American History: A Visual Encyclopedia

by DK

Series:DK Visual Encyclopedias

Description

"This comprehensive guide charts an incredible historical journey through the centuries, from the Indigenous peoples, to the founding of a new country and the war that divided it, to America's extraordinary impact on the world today. With the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address, as well as state-by-state information, this groundbreaking reference book shows how the country's present and future are firmly rooted in its vibrant past."--

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This encyclopedia is good for middle school students to use as a resource. The pictures in this book help the student to capture the different moments in history and understand a greater amount of vocabulary. This book is great to use for a resource. This can also be used to assist with classroom projects and activities.

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