Entering Grade 9
HISTORY
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The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men
by Robert M. Edsel The true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. |
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Underground: A Human History of the Worlds Beneath Our Feet
by Will Hunt A panoramic investigation of the subterranean landscape, from sacred caves and derelict subway stations to nuclear bunkers and ancient underground cities—an exploration of the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the worlds beneath our feet. |
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Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson Lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom. |
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Killers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann Presents a true account of the early twentieth-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. |
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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
by Matthew Desmond The author follows eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads. This book explores our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation in the 21st century. (Pulitzer Prize Winner) |
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Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War
By Mark Bowden On October 3, 1993, one hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by Black Hawk helicopter into the market in Mogadishu Somalia. In the morning, 18 were dead and the rest were fighting for their lives. |
 
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Stonewall: Breaking out inthe FIght for Gay Rights
by Ann Bausum In a time when being gay was a criminal offense, the Stonewall riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement. |
 
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Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex OR In the Heart of the Sea
by Nathaniel Philbrick The story of the Nantucket based whaling ship rammed by an enraged whale, destroying the boat and casting it’s crew adrift in the Pacific for three months. |
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Most Dangerous
by Steve Sheinkin The story of one of the most famous whistleblowers in US history; Daniel Ellsburg leaked hundreds of pages of classified government documents, bringing down a President and leading to questions about the Vietnam and Cold Wars. |