| The Waco Standoff Contributor(s): Gillam, Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 1624032613 ISBN-13: 9781624032615 Publisher: Essential Library OUR PRICE: $39.29 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Violence |
| Dewey: 976.4 |
| LCCN: 2013946966 |
| Lexile Measure: 1060 |
| Series: Essential Events (ABDO) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Waco, Texas - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Chronological Period - 1990's - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title examines an important historic event--the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh's group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed are the social and religious contexts that contributed to the tragedy. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |