Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"Read about the way hydraulic fracturing, or "hydrofracking," is used to harvest natural gas and learn how it has shaped our nation today"--Page 4 of cover.

Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted the Constitution of the United States.

Standing at the entrance to New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States early in the twentieth century. To people all over the world it is a symbol of freedom and friendship. How and why was this magnificent statue built? In this book readers will learn the fascinating story behind the statue's creation.

Get an up-close look at the Gettysburg Address. Find out what inspired Lincoln to write the speech, how the country reacted to his words, and why we still remember them today.

Presents a brief history of African-Americans and of slavery in seventeenth and eighteenth century America.

Chronicles the growth of British colonies in North American, from a single settlement to the range of colonies that in time became the United States.

Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1864 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech. Includes text of the speech.

Relates the history of the legendary ship, covering its design and construction, its tragic sinking, the worldwide reaction to the disaster, and the lasting influence the Titanic has had on our culture.