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American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction (Tennessee)

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American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction

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American History

American History uses four key strategies to help students become successful history readers and more knowledgeable about the state's standard. These strategies are: set a purpose for reading, build your social studies vocabulary, use active reading strategies and check your understanding.

American History

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American History

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American History

In 'They Say,' James West Davidson recounts the first thirty years in the passionate life of Ida B. Wells--as well as the story of the great struggle over the meaning of race in post-emancipation America. Davidson captures the breathtaking and often chaotic changes that swept the South as Wells grew up in Holly Springs, Mississippi: the spread of education among free blacks, the rise of political activism, and the bitter struggles for equality in the face of entrenched social custom. When Wells came of age she moved to bustling Memphis, where her quest for personal fulfillment was thwarted as whites increasingly used race as a barrier to separate blacks from mainstream America. Davidson traces the crosscurrents of these cultural conflicts through Wells's forceful personality, intertwining her struggle to define herself with her early courageous, and often audacious, behavior. When a conductor threw her off a train for refusing to sit in the segregated car, she sued the railroad--and won. When she protested conditions in segregated Memphis schools, she was fired--and took up journalism. And in 1892, when an explosive lynching rocked Memphis, Wells embarked fully on the career for which she is now remembered, as outspoken anti-lynching writer and lecturer. Period photographs from postcards, newspapers, and Wells's own diary further engage readers in this dynamic story. Richly researched and deftly written, the book offers a gripping portrait of the young Ida B. Wells, who directly encountered and influenced the evolving significance of race in America.

American History (myWorld Interactive )

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American History

An American history textbook covering periods from European colonization to the 21st century.

American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction

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American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction

By signing the Declaration of Independence, members of the Continental Congress sent a clear message to Britain that the American colonies were free and independent states. Starting with its preamble, the document spells out all the reasons the people of the United States have the right to break away from Britain.

American History; Beginnings to 1914

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American History (New York Edition)

American History uses four key strategies to help one become a more successful reader of history, and more knowledgeable about their state's standards. These strategies are: set a purpose for reading, build your social studies vocabulary, use active reading strategies and check your understanding

American Indians Of The Plains: Surviving The Great Expanse (Social Studies: Informational Text Series)

Highlight some of the fascinating aspects of life on the Plains with the American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse e-Book. Students will explore different facets of Plains culture, including the importance of buffalo in everyday life – as their source of food, clothing, homes, weapons, and many other things. This informational text takes a look at some of the distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. Ignite a curiosity with this nonfiction reader that breathes life into the pages of history with real-life artifacts from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this rigorous, high-interest reader that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. The American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse e-Book provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The e-Book contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.

American Indians of the West: Battling the Elements (Social Studies: Informational Text Ser.)

The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about American Indians of the West including tribes of the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Great Basin, and Plateau. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.

American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders

In the borderlands between the United States and Mexico, America's largest cat—the jaguar—is fighting to regain its kingdom. Added to the endangered species list in 1997, the jaguar has declined in population mainly due to habitat fragmentation created by roads, farms, mines, and most controversially, the border wall. Such human-made barriers prevent free movement of many wild animals for predation and mating, thereby threatening their reproduction, DNA transfer, and overall survival. Author and wildlife biologist Elizabeth Webb examines the jaguar's predicament and highlights the work of field scientists who are searching for solutions. "Conservation Connection" features throughout the book underscore the importance of protecting this keystone species of the Americas.

The American Journey

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.

The American Journey: Modern Times

The American Journey: Modern Times

Middle grade American history to match your curriculum, The American Journey Modern Times is the last half of The American Journey and begins in 1858 (Unit 6). A two-chapter Prologue reviews history from pre-exploration to Reconstruction. The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Citizenship Handbook are also included. Create a seamless two-year scope and sequence for middle school by pairing this program with The American Journey Early Years. An unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.

The American Journey

American history textbook.

The American Journey: Building a Nation (California Edition)

The American Journey: Building a Nation helps you learn about your nation's past by organizing its history around 10 themes.

The American Journey

THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ONE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLPROGRAMThe American Journey is a student-friendly presentation of American historyfrom pre-exploration to the present. Its unparalleled author team, includingNational Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative,maps, and charts. * Research-based Active Reading strategies promote social studies literacy, encourage the understanding of informational text, and help students become successful readers. * The American Journey series addresses state standards in American history, integrates content and skills in every lesson, and gets students ready for classroom and standardized examinations. * TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning abouteveryday life in various periods and the "hot topics" of different eras. * National Geographic's Geography and History features show students how geography and eventsintertwine to create the history of a location or nation. * 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.

The American Journey: Modern Times

Middle grade American history to match your curriculum The American Journey Modern Times is the last half of The American Journey and begins in 1858 (Unit 6). A two-chapter Prologue reviews history from pre-exploration to Reconstruction. The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Citizenship Handbook are also included. Create a seamless two-year scope and sequence for middle school by pairing this program with The American Journey Early Years. An unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.

American Journey: Reading Essentials and Study Guide

Study guide accompanying the high school history textbook.

The American Journey Early Years

The book highlights the early history of America along with up-to-date maps from the renowned National Geographic.

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South (Medical Fiascoes)

What made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries? This exciting medical mystery uncovers the secrets of the parasite hookworm, commonly known as the &“American Murderer,&” and is the latest title in Gail Jarrow&’s (YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults award-winning author) Medical Fiascoes series.Imagine microscopic worms living in the soil. They enter your body through your bare feet, travel to your intestines, and stay there for years sucking your blood like vampires. You feel exhausted. You get sick easily. It sounds like a nightmare, but that&’s what happened in the American South during the 1800s and early 1900s. Doctors never guessed that hookworms were making patients ill, but zoologist Charles Stiles knew better. Working with one of the first public health organizations, he and his colleagues treated the sick and showed Southerners how to protect themselves by wearing shoes and using outhouses so that the worms didn&’t spread. Although hookworm was eventually controlled in the US, the parasite remains a serious health problem throughout the world. The topic of this STEM book remains relevant and will fascinate readers interested in medicine, science, history—and gross stories about bloodsucking creatures.