"After the last battle of the American Revolution was fought, the leaders of the young United States still faced an uphill battle: How to govern the new nation with its diverse citizens and conflicting viewpoints. This enlightening text will introduce readers to the Articles of Confederation, the first written document to establish the United States national government. Key details regarding the Articles of Confederation are discussed, including its...

"The diversity that helps define the United States today extends back to its earliest days as the thirteen original colonies. Young historians will learn about the varied inhabitants of these colonies with this compelling title. It also explains key ideas involving the thirteen colonies, such as why people decided to leave the Old World for the New, and how Virginia eventually became the first successful English colony. Fascinating fact boxes, engaging...

"In 1803, the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States. This event served to double the size of a young United States, even if it still took years to completely explore the new territory. In this up close look at the Louisiana Purchase, young future historians will learn how the United States bought this new territory and what it meant to the future of the U.S. Simple maps and approachable language help struggling readers understand key...

"Written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights are still in use today. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution is key to understanding why the Bill of Rights is so important to United States history. All readers can benefit from understanding what the Bill of Rights is and why it exists, especially to understand modern political conversations. Through this book's accessible text, even struggling readers...

"The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents for slaves in the United States. In 1862, the American Civil War tore the United States apart. While President Abraham Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union, he had a much larger idea: Ending slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation can be confusing to struggling readers, but this volume gives readers needed context to understand this document. With clear language and historical context,...

"In the summer of 1787, delegates representing the original thirteen colonies gathered in secret at a Pennsylvania State House. Their mission: to make adjustments to the failing Articles of Confederation. However, as readers will learn from this engaging title, instead the nation's framers created an entirely new document that continues to be the underlying law of the federal government today: the United States Constitution. This title aims to educate...

"From the Seneca Falls Convention, to the day that the Nineteenth Amendment was passed into law, the journey to women's right to vote is endlessly fascinating. Leaders like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul are featured in this look into the women's suffrage movement. The main text succinctly introduces important events and groups as well as provides historical context outside of the suffrage movement itself. A concluding timeline including dates...