Stories in American HistoryAge Level: 10–up Grade Level: 5–up These titles provide informative topics for research and reports and each offers in-depth coverage of a major event in American history. In-depth coverage of defining moments in American history Covers topics throughout our country's history Excellent for research, reports, or leisure reading Perennial favorite among librarians and readers Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum6” x 9” 128pp. Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrations Contains a timeline, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses and an index Spring 2012Series Lexile: 1050 Page 1 of 11 Surviving the Oregon Trail Stories in American History Rebecca Stefoff In the nineteenth century, over half a million men, women and children traveled west on the Oregon Trail. Stretching two thousand miles from Independence Missouri, to the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Trail was the longest overland route used in the westward expansion...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4679-5 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3955-1 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… The Amazing Underground Railroad Stories in American History Kem Knapp Sawyer Thousands of courageous African Americans escaped from slavery in the South along what became known as "The Underground Railroad." The railroad provided a secret way to transport slaves to freedom in the Northern states and Canada...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4654-2 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3951-3 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… The California Gold Rush Stories in American History Linda Jacobs Altman In 1848, gold was discovered in California! This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4646-7 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3953-7 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… The Incredible Transcontinental Railroad Stories in American History R. Conrad Stein In the Civil War, the Union's victory over the Confederacy was largely due in part to the superior Northern railroads, which kept the military stocked with supplies. As a result, the United States realized the great value of a transcontinental railroad and pushed to connect the east with the west...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4620-7 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3956-8 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… The Legend of the Alamo Stories in American History Roy Sorrels The battle for the Alamo has become one of the most famous conflicts in American history. In 1836, General Santa Ana led troops in a battle to defend the Alamo—a Spanish-built mission in San Antonio. This battle escalated between American pioneers and Mexican troops into a fight for Texan Independence from Mexico...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4614-6 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3952-0 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… The Secret of the Manhattan Project Stories in American History Doreen Gonzales Thousands of American soldiers were dying and millions more combattants and civilians were perishing during World War II. Some of the world’s greatest scientists escaped their own war-torn countries and fled to the Unites States...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4597-2 Binding: eBookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3954-4 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $35.93Discount Price: $26.95 ee LL Loading… Page 1 of 11 Loading… Loading… Loading... Library Bound Book: List Price: $215.58 Discount Price: $161.70 + Add to wish list eBook: List Price: $215.58 Discount Price: $161.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading…