The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present by Robert D Johnston; Foreward by First Lady Laura Bush
	List Price:   $29.95 Unit Price:   $23.96 You Save:   $5.99 (20%) ISBN-10:   0792269446 ISBN-13:   9780792269441 Publisher:   Random House PS [IN]; National Geographic Children's Books Category:   Non-Fiction Pages:   192 Format:   Hardcover Ages:   10 to 13
Awards
2002  School Library Journal Best Books of the Year  Winner!  2001  Sunshine State Young Reader's Book Award  Nominee/Honoree  2002  Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award  Nominee/Honoree  2002  Iowa Children's Choice Award  Nominee/Honoree
Subjects
UNITED STATES_HISTORY_JUVENILE LITERATURE
Description/Notes
This text presents the history of our country from the first contact of Europeans with Native Americans in 1492 to the current events of the 21st century in a style that will help children understand the past and how it relates to life in America today. From the first contact of Europeans with Native Americans in 1492 to the current events of the 21st century, this comprehensive volume makes the story of America interesting and fun for today’s visually oriented kids. Major eras and social movements unfold chronologically. Each chapter includes biographies of two key people and a “Great Debate” focusing on some heated issue of that era and an explanation of its relevance today. Throughout the book, the roles and accomplishments of men and women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds are represented. Intriguing period art and photography bring people and events to life while specially designed maps make it easy for kids to follow the growth of our nation. Time lines, historic documents and speeches, a guide to historic sites, a list of Presidents, statehood dates, additional resources, and a detailed index further enhance this valuable family reference.