Look at US history
Author
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Understanding the events of the American Revolution is key to learning more about the history of the United States. When readers encounter this important topic in social studies classes, they often must be able to explain the causes, main events, and results of the war. Through simple explanations and language, this book gives readers of all levels an overview of these aspects of the Revolutionary War in a format perfect for test review or quick reference....
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
t can be confusing to learn that the US Constitution wasn t the first document governing the United States. The Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution. This volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Civil War is a major part of the social studies curriculum. However, it can be overwhelming to cover the causes of the war, its main events, and the immediate results. This book summarizes the most important points of the Civil War in an accessible way appropriate for many reading levels. Fact boxes explain key terms and add crucial details to the main content. Historical images and a concluding timeline help both new readers and those reviewing...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Not only did the Declaration of Independence help set US history in motion, the document was influential to other revolutions around the world. Therefore, it s crucial to understand the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in order to continue exploring the social studies curriculum. Readers are presented with the most important aspects of the document, including why it was written, the writing process, and its impact on American independence....
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The highest law in the United States isn't written in modern English. Yet students are expected to know and understand much of what it says, as well as facts about how and why it was written. Readers are presented with the most important points of the history of the Constitution and its contents in this book. The main content gives simple explanations of important social studies curriculum topics, from the compromises needed to write the Constitution...