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American History

  1. Spanish-American War

    February 7 , 2013

    Covers the underlying causes of the Spanish American war, the battles, and the resolution of the conflict with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

  2. Supreme Court Drama: Cases that Changed America

    February 7 , 2013

    Profiles major U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have made a significant impact on American society. Each volume is organized by broad legal principles such as individual liberties, criminal justice, equal protection, and business and government law. Within this framework, case entries are arranged under the more specific legal issue to which they relate, such as affirmative action, capital punishment, freedom of speech, and monopolies.

  3. Sixties in America Reference Library

    February 7 , 2013

    The Sixties in America Reference Library presents a broad overview of the turbulent 1960s, a decade that forever changed the American social, political and cultural landscape.

  4. UXL American Decades

    January 11 , 2013

    This series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume. Topics for each decade include: Headline Makers, Topics in the News, Arts and Entertainment, Business and the Economy, Education, Government, Politics, and Law, Lifestyles and Social Trends, Medicine and Health, Science and Technology, and Sports.

  5. U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library

    January 11 , 2013

    Chronicles and interpretations of the phenomenal waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times through the period from 1820 to 1930, when the United States was the destination of some 60% of the world's immigrants -- up to the present day, when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flow of immigrants.

  6. UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, ed. 2

    January 11 , 2013

    Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, art, government, economy, daily life and current social and political issues.

  7. Vietnam War Reference Library

    January 10 , 2013

    Research the Vietnam War from every angle with this comprehensive 4-vol. set.

  8. War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library

    January 10 , 2013

    Triggered by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq was pitted against a 32-nation coalition of forces commanded by Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, whose air attacks led the way for a ground war that met with success in less than four days.

  9. War of 1812

    January 10 , 2013

    This concise resource covers the War of 1812 by providing a detailed overview of an often overlooked war.

  10. Westward Expansion Reference Library

    January 10 , 2013

    This 3-vol. set features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life.