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1) Sweden: a primary source cultural guide

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Primary sources of world cultures

Pub. Date

[2004]

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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An overview of the history and culture of Sweden and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.

2) Chile: a primary source cultural guide

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Primary sources of world cultures

Pub. Date

2004.

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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An overview of the history and culture of Chile and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.

3) Annie Oakley: Wild West sharpshooter

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Primary sources of famous people in American history

Pub. Date

2004.

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Language

English

4) Baseball in the American League Central Division

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Pub. Date

2009.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm

Language

English

5) Baseball in the National League East Division

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Inside major league baseball

Pub. Date

2009.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.

Language

English

6) Calvin Hill and Grant Hill: one family's legacy in football and basketball

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Sports families

Pub. Date

2010.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Biography of father-and-son professional atheletes Calvin and Grant Hill.

7) The Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debates of 1858: a primary source investigation

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Great historic debates and speeches

Pub. Date

2005.

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations, color photographs, map ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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This book discusses the Lincoln-Douglas debates about the future of slavery.

8) Your career in the Army

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

The call of duty careers in the armed forces

Pub. Date

2012.

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Presents a guide to careers in the United States Army, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.

9) Baseball: rules, tips, strategy, and safety

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Sports from coast to coast

Pub. Date

2007.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Examines the history, rules, and strategy of baseball.

10) The Third Amendment: the right to privacy in the home

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Amendments to the United States Constitution : the Bill of Rights
Amendments to the United States Constitution the Bill of Rights
Amendments to the United States Constitution. Bill of Rights

Pub. Date

2011.

Physical Desc

64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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This book is an introduction to the Third Amendment which empowers the people as it guarantees citizens do not have to quarter troops in private houses and protects citizens' right to privacy.

11) Islamic customs and culture

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Understanding Islam

Pub. Date

2008.

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

12) Conducting basic and advanced searches

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Digital and information literacy

Pub. Date

2010.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

13) Treasure Island and the pirates of the 18th century

Author

Porterfield, Jason

Series

Looking at literature through primary sources

Pub. Date

2004.

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations, color photographs, map ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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This book traces the process and influences behind the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which was published in 1883 when the horrors of piracy were fresh in the public mind.