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Contents: Introduction : the birthplace of western civilization -- Born from myth into life everlasting -- How history and social forces shaped Roman institutions -- The shape of destiny -- A world bound by traditional values -- When in Rome, do as the Romans do -- Monuments and memory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Discusses the details of the California Gold Rush, from the miner's daily lives to the methods they used to pan for gold.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.404 BENBenoit, Peter
Contents: Europe at war -- The allies plan an impossible invasion -- The big picture -- Men + machines = victory -- D-Day -- The drive to victory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Recounts the events of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused in New Orleans, discusses the global efforts to help the victims, and describes the rebuilding efforts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.3 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Examines the history of nuclear fission and its role in weaponry and as an energy source.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.0217 BENBenoit, Peter
Contents: War in the heavens -- Land attack! -- War at sea -- Destruction!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Describes the rocky and often deadly beginnings of the English colony of Jamestown in the early 1600s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.502 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Describes how nuclear power developed, how it works, and the serious health and environmental problems that ensue when the process malfunctions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363 BENBenoit, Peter
Summary: Relates the history of the legendary ship, covering its design and construction, its tragic sinking, the worldwide reaction to the disaster, and the lasting influence the Titanic has had on our culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013