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Oregon

How Much Do You Know About Being an American?

American History Pop Quiz

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Texas

Hand held size

Webster’s international atlas

Excellent condition but has some staining on front page. #hardcover #autobiography #unitedstates #oldage #socialconditions #nonfiction

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Massachusetts

Tales of the New Old Age in America

Clendinen has written a deeply moving, often hilarious look at how the oldestAmericans are coping with the reality of living longer.

A Place Called Canterbury

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Excellent book for classroom, school and home libraries. Covers all presidents (1-45). Book was purchased new and has a crease on the front end paper. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. #presidents #unitedstates #childrensnonfiction #presidentsaschildren #history #hardcover 

Ohio

The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America's Presidents (Presidents Book for Kids; History of United States Presidents When They Were Young)

An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents.

Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine.

When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone.

And right now--today!--there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art--or already making change.

* A breezy, kid-friendly survey of American history and American presidents
* Great for teachers, librarians, and other educators
* Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books have been lauded by critics and received a variety of awards.

For young readers and students who loved The New Big Book of Presidents, Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, and Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents.

A helpful addition to curriculums of 5th- to 8th-grade students studying U.S. History and civics and the federal government.

* For readers ages 8-12
* U.S. history for kids
* Students, librarians, teachers
* 5th-8th-grade kids

From award-winning author Kate Messner and New York Times bestselling artist Adam Rex comes a timely and compelling compendium about the U.S. presidents--before they were presidents.

Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the New York Times, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.

Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including Nothing Rhymes with Orange and the New York Times bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. He has worked with the likes of Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Jeff Kinney, and Neil Gaiman. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

The Next President

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Chronicles one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, focusing on the men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima

Flags of Our Fathers -see description 

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New York

The Story of Immigration

Thousands of years ago, the first people to arrive on American soil traveled across a land bridge from Asia to what is now Alaska. Millions of people were already settled when Christopher Columbus "rediscovered" America in 1492. New about the "new" world soon spread, and more people arrived on American shores. The trans-atlantic journey was long and arduous, but by 1700, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch colonies had been established. This expansion exacted a toll, however, on the native people who were pushed off their land as well as African people who were forced into slavery. By the mid 1800's, so many people had immigrated to the United States that in 1892, an immigration office was opened on Ellis Island to count and document the new arrivals. By the early 1900's, laws were passed to limit the number of new arrivals. And yet, today, immigrants still come to America from countries worldwide, includingRussia, Haiti, and Cuba, insearch of a better way of life. The history of American immigration is one of determination and struggle, but not without pain. But for immigrants past and present, hope, the belief in a better life, and the allure of making a contribution to this nation prevails.

Coming to America

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Iowa

The Birth of American Independence

The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of First Family presents a revelatory account of America's declaration of independence and the political and military responses on both sides throughout the summer of 1776 that influenced key decisions and outcomes.

Revolutionary Summer

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

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"Collectors around the country love the book's grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. How rare are your coins? How much are they worth? The Red Book tells you, covering everything from early colonial copper tokens to hefty Old West silver dollars and dazzling gold coins. You'll find 32,500+ prices for more than 7,600 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles. You'll also round out your education in commemoratives, Proof and Mint coins, error coins, Civil War tokens, Confederate coins, private gold, and all the latest National Park quarters, Presidential and Native American dollars, Lincoln cents, and more. Articles on investing, grading coins, and detecting counterfeits will make you a savvy collector; and entertaining essays on the history of American coinage, shipwrecks and hoards, and the modern rare-coin market give you an inside look at "the hobby of kings." These are just some of the features of the informative, entertaining, invaluable Red Book--the world's best-selling coin price guide."--Publisher's website.

A Guide Book of United States Coins

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Delaware

A Story of 22nd-Century America

From Robert Charles Wilson, the Hugo Award-winning author ofSpin, comesJulian Comstock, an exuberant adventure in a post-climate-change America.

