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History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of the Mount Rushmore Presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theo*Perfect for ages 7-10. *Includes pictures. *Talks about the myths and legends of the 4 presidents. In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help...
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The Apollo 1 Disaster: The Controversial History and Legacy of the Fire that Caused One of NASA's Greatest Tragedies*Includes pictures *Explains the design of the Apollo program and investigations into what went wrong *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "There's always a possibility that you can have a catastrophic failure, of course; this can...
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The Rape of Nanking: The History and Legacy of the Notorious Massacre during the Second Sino-Japanese War*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the massacre by civilians and Japanese soldiers *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "When you're talking about the Japanese military, thievery and rape just come with the territory. We stabbed them with bayonets, cut open pregnant...
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The Ten Lost Tribes: The History and Mystery of the Lost Tribes of Israel*Includes pictures *Includes Biblical passages and Assyrian accounts of the deportation of the Israelites *Includes a bibliography for further reading "I counted as spoil 27,280 people, together with their chariots, and gods, in whom they trusted. I formed a unit with 200 of their]...
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Fighting for Glory: The History and Legacy of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes accounts of the fighting at Fort Wagner written by some of the 54th's soldiers. *Profiles men of the 54th, including Robert Gould Shaw. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "A deserted homestead is always a...
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Erwin Rommel: The Life and Career of the Desert Fox*Includes pictures *Includes Rommel's quotes about his life and the war *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Be an example to your men in your duty and in private life. Never spare yourself, and let the troops see that you don't...
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The Eleusinian Mysteries: The History of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Religious Rites*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts describing the Mysteries *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Ancient Greece and its mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years, and few elements have intrigued people quite like the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the Greeks believed...
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The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official during World War II*Includes pictures *Describes Heydrich's war career, the plot to kill him, and the aftermath of the assassination *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Since it is opportunity which makes not only the thief but also the...
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The Etruscans: The History and Culture of the Ancient Italian Civilization that Preceded the Romans*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts describing the Etruscans and their wars with Rome *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "These people of Greek descent were called Etruscans, and it has been discovered that they had advanced...
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The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Aztec*Includes over 20 pictures of Aztec art, ruins, and more. *Describes daily life for the Aztecs, including their infamous human sacrifice rituals. From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to...
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The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden: The History of 19th Century America's Most Famous Murder Case*Includes pictures *Includes reports and witness testimony regarding the murders *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I don't know what I have said. I have answered so many questions and I am so confused I don't...
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Puma Punku: The History of Tiwanaku's Spectacular Temple of the Sun*Includes pictures *Profiles the history of the site and the theories about its purpose *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents The ancient world often evokes wonder, respect and even confusion, and few places accomplish any of...
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Public Enemies: Al Capone, John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, and Baby Face Nelson*Covers the lives, crimes, and deaths of the Public Enemies. *Explains the legends and myths surrounding all of the public enemies in an attempt to separate fact from fiction. *Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes Bibliographies for further reading. America has...
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The French Resistance: The History of the Opposition Against Nazi Germany's Occupation of France during World War II*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the Resistance's activities throughout the war *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Whatever happens, the flame of French Resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished." - General Charles...
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Ur: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian Capital*Includes pictures *Includes ancient passages and accounts about Ur written by Babylonian kings and others *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with...
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American Legends: The Life of Andy Griffith*Includes pictures *Includes Griffith's own quotes about his life and career *Includes a bibliography for further reading "What I like is to play a character like me. I don't care for it too much when I have to get away from myself." - Andy...
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The Assyrians: The History of the Most Prominent Empire of the Ancient Near East*Includes pictures *Discusses Assyrian military tactics, religious practices, and more *Includes ancient Assyrian accounts documenting their military campaigns and more *Includes a bibliography for further reading "I fought daily, without interruption against Taharqa, King of Egypt and Ethiopia, the one accursed by all the...
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The British Raj: The History and Legacy of Great Britain's Imperialism in India and the Indian Subcontinent*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts written about the Raj by British and Indians *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "A significant fact which stands out is that those parts of India which have been longest under British rule are the poorest...
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The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Loss of the Largest Ship on the Great Lakes*Includes pictures *Discusses official investigations and amateur expeditions to the wreckage *Discusses the evidence and theories about the sinking *Includes a bibliography for further reading "They might have split up or they might have capsized; they may have broke deep and took water. And...
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The Christmas Truce of 1914: The History of the Holiday Ceasefire during World War I*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the truce written by soldiers *Includes a bibliography for further reading "It was absolutely astounding, and if I had seen it on a cinematograph film I should have sworn that it was faked " - Captain Sir Edward Hulse...
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