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Issues From '09
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AMERICAN INVENTIONS A-Z
Our lives are full of amazing inventions! Yet it often doesn't occur to us that there was ever a time when certain things did not exist. In
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TWAIN'S WORLD
Most people think of Mark Twain as a great American writer. That's true, but he was so much more. In fact, during his lifetime, he probably
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Journey to the North Pole
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Robert E. Peary's journey to the North Pole. In our April issue, we retrace both Peary's route to
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WOMEN WANT TO VOTE
It was more than 70 years in the making. From 1848 until 1920, some women willingly faced all kinds of opposition for a cause in which they
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WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
Do you know what Hershey kisses, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and 1893 Chicago have in common? The answer is in this month's issue. Chicago c
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WEST AND THE CIVIL WAR
In the January issue, we look at the Civil War from a new perspective – a western one. We don’t often think about it, but the war that pitte
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Issues From '08
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VOICES FOR PEACE
Nearly every war in which the United States has been involved has provoked both strong supporters and equally vocal opponents. And while the
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LINCOLN: WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE
Next February 2009 will mark 200 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. A modest man, Lincoln might be embarrassed about the planned cele
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RISE OF POLITICAL PARTIES
It has been an exciting election year, but wait until you see this month's issue! Even though nearly all of the Founding Fathers were suspic
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
In this exciting election year, the July/August issue of COBBLESTONE focuses on the powers and responsibilities that come with being preside
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CITIZENSHIP: AMERICAN-STYLE
Rights and responsibilities. That's what it means to be an American citizen. In the May issue, we explore how the protections that U.S. citi
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GET ON THE BUS
Can you imagine not being allowed to use a public bathroom or to go to school with other children? There was a time in our country when Afri
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TOUGH TIMES
Even today, when the 1930s are mentioned, most people immediately think of the Great Depression. Few Americans who lived through those years
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ART AND THE CIVIL WAR
Thanks to the work of many artists both in the thick of the Civil War and in the decades following it, we have a strong visual record of tha
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INTO THE WEST
It took a certain kind of person to pick up and head into the relatively unknown western frontier in the 1800s. In the January issue, we mee
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Issues From '07
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CONSTITUTION: ROAD TO A MORE PERFECT UNION
In this issue, we delve into the nitty gritty of how the Constitution came to be. First, we describe the problems that the young United Stat
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GEORGE WASHINGTON
When you think of George Washington, "war hero" and "first President" are among the first things to come to mind. But, did you know that Gen
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DUTCH SETTLE NEW NETHERLAND
Ever wonder how land that was traded by Native Americans for about the cost of a subscription to COBBLESTONE became what we know now as New
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KEN BURNS'S THE WAR
Designed to be a young person's companion to Ken Burns's latest documentary devoted to World War II, the September issue introduces COBBLEST
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JOHN F. KENNEDY
Do you think you have what it takes to be a world leader? Our "President for a Day" activity can help you discover your "inner" president. O
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D-DAY: TURNING THE TIDE OF WWII
You could say that the fate of the world was riding on June 6, 1944. After years of watching German troops defeat numerous European nations
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HENRY FORD AND THE MODEL T
Many inventors and innovations went into creating the first cars at the turn of the 19th century. But one man, Henry Ford, had a vision to o
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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Louisa May Alcott is a time-honored children's author who was devoted both to writing and social change. In February's issue, learn how clos
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HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
Can you believe that the earliest movies cost only a nickel and that the first movie stars were silent? In the January 2007 issue, discover
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Issues From '06
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ULYSSES S. GRANT: UNLIKELY HERO OF THE CIVIL WAR
How did a boy whose only talent was training horses become the author of a best-selling memoir? How did a man who aspired to be a math teach
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GOLDEN AGE OF THE STEAMBOAT
In the early 1800s, a new mode of travel chugged up and down America's rivers, spewing smoke and clattering loudly. Many people along the ba
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ROAD TO YORKTOWN
How did a small, ragtag group of rebels defeat England, a sprawling empire and world superpower? The answer rests at the final clash of the
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REDISCOVERING JAMESTOWN
The word "pioneers" brings to mind images of cowboys, covered wagons, and the Wild West. But English pioneers to Jamestown, Virginia, came m
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DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY
When we think of the U.S. Army, we often associate it with the most recent war. However, the Army has a rich history that reaches far beyond
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THOSE ROARING 20'S
A decade that has earned its own name is an era worth investigating, don't you agree? In the April issue, we look at the 1920s and the extre
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WOMEN IN WWI
What do First Lady Edith Wilson, novelist Edith Wharton, performer Elsie Janis, and sculptor Anna Coleman Ladd have in common? They all were
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ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO AMERICA
Twelve million immigrants came through Ellis Island during the station's peak years. What was that experience like? What motivated people to
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CONGRESS: GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE
Our U.S. government has three distinct branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. The legislative branch is filled by Congr
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Issues From '05
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EDISON, THOMAS ALVA
Join us as we take a look at Thomas Alva Edison, the man who changed the world with his 1,093 patented inventions, among which are included
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MANASSAS
Did you know that two different Civil War battles occurred around the same site? When the Civil War first began, the Union and Confederate a
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INDEPENDENCE 1776
It may be the most pivotal year in American history - when American colonists decided it was better to risk treason than to continue under t
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FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
In 1754, George Washington gained some valuable - and painful - military experience. He has the dubious distinction of being the leader of a
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RUSSIAN AMERICANS
In May, we introduce another immigrant group to the United States and explore how our culture and history has been impacted by them. From th
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CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS
In the 1920 and 1930s, the United States went through the Great Depression. In the economic down swing, some people were out of work for yea
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MUCKRAKERS
At the turn of the 20th century, America saw the growth of large businesses and wealthy trusts while at the same time tried to absorb an inc
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CIVIL WAR, WOMEN IN
