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Agent 355

Can you win the Revolution?
Agent 355 was one of the first spies for the United States. While the true identity of 355 remains unknown, here, young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining secret Agent 355 as the intrepid and brave American patriot spy. Along the way, readers can choose to thwart a counterfeiting scheme or warn General Washington of an assassination plot.

The awesome 50 states

Arranged alphabetically, The Awesome 50 States takes readers from the mountains of Maine to the coasts of California, stopping along the way at every weird and wonderful place a kid could imagine.

Thank you, Sarah

the woman who saved Thanksgiving
Tells the story of how Sarah Hale, a magazine editor and author, carried on a decades-long campaign to save Thanksgiving, finally persuading President Lincoln to make it a national holiday.

Johnny Tremain

After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.

The Declaration of Independence

Examines the origins of the Declaration of Independance, and discusses its significance and importance to the citizens of America.

Civil War battles

Presents graphic novel depictions of three battles of the American Civil War. Includes a glossary and further resources.

White privilege

This title examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

UXL encyclopedia of U.S. history

Introduces the history of the United States from pre-Colonial America to the present day. Explores the timeline of America: its founders, key historical figures, wars, events, political environment, economy, and culture.

The Industrial Revolution

steam and steel
This guide presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States.

American eras

Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to various eras in U.S. history.

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