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224 Pages | 284 b/w halftones, 46 color halftones & maps
7-1/2 x 9-1/8 inches
A History of US: Liberty for All?
Revised Third Edition
A History of US Book Five
Joy Hakim
A History of US
Includes colorful accounts of the massive westward migration, the California Gold Rush, a war with Mexico, the Oregon boundary conflict, Texas and the Alamo
Hakim presents an accurate and realistic narrative of our nation's history, appealing to all age groups
Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, maps, and political cartoons, as well as a chronology and further reading
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.
Early nineteenth century America could just about be summed up by Henry David Thoreau's words when he said, "Eastward I go only by force, but westward I go free." It was an exuberant time for the diverse citizens of the United States, who included a range of folk, from mountain men and railroad builders to whalers and farmers, as they pushed forward into the open frontier and all their hopes and fears are captured in Liberty for All? In addition to colorful accounts of the massive westward migration, the California Gold Rush, a war with Mexico, the Oregon boundary conflict, Texas and the Alamo, Liberty for All? takes a deep look at the issue that began to gnaw at the country's core: How, in the land where "all men are created equal," could there be slaves?
Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again.
Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over 4 million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level. She also served as an Associate Editor at Norfolk's Virginian-Pilot, and was an Assistant Editor at McGraw-Hill's World News
Winner of the James Michener Prize in Writing.
"[An] exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations."--The New York Times Book Review
"Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read."--Education Week
"Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history." --Kirkus Reviews
"Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down."--Washington Post Book World
"The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children."--Los Angeles Times
"A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history."--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen."--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lincoln
"When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure."--Teaching K-8
"An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families."--Children's Bookwatch
"Absorbing, real and even fun to read."--Voice of Youth Advocates
"Books of real substance that speak directly to kids."--Jean Fritz, author of Shhh, We're Writing the Constitution
"One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down."--School Library Journal
War, Terrible War Elementary Grades Teaching Guide, A History of US
Third Revised Edition
The First Americans: Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of US
Lynne Brunelle and Sandra Will
Freedom Flyers
J. Todd Moye
Empire of Liberty
Gordon S. Wood
Reconstructing America Elementary Grades Teaching Guide, A History of US
Making Thirteen Colonies: Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of US
Lynne Brunelle and Kent Krause
The Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case
Michael A. Ross
The Revolutionary Atlantic
Rafe Blaufarb
An Age of Extremes Elementary Grades Teaching Guide, A History of US
From Colonies to Country: Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of US
Ruth Ashby
One in Christ
Karen J. Johnson
For Ourselves and Our Posterity
Peter Charles Hoffer
A History of US: Sourcebook and Index
The New Nation, Liberty for All: Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of US
Ruth Ashby and Scott Ingram
The White Man's Burden
Winthrop D. Jordan
Henry Clay
James C. Klotter
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