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128 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1855-5$$20.95
(4)
4-6
American War series.
The formulaic volumes in this series each begin by recounting a key moment in a battle, followed by chapters that discuss the conflict's origins, trace the arc of the war to its resolution, then reflect on the lasting legacy of that war. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions, the books are written in a dry but thorough textbooklike prose. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these American War titles: The Mexican War, The Spanish-American War, and The War of 1812.]
128 pp.
| Enslow
| August, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1298-0$$20.95
(4)
4-6
In American History series.
This potentially rich resource chronicles the details and repercussions of the 1957 desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Chapters go back to earlier history to provide background, but the black-and-white photographs are often too small to be effective. A time line is included. Bib., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-89490-886-3
(4)
YA
In American History series.
In these informative volumes, three seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed, but never dull prose. Though 'Lincoln''s tighter focus allows for more gripping storytelling than in 'Industrial' and 'Watergate', each proves absorbing reading. Unfortunately, the quality of the scattered black-and-white photographs does not equal that of the texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.