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Explore how America came to be with U.S. History People and Events 1865-Present for grades 6-12. This resource focuses on the decisions and events that played an important part in shaping the history of America from 1865 to the present and includes profiles of the people who made it happen. Each lesson also includes a timeline and challenges students with discussion questions, research opportunities, map analysis, and more.
Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.
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The Mark Twain U.S. History: People and Events 1865-Present social studies book explains the decisions and events of America's past. This American history book for middle school features historic photos, detailed timelines, and profiles of the people who shaped history during that time.
U.S. History: People and Events 1865-Present helps middle school students understand how America came to be. This book encourages students to get involved in the learning process by providing:
-research opportunities
-discussion questions
-graphic organizers
-map analysis
Mark Twain Media Publishing Company creates products to support success in science, math, language arts, fine arts, history, social studies, government, and character. Designed by educators for educators, the Mark Twain Publishing product line specializes in providing excellent supplemental books and content-rich decor for middle-grade and upper-grade classrooms.
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Workbook Features:
- Ages 11-18, Grades 6-12
- 96 pages, 8 inches x 10 1/2 inches
- Covers U.S. people and events from 1865-present day
- Features maps, a timeline, and reading activities
- Answer key included
Focused Practice: Mark Twain's U.S. History Workbook teaches sixth through twelfth grade students important US events and people that helped shape American history from 1865 to present day.
What's Included: The US history book includes 96 pages covering American presidents and political figures, activists, wars, inventions, movements, and more from the 1860's to current day events. Maps, a timeline, and an answer key are also included.
Correlated To Current State Standards: Students learn about key people and events in U.S. history using standards-based assessments and practice through map and timeline analyses, discussion questions, and research opportunities.
How It Works: Children read passages and apply what they've learned to reading activities, discussion questions, and research projects before moving on to new concepts. Maps and a timeline help students to visualize past events, dates, and more.
Why Mark Twain Media: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.
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American history middle school books for kids ages 11+
Help your middle school or high school child build proficiency in US history and AP us history with the activity-packed Mark Twain American History Workbook
American History Books are a great way for students to have a thorough understanding of a people's history of the United States from 1865 to present day through focused lessons and practice.
Why You'll Love This US History Workbook
- Engaging and educational history lessons and activities. World War I and World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and US presidents are a few of the topics that are included in the workbook to help inspire learning in your child's classroom or homeschool curriculum. Bonus online resources, extended reading suggestions, and a timeline of events are included for additional learning support.
- Tracking progress along the way. Activities, essays, and "challenge" problems are included to test student knowledge. Use the answer key in the back of the American history workbook to track your child's progress before moving on to new lessons and topics.
- Practically sized for every activity. The 96-page workbook is sized at about 8" x 10 1/2"--giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.
About Mark Twain Books
Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success.
The Mark Twain American History Workbook Contains:
- US history lessons and activities
- Online resources and extended reading suggestions
- Time lines and answer key