History by Century

19th century America comes alive for kids ages 8 to 12 History is an amazing teacher, helping kids understand why things are the way they are. Covering 1801 to 1900, this exciting, century-long journey offers young learners a look at 30 of the most definitive moments in American history-and how they made the United States what it is today. Get everything you could want from history books for kids ages 8-12 as this historical exploration immerses kids in the Louisiana Purchase, the rise of steam power, the Civil War, the growth of industry, and more. This standout among history books for kids ages 8-12 features: • An event-focused approach-Show kids that learning can be fun as they discover what actually happened instead of just memorizing names and numbers. • Connections for learning-Each event explains the link between then and now, making it easy for kids to see how history affects them. • Kid-friendly coverage-Engaging bursts, boxes, and other extras call special attention to important individuals and information. There's never been a better way to introduce kids to the 19th century than with this engaging entry into history books for kids ages 8-12.

Show kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th century From fighting against discrimination to changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today. Spanning the 1900s through the 2000s, this journey through history introduces kids to the struggles and triumphs of Black people in the United States through 30 defining moments of the 20th century. Over the course of five easily digestible "eras," kids will learn about the founding of the NAACP, the Harlem Renaissance, the Tulsa Race Massacre, the March on Washington, the rise of the Black Power Movement, Jesse Jackson's voter registration drive, and more. Go beyond other American history books for kids with: • An event-driven approach-A focus on putting things into context, not just memorizing names and numbers, allows kids to engage with history. • Key callouts-Handy sidebars call special attention to important information and inspiring, influential Black history makers. • Clear explanations-Each event is explored in a straightforward manner that makes it easy for kids to understand what occurred and why. Help kids discover the many ways that Black Americans have shaped the world they live in today.