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Describes the geography history culture industry and people of Austria
It's August, 1944. World War II rages in Europe and the Pacific. Chicago, Illinois seems a long way from the fighting. And yet, is all safe there? Might spies be lurking in the shadows, plotting to blow up American factories? Twelve-year-olds Dan and Tony just might have spotted such a German spy. Is he on the brink of committing some dastardly deed against the war effort? How are they going to stop him before it's too late?Includes "The World War II Homefront" essay on the historical background2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards-bronze medal in the Preteen Fiction, historical-cultural category. "A pro at plot, pacing, dialog, and character .... A great read for ages 8 and up that doesn't p...
The Underground Railroad was a complex network of secret routes, safe houses, and courageous men and women, both black and white, who helped slaves escape to free states and to Canada. "Conductors," such as Harriet Tubman, risked recapture in the South guiding slaves to freedom. Readers explore the formation of this extremely effective anti-slavery escape network and the people who made it work.
Examines the action in the Pacific theater of World War II, focusing on the confrontation between the United States and Japan. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.
An introducton to the geography, history, economy, people and interesting sites of the Evergreen State.
Describes the geography history culture industry and people of Denmark
Describes the climate, geography, history, culture, economy, and people of Mexico.
Provides a physical description of the city as well as an overview of the history and customs of Hong Kong
Traces the events in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott which began in December, 1955, and changed the course of the civil rights movement.
Become an eyewitness to history with the new Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series. Rewritten and updated, with even more full-colour photographs and historical engravings than before, Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series introduces the people and events that helped shape the United States. Don't miss a single exciting page!