19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way
Excite students as they learn more about the 19th century inventions that accelerated growth and change in the 1800s. This primary source reader explores the innovations during the century of change that increased commerce and communication.
Item Number:25796
ISBN:9781493837960
Settling and Unsettling the West
With Settling and Unsettling the West, students will examine some of the reasons why people were heading out west, including the gold and silver rushes and the Homestead Act, as well as some of the westward routes pioneer travelers took.
Item Number:25797
ISBN:9781493837977
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Woman
This fascinating biography profiles the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the events in her life that helped shape her beloved children's books. Students will focus on the author's early years, from her westward travels to living on a homestead.
Item Number:25798
ISBN:9781493837984
American Indians in the 1800s: Right and Resistance
Spark a curiosity for past events with this nonfiction reader focusing on the lives of native people as pioneers began moving westward during the 19th century. Students will explore the significant historical events that affected American Indians.
Item Number:25799
ISBN:9781493837991
Sitting Bull: Eagles Cannot Be Crows
Examine the life of Sitting Bull, from his early days as Jumping Badger to his leadership during the Battle of Little Bighorn. This primary source reader offers a glimpse on what life might be have been like for Plains Indians in the 1800s.
Item Number:25800
ISBN:9781493838004
Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action
Ignite a passion for history as students learn more about the 19th century abolitionists that organized to end slavery. This text spotlights significant pioneers in the abolitionist movement including Frederick Douglass, William Still, and Harriet Tubman.
Item Number:25801
ISBN:9781493838011
Harriet Tubman: Leading Others to Liberty
With Harriet Tubman: Leading Others to Liberty, students will examine the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, from her early days born into slavery to her brave efforts as the first female conductor for the Underground Railroad.
Item Number:25802
ISBN:9781493838028
The Civil War: Brother Against Brother
Breathe life into the pages of history with this engaging nonfiction reader that explores some of the main issues that divided the nation, major battles of the war including Bull Run and Shiloh, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and more.
Item Number:25804
ISBN:9781493838042
Abraham Lincoln: Addressing a Nation
Students will examine the life of the 16th US president, from his early days in a log cabin to his prolific political career. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source reader that offer clues on what life was like in the 1800s.
Item Number:25805
ISBN:9781493838059
Reconstruction: Freedom Delayed
This primary source reader explores the steps the country took towards greater equality after the Civil War. Students will learn more about how many tried to counter racism and injustice, including Freedmen's Bureau, Black Codes, and more.
Item Number:25806
ISBN:9781493838066
Lewis & Clark
With Lewis & Clark, this nonfiction reader focuses on the treacherous trek this legendary exploration team took to explore new territories, including Sacagawea's contributions to the journey, and challenges the Corps of Discovery encountered.
Item Number:25886
ISBN:9781493838868
Civil War Leaders
This text profiles some of the great leaders during the Civil War. Students will examine the leaders that inspired others to fight bravely, including William T. Sherman, Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Stonewall" Jackson, and more."
Item Number:25887
ISBN:9781493838875
Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided
With Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided, students will examine the divisive events in the nineteenth century that led up to the war, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision, and more.
Item Number:25803
ISBN:9781493838035
Saving the World: The Chocolate Pilot
After WWII, Lieutenant Gail Hal" Halvorsen wanted to help the children of Berlin. He decided to give them hope in the form of chocolates dropped in mini parachutes from his airplane. Learn the inspiring, true-life story behind The Chocolate Pilot."
Item Number:109285
ISBN:9781644910047
World War I
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War I.
Item Number:28117
ISBN:9781425850661
Cattle Trails and Cowboys
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of the rise of the cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy.
Item Number:111181
ISBN:9780743910231
Financial Literacy: Saving
Learn how to make money go further and develop great habits now, all through the simple act of saving. This primary source reader focuses on financial literacy and savings.
Item Number:109288
ISBN:9781644910078
9/11: A Survivor's Story
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on a survivor's account of 9/11.
Item Number:109293
ISBN:9781644910122
21st Century Citizen
This primary source reader focuses on what it means to be a 21st century citizen.
Item Number:112431
ISBN:9780743923156
The United States Economy
The United States has one of the largest economies in the world. Learn about this complex system and how you are part of the US economy with this primary source reader.
Item Number:112432
ISBN:9780743923163
Industrializing the United States
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the second Industrial Revolution in the United States.
Item Number:28113
ISBN:9781425850623
Harlem Renaissance
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the Harlem Renaissance.
Item Number:28118
ISBN:9781425850678
The Great Depression and the New Deal
When the U.S. economy collapsed in 1929, millions of Americans lost their jobs. Learn about this significant period of U.S. history with this primary source reader that focuses on the Great Depression and the New Deal.
Item Number:28119
ISBN:9781425850685
World War II in Europe
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War II in Europe.
Item Number:28121
ISBN:9781425850708