In this issue, we focus on the role of women during the Civil War. Some served as nurses or journalists, which were generally accepted " occ
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INVENTIONS OF THE 1800S
A list of the most famous inventions of the 1800s includes: camera, dish washer, reaper, sleeper car, phonograph, telegraph, elevator, light
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Issues From '04
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SHAYS'S REBELLION, 1786-1787
In 1786, Daniel Shays was the leader of one of several bands of frustrated farmers in Massachusetts. When peaceful requests to improve poor
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CLARK, GEORGE ROGERS: REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN THE WEST
Didn't know that the American Revolutionary War was fought in the West? Then you'll definitely want to pick up this issue. Clark, the older
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COLONIAL PHILDELPHIA
Colonial Philadelphia was the second most important English-speaking city in the world in the first half of the 1700s. In this issue, we loo
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ELECTORAL COLLEGE
What's the big deal about the Electoral College? You can read all about it in this issue, which is devoted to that subject. (Just in time fo
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MEXICAN AMERICANS
Mexican Americans have one of the richest and longest non-native histories in the United States. In this issue, we look at this group of Ame
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LEWIS AND CLARK
In the spring of 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the men under their command left St. Louis, Missouri, to begin an incredible j
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VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA
In colonial America, who established the precedent that only white, property-owning men would have the right to vote? How did African Americ
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TENEMENT LIFE
As immigrant populations grew in America's cities - particularly New York - in the 19th century, providing housing for these large numbers o
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CIVIL WAR, NAVY
COBBLESTONE has done a number of issues devoted to famous battles and various generals in the Civil War. But this issue takes a broader appr
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Issues From '03
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WRIGHT BROTHERS
One hundred years ago this month, the first sustained, controlled flight of a heavier-than-air craft took place. Sounds like a complicated w
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HUTCHINSON, ANNE
She was a woman in a predominately man's world, born more than 400 years ago, but we remember her today for the strength of her convictions
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INDIANS OF THE EARLY SOUTHEAST
Caddo, Yuchi, Seminole, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Calusa, Timucua. These are the names of just some of the tribes that inhabited the southeastern
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES
The National Archives celebrates the renovation of its building on the Mall in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2003. In partnership with the
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SCANDINAVIAN AMERICANS
In this issue, we meet another group of Americans, this time with roots in northern Europe. From the Vikings to the ways Nordic organization
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DUST BOWL
The period between 1929 to the late 1930s was a devastating time in American history. Little rain and poor farming techniques took their tol
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BLACKWELL, ELIZABETH: FIRST WOMAN DOCTOR
When Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from medical school in 1849, she was the first woman doctor ever to obtain a medical degree in the United
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENT
Cobblestone Publishing is releasing three different issues on the underground railroad in the first two months of 2003. Each of the magazine
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BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
How does our federal government work? Who makes the rules? In this issue, we look at the three arms of our federal government: the executive
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Issues From '02
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CIVIL WAR CAVALRY
In American history, the Civil War proved to be the proving ground for use of cavalry units. Although at first horse units were looked at sk
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CALIFORNIA TRAIL
In the 1840s, the land that extended west from Missouri and Iowa was unknown. But enticing descriptions of Oregon and California on the far
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LEXINGTON & CONCORD, BATTLES
The stories behind the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord in the Revolutionary War are fascinating when looked at carefully. In this issu
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CARROLL, CHARLES OF CARROLLTON
Like so many of America's Revolutionary War patriots, Charles Carroll was born for the important role he played in securing the colonies' fr
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ARAB AMERICANS
This issue of COBBLESTONE is another in a series of immigrant issues. It explores the rich history of Arab Americans. Articles include a des
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HISTORY OF ALASKA
In this issue, we explore the 49th state's history and present as America's last wilderness. There are articles on the original inhabitants
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LITERARY LADIES-1800S
In this issue, we have tried to provide a broad spectrum of American literary ladies of the nineteenth century - women who made writing thei
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NAACP
In the decades between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, a group of Americans concerned over the
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COMPROMISE OF 1850
In the decades before the Civil War, the United States was regularly dealing with the issue of slavery and the role of the federal governmen
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Issues From '01
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MARION, FRANCIS
This issue focuses on the life of South Carolinian patriot Francis Marion. He earned a reputation as an aggressive militia leader who relent
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COLONIAL ARTS & CRAFTS
From a wagon and a rifle, to quilting and pewter work, to painting and furniture making, the American Colonies were able to take an object o
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BACON'S REBELLION
One hundred year before the Revolutionary War, Nathaniel Bacon, a landowner on Virginia's frontier, rebelled against the colony's ruling cla
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SQUANTO & SAMOSET
In this issue of COBBLESTONE, we have articles that discuss the first contact between Native Americans and Europeans along the North America
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GERMAN AMERICANS
The history of German Americans is the topic of this issue. From the arrival of the first organized settlers to Pennsylvania in the 17th cen
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PANAMA CANAL
This issue is all about the Panama Canal. We explore the early history of France's failed attempts to build a sea level canal. Some of the t
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MILL GIRLS
In this issue of COBBLESTONE, we delve into the history of the Lowell, Massachuestts, mills and the new opportunities and experiences mill l
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WELLS-BARNETT, IDA B.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an African American and a woman at a time in American history when both groups were struggling for equal rights and
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DAVIS, JEFFERSON
His was a full and active life. Long before he became president of the Confederate states during the Civil War, Jefferson served his country
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Issues From '00
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U.S. - MEXICAN WAR
The 1800s were a time of great expansion in the United States. At times, the push westward brought Americans in contact with other colonial
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SPAIN & AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Many of us are familiar with France's supportive role in the American Revolutionary War. But how many know of the action that Spain took on
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KING PHILIP'S WAR
When you add up the number of dead and wounded and factor in the colonial population in the 1670s, King Philip's War is the deadliest and mo
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WHITE HOUSE
Just in time for the bicentennial of the White House in the fall of 2000, COBBLESTONE has devoted an issue to the famous American landmark.
