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The Boston Massacre
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 36

The Boston Massacre

DESCRIBES THE INCIDENTS LEADING UP TO THE BOSTON MASSACRE, THE EVENT ITSELF, THE TRAIL FOLLOWING IT, AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

What People Wore During the American Revolution
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 24

What People Wore During the American Revolution

This book discusses American and British military uniforms, the simple clothes of the Americans, and the first American manufactured fabrics.

Mission San Juan Bautista
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 70

Mission San Juan Bautista

Discusses the mission at San Juan Bautista from its founding in 1797 to the present day, including the reasons for Spanish colonization in California and the effects of colonization on the Mutsun (a tribe of the Costanoan) Indians.

The Life of God (as Told by Himself)
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 290

The Life of God (as Told by Himself)

“Blessed are the readers, for this tale of God’s long insomnia will keep them happily awake . . . An extraordinary story.” —Umberto Eco, international bestselling, award-winning author At the center of Franco Ferrucci’s inspired novel is a tender, troubled God. In the beginning is God’s solitude, and because God is lonely he creates the world. He falls in love with earth, plunges into the oceans, lives as plant and reptile and bird. His every thought and mood serve to populate the planet, with consequences that run away from him—sometimes delightfully, sometimes unfortunately. When a new arrival emerges from the apes, God believes he has finally found the companion he needs to ...

Coping With Natural Disasters
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 162

Coping With Natural Disasters

Discusses such natural disasters as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and hurricanes, and how one can prepare and respond to these disasters.

The End of the American Revolutionary War
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 24

The End of the American Revolutionary War

Briefly surveys the Revolutionary War and describes the battle at Yorktown which forced the British to surrender and ended the war.

Mission San Francisco de Solano
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 112

Mission San Francisco de Solano

The story of the missions is a compelling human drama that is a vital piece not only of California history, but also of American history. Indeed, many keys to California's past lie in the stories of the 20 missions that stretch along the state's west coast from San Diego to San Francisco. This vital series is compatible with the mission-based curriculum used in fourth-grade California classrooms. It resonates equally with all social studies programs that explore the defunct notion of colonialism and its controversial role in the history of the United States, and with curricula that seek to explore the interaction of different cultures and the rights and voices of indigenous peoples.

Polio
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 64

Polio

Recounts the history and effects of poliomyelitis, describes how the disease spreads, and offers information about prevention, vaccine types, and the possibilty of eradication.

Trail Riding
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 66

Trail Riding

Tracing back to the allure of the Wild West’s open frontier, trail riding is a unique way to enjoy nature’s beauty. This useful guide for trail riders will even inspire those who have never come near a horse. Readers will understand the evolution of the animal and the history of riding before learning how to choose and get to know a horse before a trail ride. Practical tips for grooming, tacking, and dressing are outlined, as are basic guidelines and safety measures for learning to ride. The many joys and also the potential dangers of trail riding are discussed.

India
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 142

India

With more than a billion people and a rich cultural history, India is the world’s largest independent democracy. Beautifully illustrated with period photographs, documents, paintings, and architecture, India: A Primary Source Cultural Guide tells the complete story of the Indian people. Bridging the ancient world with the modern one, the book tells of India’s first known civilization and covers in detail the origins of Buddhism, influences of the Greek world, and the tales of India’s great conquerors. Indian art and architecture are well illustrated, and the influence of British rule, twentieth-century modernization, and India’s independence are also thoroughly explained.