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The Process of Science: Methods & Resources (6 Titles)
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Geography: World Geography (10 Titles)
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History & Systems: Economics (10 Titles)
History & Systems: Government (10 Titles)
U.S. History: A Changing Nation (8 Titles)
U.S. History: Becoming a World Power (6 Titles)
U.S. History: The Civil War (6 Titles)
U.S. History: The Colonies (6 Titles)
U.S. History: The Revolutionary War (6 Titles)
U.S. History: World War II (6 Titles)
World History & Geography: Ancient Cultures of the Americas (6 Titles)
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In 1861, the United States was torn apart by a war that lasted four long years. Nearly 700,000 soldiers were killed in bloody battle. Who were the brave people that fought this war and what were they fighting for? Read this exciting book to find out.
In 1865, the Civil War was finally over, but the battle to bring freedom and independence to all American citizens had only just begun. Read this book to learn about the many triumphs and failures of rebuilding the United States during Reconstruction and how this period shaped the America we know today.
Since the dawn of civilization, all societies have had to answer the same economic questions: What are our resources? What goods will we make with our resources? And who will we make these goods for? Find out how the first civilizations on Earth answered these questions and created the basis for trade and wealth that we still use today.
On April 12, 1861, rebel forces attacked federal troops at Fort Sumter, near Charleston, South Carolina. In the four years that followed, more than half a million Americans would die fighting one another. What brought the nation to this bloody and brutal Civil War? The answers may surprise you. Read this riveting account of the factors that led America close to the breaking point.
No matter when or where you live, there are basic questions that your society must answer about how to fulfill people’s needs and wants. In this book, learn how the medieval societies of Europe, China, and the Middle East managed their resources and answered these questions for themselves.
Money makes the world go ‘round, and understanding the economy is crucial to understanding how today’s world works. Take a look at the fascinating dynamics of the world’s major economies and learn about how they affect your life every day.
After the American Revolution, the United States was in a unique position: It was broke, but it had just won control of some of the world’s most valuable resources. This is the story of how the young nation built its economy and began its journey to becoming one of the wealthiest nations in the world.
Between the Civil War and World War II, the United States economy went from boom to bust. First it exploded with the innovations of the second Industrial Revolution, becoming a worldwide leader of manufacturing. Then it imploded, causing a worldwide depression. Read this book to find out the fascinating reasons and how it recovered.
A look at the formation of the first democracies and republics in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome and how their concept of government has shaped many current governments, including the United States.
Powerful monarchs, bishops, emperors, and warrior clans ruled the medieval worlds of Europe, China, and Japan. Find out what forces influenced the governments of this period and the role they played in shaping the world we know today.