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ARMENIAN AMERICANS
In this issue, you can learn about the history of Armenia, the reasons why the first Armenian immigrants came to the United States, and wher
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GILDED AGE
This issue of Cobblestone will discuss the "Gilded Age" at the end of the nineteenth century. In the years following the Civil War, the Unit
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STANTON, ELIZABETH CADY
In this issue, Cobblestone features the life of social reformer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a famous nineteenth-century feminist. She helped org
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DUBOIS, W E B
This issue of COBBLESTONE will focus on the life of W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the most respected African Americans in history. He championed th
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BILL OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Our Founding Fathers wanted to establish individual rights when they began forming a framework for government in the 1700s. Now, more than t
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Issues From '99
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KOREAN WAR
Created in partnership with the Department of the Army, this 52-page, full-color booklet tells young readers about the history of this littl
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CIVIL WAR,CHILD'S VIEW
In this issue, the focus is on the experiences of children during the Civil War. Most of the articles included in the issue are about real c
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ARNOLD, BENEDICT
He is famous for being an American traitor, but your opinion may soften a bit when you read this issue on Benedict Arnold. Readers explore
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SIEUR DE LA SALLE
Sieur de La Salle was a French explorer to the New World. He arrived in Canada in the mid-1600s and earned a reputation as a successful fur
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CLIFF DWELLERS
In this issue, we meet the cliff dwellers of the Southwest. These ancient Pueblo Indians built their homes in the cliffs of the canyons, whe
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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
At the turn of the 20th century, the United States went from a small nation to an international power. The Spanish-American War in 1898 was
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CARNEGIE, ANDREW
Andrew Carnegie came to America as a poor immigrant boy from Scotland in 1848. Through hard work and a little bit of luck, he worked and bec
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ADDAMS, JANE
In this issue on Jane Addams, you can read about a woman whose happy and privileged childhood and adolescence helped to make her determined
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HOMESTEADING, EXODUSTERS
Meet some of the famous African Americans who settled in the West during the last half of the 19th century, such as Pap Singleton, Edwin P.
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BILL OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
This issue is one of a series on the Bill of Rights. It explores freedom of the press through U.S. history. Meet John Peter Zenger, a newspa
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Issues From '98
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VICKSBURG, BATTLE OF
In this issue, we focus on the events surrounding the battle for Vicksburg, Mississippi, a crucial city in the Civil War. Articles include a
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INDIANS OF THE GREAT LAKES - OJIBWE
In honor of American Indian Heritage month, COBBLESTONE devotes this issue to the Ojibwe. One of the largest groups of American Indians toda
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ORDINANCE OF 1787
The Ordinance of 1787 provided for the creation of "not less than three nor more than five states," and included provisions for the advancem
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WILLIAMS, ROGER
In the 1600s, Roger Williams' warm friendship with the Wampanoag and Narragansett Indians in New England was remarkable. He established the
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NEW MEXICO
You probably know that in 1607 Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America. But did you know that nine years ea
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ORPHAN TRAINS
In the mid-1800s, the Children's Aid Society was founded in New York City. Aimed at helping the poor children living in the city streets and
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TREATY OF VERSAILLES
In April 1917, the United States entered the Great War (World War I) that had been raging in Europe. Nineteen months later, the war ended wi
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AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION
In the years following the Civil War, a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs (as they are known today), opened.
