-day incarnation.
Progressivism gives students all the background they need on this theme in American history, tracking the beginnings of the ideal through its present-...
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EXPANSIONISM
ISBN: 9781604132212 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ever since the first European settlers arrived on the east coast of North America, a sense of divine mission--which came to be called manifest destiny--prevailed. It was the belief that America's mission was to occupy the continent and spread democracy across the land. In fewer than 100 years, the United States grew from a union of 13 colonies to a continental power, one that stretched from the Atlantic Ocean westward to the Pacific. In the 30 years after expanding from sea to sea, the United States became a world power following a brief war with Spain. American territorial expansion is over,...
Ever since the first European settlers arrived on the east coast of North America, a sense of divine mission--which came to be called manifest destiny...
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History of the U.S. Told in One Syllable: Told in One Syllable Words
ISBN: 9781429020640 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Books containing words of one syllable proliferated in the late nineteenth century as a way to teach children to read. Today, these books still serve that purpose and are very popular with homeschoolers and parents as a way to promote reading. In this popular book from 1884, one-syllable words tell the history of the struggles and triumphs of the United States, touching on historic highlights from the land's sighting by Norsemen, through the times of the Pilgrims, and the Indian, Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Patriotic, informative, and historical, with multi-syllable words broken up into...
Books containing words of one syllable proliferated in the late nineteenth century as a way to teach children to read. Today, these books still serve ...
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53,89 zł |