Describes the history of the Underground Railroad, discussing the history of slavery in the United States, the people who aided runaway slaves to freedom, and the outbreak of the Civil War.

8) The sinking of the Lusitania: an interactive history adventure

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

You choose books. History
You Choose History

Pub. Date

[2014]

Description

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"Describes the sinking of the Lusitania. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--

9) Extreme paintball

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Sports on the edge!

Pub. Date

c2013

Description

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"Explores the sport of extreme paintball"--Provided by publisher.

10) The Vietnam War

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Step into history (Scholastic)

Pub. Date

2017.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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"This book details major events of the Vietnam War, as well as the war's cultural impact"--Provided by publisher.

11) Snails and other mollusks

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of snails and such related species as clams, oysters, and cuttlefish.

12) Can you survive the Johnstown flood?: an interactive history adventure

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

You choose. Disasters in history
You Choose Disasters in History

Pub. Date

[2022]

Description

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"On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you and your new husband be able to escape certain doom as you wait for your train to leave the station? Can you climb onto your house's roof for safety before the building completely fills with water? Will you join in the effort to save others who are floating by on the roofs...

13) Japanese American internment: prisoners in their own land

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Tangled history

Pub. Date

[2020]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2

Description

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"In narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced life in Japanese internment camps during World War II."--Provided by publisher.

14) World War II infantrymen: an interactive history adventure

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

You choose books. World War II
You Choose World War II
You choose. World War II

Pub. Date

[2013]

Description

Read Description

"Describes the role infantryman played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

15) Extreme skateboarding

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Sports on the Edge

Pub. Date

2014

Description

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This book explores the history of the sport of extreme skateboarding, as well as what it take to get started, how to perform simple tricks, and who the heroes of the sport are.

16) Day of infamy: the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Tangled history

Pub. Date

[2016]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2

Description

Read Description

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor"--

17) Patriots and redcoats: stories of American Revolutionary War leaders

Author

Otfinoski, Steven

Series

Revolutionary War

Pub. Date

2015

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Revolutionary War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Patriots and the Redcoats. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event.