Sunday, March 30, 2014

Untold History of the United States: Young Readers' Edition, Volume 1, 1898-1963

Untold History of the United States
Untold History of the United States: Young Readers' Edition, Volume 1, 1898-1963
Oliver Stone (Author), Peter Kuznick (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars(345)

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Government

A people’s history of the American Empire, adapted for the next generation of young history buffs.

There is history as we know it. And there is history we should have known.

Adapted by Newbery Honor recipient Susan Campbell Bartoletti from the bestselling book and companion to the documentary The Untold History of the United States by Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick, this volume presents young readers with a powerful and provocative look at the past century of American imperialism.

This is not the kind of history taught in schools or normally presented on television or in popular movies. This riveting young readers’ edition challenges prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark reality about the rise and fall of the American empire for curious, budding historians who are hungry for the truth. Based on the latest archival findings and recently declassified information, this book will come as a surprise to the vast majority of students and their teachers—and that’s precisely why this edition is such a crucial counterpoint to today’s history textbooks.

Complete with photos, illustrations, and little-known documents, this first of two volumes covers crucial moments in American history from the early twentieth century through the assassination of the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

  • Rank: #184593 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2014-10-28
  • Released on: 2014-10-28

Friday, March 28, 2014

If the Walls Could Talk: Family Life at the White House

If the Walls Could Talk
If the Walls Could Talk: Family Life at the White House
Jane O'Connor (Author), Gary Hovland (Author)
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In case you've ever wondered, the walls at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue have eyes and ears -- and, what's more, they don't miss a thing. Now, listen up because the walls have a thing or two to tell you!
During President John Tyler's presidency, the White House was such a mess that it was called the "Public Shabby House."
President William Howard Taft was so large that he had to have a jumbo-size bathtub installed -- one big enough for four people.
President Andrew Jackson's "open door" policy at the White House resulted in 20,000 people showing up for his inauguration party. (The new president escaped to the quiet of a nearby hotel!)
President Abraham Lincoln didn't mind at all that his younger sons, Tad and Willie, kept pet goats in their White House bedrooms.
Children all across the country sent in their own money to build an indoor swimming pool for wheelchair-bound President Franklin D. Roosevelt so that he could exercise.
President Harry S. Truman knew it was time to renovate the White House after a leg on his daughter's piano broke right through the floor.
Hear these funny, surprising stories and more about the most famous home in America and the extraordinary families who have lived in it.

  • Rank: #411716 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-09-01
  • Released on: 2004-09-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .40" h x 10.30" w x 10.20" l, 1.15 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 48 pages

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Cesar Chavez (Paperback) (Rookie Biographies)

Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez (Paperback) (Rookie Biographies)
National Geographic Learning National Geographic Learning (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars(3)

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Government

Cesar Chavez (PB)

  • Rank: #44794 in Books
  • Brand: Children's Press(CT)
  • Published on: 2010-07-28
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .9" h x 5.90" w x 7.02" l,
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 31 pages

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland

Investigating Legal
Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland
Anthony Dosen (Author), Tanya Ballantyne (Author), Marcia Brumpton (Author), Kim Gibson (Author), Leon Harris (Author), Stephen Lippingwell (Author)

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Government
  • Rank: #403827 in Books
  • Published on: 2014-04-30
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Young Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States (Young Oxford Companions)

The Young
The Young Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States (Young Oxford Companions)
John J. Patrick (Author)

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Government

Here is an encyclopedia of the Supreme Court--exactly the kind of sourcebook that students, teachers, and librarians need to comlplement the available material about the history and current operations of the Court. This authoritative and comprehensive treatment includes:
* biographical sketches of all 107 justices
* detailed discussions of 100 landmark Supreme Court cases
* concepts of constitutional law
* legal terms and phrases associated with the Court's operations
* procedures and practices in the daily operations of the Court
* essays on key topics and issues in American constitutional law
* excerpts from notable Supreme Court opinions
* tables of terms of Supreme Court justices
The essay on current constitutional issues (abortion rights, affirmative action, censorship, school prayer, libel, and employment discrimination) and essays that illuminate procedural topics (the right to a trial, the right to counsel, and protection against self-incrimination) demonstrate the relationships of the Court to the lives and concerns of individuals in American society. A complete index and table of justices are included.
In an easy-to-use alphabetical format, with extensive cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading, and many photographs and other illustrations, The Young Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States is an invaluable and ready reference for students, teachers, and librarians.

  • Rank: #32917 in Books
  • Published on: 1994-03-24
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 1.09" h x 8.81" w x 11.33" l, 2.86 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 368 pages

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The City Council (The U.S. Government)

The City
The City Council (The U.S. Government)
Terri DeGezelle (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars(2)

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Government

Describes what city councils and city council members do for communities and city government.

