Crowley County Combined Library

Landmark events in American history

Series

Pub. Date

2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

This book describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the fateful encounter at the Little Bighorn River on June 25, 1876, between the Seventh Cavalry troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Custer and the Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.

2) Careers in law enforcement

Author

Exploring careers (ReferencePoint Press)

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

3) The Salem witch trials

Author

Crewe, Sabrina

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Chronicles the events that led to imprisonment and execution of innocent people because of the hysteria of a few Puritans and their beliefs of witchcraft.

4) Careers in the US Army

Author

Series

Military careers

Pub. Date

[2016]

Description

Presents a guide to careers in the United States Army, covering training, educational benefits, and career opportunities.

5) Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Series

Heroes and villains

Pub. Date

c2004

Description

Profiles the Baptist minister who led the nonviolent struggle for African Americans' civil rights during the 1960's. Profiles the Baptist minister who led the nonviolent struggle for African Americans' civil rights during the 1960s.

6) The 1940s

Author

Cultural history of the United States through the decades

Series

Pub. Date

[1999]

Description

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens.

7) The 1910s

Author

Cultural history of the United States through the decades

Series

Pub. Date

[1999]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 7

Description

Describes aspects of the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States between 1910 and 1919 including the Progressive Movement, World War I, and the silent film.

8) Westward expansion

Author

Series

World history series

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 6

Description

Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.

9) Suicide bombings in Israel and Palestinian terrorism

Author

Pub. Date

2006

Description

Examines Israeli and Palestinian relations over the decades, and describes the rise in suicide bombings by over one hundred thirty Palestinians since 1993.

10) Selena Gomez

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

11) Tiger Woods

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c1999

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4

Description

Discusses the life and career of Tiger Woods, including his childhood, early fame, success as the greatest amateur golfer ever, and achievements as a professional player.

12) Joe Biden

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

Examines the life and achievements of Joe Biden, a long-time senator elected as vice-president in 2008.

13) Alcohol

Author

Series

Drug education library

Pub. Date

2002

Description

Discusses the history, effects, health and social aspects, and legal ramifications of alcohol, as well as treatments for alcoholism.

14) China since World War II

Author

Series

World history

Pub. Date

c2009

15) Pope Francis

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

16) Male Olympic champions

Author

Series

History makers

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 5

Description