Books in A Look at U.S. History series

The highest law in the United States isnt written in modern English. Yet students are expected to know and understand much of what it says, as well as facts about how and why it was written. Readers are presented with the most important points of the history of the Constitution and its contents in this book. The main content gives simple explanations of important social studies curriculum topics, from the compromises needed to write the Constitution to the Bill of Rights. Fact boxes, a concluding timeline, and historical images offer readers even more detail needed for a full overview of the document.

The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty. This crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in American history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes and reinforces the most essential concepts.

A familiarity with historical events around the world is critical to honing a global perspective. This thought-provoking series is an informative overview of subject matter found in later elementary history curricula but presented through achievable texts for all levels of readers. Topics such as the Black Death, the Crusades, and the Middle Ages are clearly explained, highlighting the most important facts. Make the Grade fact boxes underline additional motivating details, while beautiful historical images support the intriguing facts. Features include: Allows struggling readers to delve into exciting world history topics. Timelines and maps help clarify and organize subject matter. Table of Contents, glossaries, and indexes allow readers to practice several standards of the English Language Arts Common Core.

It can be confusing to learn that the US Constitution wasnt the first document governing the United States. The Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution. This volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations are offered in short fact boxes, ensuring that readers of all levels can understand the Articles of Confederation.

The Black Death sounds like the name of a creepy movie, but it was an actual historical event. It was the term for the pandemic of plague throughout Europe and Asia in the 14th century. Before it was over, tens of millions of people had died. Readers will be enthralled to learn of the disturbing details of this gruesome disease and how it spread. They'll learn how people coped, how the world changed, and that plague still exists. Historical images and maps help support the engrossing information in this comprehensible look at an important time in history.

From the formal beginning of the women's suffrage movement in the United States to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, the journey to women's right to vote is endlessly fascinating. Leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul are part of this volume, which covers important curriculum points, including the Seneca Falls Convention and its Declaration of Sentiments. The main text succinctly introduces important events and groups as well as provides historical context outside of the suffrage movement. A concluding timeline aids readers in need of further review.

Renaissance means rebirth in French. The Renaissance period of European history is aptly named because people had a rebirth, or renewed, interest in the ideas of ancient Greeks and Romans. This led to a new age of science and art. Readers will learn about the many aspects of the Renaissance as well as the prominent figures of this era, including Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo da Vinci, and others. A timeline helps summarize the crucial dates of the Renaissance while stunning images bring the period into splendid detail.

When the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States in 1803, it about doubled the size of the young nation. It took years to clarify its boundaries and explore every square mile. How this momentous purchase came to be and its implications on the future of the United States are explained in detail in this book. Simple maps and clear language help struggling readers and those in need of review to understand the many changes in the United States' land that started with this purchase in 1803.

Certain events in American history had such a tremendous impact on society that their effects are felt decades later in the way the government works, in American economic and social policies, and in people's everyday lives. Such major moments include the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and the civil rights movement. Readers will learn about these and other critical events through this extraordinary set, which delivers the essential information young historians need through achievable text. Timelines, maps, and fact boxes further clarify and highlight significant details of these remarkable points in American history. Features include: Allows struggling readers to delve into prominent American history topics. Striking images accompany the narratives, adding to the reader's understanding of key concepts. Volumes encourage all levels of readers to practice Common Core English Language Arts standards relating to comprehension of informational texts.