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Books in Primary Sources in U.S. History series

  • A Primary Source History of the US Civil War

    John Joseph Micklos Jr.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    What was it like to be part of the U.S. Civil War? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.
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  • A Primary Source History of Westward Expansion

    Steven Otfinoski

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Throughout the 1800s millions of people pushed into the western United States. They went for gold, opportunities, and a chance for a better life. But as settlers moved in, American Indians were often pushed out. Hear the words they spoke. Read the words they read. And see the differing points of view about westward expansion through the eyes of the people who lived it.
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  • A Primary Source History of the Gold Rush

    John Joseph Micklos Jr.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Inspire students with amazing stories from the California Gold Rush. With the use of personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources, the events of this fascinating time in history come to life.
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  • A Primary Source History of the War of 1812

    John Joseph Micklos Jr.

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.
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  • The Pony Express: A Primary Source History of the Race to Bring Mail to the American West

    Simone Payment

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Looks at the history of the Pony express mail delivery system, discussing why it was started, the beginning operations, and its final day of service.
  • The Mexican-American War: A Primary Source History of the Expansion of the Western Lands of the United States

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to present the history of the Mexican American War.
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  • The Reformation

    Enzo George

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2016)
    The authority of the pope was challenged by Martin Luther, a monk who wished to reform some corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. This challenge ended up changing not just Christianity but the social order. Artwork and texts provide a window into the events of this fascinating time.
  • A Primary Source History of U.S. Independence

    Krystyna Poray Goddu

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    More than 200 years ago, Great Britain ruled the American colonies. Many colonists believed the British were ruling them unfairly. But many others wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain. Hear the words they spoke. Read the words they read. And see the differing points of view about the fight for U.S. Independence through the eyes of the people who lived it.
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  • A Primary Source History of the War of 1812

    John Joseph Micklos Jr.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.
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  • Founding Fathers Primary Sources Pack

    Gallopade International

    Paperback (Gallopade International, Feb. 8, 2018)
    The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Founding Fathers Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents and is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.
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  • The War of 1812: A Primary Source History of America's Second War With Britain

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Primary sources describe the history of the War of 1812, discussing the causes, events, key figures, and aftermath.
  • Ancient Civilizations Primary Sources Pack

    Carole Marsh

    Hardcover (Gallopade, Dec. 22, 2015)
    The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics’ Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source that are printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" card stock.We have created a FREE Online Teacher’s Guide for Primary Sources to help you to teach primary sources more effectively and use creative strategies for integrating primary source materials into your classroom. This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources is 15 pages. It includes teacher tools, student handouts, and student worksheets. Click HERE to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources.Ancient Civilization Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards! Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. The 20 Ancient Civilization Primary Sources are: 1. Photograph of ancient cuneiform writing in Ur, southern Iraq – the cuneiform system of writing was developed by ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia circa 3500-3000 BCE2. Photograph of excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro, city of the Indus Valley civilization that flourished between 3000 and 2000 BCE3. Examples from Babylonian King Hammurabi’s Code – his laws set up a universal system of justice for his empire – circa 1790 BCE4. Ancient Egyptian agricultural scene from the Tomb of Nakht – circa 1500 BCE5. Photograph of Mykonos vase – one of the earliest known depictions of the Trojan Horse that Greeks used to enter Troy during Trojan War 1194-1184 BCE6. Portion of marble relief of Assyrian King Ashurbanipal – depicts military campaigns against Elam – between 668 and 627 BCE7. Statue of Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha"), on whose teachings Buddhism was founded – 4th century BCE8. Photograph of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece – temple dedicated to the goddess Athena – construction began in 447 BC9. Photograph of Great Wall of China at Jinshanling – Great Wall was originally conceived in 3rd century BCE by Emperor Qin Shi Huang10. Carving from the Alexander Sarcophagus showing Alexander the Great fighting Persians at the Battle of Issus in 333 BCE11. Photograph of Terracotta Army – sculptures of soldiers buried approximately 210 BCE with Qin Shi Huang, first Emperor of China12. Photograph of Roman aqueduct built approximately 1st century CE in Segovia, Spain13. Sculpture from the Arch of Titus in Rome depicting items taken from the Jewish temple after the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE – arch built 82 CE14. Photograph of the Roman Colosseum used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles – construction completed in 80 CE15. Photograph of a stone ring representing a goal in the Maya Ball Court at Chichén Itzá, Mexico – circa 600-900 CE16. Photograph of Machu Picchu – ancient Inca city built high in the Andes Mountains – city built approximately 145017. Map of Tenochtitlán, capital city of the Aztec civilization – built on an island in Lake Texcoco – map created 152418. Image of Aztecs seeding, tilling, and harvesting maize from the Florentine Codex – circa 154019. Photograph of three men and a camel on the paw of the partially excavated Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt – circa 187820. Photograph of Egyptologist Howard Carter examining the tomb of King Tut – 1923Your students will: • think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. • participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. • integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. • experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.