Irish Potato FamineABDO, 1 de gen. 2009 - 112 pàgines This title examines an important historic event, the Irish Potato Famine. Readers will learn the history of Ireland leading up to the famine, key players and happenings during the famine, and the event's effect on society. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9. |
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History of Ireland | 14 |
On the Brink of Disaster | 24 |
An Spáinneach the Potato | 32 |
An Gorta Mór the Great Hunger | 40 |
Great Britains Role | 54 |
Bound for Foreign Shores | 68 |
The Irish in America | 76 |
The Legacy of the Great Famine | 88 |
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