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BILL OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH
What do President John Adams, Civil War General Ambrose E. Burnside, Senator Joseph McCarthy, and several students in Des Moines, Iowa, have
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Issues From '97
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CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
When gold was found at Sutter's Mill by James W. Marshall, events were set into motion that were to greatly change the California of the 184
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LITTLE BIGHORN, BATTLE OF
What combination of significant events preceded the Battle of Little Bighorn? Why and how did the Sioux refuse to be moved from the sacred B
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ANTIETAM
Learn how the Union obtained advance notice of Lee's plan of attack through finding "Special Orders 191" wrapped around several cigars. Read
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USS CONSTITUTION
This famous ship's history and significance are explored with rich photo essays and illustrations along with historical articles, interviews
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MORMON PIONEER TRAIL
Follow the route of the Mormons as they blazed a trail westward crossing prairies, plains, rivers, deserts and mountains in order to avoid p
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JACKSON, STONEWALL
A look at the life of the Confederate general Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and his role in the Civil War, including articles on the Shenand
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TEXAS, CELEBRATING
Become familiar with the rich past and diverse cultures of Texas in this issue that explores how Texans celebrate important historical dates
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TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
The first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Army as fighter pilots were trained at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The remarkable st
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OUR GRAND OLD FLAG
This high-flying issue notes the important dates in the long history of the American flag. Features on Mary Pickersgill, John Philip Sousa,
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Issues From '96
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GREEK AMERICANS
This issue introduces the history and tradition of Greeks in America. Look at the lives of the first Greek Americans in New Smyrna, Florida
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GERONIMO
Most of the features in this selection focus on Geronimo and his tribe, the Chiricahua Apaches during the 19th century. Additional sections
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ELECTIONS IN AMERICA
A look at the history of elections and voting in America and the role that different political parties and media have played in encouraging
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MONROE PRESIDENCY
Meet Mr. James Monroe, an active participant in the events that shaped American history. A public servant, and a diplomat, he still consider
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OUTLAWS OF THE WEST
Jesse James, Cole Younger, Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger and other hard-riding outlaws and bandits all became the subjects of western fol
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JAPANESE AMERICANS
The treatment of the Japanese Americans between 1942 and 1945 and other repercussions of actions taken by the government during World War II
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MADISON, JAMES & DOLLY
James and Dolley Madison's shared commitment to the new American nation is brought to light with personal profiles of America's fourth presi
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BETHUNE, MARY McLEOD
Inspiration and hard work are just part of the great legacy of this remarkable educator/organizer and founder of what is now Bethune-Cookman
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Look beyond the federal government and the monuments to the history of this city in this capital issue. The perspective begins with how the
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Issues From '95
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QUAKERS
Worship rests with the four testimonies and living a life that abandons frivolity for the Religious Society of Friends. Meet George Fox, Wil
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ST. AUGUSTINE
America's rich Spanish heritage comes to light with selections on Pedro Menendez de Aviles' founding of the first permanent European settlem
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DEERFIELD
This volume takes an intimate look at Colonial America with a tour of historic Deerfield, Massachusetts. Beginning with a feature on the tow
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NEW YORK CITY
Tour the Big Apple and its lively, international neighborhoods. Meet Alexander Hamilton, Edith Wharton and others who are historically assoc
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POLISH AMERICANS
Trace the history of Polish Americans from the artisans who arrived in the New World as early as 1608 to the earliest permanent Polish Ameri
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D.
The man behind the presidency is examined in this personal look at FDR's life from his childhood in Hyde Park, New York, to his death at 63
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DICKINSON, EMILY
Learn about this fascinating and eloquent American poet and her literary contemporaries. Visit Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in the mid-eigh
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BUFFALO SOLDIERS
Meet some of the original African-American "buffalo soldiers" of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry regiments and explore the role
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FAMOUS DATES
This issue is devoted to some significant dates in American history and why they are important. Join us at Jamestown in 1607, and convene in
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Issues From '94
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AMERICANS ABROAD
Why do some Americans choose to live abroad? This issue investigate this question by focusing on some of the artists and ambassadors who mad
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INDIANS OF THE NORTHEAST COAST
Take a look at some of the history of the Northeast Coast Indians and see how they strive to pass on their culture and heritage to future ge
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ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Trumpeter, singer, actor, bandleader, ambassador of goodwill and amateur artist. Louis Armstrong fills the bill in this issue that blows the
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HOUSTON, SAM
He had a lifelong friendship with the Cherokees, was married three times and had eight children, and pursued impressive public service and m
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WOMEN INVENTORS
In 1809 Mary Kies became the first woman to receive a U.S. patent. Women profiled in this exceptional edition include Margaret E. Knight, th
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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
Follow America's "great emancipator," and one of the most famous U.S. presidents, from log house to state house and the presidency in this i
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JAMESTOWN
Take a close look at the first permanent English settlement in North America and the consequences it had on the native peoples. The arrival
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IRISH AMERICANS
The legendary Irish of old came to this country in search of a better life in America. From the "Fighting Irish" to the coal mines, to the w
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KING, ML & CIVIL RIGHTS
The young Baptist minister thrust into the headlines as a result of the 1955-1956 Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott tackles the problem of rac
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WW II: AMERICANS IN THE PACIFIC
Follow American troops in the Pacific theatre of World War II from the bombing of Pearl Harbor through Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima to the dropp
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Issues From '93
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CHILDREN'S VOICES IN GOVERNMENT
Let these pages motivate you with their examination some of the young people who have been making contributions for the greater good through
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ADAMS FAMILY
The influence of this famous family and their dedication to the betterment of the nation as a whole is the subject of this enthralling editi
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PROHIBITION
Pop the cork with this issue that examines the path to Prohibition and some of the forces that eventually brought an end to the movement. It
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LEE, ROBERT E
A review of Lee's life and an examination of the influences that created the man who became a symbol of the South after his poignant surrend
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PIRATES
Welcome to the Golden Age of Piracy and some of the most notorious, cold-hearted buccaneers ever to terrorize the coasts of Colonial America
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ELLINGTON, DUKE
No one was more of a catalyst for the evolutionary changes in music than Edward Kennedy Ellington. Follow the development of jazz from its r
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PRE-COLUMBIAN NORTH AMERICA
Step back in time to the world of early North American cultures. Join early hunters of the Plains, and the A:shiwi for a brief outline of an
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ROOSEVELT, TEDDY
He was a war hero, a governor, and the 26th president of the United States. Meet Teddy Roosevelt in this rough riding issue devoted to this
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ANTISLAVERY MOVEMENT
This issue examines the antislavery movement and the four centuries of oppression against African-Americans. A play entitled The Douglass "
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WW II: AMERICANS IN EUROPE
The American experience in Europe and how the nation responded to help maintain a free world is at the heart of this special issue. A time l
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Issues From '92
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ITALIAN AMERICANS
From Madonna to Joe DiMaggio, Italian Americans and their proud, tradition-rich culture have played a major and continuous role in our count
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INDIANS OF THE NORTHWEST COAST
Cobblestone takes a look at the past and present of the Northwest Coast American Indian cultures. Readers will pow-wow with the Chinook, Mak
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LABOR, HISTORY OF
Explore the triumphs and tragedies during the early years of the Labor Movement. Its function, the formation of the AFL and its merge with t
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FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN
Read all about this prominent leader in the fight for American independence who was also a writer, printer, publisher, businessman, scientis
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SIOUX
Two crafts, a recipe and a puzzle are included in this expanded issue that focuses on the way of life, traditions and beliefs, and traumatic
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U.S. AND FRANCE
Just how U.S. history is intertwined with that of the French is encapsulated in this informative issue that reveals some unusual facts. Read
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WASHINGTON, GEORGE
Delve into Colonial and Revolutionary history and the life of Washington the man in this archival issue filled with activities, art work and
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FIRST LADIES
She has no job description, needs no credentials, and is neither paid nor elected; nonetheless, America’s first lady has many roles to fill.
