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"Americans' large-scale movement west during the 1800s stemmed from several events. The discovery of gold in California, the Mormon migration west, the transcontinental railroad, and the search for farmland propelled many people in the East across the continent. This valuable volume highlights the major causes and effects of the push westward, highlighting important topics such as Native American displacement and the construction of the Erie Canal....
5) Africa
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Africa is a continent of amazing contrasts. Vast areas of sand and gravel, lush tropical rain forests, and sweeping grasslands cover the continent. This title is an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Africa, the world's second largest continent.
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Chronicles the Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century. Presents the information, illustrations, and maps they included in their journals and describes the plants, animals, hazards, Native American tribes, and terrain they encountered. Includes informational statistics, a glossary, and an index.