  • Rank: #36135 in Books
  • Brand: COUGHLAN PUBLISHING/CAPSTONE PUB
  • Published on: 2005-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .17" h x 7.84" w x 8.14" l, .35 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 24 pages

Monday, March 17, 2014

Pets at the White House (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Let's Visit the White House)

Pets at the White House (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers
Pets at the White House (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Let's Visit the White House)
Marge Kennedy (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

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Government

Looks at the variety of pets kept by American presidents in the White House, including President Lyndon Johnson's beagles, President Wilson's sheep, and President Coolidge's raccoon.
Title: Pets at the White House
Author: Kennedy, Marge
Publisher: Scholastic Library Pub
Publication Date: 2009/03/01
Number of Pages: 24
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2008037429

  • Rank: #641242 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-03-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .10" h x 5.90" w x 7.70" l, .10 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 24 pages

Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Great Seal of the United States (American Symbols)

The Great
The Great Seal of the United States (American Symbols)
Norman Pearl (Author), Matthew Skeens (Illustrator)
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

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Government

How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers are no fakes. Listen to Benjamin Franklin as he talks about the birth of the Great Seal in 1782 and why it’s still so important to our country today.

  • Rank: #483695 in Books
  • Brand: Brand: Picture Window Books
  • Published on: 2006-09-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .8" h x 8.82" w x 5.22" l, .26 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 24 pages
  • Used Book in Good Condition

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Barack Obama: United States President: Updated and Expanded

Barack Obama
Barack Obama: United States President: Updated and Expanded
Roberta Edwards (Author), Ken Call (Illustrator)
4.0 out of 5 stars(5)

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Government

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama made history with his election as the first African-American President of the United States. Now our bestselling reader, Barack Obama: An American Story, has a post-election subtitle and is a third longer, including new information on the campaign and election as well as new photos. It?s the perfect book for primary graders who want to know all about the 44th president.

  • Rank: #734478 in Books
  • Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
  • Published on: 2009-01-08
  • Released on: 2009-01-08
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .22" h x 6.16" w x 8.96" l, .29 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 64 pages

Friday, March 14, 2014

Against All Odds: Counterterrorist Hostage Recues (Terrorist Dossiers)

Against All Odds
Against All Odds: Counterterrorist Hostage Recues (Terrorist Dossiers)
Samuel M. Katz (Author)

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Government

Former library book. Good condition.

  • Rank: #796675 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-09
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .38" h x 7.22" w x 10.22" l, .84 pounds
  • Binding: Library Binding
  • 72 pages

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Spy (DK Eyewitness Books)

Spy DK
Spy (DK Eyewitness Books)
Richard Platt (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars(9)

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Government

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
Eyewitness Spy is DK's classic look at the history of espionage, now reissued with a CD and wall chart.

  • Rank: #46218 in Books
  • Brand: DK CHILDREN
  • Model: FBA-|280527
  • Published on: 2009-05-18
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .50" h x 8.50" w x 11.10" l, 1.35 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 72 pages

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Belle and Bob La Follette: Partners in Politics (Badger Biographies Series)

Belle and Bob La Follette
Belle and Bob La Follette: Partners in Politics (Badger Biographies Series)
Bob Kann (Author)
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The most famous couple in Wisconsin politics, "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his wife, Belle Case La Follette, come to life in the pages of the newest addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers. In an accessible format that includes historic images, a glossary of terms, and sidebars explaining political concepts, students learn about Progressive politics and reform in the early 20th century through the experiences of this pioneering couple.

The father of "Progressive politics," Bob La Follette was famous for digging in his heels when it came to reforming government corruption. He also gained a reputation for fiery speeches on the campaign trail and on the Senate floor. Belle La Follette was political in her own right. The first woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin's Law School, she was an advocate for world peace and an agitator for the women's vote. She was also Bob's most trusted political advisor. Together, the couple raised a family and fought for the changes they believed would make the world a better place.

  • Rank: #263646 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2014-02-us.html
  • Released on: 2014-02-us.html
  • Format: Kindle eBook

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

U. S. Symbols (First Step Nonfiction)

U S
U. S. Symbols (First Step Nonfiction)
Ann-Marie Kishel (Author)
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Government

Book annotation not available for this title...Title: .U. S. Symbols..Author: .Kishel, Ann-Marie..Publisher: .Lerner Pub Group..Publication Date: .2007/01/01..Number of Pages: .23..Binding Type: .PAPERBACK..Library of Congress: .

  • Rank: #395040 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .30" h x 5.90" w x 6.70" l, .13 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 24 pages

Monday, March 3, 2014

Vote for Me!

Vote for
Vote for Me!
Ben Clanton (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars(6)

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Hey, you! Yes, you with the dazzling smile! The donkey wants your vote. So does the elephant. And each will do just about anything to win your support. Brag? Sure! Flatter? Absolutely! Exaggerate, name-call, make silly promises and generally act childish? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Soon, the tension mounts, and these two quarrelsome candidates resort to slinging mud (literally) and flinging insults. And what happens when the election results are in? Well, let's just say the donkey and the elephant are in for a little surprise -- and a certain bewhiskered, third-party candidate is in for a first term. Vote for Me! is a timely satire of American politics, but it's a story readers of all nationalities and ages will recognize. Comical, retro illustrations (in shades of blue and red, of course) are completely winning, and the duelling duo's insult-laden exchanges promise to have readers laughing out loud.

  • Rank: #655071 in Books
  • Brand: Kids Can Press
  • Published on: 2012-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 10.51" h x 8.27" w x .51" l, .90 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 40 pages