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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    This straightforward book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of the Declaration of Independence. The book makes use of primary sources, such as direct quotes and images of original documents, places, and other artifacts from the time period, to make the history come to life. Readers learn about what a primary source is, the events leading up to the writing of the document, and how the ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The U.S. Constitution

    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    This accessible book about the US Constitution will fascinate young readers. They will step into colonial America with primary sources, which include quotes, images of original documents and places, and more. They will learn about the origins of the Constitution, the Great Compromise, and the unprecedented concept of the separation of powers and checks and balances within government. They will ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Uganda

    Series series The Evolution of Africa's Major Nations
    Uganda is sometimes called the "land of lakes," because almost one-third of its territory is covered by water. The greatest Ugandan body of water is Lake Victoria, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. The world's longest river, the Nile, also has its source in Uganda. Uganda has faced a great deal of turmoil since becoming independent in 1962. During the rule of Idi Amin in the 1970s, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Washington's Farewell Address

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    As his second term as president drew to an end in 1796, George Washington bid the country farewell and offered his advice for its future. He did so in an address that was published in a Philadelphia newspaper. This volume introduces young readers to the key themes in the open letter and liberally cites the words of that primary document. It is a great way to introduce elementary-school students to ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gutenberg's Bible

    by Jason Carter ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    Few books have had as much of an impact on history as the Gutenberg Bible. Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. They’ll find out how Gutenberg’s printing press worked, how books had to be copied out by hand before its invention, and what already extant ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Bill of Rights

    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    The Bill of Rights is one of the most cited texts in political debates today. Indeed, courts and lawmakers are deeply involved in interpreting and understanding the text of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, making it perhaps the most important primary source with which readers should be familiar. This vibrantly illustrated lower elementary title helps readers understand the text of ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Magna Carta

    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    In the year 1215, the way governments and citizens interact was forever changed by the signing of a document known as the Magna Carta. While students are often familiar with the importance of this charter, this title explores the text itself by narrating the history of the charter’s development and pairing excerpts of text with straightforward explanations at a lower elementary reading level. ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 19th Amendment

    by Laura Loria ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    The culmination of the women's suffrage movement in the United States was the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Introduce young readers to the fight for equal voting rights and the value of primary sources in the study of history with this age-appropriate resource. The amendment itself is cited in full, while brief passages from other primary sources illuminate the long struggle for the ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate effect. That said, the proclamation did eventually free millions of people, enable African ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wild Cat, Pet Cat

    Captivating illustrations featuring 3D cats bring this non-fiction picture book alive for young cat fans! This emerging reader book journeys through time to watch wild animals become our pets. Thoughtful illustrations and simple text make the cat's domestication approachable and interesting. Explore the "Let's Think" and "Let's Imagine" pages to prompt discussions and make each reading a new ... Read more

    $1.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • September 11, 2001

    Attack on New York City

    The award-winning Wilborn Hampton recounts one horrifying day in history through the eyes of several who experienced it firsthand. (Age 10 and up).Ten years after the tragic event that changed the course of America's history, the interviews and accounts of survivors, heroes, and terrorists are no less poignant. Seasoned reporter and award-winning author Wilborn Hampton creates an intimate portrait ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • They Had a Dream

    The Struggles of Four of the Most Influential Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, from Frederick Douglass to Marcus Garvey to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

    by Jules Archer ...
    Series series Jules Archer History for Young Readers
    The majority of the civil rights movement in the United States occurred in three stages. The first stage began with the slaves in America fighting for their freedom. Frederick Douglass was a key player from the very beginning. Born a slave, Douglass escaped and went on to become one of the most respected abolitionist leaders.After the Civil War, freed slaves fought to overcome the still-prevailing ... Read more

    $10.99 USD