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-- Alexander Hamilton versus Aaron Burr2015., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 973.4 6 092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History's greatest rivalsSummary Note: "Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr came from differing backgrounds, but rose to great stature in the years following the American Revolution. As Secretary to the Treasury, Hamilton tackled the fragile finances of the new nation. Burr became the third US vice president in 1800. Readers may wonder how two such prominent men wound up in a duel that ultimately took Hamilton's life and ended Burr's political career. This is the engrossing account of the incidents that led to that fateful morning in 1804. Background information of the era, a timeline, quotes, and historical paintings enhance readers' understanding of the post-revolutionary country"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., Juvenile, Lucent Press Call No: 005.7 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Classified: secrets you're not supposed to know.Summary Note: Examines how big business uses big data to help market products to customers, but warns against pitfalls, problems, and ethical issues of big data mining in the information age, such as fraudulent banking, industrial espionage, and the influence big data has on retail and advertising. Includes a glossary.
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2019., Juvenile, Lucent Press Call No: 001.9 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Classified: secrets you're not supposed to know.Summary Note: Defines what a conspiracy and conspiracy theories are and showcases modern and historical conspiracies, such as the Iran-Contra conspiracy, the Watergate scandal, and an ancient conspiracy to assassinate a Roman dictator. Includes a glossary.
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-- Founding fathers versus King George III2015., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 973.3 11 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History's greatest rivalsSummary Note: "Although we rarely consider it today, it was remarkable that the small forces of the American colonies were the victors of the American Revolution. After all, England was the most powerful nation in the world at that time. This entertaining volume, an appealing way to present the important facts surrounding the Revolution, takes readers into the biographies of the Founding Fathers as well as George III and his advisors. The crucial events and decisions that ultimately led to England's loss are presented in an accessible narrative that will appeal to young historians and Revolutionary War buffs alike"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., Juvenile, Lucent Press Call No: 004.67 80835 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Classified: secrets you're not supposed to know.Summary Note: Examines the dangers of having one's private information disclosed or hacked online and offers advice on how to stay safe with one's identity and private information while using the internet. Includes a glossary.