| Painless American History Contributor(s): Lader, Curt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764142313 ISBN-13: 9780764142314 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series OUR PRICE: $8.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: (back cover) Really. This isnat going to hurt at all . . . If you really hate reading those dry history books and sitting through classroom lectures, youall change your mind about American History when you open this book. It presents the story of our nation as a exciting drama, filled with fascinating men and women and great human adventures. It starts with description of the first native Americans, then continues through Columbusas landing, European exploration and colonization, United States independence, and the nationas development and growth to become a world power. Youall find timelines to help you understand how historic events relate to one another, ideas for interesting projects, and amusing aBrain Ticklera quizzes to help take the pain out of study and improve your grades. For Middle School and High School Students
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 973 |
| LCCN: 2009010390 |
| Series: Barron's Painless |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Social Studies - Curriculum Strand - Social Studies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With Barron's, learning American history becomes fun. Painless American History, presents the story of the United States as an exciting drama, from the first Native Americans to the millennium. This edition has been updated to include important events of the early twenty-first century. Geared toward middle school- and high school-level learners, Painless American History takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning about U.S. history, and is ideal for students who find it confusing or who just need a little extra help. Short quizzes and "Brain Ticklers" are included throughout the book so students can test their learning progress. Painless American History also includes timelines to help students understand how historic events relate to one another, and ideas for interesting projects. Students will learn about Columbus's landing, European colonization, United States independence, and the country's modern development and growth. The authors' main goal is to clear up confusion and pique interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which students can put each subject to practical use. |