U.S. History in Review

On April 19, 1775, a shot fired next to a wooden bridge near Concord, Massachusetts changed the course of history forever. This "shot heard round the world" as Ralph Waldo Emerson later memorialized launched the American Revolution. This exciting title delves into the American Revolution's key ideas and events. The text is thoughtfully written to be compelling and accessible to struggling readers and budding historians. It covers the background of the war that created the United States in addition to its important leaders, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Conflicting viewpoints of patriots and loyalists are also addressed. Eye-catching visuals, a timeline, and fascinating fact-boxes enrich the literary nonfiction text. With these features, young readers will gain a lasting understanding of the war that shaped the American identity and continues to inspire liberation movements to this day.

In the 1860s, an issue that had divided the United States for decades reached a boiling point. The issue was slavery, and the election of Abraham Lincoln, who was against slavery's expansion, sparked the nation's bloodiest war to date. This compelling tit

On April 19, 1775, a shot fired next to a wooden bridge near Concord, Massachusetts changed the course of history forever. This "shot heard round the world" as Ralph Waldo Emerson later memorialized launched the American Revolution. This exciting title delves into the American Revolution's key ideas and events. The text is thoughtfully written to be compelling and accessible to struggling readers and budding historians. It covers the background of the war that created the United States in addition to its important leaders, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Conflicting viewpoints of patriots and loyalists are also addressed. Eye-catching visuals, a timeline, and fascinating fact-boxes enrich the literary nonfiction text. With these features, young readers will gain a lasting understanding of the war that shaped the American identity and continues to inspire liberation movements to this day. "Useful to introduce social studies lessons or for student reading assignments." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

In the 1860s, an issue that had divided the United States for decades reached a boiling point. The issue was slavery, and the election of Abraham Lincoln, who was against slavery's expansion, sparked the nation's bloodiest war to date. This compelling title explains the conflicting viewpoints that led to the Civil War and its key events with language that is accessible and engaging to struggling readers. Young historians will learn about the Civil War's significant battles, including Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg, in addition to the Emancipation Proclamation. Complete with captivating black-and-white photos, a timeline to aid with reading comprehension, and thought-provoking fact-boxes, this title is sure to leave readers with a valuable understanding of the war that ultimately united the country in ending the brutal practice of slavery.

After the last battle of the American Revolution was fought, the leaders of the young United States still faced an uphill battle: How to govern the new nation with its diverse citizens and conflicting viewpoints.

The diversity that helps define the United States today extends back to its earliest days as the thirteen original colonies. Young historians will learn about the varied inhabitants of these colonies with this compelling title. It also explains key ideas involving the thirteen colonies, such as why people decided to leave the Old World for the New, and how Virginia eventually became the first successful English colony. Fascinating fact boxes, engaging images, and a helpful timeline enhance the text that is carefully written to be accessible and interesting to struggling readers. This book aims to give students a lasting understanding of the colonies that laid the foundation for today's United States of America. "Useful to introduce social studies lessons or for student reading assignments." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

In 1803, the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States. This event served to double the side of a young United States, even if it still took years to completely explore the new territory. In this up close look at the Louisiana Purchase, young future historians will learn how the United States bought this new territory and what it meant to the future of the U.S. Simple maps and approachable language help struggling readers understand key historical context.

Written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights are still in use today. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution is key to understanding why the Bill of Rights is so important to United States history. All readers can benefit from understanding what the Bill of Rights is and why it exists, especially to understand modern political conversations. Through this book's accessible text, even struggling readers will have a better grasp of knowledge needed in the classroom.

From the Seneca Falls Convention, to the day that the Nineteenth Amendment was passed into law, the journey to women's right to vote is endlessly fascinating. Leaders like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul are featured in this look into the women's suffrage movement. The main text succinctly introduces important events and groups as well as provides historical context outside of the suffrage movement itself. A concluding timeline including dates each important date took place help aid readers in understanding each event.

