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Trappers & Mountain Men

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107565

This book profiles the discoveries and adventures of famous trappers and mountain men in American history, including Jedediah Smith, Lewis and Clark, and John Jacob Astor.

Yankee Whalers

M.J. Cosson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107572

This book describes the history of whaling in America from its beginnings with Native Americans to its demise in 1924.

Remember The Alamo

Teri Temple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107541

This book describes the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.

Spanish Missions

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107558

This book describes the history of Spanish missions in the Old West and how they helped to shape the development of the region.

United States Territories

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941515

This book chronicles the acquisition and settlement of the various territories that have not become states but are governed by the United States.

Louisiana Purchase

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941492

This book chronicles the Louisiana Purchase, the territory which reached from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, in 1803.

Spanish In America

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941508

The book chronicles the Spanish exploration and early colonization of America

Immigrants

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941461

This book chronicles immigration to the United States, discussing how these immigrants changed America.

First Settlements

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941478

This book explores the first settlements that were formed in America, discussing the explorers that made them possible and the reasons for the colonization.

Great Lakes

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941485

This book chronicles the events that led up to the colonization of the Great Lakes region, discussing the reasons for the settlement of this area and the fate of the native inhabitants.

Infiltration and Spying

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941300

This book takes a look at the history of various ways to fight terrorism by spying and infiltration, including how high-technology has advanced.

Ancient Egyptian Culture

Katherine Gleeson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104618

This book chronicles the history and origin of art in ancient Egypt.

Greeks

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941423

This book explores the people and culture of Ancient Greece examining the ideas and philosophies which still influence our lives today.

West African Kingdoms

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941447

This book explores how the kingdoms of West Africa began, flourished, and eventually died out.

Romans

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941430

This book explores the people and culture of the Roman Empire.

Egyptians

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941416

This book explores the people and culture of ancient Egypt, one of the earliest and greatest civilizations which lasted for almost 3,000 years.

Santa Fe Trail

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364407

This book discusses the people and history of the Sante Fe Trail.

Transcontinental Railroad

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364445

This book discusses the history of the transcontinental railroad.

Oregon Trail

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364322

This book discusses the people and history of the Oregon Trail.

California Gold Rush

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364148

This book discusses the history and events of the California Gold Rush.

Mississippi and West

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364308

This book discusses the history, people, and events involved in the expansion of the West.

Erie Canal

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364186

The Erie Canal linked the Atlantic coast with the people in the Great Lakes region. This book discusses the history and events that made the Erie Canal possible.

Mayflower Compact

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364285

This book discusses the history and purpose of the Mayflower Compact.

Phoenicians

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612364353

This book introduces young readers to the history, people, social structure, beliefs, and daily lives of the ancient Phoenicians

Bill of Rights

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604729528

Explains the early history of how the bill of rights came to be and how it is used to protect citizens.