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022433
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New York, A &​ E Television Networks, 2010.
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552 min.Two-dimensional moving image
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A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of American history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin, Colin Powell, Donald Trump, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Williams and more.
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disc 1. Rebels Revolution Westward Division bonus: additional scenes on American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, George Washington
disc 2. Civil War Heartland Cities Boom bonus: additional scenes on Civil War, transcontinental railroad, the Statue of Liberty, Henry Ford and the Model T
disc 3. Bust World War II Superpower Millennium
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142298219X 3 DVDs.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| N00394 | 973/NUT | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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022549
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Australia, Magna Home Entertainment, 2011.
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92 min.Black spine
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A riveting adventure of how America was invented, America: the story of the US focuses on the people, ideas and events that built the nation, covering 400 years of American history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by the History Channel. From the rigors of linking the continent by wagon trails to the transcontinental railway, the engineering of steel-structured buildings, to landing on the moon, this epic 12-part series is a grand cinematic vision of how the country was built
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Disc 1. Rebels revolution ; Westward Division
Disc 2. Civil War heartland ; Cities boom
Disc 3. Bust ; WWII ; Superpower millenium
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1422928519 1 DVD.
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| N00407 | 973/AME | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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ID:
006781
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Oxford, Heinemann Library, 1999.
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48pBlack Spine
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History of America
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Describes in detail the everyday lives of early Native Americans, Columbus's exploration of America, and the experiences of the first European colonists.
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The United States of America - Map
The first Americans from about 30,000 to 10,000 years ago
The mound builders from about 10,000 years ago to the AD 1200s
The Vikings from the 700s to 1000s
People of the North-East from about 10,000 to 500 years ago
The great plains tribes from about 10,000 to 500 years ago
Western Native Americans from about 10,000 to 500 years ago
Californian tribes from about 10,000 to 500 years ago
South-West desert dwellers from about 10,000 to 500 years ago
Columbus arrives! 12 October 1492
The colony at Hispaniola October 1492 to March 1943
More voyages for Columbus 1493 to 1503
More explorers 1497 to 1522
They called it America 1499 to 1519
The French in America 1524 to 1562
The Spanish in America 1531 to 1571
England supports Francis Drake 1577 to 1580
The lost colony of Roanoke 1585 to 1590
Historical map of America
Famous people of the time
Important dates and events
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0431056404 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007267 | 973/ISA | Main | On Shelf | General | Reference |
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008545
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Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 2006.
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384pBlue Spine
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Featuring National Geographic's hallmark combination of stunning images, superb maps, authoritative narrative, and concise, penetrating analysis. Almanac of American History has been carefully designed to offer its readers a wider and deeper understanding of our country's development,
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Foreword
About this book
The land
Milestones
Major eras
Early Americans
Europe discovers America
The Revolution Era
Continental Expansion
A Divided Nation
From Sea to Shining Sea
Modern America Rises
Becoming a Great Power
Remaking America
Cold War America
Global Hegemony
At a Glance
Appendix
Recommended Reading
Index
Illustrations Credit
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0792283686 Hb.
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| 008902 | 973/MIL | Main | On Shelf | General | Reference |
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ID:
006510
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USA, Scholastic, 2004.
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64pBlue Spine
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Describes the significance of the various symbols and the impotant places in the United States.
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Important places
- Plymouth rock
- Independence hall
- The White House
- The Capitol Building
- The Supreme court building
- The Washington monument
- The Lincoln memorial
- The Statue of Liberty
- Ellis island
- Mount Rushmore
Interesting Objects
- The Flag
- The Liberty Bell
- Uncle Sam
- The Bald Eagle
- The Great Seal of the United States
Inspiring Words
- The Declaration of Independence
- The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- The National Anthem
- The Pledge of Allegiance
Celebrating American Holidays
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving
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0439593603 Pb.
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| 006946 | 973/KEE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015919
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Essex, Heinemann, 2002.
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155pOrange Spine
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Summarises the important facts, dates and events you need to know for Papers 1 and 2, including the International Relations 1919-89 core content, and the three most popular Depth studies: Germany 1918-45, The USA 1919-41 and Russia 1905-41, plus the British Depth Study, which is examined seperately on Paper 2.
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9780435308346 Pb.
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| 015401 | 909.82/LAC | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
018787
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New York, Scholastic Entertainment Inc., 2002.
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49min.Blue Spine
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Horrible Histories
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The series is based around the adventures of Stitch Fleischer and Mo Burrows, two everyday kids who are transported to various historical eras with the help of a time portal. In each episode, their historical adventures help teach them a lesson or solve a problem in their everyday lives, often involving bully Darren Dongle. They explain the historical details, and clarify popular misconceptions.
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Revolting Revolution
Royal Pain
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1 VCD.
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| N00172 | 930/HOR | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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ID:
007855
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Great Britain, Collins Educational, 2003.
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80pBlue Spine
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Frontline History
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Gives factual information of the USA between 1918 and 1941, important for GCSE Modern World History.
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Politics, People and Prejudices
Prosperity, Prohibition and Popular Culture
The Great Depression
The First New Deal
The Second New Deal
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0007151195 Pb.
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| 008222 | 973/MUR | Main | On Shelf | General | Teacher Resource |
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ID:
003698
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USA
/ Deary, Terry
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2001
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London, Scholastic, 2001.
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192pBlue spine
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Horrible Histories
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Reveals some of the nastiest and meanest moments in the history of the USA. For example, ghastly details on the grim Pilgrim Fathers is included.
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Cruel Columbus
Savage settlers
Rotten revolutionaries
The nasty nineteenth century
The uncivil war
Potty presidents
Legends and lies
The wicked Wild West
The terrible twentieth century
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0439999391 Pb.
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| 001848 | 973/DEA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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