| A History of Us: Liberty for All?: 1820-1860a History of Us Book Five Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hakim, Joy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195327195 ISBN-13: 9780195327199 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $16.18 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: Hakim's ten-volume history of the United States makes American history as exciting as an adventure story and as stimulating as a suspense yarn. She tells stories with all the fascinating sides of factual history. The dates and events, characters and complexities, heroes, heroines and villains are woven into the great American history. B&W illustrations throughout, index and timelines. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 973.5 |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Series: History of US (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.3" W x 8.9" (1.00 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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? About the Series: 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. |