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If you''re after a book that has everything students need for Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History - The American West (c1835-c1895) exam success, then look no further than CGP''s fantastic Topic Guide. It''s packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities and exam-style questions (with answers) for students to test their understanding of the topic and the skills they''ll need for the Period Study section of the exam. Our handy worked answers and advice mean students can walk into the exam feeling confident they know what good answers look like. Plus there are exam tips throughout the book.

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed--two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday.Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In Left Out of History, explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring previously buried history to light.Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

The continuing adventures of a Yankee schoolteacher in the Union Army. // JANUARY-MAY, 1864: While Freeman Colby recovers his health in a D.C. hospital, the war works unforeseen changes all around him.... Featuring the stories of schoolteachers & bricklayers, radicals & refugees, nurses & politicians - Drawn from their actual diaries, letters, sketchbooks, & more!

The past is full of strange events, and some have left experts guessing. This fascinating series pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read text with plentiful photos to help readers explore some of these mysterious occurrences, highlighting what happened and what people still don't know. Books also include a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Winner of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!'A blisteringly good standalone thriller.'The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022'A thrill ride.'The GuardianEighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break.It's a long drive but spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There's a sniper out there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children's and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.

Originally published in 1933, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War.

Originally published in 1933, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War.

A historical account of espionage during the Cold War, including famous spies such as Aldrich Ames, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

This title introduces readers to the region of South America. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into South America's rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.

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WILL COVID-19 EVER END?Kids want, need, and deserve to know what just happened and what it means for their future.<BR>In this middle school resource book, students will learn the history of outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics, especially COVID-19, and be awed by the world of germs and how it can impact our lives.<BR>With her trademark research that leaves no history, geography, biography, science stone unturned on a subject, author Carole Marsh shares how and why such things happen, how we can plan and protect ourselves - today and tomorrow. <BR>Perfect for libraries and middle school teachers and students!<BR>What's Inside?- Something Germy This Way Comes!- A Germy Glossary- A Little History Might be in Order?- Pandemics from the Historical Past- Where Humans Go, Germs Go!- The Geography of COVID-19- The Old Versus the New- Cholera Comes Calling!- A Candy Store of Diseases- Are You Getting the Big Pandemic Picture?- And MORE!<BR>

This title focuses on key battles, such as the Battle of Shiloh and the Battle of Antietam, that took place during the first half of the Civil War. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.

The events surrounding the Salem Witch Trials did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a minister, an accused witch, and an accuser as readers act out the scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timelines.