Great American Thinkers

This series profiles America's most influential thinkers and writers while paying special attention to the intellectual influences they have had on both their contemporary world and our modern society. Students will learn about the historical context that underpins these great thinkers' ideas and beliefs. Excerpts from their influential works allow students to analyze and interpret the effect they have had on our world today.

EACH BOOK CONTAINS:

• A detailed examination of the historical period in which the thinker lived
• Exploration of the leader's achievements within a historical context
• Excerpts from primary sources with close analysis of the texts
• A timeline of historical events

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:

• Students can use the wealth of biographical details and historical information included to write informative essays or prepare presentations
• Glossary defines grade-appropriate terms to expand students' vocabulary skills
• Includes images and excerpts from historical documents to help students better understand important periods in American history
• Sidebars allow students to draw connections between the thinker's biographical information and larger political and historical events