Westward Bound
The Oregon Trail And Westward Expansion
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
Experience life during the United States' westward expansion through first-hand accounts as nations clash, land is fought over, and the future takes shape. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
The Underground Railroad
The Brave And The Free
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
Experience the courage, ingenuity, and faith that allowed generations of men, women, and children to secure freedom for themselves and others through first-person accounts of the Underground Railroad. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
Remembering the Battle of the Alamo
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
Step into the action of this legendary 13-day seige during the Texas Revolution through first-hand accounts. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
The Battle of Gettysburg
Battles Of The Civil War
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
Step into the turning point of the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg. Three long and deadly days of battle ended the Confederacy's northern advance and secured a pivotal Union victory. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
The Boston Tea Party
The Edge Of Revolution
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
Step into history on a dark, cold, winter night in December to experience the Boston Tea Party through first-hand accounts. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
Writing the U.S. Constitution
Framework Of A Nation
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
The first attempt at a federal government is floundering. Representatives gather in Philadelphia to make changes. Instead, a new form of government arises, and with it, the framework for what would become the most powerful nation in the world. Experience the writing of the U.S. Constitution through first-hand accounts. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Battles Of The American Revolution
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
After the shots heard around the world echoed out of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution. Hear the echo of musket fire as you experience this historic moment through first-hand accounts. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
The War of 1812
Independence Secured
Part of the Perspectives Library: History Perspectives series
The young United States declares war on Great Britain, a global superpower, when it tried to control North American trade with Europe. Experience the drama unfold through first-hand accounts as the United States asserts its independence and sovereignty. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the wants, needs, and beliefs of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.