The Inside Guide: Early American History

The early history of the United States can seem like a storybook, beginning with the colonies' surprising victory in the American Revolution. But in reality, the founding of the country was much more complex, with episodes of inspiration and accomplishment as well as chapters of tragedy and shame. This thought-provoking series offers an in-depth, well-balanced exploration of the topics, including slavery, immigration, westward expansion, and Native American displacement and disenfranchisement. Informative fact boxes delve further into the background of critical issues. The appealing series design includes historical photographs and graphic organizers, which correlate with the carefully researched information in each accessible text.

Each Book Contains:
• Concluding discussion questions that review key ideas and promote critical thinking skills
• Comprehensible key concepts supported by primary sources, especially historical images
• Sidebars presenting motivating and noteworthy supplementary facts, helping readers connect more deeply with the main text
Curriculum Connections:
• Knowledge of colonial, revolutionary, and early U.S. periods are essential parts of elementary social studies curricula
• Text aids readers in recognizing causes and effects in early American history, a curricular skill across all age groups
• Series invites readers to consider how historical events have impacted diverse populations, including Native Americans and Black Americans