Air Assault Teams


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Describes the history, major battles, and training necessary to become a member of the Army's 101st Airborne Division.




Arkansas Traveler


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Soon after arriving in Sugartree, Arkansas—where she spent many lazy, languid childhood summers—folk art expert Benni Harper discovers that there's something seriously sinister brewing in this usually-peaceful town...




Abortion


Book Description

The author attempts to fairly present the opposing viewpoints in the abortion question. The book discusses the facts and realities of abortion, its history, ethics, opposing sides, alternatives, and compromises. Includes chapter notes, a further reading list, a glossary, and an index.




5,000 Miles to Freedom


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What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom and then on to England during the period of the Fugitive Slave Act? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and William Craft from chasing freedom. An inspiring and riveting story of two amazing people stopping at nothing to fight for freedom and racial equality, this thrilling true tale chronicles Ellen and William Craft's lives from their flight from slavery in Georgia to their rise to world - wide fame as heroes of the Abolitionist movement.




Seventeen


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Seventeen-year-old Stephanie journeys from fall to spring and from childhood to womanhood as she experiences first love and deals with her fear of inheriting her mother's mental illness.




24 Girls in 7 Days


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After Jack Grammar's friends, Percy and Natalie, post a personal ad in the school newspaper for him, Jack ends up with only seven days to date all the responses before asking one special girl to the prom. An ALA Quick Pick




Building the Transcontinental Railroad


Book Description

Discusses the history of the transcontinental railroad, including the construction of the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and other related railroads which joined the east and west coasts.