Books in Stories of America series

Many say that the American Revolution started long before the first shots of the war were fired. Inside this informative book, readers will learn about the events leading up to the war and the many historic moments during this important period of United States history. From Lexington and Concord to Yorktown, readers will explore the battlefields where the United States earned its independence. Historical photographs show everything from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly at war with one another over trade, borders, and religious differences. Beginning in 1689, their conflicts in Europe spread across the Atlantic to America. Over the next seventy years, competing European powers would battle for control of the New World. The winner would take the prize -- all of North America.Struggle for a Continent tells the riveting story of the French and Indian Wars seventy-four years of fighting that determined the destiny of the future United States. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council

America grew from a small set of colonies to a world power because of immigration and migration. Readers discover just how important the movement of people to and across the United States has been throughout the nations history. They see the hard work done by groups of people from many different places to build America into the country it is today. Helpful photographs, fact boxes, and a timeline bring all the aspects of immigration and migration in America into sharp focusfrom the bustling days of Ellis Island to the current debates about these issues.

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy explores all sides of this historical crime. It discusses conspiracy theories, police investigations, government responses, and more related to the murder of the thirty-fifth president of the United States. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

There were many reasons for Americans to move west in the 1800s. The gold rush, religious movements, new farmland, and even a transcontinental railroad brought people from across the country to settle. This book highlights the major causes and effects of Americas push westwardfrom the Erie Canal to the rise of cowboys. With the help of detailed photographs, readers discover the events that expanded America from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.