FOCUS ON U.S. HISTORY

A set of abundantly illustrated activity books spotlights major eras in American history from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction. Each book presents a unit overview, objectives, and activities covering key concepts and major figures from the era. The activities frequently incorporate primary source documents to give students insight into the experiences and thoughts of contemporary figures. Teaching suggestions, answer keys, glossaries, and resource lists are also included. Grades 7–10. 8" x 10½". J. Weston Walch. Approximately 115 pages each. ©1997.

View the tables of contents and lessons from each of the following books in this series:

The Era of Exploration and Discovery

• Table of contents
• Describing Native Americans
• Native American Culture
• The Spanish and the Indians: Two Views

The Era of Expansion and Reform

• Table of contents
• Lewis and Clark: The Journals
• Lewis and Clark: The Observations
• The Rights of Women
• Women's Grievances

The Era of Civil War and Reconstruction

• Table of contents
• Secession-Yes or No?
• The Emancipation Proclamation