In the reign of President Deklan Comstock, a reborn United States is struggling back to prosperity. Over a century after the Efflorescence of Oil, after the Fall of the Cities, after the False Tribulation, after the days of the Pious Presidents, the sixty stars and thirteen stripes wave from the plains of Athabaska to the national capital in New York. In Colorado Springs, the Dominion sees to the nation's spiritual needs. In Labrador, the Army wages war on the Dutch. America, unified, is rising once again.

Then out of Labrador come tales of the war hero "Captain Commongold." The masses follow his adventures in the popular press. The Army adores him. The President is...troubled. Especially when the dashing Captain turns out to be his nephew Julian, son of the President's late brother Bryce--a popular general who challenged the President's power, and paid the ultimate price.

As Julian ascends to the pinnacle of power, his admiration for the works of the Secular Ancients sets him at fatal odds with the Dominion. Treachery and intrigue will dog him as he closes in on the accomplishment of his lifelong ambition: to make a film about the life of Charles Darwin.

Julian Comstock

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The First Mike Bowditch Mystery

Paul Doiron's The Poacher's Son is a sterling debut of literary suspense. Taut and engrossing, it represents the first in a series featuring Mike Bowditch.

Set in the wilds of Maine, this is an explosive tale of an estranged son thrust into the hunt for a murderous fugitive--his own father

Game warden Mike Bowditch returns home one evening to find an alarming voice from the past on his answering machine: his father Jack, a hard drinking womanizer who makes his living poaching illegal game. An even more frightening call comes the next morning from the police: they are searching for the man who killed a beloved local cop the night before--and his father is their prime suspect. Jack has escaped from police custody, and only Mike believes that his tormented father might not be guilty.

Now, alienated from the woman he loves, shunned by colleagues who have no sympathy for the suspected cop-killer, Mike must come to terms with his haunted past. He knows firsthand Jack's brutality, but is the man capable of murder? Desperate and alone, he strikes up an uneasy alliance with a retired warden pilot, and together the two men journey deep into the Maine wilderness in search of a runaway fugitive. But the only way for Mike to save his father is to find the real killer--which could mean putting everyone he loves in the line of fire.

*BONUS CONTENT: This edition of The Poacher's Son includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide.

The Poacher's Son

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Tennessee

From the bestselling author of Assassination Vacation and Unfamiliar Fishes, a humorous and insightful account of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette--the one Frenchman we could all agree on--and an insightful portrait of a nation's idealism and its reality. On August 16, 1824, an elderly French gentlemen sailed into New York Harbor and giddy Americans were there to welcome him. Or, rather, to welcome him back. It had been thirty years since the Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette had last set foot in the United States, and he was so beloved that 80,000 people showed up to cheer for him. The entire population of New York at the time was 120,000. Lafayette's arrival in 1824 coincided with one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history, Congress had just fought its first epic battle over slavery, and the threat of a Civil War loomed. But Lafayette, belonging to neither North nor South, to no political party or faction, was a walking, talking reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of the revolutionary generation and what they wanted this country to be. His return was not just a reunion with his beloved Americans, it was a reunion for Americans with their own astonishing singular past. Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with some of the instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more.

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

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New Jersey

Alaska is a glorious landscape of magnificent mountains, rushing rivers, inexorable glaciers, and vast swatches of old-growth forest sheltering a wealth of wildlife. Brimming with natural wonders, spectacular vistas, and rugged beauty, Alaska has always defined the idea of frontier, from the first hunters to set foot in North America eons ago to the modern pioneers who seek adventure, opportunity, or simple solitude in its awesome expanse. In words and photographs that are insightful and evocative, Treasures of Alaska explores every aspect of this astonishing land. (back cover).

National Geographic Treasures of Alaska

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Give road-weary eyes a break with this spiral-bound Large Scale edition featuring all the accuracy you've come to expect from Rand McNally, only bigger. Updated atlas contains maps of every U.S. state that are 35% larger than the standard atlas version plus over 350 detailed city inset and national park maps and a comprehensive, unabridged index. Road construction and conditions contact information for every state conveniently located on map pages. Contains mileage chart showing distances between 77 North American cities and national parks with driving times map. Tough spiral binding allows the book to lay open easily.

