The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the fascinating life and times of Benjamin Franklin. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy....

Explores how the 1789 congressional election between two future presidents with differing views on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights influenced the destiny of the United States.

Pocahontas was the daughter of the great Chief Powhatan. Pocahontas was instrumental in helping Jamestown settlers survive a difficult winter and literally keeping peace between two diverse cultures.

Abigail Adams lived during times, which were much more difficult for women than today; yet, Abigail traveled, believed in women's rights, and experienced the American Revolution. A devoted wife, mother, and American patriot, Abigail influenced history by helping her husband, John, make important decisions.

"La Revolución estadounidense fue una lucha por la libertad de los colonos del Nuevo Mundo. Los colonos lucharon y se liberaron de Gran Bretaña. Después de ganar la guerra, los colonos tuvieron que pelear una nueva batalla: establecer un nuevo gobierno y una nueva nación. Descubre los nuevos desafíos que enfrentaron los estadounidenses mientras establecían u nuevo país."--

The colonies were the birthplace of the United States and they were made up of people that came from various backgrounds seeking religious freedom, wealth, and success. Daily life for the colonists was different depending on the region in which they lived, yet they established a united nation built on freedom and the pursuit of happiness.

Learn about the document written by our country's leaders which posed a plan or set of rules that the National Government would follow. It explains how laws are made, how leaders are chosen, and what the government can and cannot do.