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Author: Melba J. Duncan
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780028643120
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents an overview of African American history, from the time of slavery, through the Civil War to the civil rights movement, and describes the contributions of African Americans in politics, science, business, literature, and entertainment.
Author: Alan Axelrod
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 436
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Author: Walter C. Fleming
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780028644691
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.
Author: Patrick Sauer
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 454
ISBN-13: 9780028638218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDetails the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Author: Benjamin Blech
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9781592572403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn updated and revised edition of one of The Complete Idiot's Guidespopular religion and history titles. Additional information about Jews in early American history through the 19th century. Expanded coverage of Jewish history and culture in the places you might least expect - Asia and South America. Jewish history and culture brought up to date to 2004.
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9781592578696
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Author: Timothy C. Hall, M.A.
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-01-03
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 1101556188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPuts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years
Author: Steve Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008-10-07
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 1440652031
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.
Author: Jeff Cateau
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002-10-01
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780028644141
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides an introduction to the command center for United States miliary operations, and discusses the history of the physical structure, its organization, personnel, and some of its residents including the CIA, NSA, and NIMA.
Author: Kenneth Hite
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009-07-07
Total Pages: 223
ISBN-13: 110106028X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures
