The American Journey

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Synopsis
New Page 1 THE AMERICAN JOURNEY THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ONE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLPROGRAM The American Journey is a superb, readable presentation of American history,from pre-exploration to the present. Its unparalleled author team, including theNational Geographic Society, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative,maps, and charts. Features Accessible Reading and Reading Strategies Are a Priority * Exclusive! Foldables--student-made three-dimensional graphic organizers--area unique strategy that helps students read effectively and also can be used asassessment or study tools. * A Guide to Reading, Reading Checks, and a Summary in every chapter keepstudents on track as they learn to read for information and process what they'veread. * The extensive use of graphics, maps, and photography creates a visual/verbalapproach that appeals to all your students. Relevance is Part of Every Lesson * TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning abouteveryday life in various periods and the "hot topics" of different eras. * What Life Was Like and Hands-On History fully engage students in learningand give them an understanding of parallels between earlier generations andtheir own. National Geographic Brings its Unequalled Expertise to Every Page * Brand-new, colorful, easy-to-read maps help students understand the whereand why of history. * Geography and History features show students how geography and eventsintertwine to create the history of a location or nation. Continual Practice in Social Studies Skills * The program emphasizes skill development--from reading maps to analyzingprimary and secondary sources to exploring the connections between history andgeography, economics, government, citizenship, and current events. Abundant Opportunities for Students to Demonstrate Proficiency * The Princeton Review Standardized Test Practice provides systematic,ongoing test preparation. As your students learn, they are simultaneouslypreparing to demonstrate their knowledge of American history in standardizedtest formats.
Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
1,117 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780078777127
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction
Grade Levels:
Eighth grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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