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN INVENTORS
Read about the curiosity and incentive of African Americans who found creative ways to reduce the burden of their work.. Inventors and paten
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COLUMBUS, LEGACY OF
This issue marks the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage across the “Ocean Sea.” Although he did not know that two continents
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Issues From '91
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MOUNTAIN MEN
Read the amazing stories of the rugged, adventure-filled lives of the brave and skillful men -- trappers traders and trailblazers -- eager t
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JEWISH AMERICANS
The culture, religion and history of Jewish people in America is introduced in this welcome edition. Contents include a first-person account
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JACKSON, ANDREW
From Tennessee Man to Old Hickory, Jackson's life is portrayed in feature selections including Boy From the Waxhaws, A Home in Tennessee, Fr
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BILL OF RIGHTS
Introduce your students to the first ten amendments to the Constitution with this refreshing glimpse of the story of our Bill of Rights. Fea
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FOLK ART
Handmade objects created by American families to fulfill useful needs or simply for their decorative value, is folk art. Sailors, ship carve
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HISTORIC PARKS
America’s history can be explored and experienced at more than two hundred park sites. Visit nine of these delightful places in this recreat
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NATIONAL ROAD
Created to connect east to west, the National Road was the only road ever built directly by the federal government. Trace its history as the
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COLD WAR
It was a war of words, threats, economics and politics – a “cold” war that began in 1945 and lasted into the ’90s. This issue surveys the cr
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FRENCH INDIAN WAR
This issue looks at the war between France and Great Britain that started as border skirmishes in 1754 and escalated into a struggle for con
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CHINESE AMERICANS
Although the Chinese brought many valuable contributions from the homeland beginning with their immigration to the United States in the mid
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Welcome to Harlem, the largest black urban community in the country. It was also the spiritual center of the Harlem Renaissance, a 1920’s ar
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OAKLEY, ANNIE
This remarkable sharpshooter brought the excitement and romance of the American West to American and European audiences who flocked to see W
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Issues From '90
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HAWAI'I
Discover the natural history, culture and past of the people who settled on the islands of the 50th state. Join in the fun of the Makahiki g
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NORTH POLE
Careful planning and determination brought Robert E. Peary and his team to the North Pole. The challenge of the Arctic and the fascinating e
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ENERGY
From horse power to atomic power, energy is what is needed to get things done. Wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, solar power, and muscles -
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CHIEF JOSEPH
The wise and dignified actions of Joseph, a Nez Perce civil leader who helped make the decisions that took the Nez Perce on a long flight fo
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ZOOS, AMERICA'S
Something tells us it’s all happening at the zoo! Follow how a new role for zoos grew out of concern for wild animals in the early 1970s. Me
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EARHART, AMELIA
From her trip as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean to her final attempt to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart was a woman o
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COLONIAL CRAFTS
Blacksmiths, coopers, weavers, woodworkers, artisans and tradesmen laid the foundation for the colonists' independence from England. Activit
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SANTA FE TRAIL
Follow the trading expeditions and caravans of wagon trains across the plains until the advent of the railroads changed the course of histor
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WALL STREET
This educational issue traces the development of a small street in a large city from its early beginnings to that of one of the leading fina
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
“Big water,” “great river,” whatever the name, this mighty American river flows 2300 miles from its source in northern Minnesota to the Gulf
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WILLIAMSBURG, PEOPLE
Daily life in Williamsburg as it existed two hundred years ago is described in this illustrative issue. Meet a royal governor, a female tave
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HISTORY, WHAT IS
Look closely at the many ways history is recorded in this tenth anniversary issue of Cobblestone. Native Americans remember their past with
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Issues From '89
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ROCKWELL, NORMAN
This invaluable edition spans the Golden Age of Illustration (1880-1920) and covers the career of one of America's most beloved illustrators
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PILGRIMS NEW WORLD
This edition introduces students to some of the first Europeans to come to the New World, their journey, and their struggle to start a new l
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TELEVISION
Television was less than 50 years old when this edition was published, and it has shaped the way Americans think about themselves and the wo
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JEFFERSON, THOMAS
Jefferson's family letters, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and Jefferson as farmer, gardener, architect, innovator and sha
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ENVIRONMENTALISM
A welcome introduction to a movement that concerns itself with environmental quality, conservation and preservation. The pioneering work of
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NAVAJOS
The difficult and fascinating history of the hard won Navajo Nation, also known as Dinetah, "Land of the People," is retold through articles
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DISABLED AMERICANS
In the 1700s people with disabilities were kept at home or in poorhouses and, for the most part, remained uneducated. In this issue, you'll
