Uncovering American history

"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.

Examines primary source documents that chronicle the first Continental Congress in 1774 where delegates from nearly all the colonies convened to lay the foundation for a new country. Includes a timeline, a glossary, maps, archival images, and resources for further information.

Chronicles the remarkable stories of people who would achieve freedom or die trying.

Relays the details of the Cherokee Nation and its tragic displacement by early colonial settlers.

Tells the story of the immigrant history of the United States, using documents and photographs from the heyday of one of the most important immigration ports.

Traces the Alamo's history, from the Native American peoples who lived in the area when the mission was first built through the continuing efforts to preserve the historic site.

Examines the gold rush in California using primary source documents.