Uncovering American history

"A book for middle school students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the construction of the transcontinental railroad that opened coast-to-coast travel in the United States.

Discusses the voyage of the Mayflower and the difficulties that drove the Pilgrims to make the voyage to a new land.

Explains the challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy and a fair and free government.

Explores the history of manifest destiny, including a look at how the territorial expansion westward affected the people and land.

A book for middle school students about the Reconstruction that followed the Civil War.

"A book for middle school students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the Industrial Revolution, including how it started, the impact on society, and more.

Examines primary source documents that chronicle the slave trade and the history of slavery in America. Includes a timeline, a glossary, maps, archival images, and resources for further information.

Examines the events after the Civil War, known as reconstruction, and the challenges faced by politicians in rebuilding the Union. Discusses the early stages of bringing civil rights to recently freed slaves, and provides a broad overview of the challenges and successes of rebuilding the nation with different racial and federal government priorities. Includes a timeline, a glossary, maps, archival images, and resources for further information.