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ENTREPRENEURS OF PAST
Henry Ford, John Davison Rockefeller, John Deere, and Levi Strauss. Richard Warren Sears, Alvah Curtis Roebuck, and Aaron Montgomery Ward. R
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HISPANIC AMERICANS
The descendants of the first Spanish settlers form one of the largest ethnic groups in the country. This edition is a fiesta of early explor
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SUPREME COURT CASES
Ramp up on the history of the Supreme Court and some of its milestone cases with this important issue that highlights not only the makeup of
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DOUGLASS, FREDERICK
Follow the career of the abolitionist, lecturer, writer and publisher of an antislavery newspaper in this issue celebrating the life of a ma
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CHILDREN WHO SHAPED HISTORY
Read about some remarkable young people whose acts of compassion, determination, and daring contributed to America's development. Whether th
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Issues From '88
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ALCOTT, LOUISA MAY
Follow the life of a woman who not only depicted family harmony at its best in her well-known books about early nineteenth century life, but
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TWO-PARTY SYSTEM
Readers will learn about the history and influence of the two parties that have dominated American politics since the mid-nineteenth century
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RADIO, MAGIC OF
Guglielmo Marconi, radio commentator Mary Margaret McBride, and even Martians all played important parts in the development of the wireless
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SALEM & EAST INDIES
From Canton to the ports of India and the Spice Islands, merchants from Salem opened the world to U.S. trade. Contents of this overview of t
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AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
From igloos and tepees, to salt-boxes and mail-order houses, buildings are links to the past. In this edifying edition Cobblestone takes a l
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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG
Visit the famous Pennsylvania battlefield and read about the historic events that took place there just before, during, and after the famous
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BOONE, DANIEL
Daniel Boone was born into a life of adventure. His love for the outdoors and the freedom it offered left deep marks on the states where he
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GREAT LAKES
From lakes Victoria and Titicaca to the Great Lakes of the United States once dominated by Native Americans, Cobblestone’s introduction to t
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SEAFARING LIFE
Shipwrecks, sea chanteys, seaports and scrimshaw. Meet the craftsmen and ship builders that kept life by the sea afloat for those living lif
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U.S. AND CANADA
Get to know our neighbor to the north in this edition that relates the history of Canada to that of the United States with an investigation
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SOUTH BY ARTISTS
Welcome to the South and it's myriad collection of writers, painters, sculptors, craftspeople, songwriters, photographers and architects. Ca
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WAR OF 1812
This informative issue is devoted to the history of the War of 1812 and the men who became legendary, national heroes as a result of it. An
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Issues From '87
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THEATER IN AMERICA
American theater is big business and the history behind it is mighty as well. Take part in this investigation of early American theater, the
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AMISH
Broaden your understanding of the Amish and deepen your appreciation of their life of strong religious faith, family and community. Enjoy a
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EINSTEIN, ALBERT
He couldn't drive, he couldn't swim, and he thought socks were unnecessary. Follow this wild-haired, eccentric's development from his boyhoo
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CONSTITUTION: CELEBRATING
Important aspects of the convention are covered in this second issue featuring the Constitution. The events leading up to the convention, pe
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BRITISH LOYALISTS
A thorough examination of the Loyalists' story. A six-page chronology follows the trail of those jailed or forced to flee. Sections on the L
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AUTOMOBILES
Hit the road with this hard-driving issue that concentrates on the chronology of the car's progress from the early car manufacturers to the
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TRANSCENDENTALISTS
Thinkers, writers, philosophers and artists made up the transcendental movement of the nineteenth century. The beliefs of the strong individ
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CIVIL WAR RECONSTUCTION
This title features selections on the impact of the outcome of the Civil War and the steps taken to restore its devastating effects on peopl
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CHICAGO
Take a trip to a small prairie town that grew to be a major metropolis. First settled by the Potawatomis, Chicago, also known as "Windy City
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HAMILTON, ALEXANDER
Read about the fascinating life of America's first secretary of the treasury in this absorbing issue that addresses Alexander Hamilton's inf
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HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL
Take a discerning look at a group of American landscape artists whose works reflected their individual beliefs about painting. Meet Thomas C
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GREAT DEBATES
Deliberate over some of the great debates that have taken place in our country's history in this memorable issue. Read detailed articles on
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Issues From '86
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ROOSEVELT, ELEANOR
Meet the many faces of the diverse Eleanor Roosevelt in this biographical edition that includes two articles written by individuals who knew
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WITCHCRAFT
The witch trials of Salem were just a part of the witchcraft fervor of the seventeenth century. This historical overview not only covers wit
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CHESAPEAKE BAY
This edition details how our country has changed since its beginnings as an untamed wilderness from the perspective of life on a great bay.
