Examines the reasons for the Great Depression, the events that happened during that period, and some of its tragic consequences.
We the People: Modern America (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover))
The Story of the World (Story of the World: History for the Classical Child (Paperback), #2)
by Susan Wise Bauer
This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lievsand our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, The Story of the World: Histor...
On the morning of June 6, 1944, the largest and most powerful armada of warships the world had ever seen left southern England bound for the beaches of Normandy. The thousands of American, British, Canadian, Polish, and Norwegian soldiers on board had one mission: invade France and liberate it from the occupation by Nazi Germany. Over the course of the next three months, that is precisely what they, and the Free French troops who would later join them, did. From the sands of beaches code-named U...
Explores the decade of the 1930s worldwide, a time which included the Depression, Gandhi's defiance of British rule in India, the Spanish Civil War, and the abdication of Edward VIII.
Captured Television History 4D (Captured Television History 4D)
by Emma Carlson-Berne, Burgan, Michael, Rebecca Rissman, and Danielle Smith-Llera
Sports Unite Us (Set) (21st Century Skills Library: Sports Unite Us)
Profiles the native and immigrant groups that have peopled North America, focusing on the modes and monitoring of immigration.
Explores the decade of the 1940s worldwide, with an emphasis on the great war that dominated the news.
International Relations 1879-2004 (Flagship History)
by Derrick Murphy and Terry Morris
New for the 2008 specifications, this title includes material from the causes of the First World War to the conflict in Iraq. Includes historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and a companion website with visuals to support learning. Contents: Study and examination skills1 International Relations 1879-2004: A synoptic overview2 The causes of the First World War 187...
2013 Information Book Awards - Long-listed Peace after the First World War inspires hope for a better life that's crushed by the advent of the Second World War. Beginning with the Treaty of Versailles and the hope for the birth of a better world, Failed Hope follows the postwar rise of fascism, social unrest, Prohibition, the Great Depression, Adolf Hitler's rise to power, and the wars in Abyssinia, Spain, and China. The general strike in Winnipeg provides a Canadian perspective to the g...
People and Events That Changed the World (People and Events That Changed the World)
Exciting Escapes (On the Edge (Smart Apple Media)) (To The Limit)
by Jane Bingham
"Discusses how robots are used to explore planets and other bodies in space, advances in space robotics, and what we can learn from the data these robots gather"--Provided by publisher.
The 20th Century through Children's Eyes Children's Modern History
by Baby Professor
Critical Perspectives on the Opioid Epidemic (Analyzing the Issues)
by Paula Johanson
We the People: Modern America (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover))
The Industrial Revolution (History of the World (Zak Books)) (Research It!)
by Neil Morris
Titles in this series help students to develop the skills they need to research history topics successfully. Each title shows students how to evaluate, organize and use information and primary sources. How to cite sources and plagiarism are also covered.
