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1) The Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the planning and building of the Titanic, its departure and passengers, its fatal collision with an iceberg and sinking, and the fascination with this disaster held by so many people.
3) The Romans
Author
Description
Describes in detail the world of the Romans from the founding of the city to the decline of the Empire. It deals with aspects of everyday life in Ancient Rome, as well as providing a clear historical outline of the period.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Throughout history, there have been few conquerors more prominent than Genghis Khan, the first ruler of what would become the Mongol Empire. Readers learn about the humble beginnings of his life, as he rose from anonymity to become one of the most famous rulers in history. They also explore his life as he handled the challenges of leading an empire of millions. Through comprehensive text, informative sidebars, historical images, and vibrant photographs,...
9) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Briefly discusses the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
10) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Discusses the history and civilization of ancient Egypt.
14) The Renaissance
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture through the words spoken and the works done by the people of this period."--
15) The Reformation
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Details the events of the Protestant Reformation, including early reformers, how it spread, and the Church's reaction, and includes samples of primary sources from the time period.
17) The Reagan years
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Discusses the years of Ronald Reagan's presidency, including his past political experience, the Star Wars arms program, second term election, Iran-Contra scandal, and Reaganomics.
19) The Middle Ages
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Details the events of the Middle Ages, including the fall of Rome, the Crusades, and the Mongol invasions, and includes samples of primary sources from the time period.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Europeans widened their world in a search for goods, land, raw materials, and other objects that created wealth in the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries. View documents, maps, art, and the words from the people and events that marked this interaction of world cultures"--Provided by the publisher.