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Lewis and Clark (In Their Own Words)
by George Sullivan  Publisher Comments Drawing on the explorers' journals and other primary sources, this book recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, exploring the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context. Includes historic prints, maps, photos...
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Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment
by Jeanne W Houston Publisher Comments Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was sent to live at Manzanar internment camp. This is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention....
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Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America
by Lynne Cheney Publisher Comments Fun facts, exciting trivia, colorful illustrations, and gatefolds enhance an informative reference tool that highlights the history, beauty, and diversity of the fifty states across the nation....
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The Landing of the Pilgrims (Landmark Books)
by James Daugherty Publisher Comments James Daugherty draws on the Pilgrims' own journals to give a fresh and moving account of their life and traditions, their quest for religious freedom, and the founding of one of our nation's most beloved holidays--Thanksgiving....
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A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women
by Lynne Cheney Publisher Comments Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families--everyone will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women....
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Daniel Boone's Great Escape
by Michael Spradlin Publisher Comments While out hunting buffalo one day, the great Wild West explorer Daniel Boone was captured by powerful Shawnee warriors. Enraged by the settlers’ murder of one of their own, the Shawnee chief decided to take Boone hostage as revenge. Even though he...
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Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You about the Civil War
by Steve Sheinkin Publisher Comments May 22, 1856: A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WALKS INTO THE SENATE CHAMBER, LOOKING FOR TROUBLE. That Congressman, Preston Brooks, was ready to attack Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts over remarks Sumner made slamming senators who...
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Oh, Freedom!
by Casey King Publisher Comments Told through dozens of interviews with the people who helped fight the battle against segregation and changed the course of history, this personal look at the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s features a Foreword by Rosa Parks and over 40...
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A History of U.S.: Vol 8, Age of Extremes
by Joy Hakim Publisher Comments 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...
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Gettysburg (Landmark Books)
by Mackinlay Kantor Publisher Comments When troops entered Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the South seemed to be winning the Civil War. But Gettysburg was a turning point. After three bloody days of fighting, the Union finally won the battle. Inspired by the valor of the many thousands of soldiers...
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Pedro's Journal: A Voyage with Christopher Columbus August 3, 1492-February 14, 1493
by Pam Conrad Publisher Comments Written in a diary format, this mesmerizing tale brings to life the story of Columbus' voyage, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Conrad is the award-winning author of "Stone Words, Prairie Songs, " and "Prairie Visions."...
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Kids on Strike!
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti 
Powells.com Staff Pick Bartoletti's triumph! A must read! Now hear this! Newspaper kids on strike? When its youngest citizens spoke up, New York City experienced one of its finest hours. Recommended by Mary Z., Powells.com...
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The American Revolution, 1760-1783 (Landmark Books)
by Bruce Bliven Publisher Comments From the unruly Boston Tea Party to the decisive Battle of Yorktown, the tale of our country's fight for independence is brought to life in fast-moving, dramatic detail. B&W photos....
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village (Landmark Books)
by Shirley Jackson
Powells.com Staff Pick Have you ever read about the Salem Witch Trials? Shirley Jackson's Witchcraft of Salem Village superbly chronicles how suspicion can transform a small and rigidly structured community. Landmark's history series has an incredible author and title list...
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On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894
by Laura Ingall Wilder Publisher Comments In 1894, Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, packed their belongings into their covered wagon and set out on a journey from De Smet, South Dakota, to Mansfield, Missouri. They heard that the soil there was rich and the...
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Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
by Karen Blumenthal Publisher Comments From a Sibert Honor Award-winning author comes the true story of Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that ensures equal treatment and opportunity for girls in sports and education. Filled with period photos and cartoons, plus anecdotes from the people who...
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B Is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
by Roland Smith and Marie Smith
Powells.com Staff Pick Not only are Roland Smith's myriad of kids books some of my favorites, but this recent title written with his wife Marie is a true gem! It's as approachable to picture books fans as it is to alphabet book seekers and lovers of the Northwest! I can't wait...
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Uncle Sam's America
by David Hewitt Publisher Comments A rousing history of the good old U.S.A. Since he first appeared in the 1800's, Uncle Sam has inspired our nation. A symbol of patriotic duty and national pride, Uncle Sam has witnessed our history, from the victory over the British in the War of 1812...
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Inside the Hindenburg
by Mireille Majoor Synopsis Featuring a fascinating text and large cutaway illustrations, "Inside the Hindenburg" shows the workings of the great airship and brings to vivid life a time when giant zeppelins seemed the only way to fly. This oversized book promises to be the same...
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A Flag for Our Country Sb (Stories of America)
by Eve Spencer Publisher Comments Relates how a Philadelphia seamstress helped design and make the first flag to represent the United States of America....
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