Publisher's Synopsis
"Kids need engaging texts and resources they can sink their teeth into, and they need and deserve to hear their stories told in history texts. Industrial Age and Immigration (1880-1940) highlights multiple perspectives and diverse voices of this historical time period. The last section, from the 1960s on, includes articles illustrating present-day perspectives, events, and issues surrounding immigration and innovation. Also included are 12 lessons for historical literacy that merge effective, foundational literacy practices with approaches to reading historical articles and primary sources; as well as a collection of rich historical images and primary sources that provide an authentic view of and unique insights into each topic. In order to engage with history, kids must connect to and see themselves in it. This book aims to help students understand the power and potential of their own thinking and learning so that they can learn to thi
