Each 128 page reproducible book in this series spotlights a key era in U.S. history—as outlined in the latest national history standards. In a style that is highly engaging and thought-provoking, these books offer a wide array of creative activities that reinforce and extend any U.S. history curriculum. Excellent primary source materials, compelling reading selections, abundant illustrations, and stimulating activities will help your learners develop critical-thinking skills as they master core content—and more!
Exploration and Discovery features early Native American settlements, African and western European roots, explorers’ voyages, and the Spanish and Portuguese in the Americas
Colonization and Settlement features early colonial experiences, interaction with Native Americans, the seeds of democracy, family and social life, the colonial economy, and the rise of slavery.
Revolution and Nation-forming features the prelude to—and fighting of—the Revolutionary War, the war’s effect on society, and the evolution of American government.
Expansion and Reform features territorial growth, the developing economy, the Industrial Revolution, African Americans and the rise of slavery, the new politics, and the reform movement.
The Civil War and Reconstruction covers the events leading up to the war, slavery, politics, secession, the battles, emancipation, the personal side of war and the rebuilding of the postwar South.
Industrial Growth and Foreign Expansion Experience the rise of the United States as a global industrial power.
Modernization Through 1930 Explore The Emergence Of America As A Global Power and The Devastation Brought on By The Great Depression.
World War II Through Contemporary Times Investigate one of the most dynamic and significant periods in the history of the United States.
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