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5) Hiroshima
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of the atomic bomb and how the decision was made to drop it on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Also discusses the aftermath of that event and its implications for the future of the world.
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
Describes the construction of the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and other related railroads which joined the east and west coasts by meeting at Promontory Point, Utah, and views both the early days of railroads preceding that event and the effects of the transcontinental railroad thus formed.
15) The Korean War
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
Describes the people, places, and events surrounding the Korean War.
17) The Model T Ford
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Describes the development and production of the Ford Model T car and its effects on America.
18) Pearl Harbor
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Describes the events which led up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the attack itself, and U.S. reaction.
19) Watergate
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Analyzes events in the scandal known as Watergate, which paralyzed American politics and led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.