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The Indian Removal Act promised Native Americans money and supplies to move west to an area called Indian Territory. The government said the Native Americans could live there forever. That promise was brokenin the late 1800s. Find out more in The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, a title in the Building Our Nation series. Building Our Nation is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Do you know who invented the light bulb? Most Americans will tell you it was Thomas Edison. But what if they''re wrong? What if a British scientist named Joseph Swan was filing for the rights to this invention around the same time as Edison? You''ll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Swan go head-to-head to create the first usable light bulb. Patent battles, lies, determination, and more fill out this exciting race to the finish. You''ll never look at a light bulb the same way again!

You may have heard the story of how Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but what if it isn''t entirely true? What if the brilliant young inventor Nikola Tesla was working on advancing radio technology at exactly the same time? You''ll be captivated by the tale of two invention powerhouses facing off in a race to create the first long-range radio. In a battle filled with successes and setbacks, see how Marconi and Tesla set out to take home the gold. You''ll never look at the radio the same way again!

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, right? That''s what most people will tell you. But what if they''re wrong? What if Scottish-born inventor Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was working on his own telephone invention at the exact same time? You''ll be on the edge of your seat as Meucci and Bell race to win the battle of the telephone. Who will overcome the obstacles and be the first to cross the finish line? You''ll never look at a telephone the same way again!

Do you know who invented the light bulb? Most Americans will tell you it was Thomas Edison. But what if they''re wrong? What if a British scientist named Joseph Swan was filing for the rights to this invention around the same time as Edison? You''ll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Swan go head-to-head to create the first usable light bulb. Patent battles, lies, determination, and more fill out this exciting race to the finish. You''ll never look at a light bulb the same way again!

You may have heard the story of how Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but what if it isn''t entirely true? What if the brilliant young inventor Nikola Tesla was working on advancing radio technology at exactly the same time? You''ll be captivated by the tale of two invention powerhouses facing off in a race to create the first long-range radio. In a battle filled with successes and setbacks, see how Marconi and Tesla set out to take home the gold. You''ll never look at the radio the same way again!

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, right? That''s what most people will tell you. But what if they''re wrong? What if Scottish-born inventor Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was working on his own telephone invention at the exact same time? You''ll be on the edge of your seat as Meucci and Bell race to win the battle of the telephone. Who will overcome the obstacles and be the first to cross the finish line? You''ll never look at a telephone the same way again!

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before online shopping. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of delivery services, department stores, and other ways people got items they wanted.

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before social media. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people shared their interests, got news, and connected with friends.

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before online shopping. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of delivery services, department stores, and other ways people got items they wanted.

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before social media. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people shared their interests, got news, and connected with friends.