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The Transcontinental Railroad

Diane Gimpel (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617840548

This title examines an important historic event - the transcontinental railroad. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the events surrounding the planning, construction, and completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States, key people involved, and its impact on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ida Walker (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617851674

Explores the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how that event has sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics.

The Great Wall of China

Joseph R. O'Neill (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617851766

This title examines an important historic event, the Great Wall of China. Readers will learn the history of China leading up to the construction of the Great Wall, key players and happenings throughout the construction, and the Great Wall's effect on society. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn

Marty Gitlin (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617851681

Explores the battle of the Little Bighorn and how that event has sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics.

The Salem Witch Trials

Kekla Magoon (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617851711

Explores the Salem witch trials and how those events sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics.

Brown v. The Board of Education

Marty Gitlin (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617851582

Discusses the events that led up to the law forbidding segregation in schools.