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61) Bulletproof
Series
Publisher
The History® Channel
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
How do you stop a speeding bullet? From body armor to armored cars and trucks, we review the history of the race between the bullet and a successful way to stop it.
63) Diamond Mines
Series
Publisher
The History® Channel
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Half a mile below the earth's surface, men mine for rough diamonds--a pure carbon substance. Brilliant when cut and polished, they are marketed as the most precious gem in the world. From the earliest mines of the 4th century B.C.
Publisher
Vision Video
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It takes a spiritual journey throughout the country, breathing life into the history of the early days of Christianity and offering relevant and powerful insights into the events told in the world's bestselling book, the Bible. Narrated by Sir David Suchet and Featuring Ancient Greek historian Dr. Michael Scott
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Together, the branches of the US military defend the nation at sea, in the air, and on land. This title explores the history of each military branch, how it has evolved over time, and what its role is today. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Series
Publisher
The History® Channel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Robin Roberts explores the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary group of African American pilots including her father that served in WWII, revealing how these warriors for change helped end segregation in the military.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The fight for independence was not an easy one for the 13 colonies that became the United States. The Revolutionary War stretched on for decades, including not just battles such as Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown but also matters of diplomacy, economics, and politics. In this volume, young history fans will learn about the stories behind many aspects of the war, from the early beginnings of American dissatisfaction with Great Britain...
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"This entertaining companion to the massively popular history podcast tackles everything from Alexander the Great to Agatha Christie, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate-with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and good old-fashioned banter. The Rest Is History podcast brilliantly distills major moments in human history, covering everything from the Trojan War to a historical ranking of the greatest dogs. Now, this official tie-in book brings the chart-topping...
Series
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Formats
Description
As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities. Limited Public Performance Rights Included: This DVD may be shown in a classroom or screened by a public group, for educational purposes, when no admission is charged for the viewing, and may be transmitted on a closed-circuit system within a building or single campus.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this hilarious book that takes history seriously, a British actor and comedian introduces England's earliest kings and queens, who were mostly as silly and weird in real life as they appear today in their portraits, revealing a story of narcissists, inadequate self-control, excessive beheadings, uncivil wars and more.
Author
Publisher
The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Red America and Blue America are so divided they could be two different countries, with wildly diverging views of why government exists and who counts as American. Their ideologies are grounded in different versions of American history, endorsing irreconcilable visions of patriotism and national identity. A Great Disorder is a bold, urgent work that helps us make sense of today's culture wars through a brilliant reconsideration of America's foundational...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
At the height of the Cold War, a group of small-town men led their Czechoslovakian hockey team against the powerful Soviet team. At the same time, they inspired their nation's resistance to a Soviet invasion, finding a way to fight back against the authoritarian forces seeking to crush their society. At the heart of this story is the Holík family, who loved hockey and desired freedom.
78) Pony Boys
Series
Publisher
Twin Seas Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A delightful true story about two Massachusetts boys - 9 and 11 - who set off on an improbable journey with their family pet, a Shetland pony named King. Summer, 1967. Tony and Jeff Whittemore are desperate to visit Expo '67 in Montreal - the largest World's Fair ever. But their parents can't take them. Then their mom comes up with the solution: hitch King to a pony cart and drive 350 miles to Expo '67 - on their own - at 5 m.p.h.! For Tony and Jeff,...
Series
Publisher
Journeyman Pictures
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
There has been endless hand-wringing and finger-pointing following the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster. But the full effects of the disaster are still shrouded in secrecy, and both TEPCO and the Japanese Government have limited any meaningful analysis of the disaster's impact on health and the environment. Featuring interviews with scientists and whistle-blowers, this searing documentary reveals the political and financial interests at work behind...
80) Going Upriver
Series
Publisher
Cargo Film & Releasing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Takes an intimate, well-balanced and riveting look into moral leadership during a time of national crisis. The film places particular emphasis on the young Senator Kerry's bravery during the Vietnam War and his courageous opposition to the war upon his return. George Butler interviewed all of the living Swift Boat veterans who were on Kerry's two boats, thus rendering a comprehensive view of the Vietnam experience. More than a biography, GOING UP...
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