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(0)Tom Head
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Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1200L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Ancient Mesopotamia, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Mesopotamians, including their extraordinary cultural achievements and technological wonders. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools explores Bridges's legacy.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, including rape. This unjust arrest led to years of imprisonment and trials for the young men, who were known as the Scottsboro Boys. The Scottsboro Boys examines their legacy and how their trials shaped the criminal justice system" --
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides excerpts from letters, books, newspaper articles, speeches, and diaries which express various thoughts about the strategies, battles, personalities, and politics of generals during the Civil War.
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides firsthand accounts of the women and families who lived through the most violent and divisive conflict in our nation's history and a unique perspective on what daily life was like in America during this devastating time.
7) Slaves
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides firsthand accounts of former slaves who wrote of their experiences during, and shortly after, the war.