American History: Set 2
American history is filled with incredible stories that
can sometimes get lost amid the memorization of names and dates. Readers dig
deeper into the stories behind the common topics they?re taught in their history
classes, with the help of engaging main text, detailed sidebars, and annotated
quotes from historical figures and contemporary historians. Full-color
photographs and historical images help readers place themselves in the middle of
major moments in American history?from the creation of the Transcontinental
Railroad to the Great Depression. As they read, they gain a deeper appreciation
for the way the past still affects our lives today.
? Primary sources
are included to enrich readers? understanding of important social studies
curriculum topics
? A detailed timeline sets the scene for readers
before they explore the main text, giving them a clear picture of the major
world events surrounding the given period in American history
? Readers
are encouraged to think critically about history through text that unflinchingly
examines difficult and dark periods in America?s past