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US History

Together, our US History programs present a comprehensive study of the United States. The narrative and curriculum weave geography, civics, economics, culture, and history together to guide students through the interconnected events and circumstances that formed the United States. Each text has been artfully curated using primary sources, maps, timelines, and images that offer multiple perspectives for students to evaluate. Each chapter is designed using inquiry-based practices and promotes literacy for every level of learner.

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Authentic Narratives and Compelling Sources

Every single page of the textbook is designed to engage readers by featuring a variety of maps, images, graphs, charts, primary, and secondary sources that are grade-level appropriate. Many of the features found in the text provide opportunities to examine multiple perspectives for analysis and evaluation throughout, including the ability to express, clarify, justify, interpret, and represent their ideas and to respond to peer and teacher feedback orally and/or in written form. Students will frequently engage meaningfully with complex texts and are able to see themselves in the content. Captions included with the visual features in the text include open-ended questions for students to consider, discuss, and debate. Maps, graphics, and sources throughout each chapter support an inquiry arc.

Engaging and Accessible US History Curriculum

Our US History texbooks will cover 100% of your state-approved social studies standards. Our wrap-around teacher guides will provide your teachers with the tools to effectively use the texbook while helping them teach the critical skills the social studies classroom should include, all while supporting literacy.

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Shaping a Nation: A History of the United States from 1450 to 1865

Shaping a Nation is a comprehensive resource that delves into the remarkable journey of the United States in its formative years spanning over two centuries. It is enriched with vibrant color maps, captivating charts, stunning photos, and enlightening illustrations, making it an essential companion for students seeking to immerse themselves in the narratives of United States History from its earliest beginnings to the tumultuous era of the Civil War.

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Building a Promise: A History of the United States from 1865 to Present

Building a Promise is a comprehensive resource that tells the captivating story of America's growth and development spanning more than two centuries. Bursting with vibrant color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations, it serves as an invaluable tool for students to delve into the rich history of the United States, from the years of the Civil War to the present day.

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Who We Are: A History of the United States

Who We Are presents a comprehensive study of the United States. The narrative and curriculum weave geography, civics, economics, culture, and history together to guide students through the interconnected events and circumstances that formed the United States. The text has been artfully curated using primary sources, maps, timelines, and images that offer multiple perspectives for students to evaluate. Each chapter is designed using inquiry-based practices and promotes literacy for every level of learner. 


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