Publisher's Synopsis
Knowledge of key episodes of U.S. history becomes increasingly important as students proceed through elementary and middle school. Sometimes, young historians find reading about complex topics too challenging and miss out on significant points of the curricula. This admired collection offers accessible, simplified overviews of fundamental social studies topics, including the Constitution, the American Revolution, and the Gettysburg Address. Each volume features a concluding timeline to help readers review important events and dates about each area of focus. Features include: Extended glossaries that define essential vocabulary terms important to the discussion of U.S. history topics. Principal historical figures, documents, and events are engagingly introduced. Fact boxes add relevant, interesting information.
