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      James Lincoln Collier

      Liz Sonneborn

      This book examines the life and writings of James Lincoln Collier, writer of children’s historical novels.

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      James Lincoln Collier

      Liz Sonneborn

      This book examines the life and writings of James Lincoln Collier, writer of children’s historical novels.

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      James Lincoln Collier

      Liz Sonneborn

      This book examines the life and writings of James Lincoln Collier, writer of children’s historical novels.

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      The Rise of Selfishness in America

      James Lincoln Collier

      A vibrant, sweeping analysis of the roots of American self-indulgence
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      This ringing, provocative jeremiad cuts a path through a haze of self-indulgent thought and action in the…

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      Me and Billy

      James Lincoln Collier

      Life at Deacon Smith’s Home for Waifs would be completely dreary if it weren’t for Possum’s best friend, Billy, who thinks up lies faster than he can talk and provides…

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      Gunpowder and Weaponry

      James Lincoln Collier

      Describes the changes brought to warfare by the introduction of gunpowder, including the rise of the professional army and the industrial revolution in weapons.

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      The Automobile

      James Lincoln Collier

      Presents an overview of the history of the car, discussing the role Henry Ford played in its development, the popularity and impact of the car on industry and business, and…

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      Electricity and the Light Bulb

      James Lincoln Collier

      This book presents a comprehensive history of electricity, and describes early scientific work and discoveries, lightning rods and the incandescent lightbulb.

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      Christopher Columbus: To the New World

      James Lincoln Collier

      An exploration of the life and momentous voyages of the Italian-born explorer –Provided by publisher.

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      Steam Engines

      James Lincoln Collier

      Describes the history and development of the steam engine, and discusses early steam-driven machines, work by James Watt and other inventors, the first railway to use steam locomotives, and much…

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      Louis Armstrong: An American Genius

      James Lincoln Collier

      Louis Armstrong was more than a great entertainer–he was one of the most important musicians of our times, not only a key figure in the history of jazz but also…

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      Benny Goodman and the Swing Era

      James Lincoln Collier

      This biography of Benny Goodman’s music and times attempts to recreate the colourful music world of the 1920s and 1930s, when Goodman was hailed the King of Swing . The…

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      Jazz: The American Theme Song

      James Lincoln Collier

      More than a chronological history of this unique American art form, Jazz: The American Theme Song is a fascinating examination of how this music influenced American society. Collier argues that…

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      Clocks

      James Lincoln Collier

      An illustrated history of clocks, why they were invented and how they work, their importance in everyday life, and how they have evolved.

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      Vaccines

      James Lincoln Collier

      Explains the diseases that led to the discovery of vaccines, how vaccines work, and how that has changed the history of medicine.

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      A Study Guide for Christopher Collier/James Lincoln Collier’s My Brother Sam Is Dead

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      A Study Guide for Christopher Collier/James Lincoln Collier’s My Brother Sam Is Dead, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author…

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      With Every Drop of Blood

      James Lincoln Collier

      While trying to transport food to Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War, fourteen-year-old Johnny is captured by a black Union soldier.

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      Jump Ship to Freedom

      James Lincoln Collier

      The second book in the Arabus family saga finds young Daniel trying to retrieve the notes that ensure his and his mother’s freedom, until he is forced aboard a boat…

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      War Comes to Willy Freeman

      James Lincoln Collier

      A free thirteen-year-old black girl in Connecticut is caught up in the horror of the Revolutionary War and the danger of being returned to slavery when her patriot father is…

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      The United States Enters the World Stage: From the Alaska Purchase Through World War I, 1867-1919

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      My Brother Sam is Dead

      James Lincoln Collier,Christopher Collier

      Recounts the tragedy that strikes the Meeker family during the Revolution when one son joins the rebel forces while the rest of the family tries to stay neutral in a…

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      Decision in Philadelphia: The Constitutional Convention of 1787

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Fifty-five men met in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a document that would create a country and change a world. Here is a remarkable rendering of that fateful time, told…

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      My Brother Sam is Dead

      James Lincoln Collier,Christopher Collier

      When Sam Meeker leaves his home in Redding, Connecticut, a town loyal to the king, to fight with the rebel army, he places his family in a very difficult position.

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      My Brother Sam Is Dead (Scholastic Gold)

      James Lincoln Collier,Christopher Collier

      Recounts the tragedy that strikes the Meeker family during the Revolution when one son joins the rebel forces while the rest of the family tries to stay neutral in a…

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      Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War, 1831-1861

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Discusses attitudes and events that led up to the Civil War, particularly the institution of slavery.

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      A Century of Immigration, 1820-1924

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Discusses the economic, social, and religious reasons why immigrants, predominantly from northern Europe, and then from eastern and southern Europe, came to the United States. Considers incidents of prejudice experienced…

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      Building a New Nation: 1789-1803

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      Hispanic America, Texas and the Mexican War: 1835-1850

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Examines the settlement of the area that became the southwestern portion of the United States, detailing how it evolved from land settled by Native Americans, to Spanish territory, to states…

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      The Civil War, 1860-1865

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Examines the people and events involved in the bloody war that pitted the Northern states against those that seceded to form the Confederacy.

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      The Rise of Industry, 1860 - 1900

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Describes the period after the Civil War when the United States was becoming increasingly industrialized and technological, including the coming of the railroads, the rise of the large corporations, the…

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      The Rise of the Cities, 1820 - 1920

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Discusses the factors leading to the settlement and growth of cities in the United States and examines some of the social problems that are part of city life.

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      Indians, Cowboys, and Farmers and the Battle for the Great Plains, 1865-1910

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Discusses the settling of the area between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains and the conflicting interests of the different groups involved–the Indians, cowboys, farmers, sheepherders, and railroad barons.

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      Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal, 1901 to 1941

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      The United States in World War II, 1941 - 1945

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      The United States in the Cold War, 1945 - 1989

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      The Middle Road, American Politics, 1945 to 2000

      Christopher Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      The American Revolution: 1763-1783

      Christopher Collier Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Examines the people and events involved in the significant war by which the thirteen original colonies broke away from England.

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      Clash of Cultures: Prehistory-1638

      Christopher Collier Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      History is dramatic – and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding…

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      Creating the Constitution: 1787

      Christopher Collier Collier,James Lincoln Collier

      Examines the events and personalities involved in creating the Constitution of the United States in 1787, a document which has been the foundation of American democracy for over 200 years.

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      Annual Review of Jazz Studies 8: 1996: Special Edition on Jazz Theory

      Henry Martin

      Showcases professional work in the arena of jazz theory. Among the contributors are scholars of jazz theory as well as musicians, including four of the founding members of the jazz…

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