Turning Points in U.S. History

Turning Points in U.S. History

Specifications

9" X 9"; 48 pages; Library Binding

Interest/Age Group

Grades 3+

Special Features

Time Line; Glossary; Further Reading; Web Sites; Index

About the Series
Students visit some of the most critical moments of United States history in this exciting new series. Each title brings the reader back in time to those defining moments and events, and provides a clear and concise description of what happened, the historical background of the situation, and why America changed because of that event. Full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the text, along with relevant sidebars that highlight and expand the topics and ideas in the text. A timeline at the end of each title places the turning point in context for the reader and provides a quick review of the important events that helped to shape the America we know today.

Highlights and Features

-	Contextual time line places each event within the greater framework of U.S. history.
-	Relevant sidebars offer fascinating facts and viewpoints to bring the events to life.

Title	Author	ISBN	List Price	Discounted Price	Special Offer	Qty Order
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761421238	31.36	21.95	-
Custer's Last Stand	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761421245	31.36	21.95	-
The Declaration of Independence	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761421290	31.36	21.95	-
Jamestown, Virginia	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761421221	31.36	21.95	-
The Mayflower Compact	Dennnis Brindell Fradin	9780761421252	31.36	21.95	-

Title	Author	ISBN	List Price	Discounted Price	Special Offer	Qty Order
*Turning Points in U.S. History, Group 2 (Complete 6-book set)	-	9780761420347	188.14	131.70	-
The Battle of Gettysburg	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420439	31.36	21.95	-
The Boston Tea Party	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420354	31.36	21.95	-
The Emancipation Proclamation	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420385	31.36	21.95	-
The Lewis and Clark Expedition	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420446	31.36	21.95	-
The Trail of Tears	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420415	31.36	21.95	-
The U.S. Constitution	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761420361	31.36	21.95	-

Title	Author	ISBN	List Price	Discounted Price	Special Offer	Qty Order
*Turning Points In U.S. History Group 3 (Complete 6-book set)	-	9780761430070	188.14	131.70	-
The Battle of Yorktown	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761430087	31.36	21.95	-
The Bill of Rights	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761430094	31.36	21.95	-
The Boston Massacre	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761430100	31.36	21.95	-
The California Gold Rush	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761430124	31.36	21.95	-
The Salem Witch Trials	Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin	9780761430131	31.36	21.95	-
The Underground Railroad	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761430148	31.36	21.95	-

Title	Author	ISBN	List Price	Discounted Price	Special Offer	Qty Order
*Turning Points in U.S. History, Group 4 (Complete 6-book set)	-	9780761442554	188.14	131.70	-
The First Lunar Landing	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761442561	31.36	21.95	-
Hurricane Katrina	Dennis Brindell Fradin, With Judith Bloom Fradin	9780761442615	31.36	21.95	-
The Louisiana Purchase	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761442578	31.36	21.95	-
The Montgomery Bus Boycott	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761442585	31.36	21.95	-
September 11, 2001	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761442592	31.36	21.95	-
Stamp Act of 1765	Dennis Brindell Fradin	9780761442608	31.36	21.95	-

Marshall Cavendish eBooks are fully searchable digital books that include the full text and
illustrations of select Marshall Cavendish titles, hosted at www.marshallcavendishebooks.com

Title	Author	ISBN	List Price	Discounted Price	Special Offer	Qty Order
The First Lunar Landing	Brindell Fradin	9780761446910	31.36	-	-
Hurricane Katrina	Brindell Fradin	9780761446972	31.36	-	-
The Louisiana Purchase	Brindell Fradin	9780761446927	31.36	-	-
The Montgomery Bus Boycott	Brindell Fradin	9780761446934	31.36	-	-
September 11th, 2001	Brindell Fradin	9780761446958	31.36	-	-
Stamp Act of 1765	Brindell Fradin	9780761446965	31.36	-	-

Turning Points in U.S. History

"Anecdotes highlighting the human element make these standard history topics more memorable."
School Library Journal, January 2009

"An ideal and very highly recommended addition to school and community library American History collections for young readers, each sturdily bound volume is enhanced with the inclusion of a glossary, a Timeline, suggestions for further information, a bibliography, and an index."
Midwest Book Review, January 2007

"A concise introduction that will come in especially handy as Jamestown celebrates its quadricentennial this year."
Booklist, January 1, 2007

"The clear, concise, and dynamic style of writing simplifies the information without dumbing it down."
School Library Journal, March 2007

"The titles in this series introduce important events that changed American history from the first settlement to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The author brings these historical events to life by focusing on the leaders who initiated change, their hardships, and their courageous spirit. ... Recommended."
Library Media Connection, August/September 2007

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