Melissa Whitcraft Books
Seward's folly
Explores the history of Alaska, its path to statehood, and current issues, including the conflict between those who want to drill for oil in new locations and those who wish to protect the environm...
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The surrender at Yorktown
Details events that led to the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War, looks at major battles including the Battle of Yorktown, and reviews the formation of a United States government.
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Watts Library: The Hudson River
Examines the history, uses, changing nature, and ecological aspects of the Hudson River.
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Watts Library: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Traces the course of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, emphasizes their effects on human settlements and civilization, and indicates their contributions to the development of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
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The Niagara River
Describes the Niagara River Valley and the famous Niagara River which is very important to the area.
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