Michael V Uschan
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the fateful encounter at the Little Bighorn River on June 25, 1876, between the Seventh Cavalry troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Custer and the Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.6 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Discusses the history of a war without a winner, the beginning of the Cold War, the Cold War turns hot in Korea, North Korea suprises the world, victory at Inchon, china enters the war, the Korean War divides America, waging peace to win a war, and aftermath.
8) The 1940s
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens.
9) The 1910s
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Describes aspects of the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States between 1910 and 1919 including the Progressive Movement, World War I, and the silent film.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.
14) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses the life and career of Tiger Woods, including his childhood, early fame, success as the greatest amateur golfer ever, and achievements as a professional player.
15) Joe Biden
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Examines the life and achievements of Joe Biden, a long-time senator elected as vice-president in 2008.
16) Alcohol
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Discusses the history, effects, health and social aspects, and legal ramifications of alcohol, as well as treatments for alcoholism.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes also discuss the impact of...