Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension
- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative
- New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way
- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects
- Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary
- Resources section encourages independent study
- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
Synopsis
A True Book: Westward Expansion takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward.
This book provides the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States. An age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study is included.
Synopsis
These books provide elementary readers with clear explanations, maps, illustrations, time lines, and engaging reproductions of primary resources. Each volume contains eye-catching quick facts; illustrations and photographs are representational of regional Native Americans, pioneers, and explorers.--"School Library Journal."