Children's Encyclopedia of American History Out of Print see new version 9781465428431 by DK Publishing
	ISBN-10:   0789483300 ISBN-13:   9780789483300 Publisher:   DK Publishing, Inc. Series:   Smithsonian Institution Ser. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   April 2003 Pages:   304 Format:   Hardcover Ages:   8 and UP Grades:   3 to 12
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Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history. With its up to the moment content and engaging style, this major reference book is an essential resource that helps children relate today's news to the events of the past. Focusing on the who, what, when, where, and how, DK's Children's Encyclopedia of American History is published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution to present a completely unique survey of the story of America. Featuring more than 1,000 stunning photographs, plus maps, charts, and profiles of famous Americans, this book has been painstakingly designed with a cuttingedge visual style to pull in even the most reluctant readers. A Groundbreaking Reference Guide to American History for Children An Essential Resource for helping children relate today's news to the events of the past Dynamic Design attracts and engages even hard-to-reach students Features More than 750 photographs and artworks, plus extensive maps, charts, a state-by-state review, the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and much more Reviewed by the curators of the Smithsonian Institution Current Events Discussions are now an integral classroom learning tool; with up-to-the-moment content and engaging style, DK's Children's Encyclopedia of American History is the ideal social studies companion. Comprehensive Yet Accessible, this is the perfect volume for finding out when the Battle of Bull Run happened, or for learning all about how the West was settled or why the Cold War was important. Written to Appeal to Children ages 8 and up, the concise articles at the heart of this major reference book clearly explain the events, trends, patterns, people, and moments that make up the history of the most influential nation on earth. Featuring more than 1,000 photos, plus maps, charts, and profiles of famous Americans, this major reference is an essential resource for helping children relate today's news to the events of the past. Full color.