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Two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the Revolutionary War. 'To endure is greater than to dare, to tire out hostile fortune, to be daunted by no difficulty, to keep heart when all have lost it, to go through intrigue spotless, to forgo even ambition when the end is gained: who can say this is not greatness?' The Virginians is a sequel to Henry Esmond, and tells the story of his twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. Both become...
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Scotland, 1766. Sentenced to a life of misery in the brutal coal mines, twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh hungers for escape. His only ally: the beautiful, highborn Lizzie Hallim, who is trapped in her own kind of hell. Though separated by politics and position, these two restless young people are bound by their passionate search for a place called freedom.
From the teeming streets...
Scotland, 1766. Sentenced to a life of misery in the brutal coal mines, twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh hungers for escape. His only ally: the beautiful, highborn Lizzie Hallim, who is trapped in her own kind of hell. Though separated by politics and position, these two restless young people are bound by their passionate search for a place called freedom.
From the teeming streets...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation....
10) Apache Pass
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"In this sequel to Son of Thunder, the Indians and settlers who long for peace are forced to take sides.Ages 12 and up."--
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Essential events volume set 2
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ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
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1 online resource (112 p.)
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"Explores the Salem witch trials and how that event has sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics."--
13) Boston Tea Party
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Essential events volume set 1
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ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2007
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IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
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1 online resource (112 p.)
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English
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"Discusses how and why American colonist protested high taxes from Great Britain by dumping tea in the Boston Harbor in 1773."--
14) Jamestown Colony
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the people and events which led to the formation of the Jamestown Colony. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the thirteen colonies that revolted against Great Britain. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing."--...
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Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Spanish Missions: Forever Changing The People Of The Old West. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles...
17) Colonial cooking
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars.
18) Tag Against Time
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Walker of time trilogy volume 3
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The exciting conclusion to the Walker of Time adventure triology follows Tag—who was zapped back to ancient times with his Hopi friend, Walker—as he tries to make it home.
First book in the series: Walker of Time
Second book in the series: Walker's Journey Home
Ages 10 and up
19) Boston Tea Party
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the tax policies and the colonies' frustrations leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is...
20) Boston Massacre
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the people involved with and events leading up to the Boston Massacre. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint of...
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