Other Features

Rand McNally presents five of our favorite national parks big and small, east and west that showcase this country's astonishing beauty, highlight essential visitor information, and offer insightful travel tips.

Tell Rand As much as we work to keep our atlases up to date, conditions change quickly and new construction projects begin frequently. If you know of something we haven't captured in our atlas, let us know at randmcnally.com/tellrand.

Tourism websites and phone numbers for every U.S. state and Canadian province on map pages

Dimensions: 10.375" x 15.375"

2019 Road Atlas Large Scale

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Kansas

How We Came Apart, How We Come Together

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A passionate manifesto that exposes hypocrisy on both sides of the political divide and points a way out of the tribalism that is tearing America apart--from the CNN host hailed as "a star of the 2016 campaign" (The New York Times), now seen on The Van Jones Show

Van Jones burst into the American consciousness during the 2016 presidential campaign with an unscripted, truth-telling style and an already established history of bridge-building across party lines. His election night commentary, during which he coined the term "whitelash," became a viral sensation. A longtime progressive activist with deep roots in the conservative South, Jones has made it his mission to challenge voters and viewers to stand in one another's shoes and disagree constructively.

In Beyond the Messy Truth, he offers a blueprint for transforming our collective anxiety into meaningful change. Jones urges both parties to abandon the politics of accusation. He issues a stirring call for a new "bipartisanship from below," pointing us toward practical answers to problems that affect us all regardless of region or ideology. He wants to tackle rural and inner-city poverty, unemployment, addiction, unfair incarceration, and the devastating effects of the pollution-based economy on both coal country and our urban centers. Along the way, Jones shares memories from his decades of activism on behalf of working people, inspiring stories of ordinary citizens who became champions of their communities, and little-known examples of cooperation in the midst of partisan conflict. In his quest for positive solutions, Van Jones encourages us to set fire to our old ways of thinking about politics and come together to help those most in need.

Includes an invaluable resource of contacts, books, media, and organizations for bipartisan bridge-building and problem solving.

"Van Jones is a light in the darkness when we need it most. In the tradition of the great bridge builders of our past, Van's love for this country and all its people shines through."--Cory Booker, U.S. senator, New Jersey

"Van Jones's voice has become an integral part of our national political debate. He is one of the most provocative and interesting political figures in the country."--Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator, Vermont

Beyond the Messy Truth

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Pennsylvania

The National Commisison on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States

With Reporting and Analysis by theNew York Times

What happened on 9/11 and how? Have we learned any lessons? Are we safer now?

The questions every American wants answered.

Since September 11, 2001, Americans have wondered how the tragic events of that day could have occurred. This is the complete report of the circumstances surrounding the attacts, including:

*Al Qaeda and the organization of the 9/11 attack
*Intelligence collection, analysis, and management
*International counterterrorism policy
*The inner workings of terrorist financing
*The security of American borders
*Law enforcement inside the U.S.
*Commercial aviation and transportation safety
* Personal interviews with Presidents Clinton and Bush on their roles

Supplemented with analysis and reporting byThe New York Times,this edition ofThe 9/11 Reportalso makes recommendations as to how to prevent terrorist attacks in the future.

The 9/11 Report

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Sweet Land Stories 

#history #civilization #culture #UnitedStates

The Way We Lived

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District of Columbia

Denver and Philadelphia Mints

This is a coin collector's dream folder! Not only does it have a space for every state's quarter--arranged according to year--but now it has slots for the six brand-new quarters that the United States Mint is issuing. These latest coins will honor the District of Columbia, along with five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Not only will this handy folder help collectors hold on to these special keepsakes, but it includes a description of the Commemorative Coin Program; the new District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories programs; a history of the United States Quarter Dollar; details on how the designs were chosen; and an account of how coins are manufactured by the Mint and distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank.

United States Quarters Collector's Folder 1999-2009

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Georgia

A Study in Command

Provides an analysis of the art of modern warfare as seen through the eyes of General Frederick M. Franks, Jr., an armor and infantry commander during the Gulf War.

