An introduction to the Articles of Confederation that discusses the British colonies, the Continental Congress, the American Revolution, forming of the national government, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.
Offers a brief, illustrated introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing the Articles of Confederation, separation of power, slavery, the Bill of Rights, and other related topics, and including a time line as well as a list of related Web sites and books.
An introduction to the Declaration of Independence that discusses colonial life, taxes, Thomas Jefferson, the Boston Tea Party, liberty, free states, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.
An introduction to the Bill of Rights that discusses taxes, the Constitution, the First Amendment, fair trial, limitations of power, and other related topics, and includes a time line, web sites, and suggestions for further reading.
maps, games, activities and more for hours of adventure-filled fun!
Isaacs, Sally Senzell
Explore the world with the atlas that includes interesting facts and information, easy-to-read maps, games, and pictures of everything from wacky hotels around the world to natural and man made wonders.
Uses original photographs, archival material, and historically accurate text to explore what life was like during the Civil War, and describes the realities of slavery, the violence of the battlefield, and the strategies behind key military campaigns.
An introduction to the Declaration of Independence that discusses colonial life, taxes, Thomas Jefferson, the Boston Tea Party, liberty, free states, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.
Introduces the American Civil War, detailing the war's causes, key battles, notable generals and other persons involved in the war, and how the end of the war affected life in the United States.
"Take a trip with Helen and Charlie--to the North Pole. The adventures of Helen Thayer and her dog, Charlie, as they walk from Canada to the magnetic North Pole are exciting, perilous, and heartwarming. Perfect for the boy or girl who loves adventure and exploration"--From the publisher's web site.
