title: Children's Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) (Smithsonian Institution)
author:  David C. King 
description: Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, DK's Children's Encyclopedia of American History by David King is a comprehensive overview lavishly illustrated with period photographs, paintings and drawings of people, objects and events, as well as maps and charts. Separate topics-from "The Constitution" to "Terrorism Strikes Home"-unfold in double-page spreads throughout 18 chronologically organized chapters. An appendix includes a list of the U.S. presidents, a chart of key facts about the 50 states, and the texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and its Amendments, plus the Gettysburg Address. <br />Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
zlib_text: Experiencing America 
  A Smithsonian Tour through 
  American History
  History
  Topic
  Modern History
  Subtopic
  Smithsonian ® 
  Dr. Richard Kurin
  Smithsonian 
  Course Guidebook
  
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