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Smoking

2006
A collection of articles on the pros and cons of teenage tobacco use and the tobacco industry practices in the United States.

John D. Rockefeller

oil baron and philanthropist
2004
A biography of John D. Rockefeller, the world's first billionaire, discussing his rise from humble origins to become owner of the Standard Oil Company, and looking at his business tactics, as well as his philanthropic activities.

The Great Depression

a primary source history
2006
Presents a short history of the Great Depression, and discusses the stock market crash of 1929, unemployment, pre-war and war years, and more.

Alcohol = busted!

2005
Presents an introduction to drinking alcohol--for teenagers--including information on underage drinking, the history of alcohol in the U.S, the effects it has on the body, and addiction. Includes index and glossary.

The atom bomb project

2004
Presents an account of the Manhattan Project, looking at events that led the United States to develop the atomic bomb, discussing the debate over whether the weapon should have been used, and introducing some of the people who worked on the project.

Clara Barton

2003
A biography of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross.

The disappearance of Amelia Earhart

2005
Explores the mystery of what happened to American aviator Amelia Earhart, who vanished along with navigator Fred Noonan in 1937 while attempting to become the first pilot to fly around the world along the equator.

With courage and cloth

winning the fight for a woman's right to vote
2004
Chronicles the long history of the fight for women's voting rights, beginning in 1848, with a focus on the years between 1913 and 1920 when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, and includes profiles of notable women in the struggle.

Who was John F. Kennedy?

2005
Presents a short illustrated biography of John F. Kennedy and discusses his early childhood and education, military experiences, entrance into politics, election to the presidency, and assassination.

Where Washington walked

2004
Chronicles the life of George Washington in words and pictures, presenting color photos of places he "walked," such as forts, battlefields, and his homes, including his estate, Mount Vernon.

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