The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important document for slaves in the United States. In 1862, the American Civil War tore the United States apart. While President Abraham Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union, he had a much larger idea: Ending slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation can be confusing to struggling readers, but this volume gives readers needed context to understand this document. With clear language historical context, young readers will deepen their understanding of this key historical document.

Though it started as a fight between France and Great Britain, the French and Indian war helped lead to the American Revolution. But there's more that came from the French and Indian War than the beginning of the revolutionary era in the U.S. In this volume, the complex concepts and struggles in this war are pared down to the most important facts. Struggling readers will have the chance to understand key concepts and explore what makes this war so important to the history of the United States.

The Industrial Revolution brought massive change to the United States. Not only did the workforce change, but family life, childhood, and the economy changed completely. From that point on, the United States was permanently changed. Through this look at the Industrial Revolution, even reluctant readers will learn key social studies concepts and historical facts. With achievable text and fact boxes calling out important people and events, readers will deepen their understanding of the Industrial Revolution and why it's important to life today.

The diversity that helps define the United States today extends back to its earliest days as the thirteen original colonies. Young historians will learn about the varied inhabitants of these colonies with this compelling title. It also explains key ideas involving the thirteen colonies, such as why people decided to leave the Old World for the New, and how Virginia eventually became the first successful English colony. Fascinating fact boxes, engaging images, and a helpful timeline enhance the text that is carefully written to be accessible and interesting to struggling readers. This book aims to give students a lasting understanding of the colonies that laid the foundation for today's United States of America.

Although fireworks light up skies on July 4th in celebration of the Declaration of Independence, budding historians might be intrigued to learn that it wasn't signed by the nation's framers until August 2, 1776. Young readers might also not realize that each delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence risked being charged with treason if the colonies lost the American Revolution. These fascinating facts are among those that readers will learn from this thought-provoking title. It covers the key ideas of the Declaration of Independence that continue to inspire liberation movements today-including that governments should be set up to protect the rights of citizens. The text is written to be accessible and engaging to struggling readers and it features fact-boxes, a timeline, and striking images to aid in reading comprehension.

After the last battle of the American Revolution was fought, the leaders of the young United States still faced an uphill battle: How to govern the new nation with its diverse citizens and conflicting viewpoints. This enlightening text will introduce readers to the Articles of Confederation, the first written document to establish the United States national government. Key details regarding the Articles of Confederation are discussed, including its accomplishments and shortcomings, in an approachable way that is both compelling and accessible to struggling readers. This lively text also features striking images, a constructive timeline, and intriguing fact boxes to make it a beneficial addition to any social studies collection.

In the summer of 1787, delegates representing the original thirteen colonies gathered in secret at a Pennsylvania State House. Their mission: to make adjustments to the failing Articles of Confederation. However, as readers will learn from this engaging title, instead the nation's framers created an entirely new document that continues to be the underlying law of the federal government today: the United States Constitution. This title aims to educate young historians about other key ideas involving the Constitution, including conflicting viewpoints involving individual rights and state representation. These concepts are explained with text that is specifically written to be accessible and engaging to struggling readers. With captivating images, a helpful timeline, and intriguing fact boxes, this title is sure to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the world's oldest written national constitution still used today.

In the summer of 1787, delegates representing the original thirteen colonies gathered in secret at a Pennsylvania State House. Their mission: to make adjustments to the failing Articles of Confederation. However, as readers will learn from this engaging title, instead the nation's framers created an entirely new document that continues to be the underlying law of the federal government today: the United States Constitution. This title aims to educate young historians about other key ideas involving the Constitution, including conflicting viewpoints involving individual rights and state representation. These concepts are explained with text that is specifically written to be accessible and engaging to struggling readers. With captivating images, a helpful timeline, and intriguing fact boxes, this title is sure to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the world's oldest written national constitution still used today. "Useful to introduce social studies lessons or for student reading assignments." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)