"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Great Depression. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history." --

Endeavors to present the history of the United States from a balanced perspective, describing both positive and negative events, and illuminating the powerful leaders who steered the country on the path of freedom, revised and updated into a single-volume.

Provides readers with an account of the establishment of each border of each of the fifty U.S. states.

The American one-room schools of the 1700's and 1800 is described. Covers such topics as architecture, furnishings, heating, and wood supply; the 3 R's- reading, 'riting and religion.

"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....

From the arrival of the Mayflower through the 2016 election, On This Date explores five hundred years of American history, revealing a compelling tale for each day in the calendar year. Drawing from Carl M. Cannon's popular RealClearPolitics' "Morning Note," On This Date is focused on fascinating--and sometimes unknown--stories behind specific dates in U.S. history: How presidents reacted privately to the loss of American astronauts, what Dwight Eisenhower...

"100 Turning Points in American History is devoted to the critical decisions, key events, and breakthrough inventions and discoveries that shaped our nation."

Examines the evolution of American democracy through an in-depth study of the presidency

"From Columbus through to the twenty-first century, Don't Know Much About History takes readers on a tour through more than 500 years of American life. Drawing on the latest scholarship and new archaeological discoveries, Davis presents a thorough overview of American history that is exciting, interesting and fun to learn"--Publisher's description.

Respect yourself in the morning — read One-Night Stands with American History!

This collection of little-known facts and anecdotes is American history with the boring parts left out. Richard Shenkman and Kurt Reiger have uncovered numerous stories about hoaxes, inventions, secrets, and rare incidents — many involving the most famous and powerful people in America.

President U. S. Grant was arrested for speeding in his horse

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