Laurie Collier Hillstrom Books
The Thanksgiving book
By Laurie Collier Hillstrom, Sue Ellen Thompson
"Provides information about the history, lore, traditions, foods, and symbols of the Thanksgiving celebration. Features include narrative overviews and primary source documents, chronology, and res...
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The attack on Pearl Harbor
"Provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack and the war in the Pacific. Covers the dramatic events of December 7, 1941; chronicles America's victory over Japan; and explores the legacy...
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The muckrakers and the Progressive Era
"Provides a detailed account of the muckraking movement in early twentieth-century American journalism and its contribution to progressive reforms. Explores how the muckraking tradition and progres...
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The muckrakers and the Progressive Era
"Provides a detailed account of the muckraking movement in early twentieth-century American journalism and its contribution to progressive reforms. Explores how the muckraking tradition and progres...
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Plessy v. Ferguson
"Provides a comprehensive account of the legal drama that established the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Details the postwar Reconstruction era; the legal issues involved in Plessy v. Ferguson; the...
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
"A detailed summary of the epic journey through the western wilderness undertaken by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806. Discusses the effects of the expedit...
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The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
"Explores the creation of the founding documents and democratic government of the United States. Examines the debates and compromises at the Constitutional Convention, the ratification battle and t...
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The Stonewall riots
"Comprehensive account of the 1969 raid on a gay bar by New York City police that sparked protests and inspired the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. Explores the atmo...
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