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MUSIC 0F THE 50S
The beat goes on in this catchy overview of the evolution of folk and rock music from origins that reach as far back as African traditional
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FABULOUS FADS
What exactly are fads and why do they appear? Who creates them? And promotes them? And, are they predictable? These questions and more are e
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WORLD WAR I
The "war to end all wars'" lasting effect on the U.S. as a world power also led to changes in foreign and domestic affairs. Features in thi
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WHITMAN, WALT
This stimulating edition is devoted to the voice of Walt Whitman, poet of democracy, and one of America's greatest poets. Inspiring selectio
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NATURAL DISASTERS
Earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, great floods and volcanoes occur all over the world. Keep your eye on the weather with the National Ocea
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U.S. AND MEXICO
The many reasons why our nation’s relationship with its close neighbor, Mexico, is so important are spelled out in a series of educational a
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WILDER, LAURA INGALLS
Go West with Laura Ingalls Wilder in this pioneering edition that shows how one woman's work painted a broad historical picture of America a
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ENDANGERED SPECIES
Wildlife is one of our country’s most valuable assets. Become acquainted with the bluebird, the prairie dog, the snail darter, and other end
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Issues From '85
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WW ll: HOMEFRONT
Discover what was occurring at home during World War II with this edition that includes a personal account of growing up during the war and
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ESKIMOS OF ALASKA
The nomadic people who first inhabited the windswept, treeless land where the summers are short and winters barely see a few dim hours of tw
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CLOTHING
American fashion has come a long way since the somber dress of the Puritans. From bloomers to blue jeans, this issue takes a look at how cl
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U.S. MINT
You won’t confuse currency with coinage after reading this valuable issue that takes a close look at the U.S. Mint and its jurisdiction. Spe
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CARTOONS/COMICS/FUNNIES
Single frame, series frames, the funnies, animation. Political, editorial, or purely for entertainment, cartoons and comics are combinations
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BASEBALL
Major, minor, or little - almost every U.S. town has a baseball team of one sort or another. Refresh your memory about baseball expressions
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VETERINARY MEDICINE
This Noah’s Ark of an issue assembles a zebra named E.Q., a giraffe named Amanda, and a pony named Patches. Meet “therapy pets” who help peo
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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Whether by stagecoach and snowmobile, steamboat or airplane, the mail has been transported by the most modern means of transportation availa
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PHOTOGRAPHY, ART OF
The photographs of Matthew Brady and Edward Curtis, two of this country's early photographers, as well as those of Imogene Cunningham, Alfre
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ANTHONY, SUSAN B.
Introduce your students to the early history of the women's movement in this timely selection. See how women were regarded in the United Sta
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U.S. AND U.S.S.R.
This edition features stories of Russian America, an article on American troops in Russia during World War I, and a report of the U-2 shot d
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NEWSPAPER
Get the inside story on papers for a penny, country weeklies, printing past and present, war correspondents and more in this noteworthy edit
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Issues From '84
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WRIGHT BROTHERS
Take to the sky with these early aviators and the Wright brothers. Also in this volume is a paper airplane activity, an article about the in
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U.S. SENATE
Take a tour of the U.S. Senate and find out who the senators are and what they do in this comprehensive study. Features include The Old Sena
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PRE-COLUMBIAN EXPLORERS
The Irish, the Phoenicians, the Chinese, and the Welsh are all plausible answers to the question this provocative issue poses. Evidence of t
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STARTING A NATION
The decade between 1780 and 1790 was the starting place for America and its accomplishments in language, literature, economics, politics and
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OLYMPIC GAMES
From their early beginnings as a few events in Olympia, Greece, to the winter and summer sporting events of recent years, the Olympic Games
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CHAUTAUQUA
Chautauqua is more than just a summer institution on a New York lake. Whether traveling, circuit, or tent, chautauquas combined education wi
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TWAIN, MARK
The inquisitive, restless, Samuel Langhorne Clemens was not only the writer we know as Mark Twain, but also a printer, a riverboat pilot, a
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WHALING
Personal accounts written at sea illuminate life as lived in mid-19th century on whaling ships and in whaling ports. This close look at the
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GREAT DEPRESSION
What caused the Great Depression? Why was it called the Great Depression? How were the problems it caused solved? Read about this important
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CHEROKEE
Meet some of the oldest inhabitants of the United States and discover how they lived, what they believed, and where are they now. Enjoy a pr
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VISIONS OF FUTURE
Join with futurists and travel back in time to the World’s Fair of 1939-40. An introduction to the “Father of Modern Rocketry,” Robert Godda
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Issues From '83
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SOIL
Soil is the result of an intricate process that, together with basic elements like water, minerals and sunlight, plays a strategic part in t
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LIBRARIES
Libraries have come a long way from the days of clay tablets, scrolls and sheepskin. Open up the book on these institutions made for preserv
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JAZZ
Get the beat on the rise of jazz and how it was given shape by slaves and immigrants in this enthusiastic volume that looks at this rich and
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REVOLUTIONARY TALES
The incredible stories of some not-so-famous spirited patriots, places and events are revealed in this behind-the-scenes look at the colonie
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PUBLIC WORKS
Stories in this issue present highlights from the history of public works in the United States including the building of the Brooklyn Bridge
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FOLKLORE
One of the wonderful ways the history of the ordinary folks who were our ancestors has been preserved is through folklore -- songs, dances,
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ARCHAEOLOGY
Grab your shovels and dig into this edition that uncovers some of the mysteries of prehistory as well as those that can be solved historical
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KELLER, HELEN
Read the inspirational story of a severely challenged but brilliant woman, her persistent teacher, Annie Sullivan, and Keller's dedication t
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SHAKERS
Look beyond the handmade reminders of Shaker history and consider Shaker attitudes and beliefs as presented here. Read about the simple way
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MEDICINE
Look back to a time when our forebears treated maladies and ailments with superstitious practices and ahead to a time when scientific though
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The important information presented here about the struggle of African Americans to gain civil rights includes a brief but encompassing hist
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IMMIGRANTS: PART II
What is American? What do we mean by American? Questions like these are postulated and explored in this investigation of American traditions
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Issues From '82
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IMMIGRANTS PART I
Celebrate the variety of people and their influences on our society and culture in this exploration of the question, "how American is Americ
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REMINGTON, FREDERIC
Saddle up for a wild ride to the rugged Old West and discover the spirited drawings, paintings and sculptures of artist Frederic Remington.
