Waco Standoff
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[United States] : ABDO, 2014.
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eBook
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1 online resource (112 pages)
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1060L
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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 Company.
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English
ISBN:
9781624018374, 1624018378
Lexile measure:
1060
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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 Company.
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Gillam, S. (2014). Waco Standoff. ABDO.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gillam, Scott. 2014. Waco Standoff. ABDO.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gillam, Scott, Waco Standoff. ABDO, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gillam, Scott. Waco Standoff. ABDO, 2014.
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