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Liberty for All?
ISBN: 9780195327199 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.
Early nineteenth century America could just about be summed up by Henry David Thoreau's words when he said, -Eastward I go only by force, but westward I go free.- It was an exuberant time for the diverse citizens of the United States, who included a range of folk, from mountain men and railroad builders to whalers and farmers, as they pushed forward into the open frontier and all their hopes and fears are captured in Liberty for All? In addition to... Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.
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64,82 zł |
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A History of Us: An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917 a History of Us Book Eight
ISBN: 9780195327229 / Angielski / Miękka / 215 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. For the captains of industry men like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, and Henry Ford the Gilded Age is a time of big money. Technology boomed with the invention of trains, telephones, electric lights, harvesters, vacuum cleaners, and more. But for millions of immigrant workers, it is a time of big struggles, with adults and children alike working 12 to 14 hours a day under extreme, dangerous conditions. The disparity between the...
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. For the...
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64,82 zł |
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The Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War
ISBN: 9780395664124 / Angielski / Miękka / 110 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. "This well-researched and readable account provides fresh insight into the human cost of a pivotal event in United States history".--The Horn Book, starred review. Illustrated with over 50 archival photos.
"This well-researched and readable account provides fresh insight into the human cost of a pivotal event in United States history".--The Horn Book, st...
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48,72 zł |
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Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story
ISBN: 9780395913628 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas when he was nine years old.
Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by lov... |
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40,44 zł |
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Growing Up in Coal Country
ISBN: 9780395979143 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Inspired by her in-laws' recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who immigrated to and worked in northeastern Pennsylvania at the turn of the century. The story that emerges is not just a story of long hours, little pay, and hazardous working conditions; it is also the uniquely American story of immigrant families working together to make a new life for themselves. It is a story of hardship and sacrifice, yet also of triumph and the fulfillment of hopes and dreams.
Inspired by her in-laws' recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who i...
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36,53 zł |
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The Star-Spangled Banner
ISBN: 9780440406976 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this...
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44,66 zł |
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The Trail of Tears
ISBN: 9780679890522 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In 1838, settlers moving west forced the great Cherokee Nation, and their chief John Ross, to leave their home land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma. An epic story of friendship, war, hope, and betrayal.
In 1838, settlers moving west forced the great Cherokee Nation, and their chief John Ross, to leave their home land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma...
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20,28 zł |
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They're Off!: The Story of the Pony Express
ISBN: 9780689851216 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture -- the Pony Express. Over the course of ten days in April, eighty riders and five hundred horses delivered mail between California and Missouri -- a mission that took three weeks by stagecoach.
Although it existed for only a year and a half, the Pony Express remains a legendary chapter in American history and a symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the Old West. The spirit of the brave riders and their ponies is captured perfectly in Cheryl Harness's lively,... In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture -- the Pony Express. Over the cou...
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32,47 zł |
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No More!: Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance
ISBN: 9780763628765 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. "An excellent account of the many ways in which slaves participated in bringing down the greatest evil in our nation's history." - KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review) A man who cannot swim leaps off a slave ship into the dark water. A girl defies the law by secretly learning to read and write. A future abolitionist regains his will to live by fighting off his captor with his bare hands: "I will not let you use me like a brute any longer," Frederick Douglass vows. Drawing from authentic accounts, here is a chronology of resistance in all its forms: comical trickster tales about...
"An excellent account of the many ways in which slaves participated in bringing down the greatest evil in our nation's history." - KIRKUS REVIEWS (...
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40,59 zł |
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The Louisiana Territory
ISBN: 9780791082560 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. This series examines political demarcations that have occurred around the world.
This series examines political demarcations that have occurred around the world.
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182,91 zł |
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Little Bighorn
ISBN: 9780791093474 / Angielski / Twarda / 165 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. On June 25, 1876, the U.S. Army suffered the worst defeat of all its battles with Native Americans. Allied Sioux and Northern Cheyenne warriors successfully turned back a surprise attack on their village near the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
On June 25, 1876, the U.S. Army suffered the worst defeat of all its battles with Native Americans. Allied Sioux and Northern Cheyenne warriors succes...
