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The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers...
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"The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty--and this crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in US history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes...
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"A war between Spain and the United States was waged in 1898 in the Caribbean and in the Philippines. It forced Spain out of Cuba and established the United States as a true world power. Young historians will learn the causes of the war, each side's military maneuvers, and the conflict's aftereffects, all clearly explained in comprehensible text especially for the struggling reader. Remarkable photographs and images of the war will help visual learners...
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"A transcontinental railroad-a railroad spanning the United States-was once thought to be impossible. But after a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles (2,900 km) of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever. Readers will be fascinated by the amazing tale of this railroad, and especially the striking photographs...
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Most people have at least seen a snowstorm on television, but imagine a storm of dust instead of snow. These were called "black blizzards" in the Dust Bowl, which was the name for the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s. Readers will learn what transformed green farmland and lush grassland into a disaster area, forcing thousands to leave, and finally how the land was restored. Stunning photographs reflect the conditions, while Make...
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"The Panama Canal is only about 40 miles (64 km) long. But this narrow channel connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and saves ocean vessels from going around South America--about a 9,000-mile (14,480 km) journey! Readers will learn all about the canal's creation, how the United States became involved, and about the 40,000 people who worked on it over 10 years. They'll especially appreciate the amazing photographs of construction from the early...
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Once the Industrial Revolution made it to the United States, the workforce changed forever. Not only that, family life, childhood, and the economy changed, too. A complex topic with many facets, the Industrial Revolution is covered in accessible language in this book. Written with social studies curricula in mind, the main content includes age-appropriate detail, such as important dates, people, and vocabulary readers will likely need in the classroom....
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Even the name, "Trail of Tears," evokes the great sadness of the compulsory relocation of Native Americans in the 1830s. This accessible book shares the tragic account of what happened when the U.S. government forcibly removed native peoples from their homelands and resettled them, thousands of miles away. Readers will learn why this occurred and its terrible consequences. Maps, historic images, and fact boxes shed light on this devastating incident....
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Far from the well-ordered, solemn conference some might think of, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was filled with disagreements, debates, and near-disasters. Yet, the framers of the Constitution pushed on to save the new nation from falling apart. The result was the remarkable document the United States government still uses as its foundation. Readers of this accessible book, perfect for struggling readers, will learn the story of the convention,...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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The highest law in the United States isn't written in modern English. Yet students are expected to know and understand much of what it says, as well as facts about how and why it was written. Readers are presented with the most important points of the history of the Constitution and its contents in this book. The main content gives simple explanations of important social studies curriculum topics, from the compromises needed to write the Constitution...
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The California Gold Rush, which began after the discovery of gold in 1848, was about much more than people trying to strike it rich. It was a total reshaping of the United States because of thousands making the arduous trek to the West Coast by land and sea. Some even came from Asia and Europe. In this noteworthy book, this important episode in American history is told through text crafted for the struggling reader. Interesting fact boxes and carefully...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Understanding the events of the American Revolution is key to learning more about the history of the United States. When readers encounter this important topic in social studies classes, they often must be able to explain the causes, main events, and results of the war. Through simple explanations and language, this book gives readers of all levels an overview of these aspects of the Revolutionary War in a format perfect for test review or quick reference....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Not only did the Declaration of Independence help set U.S. history in motion, the document was influential to other revolutions around the world. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in order to continue exploring the social studies curriculum. Readers are presented with the most important aspects of the document, including why it was written, the writing process, and its impact on American independence....
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The story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which is the journey of exploration across the Louisiana Territory and Pacific Northwest, is one of the most exciting in American history. This beneficial volume is an asset to any social studies curricula. Readers are invited into the Corps of Discovery to follow Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their historic trek. They'll learn about the expedition's goals, achievements, and the hardships and surprises...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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It can be confusing to learn that the US Constitution wasn't the first document governing the United States. The Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution. This volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The French and Indian War was just one part of a global conflict between France and Great Britain and their allies. However, for U.S. citizens, it marked the beginning of the revolutionary era. As one of the causes of the American Revolution, the French and Indian War is a staple of social studies curriculums. In this volume, its complexities are pared down to the most important facts to give struggling readers a better chance to understand them....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Though it was written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights are still being interpreted today. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution came about is a key topic of the social studies curriculum, and it's also essential for understanding the modern political conversation. All readers can benefit from the concise explanation of why the Bill of Rights was written and what each amendment states....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Understanding the events of the American Revolution is key to learning more about the history of the United States. When readers encounter this important topic in social studies classes, they often must be able to explain the causes, main events, and results of the war. Through simple explanations and language, this book gives readers of all levels an overview of these aspects of the Revolutionary War in a format perfect for test review or quick reference....
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