Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
It’s the revolutionary American history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace American History . . . covers Native Americans to the war in Iraq. There are units on Colonial America; the Revolutionary War and the founding of a new nation; Jefferson and the expansion west; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and all of the notable events of the 20th century—World Wars, the Depression, the Civil Rights movement, and much more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
- UPC: 884984134858
- ASIN: 0761160833
- ISBN: 0761160833
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians, to "Contemporary" History ... Native Americans, Indians, New York Book 1)
American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians, to "Contemporary" History ... Native Americans, Indians, New York Book 1)
5th edition, updated November 2018 This NEW edition includes updated, expanded and added materialFrom Colonization to the Space Race, this is the history of America’s successes and failures.It’s a story filled with strength and resilience, triumph and defeat, prosperity and poverty. Learn how a little settlement of a few hundred colonists grew to be one of the most powerful nations the world has ever seenWith American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians to Contemporary History of America, 5th Edition you’ll discover the people and events that molded the United States of America into one of the most influential nations in the world including:Pre-colonial times and the discovery of AmericaEarly settlers creating the first European coloniesThe formation of the 13 coloniesThe revolution that won America’s independence from BritainThe founding of a nation and signing of the Declaration of IndependenceRapid expansion across the American westBrutal removal of Native Americans from their ancestral homesThe American Civil War and Emancipation ProclamationThe reconstruction of the southern StatesConstant wars between the United State and European powersWWI, the Great Depression, and WWIIDevelopment of nuclear energy and the Cold WarThe Space Race and Pax AmericanaHow the constitution continues to guide the United StatesThe ongoing fight for Civil Rights by African Americans the Women’s Suffrage MovementThe formation and history of you two main political partiesThis quick glimpse into the most significant events and people in America’s past reveals the seed that sported a great nation, the mistakes and tragedies that tore it apart, and the triumphs and perseverance that rebuilt it to be even stronger than before.Learn how America became the nation it is today, and how it continues to triumph during difficult times with American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important Peopl... [Read More]
- ASIN: B01JWEQGIO
- Manufacturer: William D. Willis
American History: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About...
American History: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About...
From the founding of the United States of America government to the present-day challenges, this clearly explained text is a perfect guide for anyone who wants to be knowledgeable about the history of America and its democracy. As it goes through the sequence of the events of the past, it provides readers with the analysis necessary to make them more engaged and appreciative participants in the American future.This book was designed for those who want to develop a better understanding of America’s founding, economic and cultural growth, the political and social challenges it went through, as well as the relationships between different historical events. The content is focused on an essential review of all the important facts and events within the U.S. history. You will learn about historical figures and important events that established the foundations of American government, the meaning and significance of the various social movements, as well as how each important historical event shaped the country’s cultural heritage and political development. For systematized learning, the content is divided into three historical periods and is centered around five focus areas: political history, economic history, social history, intellectual and cultural history, and foreign policy. This context-based approach to studying American history is more engaging than a raw fact-based approach.Created by highly qualified history teachers, scholars and education specialists, this book educates and empowers both the average and the highly informed American, helping them develop and increase their understanding of American history.
- ASIN: 194755655X
- ISBN: 194755655X
- Manufacturer: Sterling Test Prep
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
“[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining.”—Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times “A. J. Baime is a master. His reporting and storytelling are woven to hypnotic effect. This is history and humanity in lush, vivid color.”—Doug Stanton, author of The Odyssey of Echo Company Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who get pushed into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR’s sudden death. The first four months of Truman’s administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher.
- ASIN: B01MQVT9TG
- Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History
1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History
From the winner of the 2018 National Book Award, a comprehensive and entertaining account of the most significant events and individuals in African American history 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History is history at your fingertips, in a concise, accessible, easily-read format. 2018 National Book Award winner Jeffrey C. Stewart, a professor of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, takes the reader on an all-encompassing journey through the entirety of African American history that is pithy, provocative, and encyclopedic in scope. Here are all the people, terms, ideas, events, and social processes that make African American history such a fascinating and inspiring subject. 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History covers all the significant information in six broad sections: Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion. A necessary addition to every family's library, 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History presents African American history in a fun, engaging, and intelligent way.
- ASIN: 038548576X
- ISBN: 038548576X
- Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age
Featuring more than 1,500 images that bring the story of the past to life through a detailed timeline, this visual world history book helps children navigate the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events, beginning with prehistory and running up to the Arab Spring.Budding historians will learn about the history of humans across the world in History Year by Year. Spreads highlight major historical eras including the Renaissance and the French Revolution, while quotations from primary and secondary sources provide further insight and give proper historical context. Kids will love the "child of the time" feature, which details the experience of children during important historical periods, including Ancient Egypt, Viking England, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, History Year by Year is a visual journey throughout time and an invaluable reference for kids who want to connect the dots of history across the globe.
- ASIN: 1465414185
- ISBN: 1465414185
- Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
- Manufacturer: DK Children
Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
It’s the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations—from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only one book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in marker colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts. Mnemonics for a memorable shortcut. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
- ASIN: 0761160949
- ISBN: 0761160949
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
The Americans (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 8)
The Americans (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 8)
The conclusion of the epic historical family saga from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author and “superb storyteller” (The Columbus Dispatch). In the final installment of the Kent Family Chronicles, the remaining Kents seek to fulfill Philip Kent’s original American dream. As Gideon Kent’s health deteriorates, he fears for the future of his family. Their dynasty, now in ruins, stands as a tarnished symbol of all the Kents have lost in the unstable years of war and expansion. It falls to young Will to bring the family together—a task of epic scope. Only expert storyteller John Jakes could craft such a gripping finale to this beloved family saga, bringing the Kents’ drama—and the nineteenth century in America—to its riveting conclusion. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.
- ASIN: B008E87YLS
- Manufacturer: Open Road Media
100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History (100 Series)
100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History (100 Series)
Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun! Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more!
- ASIN: 0912517182
- ISBN: 0912517182
- Brand: Bluewood Books
- Manufacturer: Bluewood Books
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)
"Meet 40 trailblazing women who broke barriers of race and gender to pave the way for future generations. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. " - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor A NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER!A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!This beautifully illustrated New York Times bestseller introduces readers of all ages to 40 women who changed the world. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727} An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.
- ASIN: 0316475114
- ISBN: 0316475114
- Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers