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This book describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer looking for work in the Wild West, and a Sioux warrior fighting for his way of life.
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"Describes the people and events involved during the colonial years before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an indentured Virginia servant, a Massachusetts colonist, and a resident of Philadelphia just before the revolution"--Provided by publisher.
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"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the end of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers of the United States needed to lay the groundwork for the new nation. Early years of government...
12) Toys
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"Discusses popular turn-of-the-century toys and how toys in the early 1900s were different from toys sold today."--Provided by publisher.
13) Cars
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"Discusses turn-of-the-century cars and how they are different from the early 1900s to today."--Provided by publisher.
14) Passenger trains
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Discusses passenger trains, how they work, their history and inventors, how modern trains compare to early models, and what it is like to travel on them.
15) Clothes
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"Discusses turn-of-the-century children's clothing and how what they wore in the early 1900s is different from what children wear today."--Provided by publisher.
16) The Cheyenne
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An overview of the past and present lives of the Cheyenne including their istory, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion and government.
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"Describes the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as Japanese forces surprised Americans at the U.S. military base, and explains the significance of the attack today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Japanese pilot, a U.S. sailor, and an American nurse"--Provided by publisher.
19) The Hopi
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Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Hopi, covering their daily life, customs and beliefs, government, and more.