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When the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States in 1803, it about doubled the size of the young nation. It took years to clarify its boundaries and explore every square mile. How this momentous purchase came to be and its implications on the future of the United States are explained in detail in this book. Uncomplicated maps and simple language help developing readers and those in need of review to understand the many changes in this land...
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Once the Industrial Revolution made it to the United States, the workforce changed forever. Not only that, family life, childhood, and the economy changed, too. A complex topic with many facets, the Industrial Revolution is covered in accessible language in this book. Written with social studies curricula in mind, the main content includes age-appropriate detail, such as important dates, people, and vocabulary readers will likely need in the classroom....
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Though it was written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights are still being interpreted today. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution came about is a key topic of the social studies curriculum, and it's also essential for understanding the modern political conversation. All readers can benefit from the concise explanation of why the Bill of Rights was written and what each amendment states....
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