Browse all books

Books in Turning Points in American History Series series

  • The Reconstruction Era, Grades 4 - 7

    Cindy Barden

    Paperback (Mark Twain Media, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Provide challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography, and social studies topics. Activities include word searches, fact or opinion, creative writing, and more. Answer keys, time lines, and suggested reading lists are included.
    T
  • The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    George Ochoa

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Examines the life and violent death of the Roman general and statesman who founded a line of emperors to inherit his power and his name
  • Slavery: Opposing Viewpoints

    William Dudley

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Provides two-sided arguments on such topics as the beginning of slavery in early America, abolitionism, and the living conditions of the slaves
  • The Fall of Quebec and the French and Indian War

    George Ochoa

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1991)
    Describes the people, places, and events surrounding the French and Indian War.
  • American Revolution, Grades 5 - 8

    George R. Lee

    Paperback (Mark Twain Media, Feb. 9, 1996)
    Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using The American Revolution! This 144-page book highlights events, battles, and people from when the first inhabitants arrived in North America to when the new republic was created. The book covers topics such as the first colonies, slavery, New France, George III, the Boston Tea Party, and the Confederacy. It also includes biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities, and a complete answer key.
    U
  • World War I

    Don Murphy

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 14, 2001)
    Essays offer information pertaining to the causes and effects of World War I, individual battles, and the peace process that ended the war in 1918.
  • Women's Suffrage Movement

    Veronica B. Wilkins

    Paperback (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2020)
    "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the women's suffrage movement. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the women's suffrage movement, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Women's Suffrage Movement also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Women's Suffrage Movement is part of Jump!'s Turning Points in U.S. History series" --
    S
  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Covers the Montgomery bus boycott as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future.
    S
  • Watergate

    Scott Westerfeld

    Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, March 1, 1991)
    Analyzes events in the scandal known as Watergate, which paralyzed American politics and led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon
    V
  • Discovering & Exploring the Americas, Grades 4 - 7

    Cindy Barden

    Paperback (Mark Twain Media, April 1, 2001)
    Take a journey through history with students in grades 4–7 using Discovering and Exploring the Americas! This 64-page book provides challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography, and social studies topics. Activities include word searches, fact-or-opinion questions, and creative writing. The book includes answer keys, time lines, and suggested reading lists.
    T
  • Hiroshima

    Martin McPhillips

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, July 1, 1985)
    Discusses the development of the atomic bomb and examines the effects of the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima
    O
  • 12 Incredible Facts About the Boston Tea Party

    Kristin Marciniak

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Describes the Boston Tea Party, providing information on events leading up to the start of the American Revolution, such as the implementation of the tea tax and the formation of the Sons of Liberty.
    V