Navigate a sea of change as you continue your exciting journey through American history!
This year you and your children will continue your study of American history from the 1850s to the present day with an emphasis on social history, rather than on military, political or civil. Core E Introduction to American History, Part 2 completes the 2-year study that you began in Core D.
This year you will...
- Journey with Abraham Lincoln as he navigates the treacherous waters of the American Civil War, frees the slaves and begins the healing of a nation once divided.
- Investigate the Great Depression and discover how this time of desperation changed the social structure and economic structures of many countries including the United States and lead the world to the brink of another World war.
- Marvel at the way William Wilberforce helped Britain to achieve, without bloodshed, what it took America a civil war to accomplish.
- Encounter the rich history and culture of Canada as you explore the vast geography of this, the world's second largest country.
- And much more...
Your key resources will be books 3 and 4 of Franklin Escher, Jr.'s The Story of the U.S.A. and Daniel Boorstin's Landmark History of the American People. You'll also read engaging biographies, works of historical fiction and other masterfully told stories that will unveil the trials and triumphs of America—"land of the free, and home of the brave."
History and Geography E are fully integrated with the History E Read-Alouds and Readers E packages to bring American history to life for your children.
Regular Price: $132.18Core Price: $118.96
Item #EH5
Consumable. These books cover American history from after the War Between the States to the present.
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Item #EH10
When the bank forecloses on her family's home during the Great Depression, 11-year-old Margo Bandini writes to Eleanor Roosevelt for help.
The only biography that has ever received the Newbery Medal. Beautifully written text combined with photos bring Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War President, very much to life.
An account of the naval duel fought in the Chesapeake Bay between the opposing ironclads of the North and the South that changed shipbuilding forever and affected the course of the Civil War.
A diverse collection of great American speeches and patriotic and folk songs . . . from the Revolutionary War to the present.
A brief look at the life of the man who helped Britain achieve, without bloodshed, what it cost the United States a civil war to accomplish.
Consumable. Introduces students to the physical and political geography, and to basic aspects of the environments, cultures, and animals to be found in South America.
A fascinating introduction to the geography, culture and history of Canada. Includes research projects, map activities, creative writing, reports, art projects, and other activities.
America Becomes A Giant
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Item #EH101
Consumable. This book, along with The Story of the USA Book 4, covers American history from after the War Between the States to the present.
Modern America
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Item #EH102
Consumable. This book covers, along with The Story of the USA Book 3, American history from after the War Between the States to the present.
War Between the States through Pres...
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The Liberator
Simon Bolivar took on one of the strongest armies in the world. And he won.
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Item #EH05
Take a deep breath and explore both conflicts in one sobering, compelling book—from the soldiers' terrifying experiences in trench warfare to mighty and sinister innovations that shaped the cour...
Regular Price: $51.80Core Price: $46.62
Item #DEH02
Written simply enough for students to read on their own, these books give the outline of early American history from the pre-Columbian civilizations through the present.
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