ilość książek w kategorii: 618
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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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185,36 zł |
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ISOLATIONISM
ISBN: 9781604132243 / Angielski / Twarda / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The roots of isolationism in the United States can be traced back to the American Revolution. As a young nation, the United States limited its involvement in world affairs, focusing mostly on trade issues. Only when America's vital interests were threatened did the United States react with military force. In the 19th century, it was possible to isolate the country from trouble abroad. The presence of two vast oceans and friendly countries to the north and south protected the United States from invasion. As the United States grew to superpower status after World War II, however, its interests...
The roots of isolationism in the United States can be traced back to the American Revolution. As a young nation, the United States limited its involve...
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185,36 zł |
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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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185,36 zł |
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FEDERALISM
ISBN: 9781604132182 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Federalism is a system of government in which the powers are shared between state and federal governments. Originating as the Albany Plan of Union by Benjamin Franklin in 1754, federalism has become a controversial issue throughout American history, as politicians and lawmakers continue to argue over which level of government should have more authority. Federalism discusses the people, court cases, and events relevant to this concept.
Federalism is a system of government in which the powers are shared between state and federal governments. Originating as the Albany Plan of Union by ...
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185,36 zł |
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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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121,89 zł |
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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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185,36 zł |
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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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141,40 zł |
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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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185,36 zł |
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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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185,36 zł |
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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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185,36 zł |
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The Great Black Migrations: From the Rural South to the Urban North
ISBN: 9781604136807 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Helps you learn how blacks have reshaped America while also reshaping their own lives.
Helps you learn how blacks have reshaped America while also reshaping their own lives.
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141,40 zł |
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Discovering U.S. History Set
ISBN: 9781604138641 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discovering U.S. History spans the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. This new chronological set can be read as a whole, providing readers with a comprehensive history, or as stand-alone volumes, with each title serving as a time capsule of a particular era. Each title brings to life the people and events that have shaped the nation through a clear and entertaining narrative, interesting boxed insets, and lively full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Students will find these books valuable for reports, prime...
Discovering U.S. History spans the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. This new chronological s...
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1697,46 zł |
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Native American History for Kids: With 21 Activities
ISBN: 9781569762806 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the first Americans, hundreds of indigenous bands and nations already lived in North America when European explorers first set out to conquer an inhabited land. This book captures the early history of these complex societies and their 500-year struggle to survive against all odds from war, displacement, broken treaties, and boarding schools. Not only a history of tribal nations, Native American History for Kids also includes profiles of famous Native Americans and their many contributions, from early leaders to superstar athlete Jim Thorpe, dancer Maria Tallchief, astronaut John...
As the first Americans, hundreds of indigenous bands and nations already lived in North America when European explorers first set out to conquer an in...
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72,98 zł |
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Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans
ISBN: 9781604441048 / Angielski / Miękka / 162 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. America's heroes come to life for children, thanks to this classical stories by Edward Eggleston. The book captures America's heritage in the best way possible for children, with imaginative stories about great Americans. Stories written at a time when Americans wanted their children to be proud of their country, stories that bring the people and the times to life. The several chapters of the book include stories about war heroes, statesmen, explorers, inventors, writers, artists, scientists and just plain ordinary people who made a difference. The stories are about the great American men and...
America's heroes come to life for children, thanks to this classical stories by Edward Eggleston. The book captures America's heritage in the best way...
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50,85 zł |
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Multicultural America Set
ISBN: 9780816078103 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This set offers students and general readers a glimpse into the history of different ethnic groups in America. The focus of the set is on social history, customs, and traditions of immigrants across American history.
This set offers students and general readers a glimpse into the history of different ethnic groups in America. The focus of the set is on social histo...
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1556,01 zł |
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Celebrating Women in American History
ISBN: 9780816078783 / Angielski / Twarda / 5 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Introduces readers to that hidden history of women in America, bringing their achievements to light and helping them gain the recognition they deserve. This work pays homage to the many contributions to American society made by women from colonial times to the present.
Introduces readers to that hidden history of women in America, bringing their achievements to light and helping them gain the recognition they deserve...
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1273,10 zł |
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: Cold War Confrontation
ISBN: 9781604137620 / Angielski / Twarda / 109 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For 13 days in October 1962, the United States came closer than it ever had to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. In retaliation for the U.S. placement of missiles near the Soviet border in Europe, the Soviet Union placed missiles on Cuba, a mere 90 miles from U.S. soil. In the 13 heated days that followed, U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita S. Khrushchev successfully negotiated a peaceful end to the missile standoff that had led the world to the brink of nuclear war a war that would have undoubtedly devastated both countries. The Cuban Missile Crisis explores the...
For 13 days in October 1962, the United States came closer than it ever had to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. In retaliation for the U.S. placemen...
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141,40 zł |
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The Invention of the Moving Assembly Line: A Revolution in Manufacturing
ISBN: 9781604137729 / Angielski / Twarda / 113 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Though the automated assembly line seems the most logical and natural of ideas, its development took place over a long period of time. It would take Henry Ford and his dream of building an affordable Model T automobile to put all the pieces together. In doing so, Ford changed the world forever. The invention impacted prices, wages and demand; labor unions; and even popular culture. In The Invention of the Moving Assembly Line, learn how one simple invention helped to transform America and how its impact is still being felt today.
Though the automated assembly line seems the most logical and natural of ideas, its development took place over a long period of time. It would take H...
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141,40 zł |
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Religion in America
ISBN: 9780737749892 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Essays examine controversial topics in religion.
Essays examine controversial topics in religion.
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172,76 zł |
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First Families' Families: White House Pets
ISBN: 9781419655289 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fascinating and fun, First Families' Families presents a lesson in history that is as educational as it is enlightening and entertaining. Read about the animals that enhanced the lives of presidents from the days of George Washington whose dog Vulcan grabbed a ham off the dining table to the arrival of Bo, the fulfillment of a campaign promise Barack Obama made to his daughters. Brought to life by colorful illustrations, readers will have an opportunity to learn the names of 44 presidents, when they served, and a little about the pleaure they found in their pets. For the history buff, animal...
Fascinating and fun, First Families' Families presents a lesson in history that is as educational as it is enlightening and entertaining. Read about t...
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60,49 zł |