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ERIE CANAL
Discover what life along the Erie was like and how this "eighth wonder of the world" made a new way of life possible in this descriptive iss
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CONSTITUTION: MEANING
The basic ideas that effect how we live today were set between the years 1776 with the Declaration of Independence and 1788 when the Constit
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CIRCUS
Hurry, hurry, step right up to the greatest show on earth in this cheery edition that juggles articles on the first circus of ancient times,
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COWBOYS
The cowboy era flourishes in this informative edition that illuminates cowboy work, clothing, and history; ropes, round-ups and branding; c
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BEAVER TRADE
The beaver trade dominated the North American economy and was an enormous influence on the continent's history. Features include Big Busines
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CALIFORNIA HISTORY
Enjoy the variety of facets, natural and the work of men and women, of our nation’s third largest state -- a land that made good on its prom
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WHEAT FARMING
From migrant workers and custom cutters to gristmills and genetics, readers will learn much about this staple crop that covers more of the e
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ALAMO
March 6, 1836 is both legend and history in this lively edition that explains the events leading up to and including the final siege. Davy C
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STURBRIDGE VILLAGE
Step into the past and observe what it was like to live in an 1830s New England farming community with this illustrative issue that focuses
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Issues From '81
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OREGON TRAIL
Find out what it must have been like to join the "great migration" on a foot path that began in Independence, Missouri, traversed the Rockie
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OLD TIME SCHOOLS
Old-time schools re-open their doors in this feature about our country's schools as they were long ago. Find out what books were read, what
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PONY EXPRESS
One of the most famous episodes in American history is chronicled in this exciting issue that explains the reasons why an independent horse
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Follow the changes in America as Whitney, Fulton, McCormick, Colt, Drake, Carnegie, Edison and others rethought the way things were done in
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BUFFALO
Bison Americanus. Sixty million roamed the Great Plains in the early 1500s. By 1900 fewer than a thousand survived. The story of these great
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VOYAGE TO THE MOON
This issue takes off with an interview with astronaut Eugene Cernan, an introduction to a few female astronauts, and an article about some
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LIGHTHOUSES
Stories of rough seas, fierce storms, adventure and endurance enliven this enlightening collection. Fixed, flashing, white, red or green, th
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MOUNT ST. HELENS
Mount St. Helens has a history of erupting approximately every 100 years and there are pioneer journals and Indian legends documenting the e
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CIVIL WAR HIGHLIGHTS
Whether it's referred to as the War Between the States, the War of the Rebellion, or the War of Secession, the Civil War generated tales of
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SPANISH CONQUEST
The quests of the conquistadores set the stage for settlement in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The Spanish settlers brought a l
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TUBMAN, HARRIET
This issue features information about the underground railroad, John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, following the drinking gourd, medicinal
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CONNECTICUT HISTORY
The story begins with the founding of a colony that grew to become the "Constitution State." This selection covers Connecticut's history fro
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Issues From '80
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CATHER, WILLA
"The truth and charity of her great spirit will live on in the work which is her enduring gift to her country and all its people." This epit
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GENEALOGY
Discover the mystery and adventure of learning about generations of ancestors and how they lived in this edition that also prompts students
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PRESIDENT ELECTIONS
This is the informative story of how our president is elected and what the basic duties of the office are. A profile of the influential Thom
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LEWIS AND CLARK
Steep your classroom in the river expedition of a lifetime with tales of William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea, and even the Newfoundl
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YUKON GOLD RUSH
Get swept up in the excitement of the Klondike stampede in this issue about the last great gold rush in America. Learn about the frontier l
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SUMMER GAMES
Ball games, board games, guessing games and Olympic games. Whether played to refresh your mind, to exercise, or simply for fun, games and th
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GRAND CANYON
Run the rapids of the Colorado River through one of the seven wonders of the world whose origins began as far back as two billion years ago.
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RR
The amazing growth of railroads in America and the immigrant workers who built them is chronicled in this edition. A descriptive entry from
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AUDUBON, JOHN
This issue fleshes out the life of the "American Woodsman," whose love of birds and animals in their natural surroundings, coupled with his
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BOSTON MASSACRE
Learn what the Boston Massacre was all about beginning with the Stamp Act and the formation of the Sons of Liberty. Lively selections includ
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EDISON, THOMAS
He has 1093 patents registered in his name - and he almost never went to bed, preferring cat naps to a good night's sleep. Thomas Alva Ediso
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PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS
Peer into Cobblestone’s past with this seminal issue. Meet the mummers of yesterday and today and read a short history of Philadelphia, the
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