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2) National Geographic History

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National Geographic Society

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See how National Geographic History magazine inflames and quenches the curiosity of history buffs and informs and entertains anyone who appreciates that the truth indeed is stranger than fiction with a digital subscription today. And that history is not just about our forebears. It’s about us. It’s about you.

3) Hidden history of New Hampshire

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Preface - Acknowledgements - Introduction - Home, Town, Community - Government, Politics and War - Ingenuity and Enterprise - Creativity and Culture - Seasons: Work and Recreation - Forests and Mountains - Sea, Lake, Sky - Notes - About the Author

4) Impact: the story of the September 11 terrorist attacks

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Doeden, Matt

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Tangled history

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"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the events of September 11, 2001"--

5) The Jeffersonian Republicans : The Louisiana purchase and the War of 1812, 1800-1823

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Discusses the events and personalities that shaped this country, from the hotly contested election of 1800 which brought Thomas Jefferson into office through the westward expansion to the War of 1812 and James Madison's presidency.

6) The American Revolution, 1763-1783

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Examines the people and events involved in the significant war by which the thirteen original colonies broke away from England.

7) Clash of cultures: prehistory-1638

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

8) Slavery and the coming of the Civil War, 1831-1861

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Discusses attitudes and events that led up to the Civil War, particularly the institution of slavery.

9) Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow, 1864-1896

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Describes the struggles following the Civil War to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation.

10) Building a new nation: the Federalist era, 1789-1801

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Examines the events and personalities involved in the political development of the United States in the period following the creation of the Constitution.

11) The rise of industry: 1860-1900

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Describes the period after the Civil War when the United States was becoming increasingly industrialized and technological, including the coming of the railroads, the rise of the large corporations, the development of labor unions, and government regulation.

12) A century of immigration: 1820-1924

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Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants, predominantly from northern Europe, and then from eastern and southern Europe, came to the United States. Considers incidents of prejudice experienced by these immigrants as well as contributions made by those of immigrant background.

13) The night flyers

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Jones, Elizabeth McDavid

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History mysteries volume 3

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In 1918, caring for her family's homing pigeons while her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam comes to suspect that a mysterious stranger in her small North Carolina town is a German spy.

14) Hampton and Hampton Beach

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A mecca for families and beachgoers for over one hundred years, Hampton is situated along New Hampshire's short coastline. Composed of two distinct parts--town and beach--the town is a study in contrasts. The quiet, colonial village three miles inland did not see much growth until after World WarII. Meanwhile, the beach area progressed rapidly from a nearly deserted stretch of ocean occupied by fishermen and a few scattered hotels to a bustling beach...

15) Hidden history of Exeter

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Rimkunas, Barbara

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Hidden History

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2014.

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Books, eBook, Kindle

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"Catching the things that are almost forgotten is the focus of this collection. This book begins with Reverend John Wheelwright and his followers, who founded the town. ... Since those early days, townsfolk have coped with disease, dangerous livelihoods, superstitions, immigrant arrivals, crime and intrusive national events. We don't always get a chance to examine these topics within the usual framework of town elections and tax appropriations. The...

16) Elan, Son of Two Peoples

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Hyde, Heidi Smith

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American Jewish History

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eAudiobook, eBook

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"Always remember you are the son of two proud nations," Elan's parents tell him when he turns 13. After celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in San Francisco, Elan, with his Jewish father and Native American mother, travels to New Mexico, where he takes part in a Pueblo manhood ceremony. Based on a true story.

17) Feivel's Flying Horses

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Hyde, Heidi Smith

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American Jewish History

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eAudiobook, eBook

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A loving father carves carousel horses that represent members of his family as he saves money to bring them from Europe to America. This book is a work of historical fiction based on the stories of Jewish woodcarvers who came from the Old Country and turned their talents to carving carousel horses on Coney Island.

18) All About History

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All About History

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Future Publishing Ltd

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All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.

19) The changing face of American society, 1945-2000

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Books, eBook

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling book aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, this volume explores far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation....

20) Indians, cowboys, and farmers and the battle for the Great Plains, 1865-1910

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Drama of American History

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