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166,03 zł |
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The Electric Light
ISBN: 9780791093504 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the first practical incandescent electric light, ushering in an era driven by electricity--and helping to transform the country's agrarian economy into the modern industrial economy it is today.
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the first practical incandescent electric light, ushering in an era driven by electricity--and helping to transform th...
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166,03 zł |
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The Transcontinental Railroad : The Gateway to the West
ISBN: 9780791093511 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory. Utah--an important milestone in the expansion of the United States with both positive and negative impacts on the nation.
In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory. Utah--an important mi...
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166,03 zł |
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The Monroe Doctrine : The Cornerstone of American Foreign Policy
ISBN: 9780791093535 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. In 1823, President James Monroe proclaimed that European powers should not be permitted to interfere in the affairs of the sovereign states of the Americas. However, in 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which effectively allowed the U.S. to intervene in Latin American affairs.
In 1823, President James Monroe proclaimed that European powers should not be permitted to interfere in the affairs of the sovereign states of the Ame...
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182,91 zł |
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Escape to Freedom: The Underground Railroad Adventures of Callie and William
ISBN: 9780792265511 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. The year is 1858, and a 14-year old house servant named Callie and another young slave named William attempt a daring escape on the Underground Railroad. Traveling by night, these brave teens come across things they cannot believe, such as an African-American newspaper published by escaped slave Frederick Douglass, all the while amazingly avoiding capture.
Barbara Brooks weavesfact-basedoral histories ofthe fictional charactersCallie and William with rich period photographs, maps, and/or illustrations on every page, thatplace the adventures squarely within the era." The year is 1858, and a 14-year old house servant named Callie and another young slave named William attempt a daring escape on the Underground Railro...
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28,40 zł |
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Victorian America, 1876 to 1913
ISBN: 9780816025312 / Angielski / Twarda / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Features essays, statistical data, period photographs, maps, and documents.
Features essays, statistical data, period photographs, maps, and documents.
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498,08 zł |
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The Early National Period
ISBN: 9780816047697 / Angielski / Twarda / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. This volume covers the period 1783 to 1828, picking up after the end of the American Revolution and continuing up to the years when America was expanding westward. It provides an overview of the period, a chronology and hundreds of eyewitness testimonies to the political events and social change.
This volume covers the period 1783 to 1828, picking up after the end of the American Revolution and continuing up to the years when America was expand...
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419,29 zł |
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War of 1812
ISBN: 9780816049332 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. The year was 1812, and the USA teetered once again on the brink of war with Great Britain. This work tells of the young country's heroic campaign to beat back one of the most powerful military forces in the world - and to rid America of foreign powers once and for all.
The year was 1812, and the USA teetered once again on the brink of war with Great Britain. This work tells of the young country's heroic campaign to b...
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182,91 zł |
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The Progressive Era
ISBN: 9780816051595 / Angielski / Twarda / 688 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. The Progressive Era covers the major events and activities of this active and exciting time period. Spanning the years from 1890 to 1920, the book pairs detailed narrative text with eyewitness accounts to give readers a clear picture of events as they occurred. Chronologically arranged, this reference provides complete coverage of this era.
The Progressive Era covers the major events and activities of this active and exciting time period. Spanning the years from 1890 to 1920, the book pai...
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419,29 zł |
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Women's Suffrage in America
ISBN: 9780816056934 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. The women's suffrage movement began around 1800 and culminated in 1920 with the19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This book offers hundreds of firsthand accounts of the women's movement - diary entries, letters, speeches, and newspaper accounts - that illustrate how historical events appeared to those who lived through them.
The women's suffrage movement began around 1800 and culminated in 1920 with the19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This book offers hundre...
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419,29 zł |
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