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The U.S. Supreme Court

2017
"A historical survey of the United States Supreme Court, from its beginnings to present decisions, including its judicial role and influential justices such as Earl Warren"--Provided by publisher.

Michigan football

2014
Explores the history of the University of Michigan's football team, the Wolverines.

Days of rage

America's radical underground, the FBI, and the forgotten age of revolutionary violence
2016
"An explosive account of the decade-long battle between the FBI and the violent homegrown revolutionary movements of the 1970s."--Provided by publisher.

Absolutely American

four years at West Point
2004
David Lipsky chronicles the experiences he had during the years he spent following the cadets at West Point Academy, learning about their daily lives, the reasons they chose to attend the school, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Sons of Wichita

how the Koch brothers became America's most powerful and private dynasty
2014
Chronicles the lives and careers of the four Koch brothers, Frederick, Charles, and fraternal twins David and Bill, discussing their business enterprises, political aspirations, the law suits between the brothers and more.

Into dust and fire

five young Americans who went first to fight the Nazi army
2013
"The untold story of five young American friends who left the ivory towers at Harvard and Dartmouth to take on the Nazis ..."--Back cover.

My Cubs

a love story
2017
"NPR's Scott Simon's personal, heartfelt reflections on his beloved Chicago Cubs, replete with club lore, memorable anecdotes, frenetic fandom and wise and adoring intimacy that have made the world champion Cubbies baseball's most tortured--and now triumphant--franchise."--Provided by publisher.

And if I perish

frontline U.S. Army nurses in World War II
2004
Presents narratives in which women who served as U.S. Army nurses during World War II share memories of their experiences near or in the combat zones of Europe and the Mediterranean.

Who was Cesar Chavez?

Illustrated biography of Cesar Chavez, famous labor leader and civil rights activist who cofounded the National Farm Workers Association. Discusses his childhood, early leadership, protests and other actions, and his legacy. Includes a timeline and bibliography.

Basketball (and other things)

a collection of questions asked, answered, illustrated
2017
Presents 33 basketball questions and answers, accompanied by color illustrations and charts. Questions cover NBA history, pickup basketball, and basketball players from television and film.

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