Smithsonian Institution.
1) Presidents
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English
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"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
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English
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World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding...
7) Nuestra América: 30 Latinas/Latinos inspiradores que han forjado la historia de los Estados Unidos
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Español
Description
Profiles thirty Latinas and Latinos in American history who have greatly contributed to the political, social, and cultural character of the United States--including Sylvia Acevedo, Pura Belpré, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Each profile includes a colorful portrait of the Latino or Latina in profile.