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2014., Candlewick Press Call No: 974.8 802 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the history of the Mason-Dixon Line as reflected by family feuds, exploration, scientific advancement and the cultural conflicts between America's northern and southern states.
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2008., Smithsonian Books/Collins Call No: 973.3 STE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Summary Note: We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. But every edge of the familiar wooden jigsaw pieces of our childhood represents a revealing moment of history and of, well, humans drawing lines in the sand. This is the first book to tackle why our state lines are where they are. Packed with oddities and trivia, this entertaining guide also reveals the major fault lines of American history, from ideological intrigues and religious intolerance to major territorial acquisitions. Adding the fresh lens of local geographic disputes, military skirmishes, and land grabs, Mark Stein shows how the seemingly haphazard puzzle pieces of our nation fit together perfectly.--From publisher description.
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-- From 13 colonies to 50 statesc2002., Pre-adolescent, Sunburst Call No: 973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explains how the U.S. has grown bigger and bigger over the course of its history, discussing the Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, the purchase of Alaska, geographic changes brought about by the Civil War, and other related topics.