Into the Storm

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 #hardcover #nonfiction #prayer #presidents #america #faith #unitedstates #history #christian

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Michigan

Our National Leaders at Prayer

The artist and author of Praying with the Presidents and his son Grant have created a unique faith view of each president, who carried an awesome responsibility as they led this nation through ever-changing and challenging years, depending upon their faith in God as they went. Illustrations.

⭐ The Faith of the Presidents

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World Leaders Past & Present

A biography of the third President of the United States whose many achievements include the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

⭐ Thomas Jefferson

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 #paperback #fiction #historical #civilwar #unitedstates #vintage #charlottemason #homeschool #amblesideonline

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The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton--a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.

In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton is just nine-years-old. His brother, Tom, and his cousin, Eb, are both of fighting age. As Jethro's family is pulled into the conflict between the North and the South, loyalties are divided, dreams are threatened, and their bonds are put to the test in this heart-wrenching, coming of age story. 

"Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history."--Booklist

Across Five Aprils

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Geography

United States Atlas

Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity
Two Sisters Life-Changing Trip.
by Angela Velez

Brand New Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Comes from a smoke/pet free home! Thanks for looking!

#hardcover #youngadults #people #unitedstates #hispanic #latino #family #youngadult #fiction #siblings #trip

Two Sisters One Life-Changing Trip





Booksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this Latinx road trip adventure--a big-hearted, voice-driven YA about two sisters who couldn't be more different, but become begrudging partners on their school's cross-country college trip--from debut author Angela Velez. Perfect for fans of Lilliam Rivera, Jenny Han, and Sandhya Menon. 

Overachiever Luz "Lulu" Zavala has straight As, perfect attendance, and a solid ten-year plan. First up: nail her interview for a dream internship at Stanford, the last stop on her school's cross-country college road trip. The only flaw in her plan is Clara, her oldest sister, who went off to college and sparked a massive fight with their overprotective Peruvian mom, who is now convinced that out-of-state-college will destroy their family. If Lulu can't fix whatever went wrong between them, the whole trip--and her future--will be a waste.

Middle sister Milagro wants nothing to do with college or a nerdy class field trip. Then a spot opens up on the trip just as her own spring break plans (Operation Don't Die a Virgin) are thwarted, and she hops on the bus with her glittery lipsticks, more concerned about getting back at her ex than she is about schools or any family drama. But the trip opens her eyes about possibilities she'd never imagined for herself. Maybe she is more than the boy-crazy girl everyone seems to think she is.

On a journey from Baltimore all the way to San Francisco, Lulu and Milagro will become begrudging partners as they unpack weighty family expectations, uncover Clara's secrets, and maybe even discover the true meaning of sisterhood.

Solomon M. Skolnick

American History Pop Quiz

Miriam Webster

Webster’s international atlas

Dudley Clendinen

A Place Called Canterbury

Kate Messner; Adam Rex

The Next President

James Bradley; Ron Powers

Flags of Our Fathers -see description

Betsy Maestro; Susannah Ryan (Illustrator)

Coming to America

Joseph J. Ellis

Revolutionary Summer

Richard S. Yeoman

A Guide Book of United States Coins

Robert Charles Wilson

Julian Comstock

Paul Doiron

The Poacher's Son

Sarah Vowell

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Jeff Rennicke

National Geographic Treasures of Alaska

Rand McNally

2019 Road Atlas Large Scale

Van Jones

Beyond the Messy Truth

Thomas H. Kean; Lee H. Hamilton; New York Times Staff (Contribution by)

The 9/11 Report

E.L Doctorow

Sweet Land Stories

Reader's Digest Editors

The Way We Lived

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. (Editor)

United States Quarters Collector's Folder 1999-2009

Tom Clancy; Fred Franks

Into the Storm

Ron DiCianni

⭐ The Faith of the Presidents

Roger A. Bruns

⭐ Thomas Jefferson

Irene Hunt

Across Five Aprils

National Geographic Kids

United States Atlas

Angela Velez

Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity