Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.

3) Ancient Rome

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Life during the great civilizations
Cause and effect ancient civilization

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Discusses the daily life of ancient Romans including families, homes, occupations, education, and methods of worship.

4) Bad days in battle

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Ignite: Whoops! A history of bad days
Ignite Whoops! A history of bad days

Pub. Date

[2017]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Everyone makes mistakes, but they're not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in battle have gone down in history and will never be forgotten.

5) The heroes and mortals of Greek mythology

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Ancient Greek mythology

Pub. Date

[2012]

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IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2

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Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.

6) The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Ancient Greek mythology

Pub. Date

c2012

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2

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Discover the exploits of all-powerful Zeus, leader of the Olympians, the mightiest of all the gods. Relive the excitement of the Titanomachy, the colossal War of the Titans. See what motivated the gods and goddesses, and encounter the ultimate winners and losers in Greek mythology's incredible battles.

7) Edward S. Curtis Chronicles: Native Nations

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Defining images

Pub. Date

[2018]

Description

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Discusses Curtis's early life, how he first became interested in documenting Native American life, the pioneering photographs he took, and his legacy.

8) The presidency of Abraham Lincoln: the triumph of freedom and unity

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Greatest U.S. presidents

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1

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"Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was struck down by an assassin's bullet. During those years the admired and despised 16th president served as a brilliant commander in chief, ultimately keeping the nation together and freeing thousands of its enslaved people."--Publisher.

9) Daily life in the Islamic Golden Age

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Daily life in ancient civilizations
Heinemann infosearch

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1

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What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through the ancient Islamic world....

10) The women's movement

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

World history

Pub. Date

[2011]

Description

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Discusses the history of the women's movement in the United States, from early suffrage and civil rights organizations to the modern demands for gender equality and notable successes in women's rights.

11) Daily life in ancient Greece

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Daily life in ancient civilizations

Pub. Date

2015.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Greece? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through Ancient Greece.

12) The decline and fall of the Roman Empire

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

World history series

Pub. Date

1998

Description

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This book discusses the Roman Empire's rise to greatness as well as its eventual decline and fall brought about by increasingly dramatic military, economic, and social changes.

13) Understanding Frankenstein

Author

Nardo, Don

Pub. Date

2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 4

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This book discusses Mary Shelley's sources of ideas for the compelling plot, well-developed characters, and universal themes of "Frankenstein" which have led to its enduring popularity.

14) Connect the stars

Author

Nardo, Don

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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 11

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"When thirteen-year-olds T.E. and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole"--

15) Saving Lucas Biggs

Author

Nardo, Don

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9

Formats

Book, CD

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"When thirteen-year-old Margaret's father is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, she knows the only way to save him is to use the forbidden family power of time travel"--

16) Lucky man: a memoir

Author

Nardo, Don

Pub. Date

2002

17) Barbarians at the gate: the fall of RJR Nabisco

Author

Nardo, Don

Pub. Date

1990

18) A nation divided: the long road to the Civil War

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Civil War

Pub. Date

[2011]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 2

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This book provides an overview of economic, educational, and cultural differences between the North and South in the middle 1800s with emphasis on the critical issue of slavery.

19) Heroes in Greek mythology

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Library of Greek mythology
Exploring Greek mythology

Description

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Discusses the different heroes that appear in Greek mythology, including Heracles, Achilles, Jason, Odysseus, Orpheus, and Perseus.

20) Planning for college

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Teen life skills
Gale eBooks

Pub. Date

2020.

Description

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This book provides real-world examples, relevant facts, and fully documented quotes from teens and experts for youths who are preparing to apply to colleges and universities, and in many cases seeking the financial aid needed to pay for these schools.

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1) Migrant mother: how a photograph defined the Great Depression

2) The Great Depression

3) Ancient Rome

4) Bad days in battle

5) The heroes and mortals of Greek mythology

6) The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology

7) Edward S. Curtis Chronicles: Native Nations

8) The presidency of Abraham Lincoln: the triumph of freedom and unity

9) Daily life in the Islamic Golden Age

10) The women's movement

11) Daily life in ancient Greece

12) The decline and fall of the Roman Empire

13) Understanding Frankenstein

14) Connect the stars

15) Saving Lucas Biggs

16) Lucky man: a memoir

17) Barbarians at the gate: the fall of RJR Nabisco

18) A nation divided: the long road to the Civil War

19) Heroes in Greek mythology

20) Planning for college