united states

Examines how wartime news has been interpreted and reported in the United States and the effects of those reports on the public, discussing major events between 1675 and 2010, and describing the relationship between the press and the US military.

Describes the period of American history of the late nineteenth century when the Monroe Doctrine was implemented by the United States government, and includes the stories of how Hawaii, Cuba, and Puerto Rico were affected. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Introduces young readers to the role and responsibility of Supreme Court justices.

Chronicles the rise and fall of civilizations, trade, conflict, and cultural development from 1492 to 1783.

This book describes how a governor manages the state government and works to make life better for people in the state.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and includes Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New Netherland and New Sweden, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Readers learn about the United States. It's geography, politics and economy, history, and culture.

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the American Revolution. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An introduction to the Civil War and Reconstruction, covering leaders, conflict, battles, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the establishment of American colonies. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.