Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200526
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Who are the pivotal figures in American history--the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? Historian Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. This book highlights the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure's historical significance.--From publisher description.
1001 People who Made America
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200526
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Who are the pivotal figures in American history--the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? Historian Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. This book highlights the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure's historical significance.--From publisher description.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200526
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Who are the pivotal figures in American history--the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? Historian Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. This book highlights the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure's historical significance.--From publisher description.
1001 People Who Made America
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426202155
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Offers profiles of the men and women, past and present, who have shaped American history, society, and culture, in a who's who of American politics, arts, science, religion, business, sports, and popular culture.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426202155
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Offers profiles of the men and women, past and present, who have shaped American history, society, and culture, in a who's who of American politics, arts, science, religion, business, sports, and popular culture.
NationalGeographicTreasures
Author:
Publisher: Ned Danouma
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Publisher: Ned Danouma
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
1001 Things Everyone Should Know about African American History
Author: Jeffrey C. Stewart
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
This comprehensive and entertaining account of African-American history is presented in a fun, engaging, and intelligent way. Significant information in six broad sections includes Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions, and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
This comprehensive and entertaining account of African-American history is presented in a fun, engaging, and intelligent way. Significant information in six broad sections includes Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions, and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion.
Library Journal
Author: Melvil Dewey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 894
Book Description
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 894
Book Description
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.
1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the South
Author: John Shelton Reed
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Confederate States. The Cotton Kingdom. The Sahara of the Bozart. The Bible Belt. However it is defined, the South is the most intriguing--and misunderstood--region of the country. In this collection of 1,001 short, eminently readable essays, John and Dale Reed illuminate every nook and cranny of this fertile land and culture, clarifying with an authoritative but humorous touch what everyone should know about the South--but probably doesn't. 400 photos.
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Confederate States. The Cotton Kingdom. The Sahara of the Bozart. The Bible Belt. However it is defined, the South is the most intriguing--and misunderstood--region of the country. In this collection of 1,001 short, eminently readable essays, John and Dale Reed illuminate every nook and cranny of this fertile land and culture, clarifying with an authoritative but humorous touch what everyone should know about the South--but probably doesn't. 400 photos.
The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
Vols. for 1950-19 contained treaties and international agreements issued by the Secretary of State as United States treaties and other international agreements.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
Vols. for 1950-19 contained treaties and international agreements issued by the Secretary of State as United States treaties and other international agreements.
America's Corrupt War on Drugs: and the People
Author:
Publisher: Silverpeak Enterprises
ISBN: 0932438857
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
Publisher: Silverpeak Enterprises
ISBN: 0932438857
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
1001 Things Everyone Should Know about Irish American History
Author: Edward T. O'Donnell
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517227541
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Complete yet concise, and beautifully documented with more than 100 historic photos, there is no better tribute to Irish-American history, a cultural cornerstone of our nation. High school & older.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517227541
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Complete yet concise, and beautifully documented with more than 100 historic photos, there is no better tribute to Irish-American history, a cultural cornerstone of our nation. High school & older.
1001 Foods To Die For
Author: Corby Kummer
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740770432
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
An essential list for food lovers, this culinary catalogue features luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from soup to nuts--from all over the world.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740770432
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
An essential list for food lovers, this culinary catalogue features luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from soup to nuts--from all over the world.