Major Battles in US History | Knox County Public Library

1) The Battle of Gettysburg: bloodiest battle of the Civil War

Author

MacCarald, Clara

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

North Star Editions

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color) maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the Battle of Gettysburg, places it in the context of the Civil War, and describes the events of the battle and its results.

2) The Battle of Inchon: turning point of the Korean War

Author

MacCarald, Clara

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

Focus Readers

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explores the Battle of Inchon of the Korean War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

3) The Battle of Little Bighorn: legendary battle of the Great Sioux War

Author

Duffield, Katy

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

Focus Readers

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the Battle of Little Bighorn, places it in the context of the conflict between the Lakota, or Sioux, and the American government, and describes the events of the battle and its results.

4) The Battle of Midway: turning the tide of World War II

Author

Mara, Wil

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

Focus Readers

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (chiefly black & white), color maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Learn about the historical context, decisive moments, and lasting impact of the Battle of Midway.

5) The Battle of San Juan Hill: famous battle of the Spanish-American War

Author

Hinman, Bonnie

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

Focus Readers

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the Battle of San Juan Hill, places it in the context of the Spanish-American War and the expansion of the United States beyond North America, and describes the events of the battle and its results.

6) The Battles of Lexington and Concord: start of the American Revolution

Author

Mara, Wil

Series

Major Battles in US History

Publisher

Focus Readers

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (chiefly black and white), color maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explores the Battles of Lexington and Concord of the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.