America's Story (Group 2)

This exciting set introduces readers to seminal periods in United States history that changed the landscape of the country, from the fight for independence from Great Britain to the United States banding together with its former parent country less than 150 years later to fight the Central Powers in World War I. Readers will gain insight into the American Revolution, the formation of the new republic, the process of westward expansion, and the Great War through primary sources such as letters and newspaper articles. Students will gain a fuller understanding of these different periods in U.S. history thanks to the close analysis of diverse primary sources, sidebars that explain unfamiliar terms, and questions that will help them think through and evaluate each source. Features include: Sidebars that highlight poignant material or define key terms. Excerpts from historical sources that provide a variety of perspectives. Accessible, age-appropriate books designed to introduce readers to primary-source material. Diverse perspectives and opinions about different events and periods in U.S. history are provided.