united states

Between the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, nearly forty million people immigrated to the United States. Poverty, widespread famine, and the California gold rush prompted many people to leave their home countries for America. Over time, however, the government tried to slow the flow of immigration with laws like the Johnson-Reed Act in 1924. In this book, students will read accounts from immigrants about the decision to leave home, the journey to America, and life in the new world. Additionally, students will read about xenophobic responses to immigration from the descendants of colonists. Through primary sources, this book provides students with an in-depth understanding of immigration to the United States.

This book covers everything from the Declaration of Independence up through modern government in a simple way that all kids, teens and adults will enjoy. Mom's Choice Award Winner. --from publisher's description.

"America is the greatest democracy in the world...isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--Provided by publisher.

If you have ever looked at a piece of pottery, a toy, or a coin from the past, then you have seen an artifact. Artifacts are things that people made and used. Over time, broken or unwanted objects were thrown on trash piles. Others were buried by natural disasters, or covered over by new buildings. This high interest text shows several artifacts related to American history, including toys, weapons, and documents. It explains how archaeologists use artifacts to gain information about life in the past. Inquisitive readers will enjoy delving into this fascinating way to explore our American heritage.

Sent to live with relatives in New Orleans during theWar of 1812, eleven-year-old Elisabet determines to find a smuggler's treasure to ransom her imprisoned father.

Experiences of a family living in Philadelphia during the late 1700's help describe the events and conflicts that surrounded our nation's birth.

This film shows how the colonists' independence led to dissatisfaction with English trade policies and taxation acts.

Examines the war that cost more than 500,000 lives, from the Battle of First Bull Run to the final surrender of the Confederte Army in 1865.

"A history of racist and antiracist ideas in America, from their roots in Europe until today, adapted from National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning"--Publisher.