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From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation's history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government;...
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Go beyond the visual spectacle of the world's 50 greatest wonders, and discover what makes them such amazing places. With stunning images and expert illustrations, experience and appreciate the most famous sights on earth in an exciting new way
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Boxcar children specials volume 5
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A. Whitman
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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When the Alden children spend a week visiting at Pilgrim Village, they uncover the mystery behind the unusual happenings at the historic site
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"From Machu Picchu to the Pyramids of Giza and beyond, this travel-lover's delight takes readers on a breathtaking visual journey to the world's most historic wonderlands. Pack your bags for an extraordinary adventure with National Geographic to more than 50 places that have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In this visually stunning volume, the world's leading authority on cultural travel and history showcases bucket-list-ready destinations...
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Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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Charleston: a city of gallantry, glory, folly and pain, where democracy was nurtured and secession proclaimed. Perry begins with a bit of geography, economics, and socio-political history to help readers understand the history of the city. He then provides tours by historical period, as well as information on restaurants and hotels
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3 Fields Books, an imprint of University of Illinois Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"The Midwest's place at the crossroads of the nation makes it a rich travel destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the United States. Cynthia Clampitt's guide to heartland historical sites invites readers to live the past, whether it's watching a battlefield reenactment or wandering the grounds of an ancient Native American city. From the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to the Chinese American Museum, Clampitt...
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This second edition takes readers to even more curious and unusual destinations, with over one hundred new places, dozens and dozens of new photographs, and two very special features: twelve city guides, covering Berlin, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cairo, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Moscow, New York City, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo. And a three-panel gatefold with a full-color map augmented by an around-the-world travel itinerary. More a cabinet...
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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"A fascinating review of archaeological Great Britain, covering the deep archaeology of this long-settled island--from early hominid remains through the modern world--as well as Great Britain's role in the larger archaeological realm"--Provided by publisher
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A book by the bestselling, American Book Award-winning author.
In Lies Across America, James W. Loewen continues his mission, begun in the award-winning Lies My Teacher Told Me, of overturning the myths and misinformation that too often pass for American history. This is a one-of-a-kind examination of historic sites all over the country where history is literally written on the landscape, including historical markers, monuments, historic houses,...
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Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states
"Shipwrecks and failed parachute stunts. Mammoths and copper mining. Crystal caves and women's suffrage. The history of the United States includes intriguing and terrible events, as well as incredible acts of courage and sacrifice. Its geography is teeming with amazing places, whether by virtue of their natural resources or the significant...
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Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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American landmarks and monuments tell a story about our country--where we've been, what we value, and what we wish to preserve. This nonfiction book travels to some of America's most well-known symbols and discusses why they are important to us and whose story they tell
19) Her right foot
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation
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