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An overview of the American Civil War through primary sources

2013
"Introduces the American Civil War, including the causes of the conflict, background on the Union and the Confederacy, the major battles and important historical figures, and how the Union won the war"--Provided by publisher.

The Underground Railroad and slavery through primary sources

2013
"Examines slavery and the Underground Railroad in the United States, including slavery in early America, the difficult daily life of a slave, the creation of the Underground railroad, and the courageous people who helped slaves escape to freedom"--Provided by publisher.

The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and slavery through primary sources

2013
"Examines the roots of slavery in America and how the issue divided the nation, as well as the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln's views on slavery, and his first step toward ending it forever: the Emancipation Proclamation"--Provided by publisher.

Women of the Civil War through primary sources

2013
"Explores the lives and roles of women during the Civil War, including their work as nurses, spies, and soldiers, as well as daily life and work on the home front"--Provided by publisher.

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg through primary sources

2013
"Examines the Battle of Gettysburg, including the events leading to the battle, the important people involved, the aftermath and impact on the Civil War; and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address"--Provided by publisher.

Paul Robeson

"I want to make freedom ring"
2008
Presents a brief biography of African-American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson that profiles his life and career.

Duke Ellington

"I live with music"
2008
Profiles the life and achievements of Duke Ellington; discussing his childhood, education, love of music and art, performances, role in the Harlem Renaissance, honors, and more. Includes chronology, discography, and suggestions for further reading.

George Eastman

the Kodak camera man
2004
Describes the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use.

Benjamin Franklin

inventor and patriot
2003
Profiles a man whose childhood love of reading and desire to know about everything led to a multifaceted career as an inventor, scientist, printer, and statesman.

Abraham Lincoln

the 16th president
2003
A biography of our sixteenth president, who guided the nation during its bloodiest fight, the Civil War, and whose life was cut short by an assassin.

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