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Theodore Roosevelt, a sickly young boy from a wealthy New York family, went on to serve his nation in many ways, most notably as a colonel in the Spanish-American War and as president. Adler systematically shares the highlights of an action-packed life, including memorable primary-source quotes that, along with period photographs, bring the influential figure to life. Timeline. Bib., ind.
114 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2008
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LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-049-2$35.00
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Milestones in American History series.
Short, clearly written chapters explore these two pivotal events in U.S. history. The curricular-support titles are amply illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs and reproductions and bolstered by biographical sketches and excerpts from primary documents. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Milestone in American History titles: The Sinking of the USS [cf4]Maine[cf3] and The Attack on Pearl Harbor.
128 pp.
| Enslow/Links.com
| December, 2006
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LibraryISBN 1-59845-007-7$33.27
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America's Wars through Primary Sources series.
These accessible books provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to each featured conflict. Relying on primary sources such as quotes from soldiers, family, politicians, and the press, plus archival photos, paintings, documents, and maps, the books draw readers into history by presenting multiple wartime perspectives. The publisher's website includes up-to-date links, and screen shots are included throughout. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these America's Wars through Primary Sources titles: Primary Source Accounts of the Korean War, Primary Source Accounts of World War II, and Primary Source Accounts of the Spanish-American War.
154 pp.
| Facts
| April, 2003
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TradeISBN 0-8160-4935-1$$35.00 1995
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America at War series.
Five previously published historical surveys have been updated to include a few contemporary references (e.g., the War of 1812 is compared with the September 11 attacks), stronger bibliographies, and additional (if not always well reproduced) black-and-white illustrations. These books are incontestably thorough but, due to the authors' generally dry writing styles, somewhat unexciting. Glos., ind. [Review covers these America at War titles: Civil War, Spanish-American War, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and Revolutionary War.]
128 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1987-X$$20.95
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In American History series.
Each book goes into some depth highlighting a short segment in American history. The use of details and a storytelling prose style lend interest to all three titles, which are on the whole better than other books in this series; Plymouth is especially compelling, as it includes a focus on the Pilgrims' daily life. Too small black-and-white photos appear infrequently throughout. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. [Review covers these In American History titles: The Plymouth Colony and the Pilgrim Adventure in American History, The Kansas-Nebraska Act and "Bleeding Kansas" in American History, and The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History.]
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| September, 2002
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LibraryISBN 1-4034-0170-5$$24.22
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Americans at War series.
Each page or short section in these books covers one battle or prominent group in three American wars. Timelines, reproduced paintings and photographs, bold-faced glossary words, and small boxes of text are sprinkled liberally, at times distracting the reader from the text. Places to visit and related fiction to read are appended. Ind. [Review covers these Americans at War titles: Battles of the French and Indian War, Battles of the Spanish-American War, Soldiers of the French and Indian War, Soldiers of the Spanish-American War, Battles of the War of 1812, and Soldiers of the War of 1812.]
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| September, 2002
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LibraryISBN 1-4034-0173-X$$24.22
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Americans at War series.
Each page or short section in these books covers one battle or prominent group in three American wars. Timelines, reproduced paintings and photographs, bold-faced glossary words, and small boxes of text are sprinkled liberally, at times distracting the reader from the text. Places to visit and related fiction to read are appended. Ind. [Review covers these Americans at War titles: Battles of the French and Indian War, Battles of the Spanish-American War, Soldiers of the French and Indian War, Soldiers of the Spanish-American War, Battles of the War of 1812, and Soldiers of the War of 1812.]
128 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2002
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1855-5$$20.95
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American War series.
The formulaic volumes in this series each begin by recounting a key moment in a battle, followed by chapters that discuss the conflict's origins, trace the arc of the war to its resolution, then reflect on the lasting legacy of that war. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions, the books are written in a dry but thorough textbooklike prose. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these American War titles: The Mexican War, The Spanish-American War, and The War of 1812.]
112 pp.
| Lerner/Millbrook
| September, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7613-1453-9$$28.90
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With textbook-style prose, this book chronicles the United States involvement in the Spanish-American War, from the destruction of the Maine to the battles of Manila Bay and the Rough Riders famed charge up San Juan Hill. Abundant white space, period photographs, boxed inserts, and maps help to break up the text. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Morgan
| November, 2001
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LibraryISBN 1-883846-79-X$$20.95
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First Battles series.
This book chronicles the events--from the earliest stirrings of revolution in Cuba to the 1976 investigation to determine fault--that led to the destruction of the Maine and the aftermath. McNeese's fluid writing and thorough research is especially noticeable in his description of the actual explosion. Archival black-and-white photographs, illustrations, a list of websites, and a time line help to break up the text. Bib., ind.